The Majors Should Freeze Purses

It’s fun being able to say what the Big Four cannot, and after yet another week of greed focus and signs of a global slowdown, it’s time for the men’s majors to freeze purses.

I get to point out things they cannot. Fun times.

Plus, WaPo's OWGR analysis and is Fox considering a return to golf? The circumstantial evidence is strong.

All in the latest Quadrilateral.

Major(s) News & Notes, September 15th, 2022

Busy weekly news and notes at The Quadrilateral!

ANGC's new 13th tee has grass!

The WSJ targets Jay Monahan.

Scottie Scheffler's key to improvement.

Patrick Reed vows he "never ever" intentionally broke rules.

Marco Simone's in the spotlight.

Lee Westwood's fall.

Reads.

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2022 Majors Poll: The Votes Are In

The Open takes several big categories including top honor. Plus, McIlroy and Lee are voted major players of the year.

I share all of the results and offer a few thoughts on the surprises or where I disagreed with Quadrilateralizens.

If you are not a subscriber, now’s the time before the next poll.

State Of The Game 124: Seven Mile Beach With Clayton, DeVries And Goggin

We leave the parlous state of world golf behind for a while and get back to talking one of our favorite SOG topics: golf architecture. Rod Morri and I get to chat with show regular Mike Clayton, his design partner Mike Devries and Mat Goggin on the highly anticipated Seven Mile Beach project in Hobart, Tasmania. They are taking a novel approach and we flesh out the key details. Enjoy wherever you get your podcasts!

Major(s) News & Notes, September 8th, 2022

Phil's Masters optimism. Plus, more U.S. Opens for LACC, Fitzpatrick's looper let him have it, Europe adds a Ryder Cup showcase, Reed's by the rules book judge and Reads!

Herb Kohler, R.I.P.

The bathroom fixture magnate turned his attention to golf and pulled off major feats others could only dream about.

My Quad on his life, times and contributions with a huge assist from the a terrific Kohler and Co. item.

Quad Subscribers Vote: The Year In Majors

Categories include the male and female players of the year, best shot, greatest rounds, top venues, best broadcast and top organization of 2022.

Voting is only open to Quad subscribers so if you haven’t already signed on, here’s the spot!

Major(s) News & Notes September 1, 2022

So much for having August off in Quadrilateralville.

But I’m not complaiing! We’ve got Europe increasing Ryder Cup picks as some old fashioned Wentworth tension awaits next week.

Plus, LIV defectors talk major status, Chevron welcomes more amateurs, 2022 driving distance numbers are up and much more.

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LIV Lands The Open Champion

Will Cameron Smith's departure maintain his career trajectory? Niemann, Leishman, Varner, Tringale and Lahiri also give LIV some relevant or relevant-adjacent players.

Still, I have my doubts about what this will do for someone like Smith who is in form, feeds off positive fan energy and now will play 54-holes on mediocre courses surrounding the majors.

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.