Major(s) News & Notes, February 9, 2023

We hardly knew ye: the Swilcan patio is gone. A final analysis on the St Andrews Links Trust boondoggle.

Plus, new 13th tee is official, CBS's predictive technology and whether it should come to Amen Corner (a poll!). I also share news of the USGA's cool new droid, some early Netflix docudrama reviews for Full Swing, plus This, That, Tweets and Reads.

LA North: The First And Second Holes

Kicking off a deep dive into the 2023 U.S. Open course by looking at the first two holes at Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course.

This one is for the most devoted Quadrilateral subscribers, but there is still time to sign up to read about these two and the rest of this amazing George Thomas and Billy Bell redesign.

Weekend Wrap: The Crosby Spills Into Monday And A St Andrews Controversy

A Monday shootout awaits at Pebble Beach thanks to wind and modern green speeds.

Plus, other weekend winners are crowned and a round-up of the Swilcan Stone Patio disaster.

Major(s) News & Notes, February 2, 2023

Pebble Beach is back with a refreshed 8th just in time for the AT&T and this July’s U.S. Women’s Open.

Plus, Phil returns with less weight, key Augusta National members are spared of LIV discovery, the ANWA field is announced, Peacock's massive losses mount, and much more.

Weekend Wrap: Wins For Homa, McIlroy and CBS

Max Homa wins a thrilling Farmers at Torrey Pines. Rory McIlroy opens with a win for the first time ever. And CBS has a strong start to the PGA Tour season.

All that plus deep thoughts on the Reed rules situation and Mickelson’s lament of joggers.

Major(s) News & Notes, January 26th, 2023

In light of the Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed reminder of what litigation looks like, the 2018 Champion should not be invited to the best dinner in sports.

Plus, OWGR news, LIV's major-unfriendly schedule, Trevor Immelman's CBS debut, BBC saying goodbye to the Masters, EA’s trailer, Torrey Pines bluff collapses, Brooks bloats (again) and Reads.

George Thomas, Billy Bell And L.A. North

Kicking off the march to 2023's U.S. Open with a look at the architects who transformed a mediocre course into a masterpiece.

This is the first of several looks at Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course as we begin the march to June.

Weekend Recap: Rahm, Perez And Henderson Triumph

Jon Rahm opens 2023 with two wins.

Victor Perez takes Abu Dhabi title to move into Ryder Cup contention, while Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda adjust (fine) to new clubs.

Plus, the latest McKellar podcast.

Major(s) News & Notes January 19th, 2023

Busy week in the world of majors and surrounding nonsense!

In the latest weekly news and notes I dissect news of the CW taking on LIV plus scheduling reveals for NBC and CBS major coverage.

Plus, the bvest of GQ's Netflix doc story, Davis Love is back (again), the 2031 Ryder Cup favorite is in Spain, Scott Stallings gets his invite (finally), old auction news and a bunch of Reads.

Weekend Wrap: Masters Field Gains Two

Si Woo Kim captures the Sony and a Masters invite.

Plus, Fernandez de Oliveira's LAAC win lands him three major invites, Continental Europe takes the Ryder Cup audition, Paul Azinger's PAC comment and Nelly Korda signs with Nike.

All that and more in the latest Quadrilateral!

Major(s) News & Notes, January 12th, 2023

Writers snub Cameron Smith for POY. Plus, Winged Foot commits to one major at a time, a look at the Masters special invites, the Netflix docudrama finally has a drop date and a bunch more.

Coming In 2023: An Urgency To Improve Golf On TV

A Sports Business Journal story explains how the PGA Tour is working with networks to improve all golf telecasts. It showed at Kapalua.

Plus, a few notes following Jon Rahm's shocking comeback win after Collin Morikawa stumbled down the stretch.

Major(s) News & Notes, January 5th, 2023

Remembering golf's most prolific winner, Kathy Whitworth.

Plus, the Scott Stallings Masters invite mishap, Fitzpatrick's Ryder Cup hot take, Barry Lane, NBC changes made official and much more.

Subscribe free here, you’ll always get a weekly edition at the very least. Its going to be a wild year in major news!

Does Early Season Play Foreshadow Augusta Success?

As the PGA Tour's Sentry Tournament of Champions kicks off the new year, The Quadrilateral asesses the value of West Coast, Florida and Texas play based on 2022's Masters Top 10.

2023 Predictions!

From major contenders to bold statements to extreme First World silliness, my take on some of the expected madness in '23.

And we’re off and running with what’s going to be a big year in The Quadrilateral. Come on aboard!