George Thomas, Billy Bell And L.A. North

Kicking off the march to 2023's U.S. Open with a look at the architects who transformed a mediocre course into a masterpiece.

This is the first of several looks at Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course as we begin the march to June.

Weekend Recap: Rahm, Perez And Henderson Triumph

Jon Rahm opens 2023 with two wins.

Victor Perez takes Abu Dhabi title to move into Ryder Cup contention, while Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda adjust (fine) to new clubs.

Plus, the latest McKellar podcast.

Major(s) News & Notes January 19th, 2023

Busy week in the world of majors and surrounding nonsense!

In the latest weekly news and notes I dissect news of the CW taking on LIV plus scheduling reveals for NBC and CBS major coverage.

Plus, the bvest of GQ's Netflix doc story, Davis Love is back (again), the 2031 Ryder Cup favorite is in Spain, Scott Stallings gets his invite (finally), old auction news and a bunch of Reads.

Weekend Wrap: Masters Field Gains Two

Si Woo Kim captures the Sony and a Masters invite.

Plus, Fernandez de Oliveira's LAAC win lands him three major invites, Continental Europe takes the Ryder Cup audition, Paul Azinger's PAC comment and Nelly Korda signs with Nike.

All that and more in the latest Quadrilateral!

Major(s) News & Notes, January 12th, 2023

Writers snub Cameron Smith for POY. Plus, Winged Foot commits to one major at a time, a look at the Masters special invites, the Netflix docudrama finally has a drop date and a bunch more.

Coming In 2023: An Urgency To Improve Golf On TV

A Sports Business Journal story explains how the PGA Tour is working with networks to improve all golf telecasts. It showed at Kapalua.

Plus, a few notes following Jon Rahm's shocking comeback win after Collin Morikawa stumbled down the stretch.

Major(s) News & Notes, January 5th, 2023

Remembering golf's most prolific winner, Kathy Whitworth.

Plus, the Scott Stallings Masters invite mishap, Fitzpatrick's Ryder Cup hot take, Barry Lane, NBC changes made official and much more.

Subscribe free here, you’ll always get a weekly edition at the very least. Its going to be a wild year in major news!

Does Early Season Play Foreshadow Augusta Success?

As the PGA Tour's Sentry Tournament of Champions kicks off the new year, The Quadrilateral asesses the value of West Coast, Florida and Texas play based on 2022's Masters Top 10.

2023 Predictions!

From major contenders to bold statements to extreme First World silliness, my take on some of the expected madness in '23.

And we’re off and running with what’s going to be a big year in The Quadrilateral. Come on aboard!

Major(s) News & Notes, December 22, 2022

We finish off 2022 with more on the Masters field announcement and wondering how the PGA Tour can sleep at night exploiting Charlie Woods for the tenth day straight or if the LIV defectors will get Champions dinner invites.

Then, a look at NBC’s salute to Gary Koch and Roger Maltbie and what a sad thing it is. In Walker Cup news, GB&I wants Old Course specialists. Sahalee gets a Women's PGA. And of coures This, That, Tweets and Reads.

I hope you’ll join us for 2023 with epic venues and storylines and no some fun paid subscriber only stuff. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Discussing Donald Ross With Brad Becken

The author of an impressive new book discusses his quest to play every Ross design (all 370 of them and counting!), his role at the Donald Ross Society and what to expect from 2023's PGA at Oak Hill.

This is a free edition of the Quadrilateral open to all in hopes or promoting great golf books, including a special offer from the Classics of Golf. Thanks for supporting the written word in newsletter and book form!

Major(s) News & Notes, December 15, 2022

Rounding up another conflict-riddled pre-holiday week off the course. The Quadrilateral may be Major-focused, but no one can say we avoided the sensitive topic of the Good Good departures AND Jack Nicklaus beating Howard Milstein in court.

Plus, Stevie Williams is back, the year-end OWGR watch has one more big week, Gary Koch speaks, Monty and DLIII do as well unfortunately, and another edition is all capped off by This, That, Tweets and Reads.

What McKinsey Told The Crown Prince

The New York Times obtains documents prepared by the maligned consulting firm projecting revenue scenarios for Saudi's golf league.

I review the highlights and ties to the LIV v. Golf Establishment battles.

Plus, links to a Year In Review podcast from McKellar.

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

Another busy week in the world of golf surrounding the majors.

We have first player reviews of Augusta National's 13th tee. Plus, Fred Perpall is nominated to be the next USGA president and replacing the retiring Stu Francis. Also, Milstein v. Nicklaus affidavits, Sports Business Journal reader survey results and a bunch of other good Reads.

As always, you can subscribe here and read more about The Quadrilateral. It’s going to be a big 2023 so make sure to sign up and join as a paid subscriber for some serious, big time, I can’t wait exclusives!

A Conversation With Mike McCoy

Mike McCoy, the 2023 Walker Cup Captain discusses his playing career, putting together a team, the Old Course at St Andrew and the state of amateur golf in an NIL world.

I’m confident you’ll enjoy hearing from McCoy as much as I appreciated his time and candor.