Weekend Wrap And Old Course Preview

Coughlin claims favorite status in St Andrews with Scottish victory. Plus, Ballester wins the U.S. Amateur, and what to expect as the world's best women descend on the AIG Women's Open.

Major(s) News & Notes, August 15th, 2024

Silly season starts after '25's schedule is released. Plus, Open venues want to charge huge fees, Curtis Cup squads are set, Snedeker gets a cart, an August taste of the Masters, This, That and Reads.

Weekend Wrap: Ko Hits The Olympic Trifecta

Golden performance adds to her Silver and Bronze medals in another nice Olympic golf effort. Plus, Malixi takes the U.S. Women's Am, Mickelson says too much (as usual), and R.I.P. Chi Chi.

Major(s) News & Notes, August 8th, 2024

A look at how the men’s competition from Paris highlighted the best of the modern men’s game while also exposing major media and leadership issues. Plus, Europe undercuts its tour with new Ryder Cup qualifying, Pebble’s 6th reopens, Quotables, This, That and Reads.

Major(s) News & Notes, August 1, 2024

Post-Troon notes include historic numbers summing up Schauffele's epic 2024. Plus, concerning NBC ratings revelations, a Claret Jug sold for a big number, 2023 Ryder Cup rev, This, That and Reads.

The Quadrennial Olympic Conundrum

Every four years golf presents the world a 72-hole individual stroke play format shaped by strange forces and tired thinking.

Cutmakers From The 152nd Open

Some good, some not-so-hot performances from Royal Troon.

Champions From The 152nd Open

The robust list of winners include the Champion Golfer's epic 2024 to standout efforts by qualifiers, amateurs, Royal Troon, the R&A and Scotland's west coast.

Xander Schauffele Is Champion Golfer Of The Year

A brilliant final round 65 at Royal Troon holds off Rose and Horschel to cap a two major-win season.

Saturday At The 152nd Open

Horschel leads six by one after a brutal evening in Troon. Plus, the Coffin claims 36-hole leader Lowry, Si Woo Kim records a historic ace, Mickelson speaks and better weather news for Sunday.

Friday At The Postage Stamp

The dynamics, oddities and the brilliant fun surrounding golf's craziest little hole during a windy Open day at Royal Troon.

Thursday At The 152nd Open

Daniel Brown posts a late 65 to lead Shane Lowry by one. Several stars seem surprised by the wind direction that was forecast for days. Plus, the Postage Stamp delivers again.

Wednesday At The 152nd Open

Martin Slumbers addresses several pressing R&A and golf matters. Plus, final prep including an improved forecast, TV and radio times, the vital Merch report, and a word about glorious Prestwick.

Tuesday At The 152nd Open

Press conferences, tee times, weather forecast intrigue, and major championship's most centrally located home is listed. Plus, a review of Prestwick St Nicholas.

Monday At The 152nd Open

Harman returns the Claret Jug as Slumbers issues warning about purse increases. Plus, the lengthened par 3 17th, a Tom Weiskopf tribute, and an update on Thursday's "low confidence" forecast.