Walker Cup Captain Is Amateur Golfer Of The Year?
/The USGA's peculiar relationship with Global Golf Post took on a new dimension Monday with the USGA.org posting of GGP's American amateur golfers of the year.
Read MoreIn golf construction art and utility meet; both are absolutely vital; one is utterly ruined without the other. GEORGE THOMAS
It’s back!
Twenty years later Tatra Press has kindly allowed me to bring back Grounds For Golf now that golf architecture is of more interest to the masses. A new Introduction looks at what’s driven the interest growth and two new chapters I had a blast adding (plus a few edits to keep things up-to-date).
The Amazon purchase page for the book arriving June 15, 2026.
Golf Australia Boss Already Prepping Big 2014 Checks!
/From Glenn Jackson in the Sydney Morning Herald following Rory McIlroy's thrilling win over Adam Scott at picturesque Royal Sydney:
Golf Australia boss Stephen Pitt says he'll break the bank to lure Scott and McIlroy back next year. ''People want to see their heroes and role models and it really drives the game forward,'' said Pitt.
''Scott's win at Augusta created such a huge global platform for him to speak and he spoke so eloquently about Australia and golf and that's so valuable for Australia as a nation.
''He's exciting to watch, a good looking, eloquent young man that's captivated the sporting audience. I think he's now considered to be the most likeable sporting person in the country.''
McIlroy said he hoped to return next year. ''I always try to come back and defend where I've won,'' he said.
Note to Adam and Rory: the event moves to twice-redesigned-by-Jack-Nicklaus-The-Australian. Hold out for the big bucks!
Jack's On The Record: FSU Over Ohio State...If It Comes To That
/Brian Biggane of the
Read MoreAwkward Family Photos: Greg Norman On Morning Drive Edition
/Nothing like starting your Monday morning listening to Greg Norman talk about his love for building sustainable courses or "18 signature holes,"
Read MoreTiger's Final Los Angeles Area Start?
/In Golf World Monday I write that this week's final west coast World Challenge
Read More(A Few Great) Architects Week On Morning Drive...
/...and some people who will find that history is not kind, as we look back on their work and realize they left the game with too many expensive, forgettable, soulless designs.
Read More"In the brief history of Twitter there is no end of sportspeople making fools of themselves online..."
/Tom English considers the role of
Read MoreRory McIlroy Wins 2013 Australian Open
/The Australian PGA's social media roundup from the 2013 Emirates Australian Open
Read MoreLorne Signs Off From The Globe And Mail...For Good
/Esteemed golf writer Lorne Rubenstein, who said
Read MoreThis Week In Golf Channel Ratings: LPGA Dislodges The Big Break
/Thanks to Son Of The Bronx as always for this week's numbers, which show Golf Channel averaging 90,000 in prime time and 58,000 the rest of the day, up over last week and well up over a year ago (69,000/39,000).
Read MoreAdam & Rory Set For Australian Open Weekend Duel
/After a second round 65 at Royal Sydney Rory McIlroy has moved to within two shots of leader Adam Scott, reports Martin Blake. 
Scott is making his final start of 2013 and attempting to win the Australian triple crown after capturing the Australian Masters and Australian PGA.
Also of note: U.S. Amateur semi-finalist Brady Watt is tied for fifth at six-under par and 15-year-old Ryan Ruffels, who was discussed on this week's State of the Game, also made the cut. Mike Clayton reports on Ruffels' impressive second round 68.
State Of The Game 32: Australia 2013 In Review
/We recorded this week's State of the Game just a few hours before Adam Scott played one of the more amazing rounds of the year--62 at Royal Sydney with six birdies to start, four to finish--but we talk with Mike Clayton about his impressive play at the even more impressive Royal Melbourne.
Other topics covered include Royal Melbourne's design and setup, Rory McIlroy's game as seen up close by Clayton and 15-year-old amateur Ryan Ruffels.
As usual you can access all episodes here on the State of the Game webpage, or on iTunes.
Or for this week's episode you can download the mp3 here or, subscribe/listen on iTunes. Or here:
Fun Times: Vijay v. PGA Tour Discovery Heating Up!
/We had some idea where Vijay Singh's legal team was headed in their lawsuit
Read MoreGolf Sponsor Drops Player Over Admiration For Cruz & Beck
/Mike Opelka of the
Read MoreAustralian Open At Royal Sydney Includes Three Open Spots
/The Royal Sydney
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