Major(s) News & Notes, August 25th, 2022

Major season is over but we still have news! And I withheld more analysis because doctors say you’ll live longer restricting your PGA Tour/LIV/First World schedule issue news.

Meanwhile, the PGA's Frisco HQ opens as the courses continue to grow in. Plus, Quotables, the return of the Old Course advance tee time ballot, and some Reads.

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Unpacking The PGA Tour's Pivot To "Awareness" Golf

Jay Monahan’s PGA Tour response to LIV felt oddly rushed and undercooked. Worse, it threatens the meritocracy and leaves major championships in a bind. But maybe it was necessary as they face more player defections? I weigh it all here.

R.I.P. Tom Weiskopf

The brilliant golfer, talented architect and natural broadcaster left an impressive legacy.

Also, Sam Bennett wins the U.S. Amateur. Plus, Jason Gore leaves the USGA for a PGA Tour gig and a Tiger-led player meeting details leads to more questions.

Major(s) News & Notes, August 18th, 2022

Another busy Quadrilateral, this week I touch on the absurdity of major boycott talk, plus Tulsa reaps rewards from the PGA, the walk to ANGC's new 13th tee will be heated, ESPN+ continues to grow and a bunch of Reads.

Patrick Reed Sues Brandel Chamblee And Golf Channel

Oh the gifts keep on coming!

Patrick Reed's lawyer tries to implicate the Five Families in going after Golf Channel and its lead analyst. This, despite being an anti-Saudi Chamblee supporter just a few months ago.

Plus, Tiger arrives in style (!?) for the player meeting in Delaware. Another busy day in big time golf.

You (Still) Just Have To Laugh, Monday-After-Memphis Edition

Saki Baba's historic domination, Cam Smith WD's after a rough week in Memphis, plus other wild, crazy and giggle-worthy moments in these LIVely times.

Chambers Bay Makes Its Case For Another Major

Semi-finalist Annabel Wilson at the 17th Saturday (Darren Carroll/USGA)

With dates locked up so far in advance, there is little room for Chambers Bay and its major redemption story.

Plus, a preview of Sunday's U.S. Women's Amateur championship match featuring Monet Chun vs. Saki Baba.

Major(s) News & Notes August 11th, 2022

Why does LIV have Fred Ridley in its deposition sights? At least, that’s my take after reading all 106 pages of LIV’s lawsuit against the PGA Tour.

Plus, some Women's Open follow-up and ratings, the latest look at Augusta National's 13th thanks to Eureka Earth’s recon imagery, and a whole bunch of Reads. I mean, a lot.

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Quadrilateral: LIV Dies In Court

The only thing more enjoyable than listening to LIV’s high-priced lawyers fumble in course will be the inevitable walk back and spin from Greg Norman and his beheading-friendly, bigoted bosses from Saudi Arabia.

The revelations (accidental or otherwise) undermine the player case against the PGA Tour in Tuesday’s court hearing. But also handily explains why its short-sighted lawsuit felt half-baked: they rushed this and didn’t have command of the facts.

The latest in a Tweet heavy Quadrilateral that replaces a very wordy analysis of the actual lawsuit!

2022 Women's Open Champions, Cutmakers And (Point) Missers

Ashleigh Buhai approaches the 18th in sudden death (Photo by Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

Winners and losers from the Muirfield also include a few rough moments from the LIV Wars and Nick Faldo's final CBS weekend.

Women's Open Primed For A Compelling Weekend

KPMG Women's PGA Champion Chun headlines a strong leaderboard at Muirfield. Plus, some forecast intrigue, TV Times, Muirfield's 9th, Tweets and State of the Game with Matt Griffin.

State Of The Game 123: The 150th Open With Matt Griffin

Matt Griffin may have missed the cut at the 2022 Open at St Andrews, but having watched him play a decent number of holes he certainly played beautifully despite getting the rough end of this year’s draw.

Rod Morri, Mike Clayton and I chatted with Matt about how the course played, his experience, Cameron Smith and plenty of other fun topics related to an epic experience at St Andrews.

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Women's Open Championship News & Notes (And Preview)

2022's final major kicks off in East Lothian as LIV's lawsuit directly-indirectly targets the Five Families. Plus, Quotables, Slumbers on Muirfield, purse news, Qualifiers, TV Times and Weather.

Quadrilateral: Par-3’s That Go Up

13th at Muirfield (David Cannon/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

Muirfield's set of par-3's provide an excuse to point out that most great one-shotters play uphill. Plus, an in-depth exploration of why they work and a listing of the best.

Immediate Effect: Luke Donald Is Named Ryder Cup Captain

The Englishman accepts the 2023 job and restores dignity after Henrik Stenson's well-deserved sacking. Plus, the PGA Tour announces the 2023 schedule. A first look at the impact on majors.