Major(s) News & Notes, December 22, 2022

We finish off 2022 with more on the Masters field announcement and wondering how the PGA Tour can sleep at night exploiting Charlie Woods for the tenth day straight or if the LIV defectors will get Champions dinner invites.

Then, a look at NBC’s salute to Gary Koch and Roger Maltbie and what a sad thing it is. In Walker Cup news, GB&I wants Old Course specialists. Sahalee gets a Women's PGA. And of coures This, That, Tweets and Reads.

I hope you’ll join us for 2023 with epic venues and storylines and no some fun paid subscriber only stuff. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Discussing Donald Ross With Brad Becken

The author of an impressive new book discusses his quest to play every Ross design (all 370 of them and counting!), his role at the Donald Ross Society and what to expect from 2023's PGA at Oak Hill.

This is a free edition of the Quadrilateral open to all in hopes or promoting great golf books, including a special offer from the Classics of Golf. Thanks for supporting the written word in newsletter and book form!

Major(s) News & Notes, December 15, 2022

Rounding up another conflict-riddled pre-holiday week off the course. The Quadrilateral may be Major-focused, but no one can say we avoided the sensitive topic of the Good Good departures AND Jack Nicklaus beating Howard Milstein in court.

Plus, Stevie Williams is back, the year-end OWGR watch has one more big week, Gary Koch speaks, Monty and DLIII do as well unfortunately, and another edition is all capped off by This, That, Tweets and Reads.

What McKinsey Told The Crown Prince

The New York Times obtains documents prepared by the maligned consulting firm projecting revenue scenarios for Saudi's golf league.

I review the highlights and ties to the LIV v. Golf Establishment battles.

Plus, links to a Year In Review podcast from McKellar.

Major(s) News & Notes, December 8th, 2022

Another busy week in the world of golf surrounding the majors.

We have first player reviews of Augusta National's 13th tee. Plus, Fred Perpall is nominated to be the next USGA president and replacing the retiring Stu Francis. Also, Milstein v. Nicklaus affidavits, Sports Business Journal reader survey results and a bunch of other good Reads.

As always, you can subscribe here and read more about The Quadrilateral. It’s going to be a big 2023 so make sure to sign up and join as a paid subscriber for some serious, big time, I can’t wait exclusives!

A Conversation With Mike McCoy

Mike McCoy, the 2023 Walker Cup Captain discusses his playing career, putting together a team, the Old Course at St Andrew and the state of amateur golf in an NIL world.

I’m confident you’ll enjoy hearing from McCoy as much as I appreciated his time and candor.

Weekend Wrap: Australian Open, Hero, NBC

Successful Australian Open's on the Sandbelt and Hovland takes the Hero. A fantastic December weekend of golf that saw a risky format Down Under largely work. Ashleigh Buhai wrapped a sensational year, Adrian Meronk proved he’s a player and is likely headed to the Masters.

Plus, updating the Norman-McIlWoods manspat, more changes at NBC and a Links offer.

Major(s) News & Notes, December 1, 2022

Are the five families meeting in Tampa? I find it hard to believe but it sure is fun to speculate about the idea of the Dons gathering to debate what to do with those pesky Saudis.

Plus, Open qualifying news from South Africa and Australia where the Open there features men and women this week. Also, the Masters Par 3 Course is completed, and a bunch of Tweets and Reads.

Highlights From Tiger's Hero Press Conference

Tiger Woods discusses his World Challenge WD, calls for Greg Norman to be fired, criticizes the OWGR, and discusses his year in the majors.

A better than most Hero World Challenge presser!

Check out the Quad roundup here.

2023 U.S. Open Tickets (Finally) Go On Sale

The USGA predicts a quick sellout despite record-high price points for the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.

Plus, Rory McIlroy makes several big reveals in a Sunday Independent conversation.

Major(s) News & Notes, November 24rd, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving! And there is no rest for the 2022 weary as the news and notes keep coming from major championship golf.

This week the year-end OWGR state of play comes into focus, Augusta National's new 13th tee is in play, Bryson DeChambeau's (not) stunning diet reveal, the Open qualifying series features a new twist and a bunch of Reads.

Major(s) News & Notes, November 17th, 2022

More OWGR bickering! Just what we all need.

But it gets better from there with news of a Shark hunting, Cam's still talking bans that aren't on the table, the '23 USA's Walker Cup practice squad, Tweets, This & That and Reads.

As The (Golf) Media Ecosystem Burns

Acquisition overspending, rights fees, Twitter's troubles and less investment are compounding the demise of old media, threatening pro golf's legitimacy even as “New Media” makes huge strides.

My Quadrilateral take on the first of many off-season changes in how he “consume” pro golf.

Major(s) News & Notes, November 10, 2022

Rules of Golf updates hot off the press in what will be the last printed edition of the rules.

Plus, Collin Morikawa pushes back on an interview question, Captain Zach Johnson hopes Ryder Cuppers will play the Italian Open, Huang wins the WAAP, ESPN+'s growth, Tweets and Reads.

All of this in the latest Quadrilateral!

State Of The Big Businesses Surrounding Pro Golf

Recent earnings and lagging technology highlight a need to reassess a pre-pandemic vision of streaming and gambling on every shot.

With help from Twitter and earnings reports, a Quadrilateral look at where things are headed in the world surrounding (and funding) non-Saudi Arabia-backed golf.