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
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#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
So Much for a Gentleman’s Game
Decorum took a big hit on both sides of the ropes at the Ryder Cup
Head Games
Hatless at the Ryder Cup, Patrick Cantlay sent a strong message about the art of the deal
A Little Humility Goes a Long Way
Justin Thomas sent the wrong message with his reaction after holing a par putt at the Ryder Cup
The Hazards of Going Low
Just like Mike Donald at the 1990 Masters, Mark Costanza found at the Crump Cup the difficulty of following up one good round with another
The Legend of KB
Let me tell you a little something about Steve Turner, a friend since childhood who was a big hitter with an even bigger heart
It’s All in the Details
A round with Mike Schmidt, the greatest third baseman ever, rekindled thoughts of the parallels between baseball and golf
A Ryder Cup Unlike Any Other
The biennial meeting doesn’t have the same feel, and you can thank LIV Golf for that
Golf Architecture’s Golden Age: Alister Mackenzie & Pasatiempo GC
Jim Urbina is overseeing the restoration of Alister MacKenzie’s famous greens at Pasatiempo. Here he discusses the good Dr.’s lasting importance. Hearing Urbina’s passion and reverence for MacKenzie, it’s easy to see why he was chosen for this project. Urbina has recently completed the restoration of the front-nine and all 18 holes will reopen this winter. In the spring of 2024, the back-nine work will begin, with the front-nine remaining open for play. Go to pasatiempo.com for more information.
