Major(s) News & Notes, October 26th, 2023

The Asia Pacific has started and a 2024 return to Japan is announced. Plus, news from Pinehurst, the suspicious Open rota declines in Golf Magazine's latest ranking, and This, That and Reads.

Revisiting A Royal Melbourne Major

As the Asia Pacific Amateur Championship arrives at the Melbourne masterpiece, a look at what's changed since the PGA of America mulled international majors during Olympic years. Plus, an AAC preview.

Weekend Wrap: LIV's Disruptive Future, Ryder Cup Follow-Ups And Betsy Rawls

Collapsing "framework" deal may mean more PGA Tour players jump to LIV with major ramifications. Plus, more Ryder Cup fallout and all-time great Betsy Rawls has passed at 95.

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

Robson remembered, Ryder Cup follow-up, USGA and Women's PGA venue news, a new R&A Captain drives in, Grow The Game watch snares two beauties, and no shortage of This, That and Reads.

Mickelson's Major(s) Point-Missing

The latest Twitter missives from the fallen star display delusions of LIV Golf grandeur as signs point to continued divide between Saudi Arabia's upstart league and the golf establishment.

Surprising Open Rota News

Portmarnock is now a possibility and while Royal Birkdale makes changes in advance of the 2026 championship.

World Ranking Rejects LIV

OWGR head cites closed shop while admitting the men's ranking is diminished without the Public Investment Fund-backed players. The news puts the already fraying "framework agreement" in doubt.

News Of The First World: HatGate Is Here To Stay

A veteran writer cites three witnesses suggesting Patrick Cantlay arrived at the Ryder Cup first tee with remuneration in mind. The story also makes NBC's coverage look even more problematic. My latest in The Quad.

Ryder Cup: Champions, Cutmakers And (Point) Missers

Winners, losers and somewhere in between from Rome's epic week.

The Slow Drip Begins

A Times report quotes Xander Schauffele's father claiming his son was threatened with Ryder Cup expulsion over contract demands. Patrick Cantlay joined the Schauffele's in demanding terms.

Europe Wins The 2023 Ryder Cup

Europe Wins The 2023 Ryder Cup. And it was more of the same old, same old for team USA when going overseas. A wrap plus more on McIlroy v. LaCava and the best quotes from Sunday in Rome.

Wednesday At The 2023 Ryder Cup

Clark livens up the pre-match chatter and Rory delivers plenty of quotes. Plus, a roundup of press conferences, the gala dinner, weather, Monty strikes again and an Opening Ceremony preview.

2023 Ryder Cup Tuesday

Why foursomes first? Plus, more on Marco's rough approach, extensive and enlightening Quotables, R.I.P. Michael Bonallack, This, That and Reads.

Ryder Cup Monday: Captain's Speak, Monty Surfaces And Some Weird Props

It was a quiet opening day with the Captain's (sadly) circumventing controversy. Plus, some twists surface on expected Friday and Saturday duos, Monty's delivers the comic relief and a bleak prop bet.

Solheim Cup Highlights Team Golf's Brilliance And Pitfalls

Europe secures a tie and retains the Cup, capping off a dramatic and bizarre week that also offered cautionary reminders for Rome's Ryder Cup participants.