Morning Read To Supply Sports Illustrated With Golf Content

Sports Illustrated announced an editorial partnership with MorningRead.com to host the website/newsletter’s golf content.

While Morning Read is generally one of the last places you’ll read strong points of view from writers like John Hawkins, Alex Miceli and Mike Purkey, it’s also worth noting that the site is owned by the Buffalo Groupe.

The public relations firm handles PSA work for the USGA, communications counseling, and media relations at the U.S. Open, among their known duties. The firm also has staff members contribute to Morning Read editorial content and a former Buffalo staffer working for the USGA.

While I know many of the Morning Read writers would not be compromised by the relationship, it would seem logical to disclose the USGA partnership in articles pertaining to the U.S.G.A. I know, highly doubtful, but if Golf.com can do it, so can Morning Read when entrusted with what’s left of the Sports Illustrated “brand”.