Major(s) News & Notes February 23, 2023

Riviera wrap. Plus, qualifying and exemption news analysis for 2023's PGA, Open and U.S. Open.

Also, more on John Paramor, a Ryder Cup logo heist, ticket and food news, and Reads.

Genesis: Rahm Masters Riviera

The Spaniard joins the storied list of LA champions and is quite giddy about winning an historic event.

Plus, Max Homa is emotional after battling Sunday, Tiger finishes with 73 and other random observations from Pacific Palisades.

Genesis Saturday: Jon Rahm Opens Up Three Stroke Lead

The World No. 3 will have to hold off former champ Max Homa. Tiger Woods posts 67 on a cinematic Saturday at Riviera.

Major(s) News & Notes February 16th, 2023

The Genesis Invitational has arrived!

A mini-major is upon us in LA as new U.S. Open exemptions and Final Qualifying sites are announced.

Plus, insights from McIlroy and Scott, This, That, Tweets and Reads.

Tiger Talks: Tuesday At The 2023 Genesis Invitational

The Genesis host, contestant and legend discusses his decision to play at Riviera. Plus, the state of his game, the PGA Tour and even some Champion Dinner intrigue.

Netflix And Shill: A Review of Full Swing

"Full Swing" is a visual triumph with moments of fascinating insider access. But the 8-episode series is undermined by Netflix's cynically formulaic approach.

My take in the Quad.

Wrap: Scheffler Repeats, Tiger To Play Genesis

Masters champ Scottie Scheffler defends in Scottsdale where he kicked off his magical 2022 run.

Plus, after drops by Schauffele and Scheffler, Tour needs more free drop accountability.

Then, a preview of Tiger’s return this week to prep for majors and to find out if his putting can be presentable (by his lofty standards).

And finally, a Genesis Invitational preview.

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.