Monday At The PGA: Oak Hill Looks Superb

The beautifully executed new/old 15th will be one of the wilder holes in major golf. Plus, the potential for incoming neighborly golf balls and other notes from Rochester. My day one Quadrilateral report from the PGA Championship.

Oak Hill Is Now Part Of The Revolution It Inspired

Shabby modifications made in advance of the 1980 PGA and one player reaction kick-started a global restoration movement that comes full circle at 2023's second major.

PGA Notes: Did Waugh Set Off A Week Of More LIV Bickering?

The PGA CEO makes interview claims and LIV Golf refutes. Plus, press conference schedule features odd omissions, a Mickelson v. Lynch Twitter spat, Dufner WD's and RIP to a great sports photographer.

PGA Media Notes: CBS Remains All-In On Tech; No Laying Up Takes Manningcast Role

No lack of viewing options and hi-tech upgrades will be available with coverage of the 2023 PGA at Oak Hill. Who actually watches all of these feeds is another matter.

Major(s) News & Notes May 11, 2023

The PGA field is set and it may be a hot topic. Plus, Oak Hill from above, stories from Local Qualifying, Ryu's in Pebble Beach, Task Forcers added to Ryder Cup cart team and Reads.

L.A. North's 10th

My newsletter is a little different this year with my role in restoring the U.S. Open host course. But I know my fine subscribers would be disappointed if I didn’t dive deep into the course. So here is the 10th hole look and a reminder for players to stop and smell the Thomas roses.

L.A. North's 9th Hole

The Quad’s deep dive into Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course design and restoration continues.

A par 3 closes out the 2023 U.S. Open's opening nine. The ninth is a beautiful and difficult one-shotter with a mysterious backstory.

Weekend Wrap: Clark And Meronk Win, Lee And Phil Grovel, The Great Don January Passes

A busy week on and off the course includes a deep dive into the meaning of a "d!*k move" and more, including wins by Wyndham Clark, Adrian Meronk and the Thailand women in San Francisco.

Plus, this edition covers the passing of the great Don January, an influencer and stylish dude before such things were truly valued. He could also really play. And what a contrast to Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood groveling as they count their Saudi millions.

Major(s) News & Notes May 4, 2023

Only two weeks until the PGA but why doesn't it feel like it?

Plus, the end of Garcia, Westwood and Poulter in the Ryder Cup, a bunch of USGA news and much more.

L.A. North's 7th And 8th

U.S. Open golfers will face an option-laden long one-shotter followed by a meandering par 5 through a rustic setting. And it may take a while this June.

The Quadrilateral’s deep dive into the seventh and eighth holes at Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course, host of the 2023 national championship.

Major(s) News & Notes, April 27, 2023

Strong ratings news for women's golf and NBC deserves credit.

Plus, a(nother) Quail makeover, Gooch and Mickelson talk major exemptions, RIP PReed's Masters Porsche, vintage U.S. Open's hit YouTube and much more.

Q&A With Chevron Championship Winner Lilia Vu

The 2023 Chevron Championship winner and Fountain Valley native Lilia Vu discusses Sunday's major win and her early days in southern California golf.

Vu is playing this week’s JM Eagle LA Championship at Wilshire Country Club.

L.A. North's Sixth, Part II

More than you ever wanted to know about the short par 4 and its surrounding neighborhood ahead of June's U.S. Open. This one will feature out last bit of celebrity home background info until the 14th hole but given the sixth hole’s placement amidst some of the world’s most expensive real estate, I couldn’t resist.

Lilia Vu Wins The Human Energy (Light) Chevron

A former UCLA star captures her first major in a playoff over Angel Yin.

The former Dinah Shore major debuts in Houston with a noticeable lack of energy after a long run in Rancho Mirage.

The Tie Podcast: Talking Golf Architecture For Normal People

I enjoyed chatting with Henry Shimp on an array of topics related to the 2023 Masters, my new book and even food. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here: