Alan Shipnuck

In 1994, Alan wrote his first cover story for Sports Illustrated as a 21 year-old intern, and in the ensuing quarter-century he typed two dozen more. He is the author of eight books, including best-sellers Bud, Sweat & Tees; The Swinger (with Michael Bamberger); and Phil. Shipnuck has won 13 first-place awards in the annual Golf Writers Association of America writing contest, breaking the record of Dan Jenkins, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Alan lives in Carmel, Cal.

LIV and Let Die

LIV and Let Die

In an exclusive excerpt from a new book, the author brings to life Jay Monahan’s moment of truth, the backstage bitchiness and the complex forces threatening the framework agreement between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Fire Drill 093: LIV and Let Die

Fire Drill 093: LIV and Let Die

In this freewheeling conversation, Michael Bamberger gets the story-behind-the-story from Alan Shipnuck about his new book chronicling the battle for the soul of professional golf. They discuss the challenges of reporting a controversial, evolving story, delve into the larger themes of the book and dish on the brand name protagonists. 

#AskAlan, Vol. 70

With thoughts about a lifetime ban for Rickie, Cantlay’s brand-building, beer sales at Bethpage, Tiger’s (and Phil’s) future as captains, the softness of American pros, Zach’s place in the captain pantheon and much more

Fire Drill 092: From Dublin to Belfast

Fire Drill 092: From Dublin to Belfast

In this episode of a Fire Drill from the Fire Pit Collective, Matt Ginella joins Alan Shipnuck to break down his latest travels to Dublin and Belfast. They both dive into the best of what’s available on and off the course. You’ll hear from several protagonists who offered their expertise throughout the trip. From a rainbow and whiskey at Royal County Down, the architect of the front-9 of Portstewart, Ardglass with the 11-time club champ and a brief history of St. Patrick, Ginella and Shipnuck also share their Top 10 courses on the island of Ireland. 

"That Was It!"

“That Was It!”

With the Walker Cup having returned to the Old Course, Roddy Carr reflects on his legendary putt from half a century earlier, which propelled Great Britain & Ireland to an unforgettable victory