Weekend Wrap: Grayson Murray Headed To Masters And PGA Championship

Also, Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Griffin record wins.

Plus, this edition looks at Webb Simpson defining greed and updating us on the state of private equity negotiations in a refreshing manner. There is also more Pelley departure fallout and Sergio pushes back at Rory.

Major(s) News & Notes, January 12th, 2024

Phil Mickelson concedes he would not be a good '25 Ryder Cup captain option, Royal Portrush changes approved ahead of the next Open, plus a bunch of good content from the St Andrews Links Trust, No Laying Up, and a boatload of This, That and Reads in the latest Quadrilateral!

Martin Slumbers Stepping Down By Year's End

The CEO modernized the R&A by establishing trust and an upbeat sensibility buoyed by investment in championships and game sustainability initiatives. He will be a tough act to follow.

Weekend Wrap: Chris Kirk's Headed Back To The Masters

Sentry victory over Sahith Theegala is his sixth PGA Tour title. A record birdiefest breaks out on the Plantation course.

Plus, news and notes from the week and a closer look at Rory McIlroy's much talked about and maybe over-analyzed podcast interview.

About That Player Of The Year Vote

A major victory isn't enough for Jon Rahm to overcome Tour politics as Scottie Scheffler wins player of the year without capturing a major.

But at least Rahm was in Maui just in case players voted for the Masters champion. My take on what looks appears to be another poorly-timed snub, assuming the PGA Tour is sincere in trying to bring peace to the pro game.

Destination Unknown

Major venues faced uncertainty and mystery in 2023.

A review of the setups through the eyes of those who prepared the courses.

Plus, a poll!

Happy New Year 2024: It's Going To Be A Great Year!

Set aside the greed and neverending negotiation hiccups. We have a fantastic (major championship) year ahead.

Major(s) News & Notes, December 21st, 2023

Masters invites are in the mail. Plus, NBC's going with a bake-off approach to replace Azinger, notable Quotables, This, That, Reads and a new burning log tradition unlike any other.

Answering Cousin Eddie's Distance Claims

Christmastime means tolerating relatives channeling shallow, bizarre and even irrational grievances aimed at the USGA and R&A.

Major(s) News & Notes, December 14th, 2023

Timing is everything after another wild week in golf.

Plus, Tiger Woods should get a special exemption to Pinehurst, USGA nominations, Bobby Mac brings the Ryder Cup to Oban, This, That, and Reads.

Stay Classy, Golf

Jon Rahm spoils his classy image in mere hours as part of an unfortunate trend. Plus, a weekend wrap of on and off-course moves, McIlroy's revealing comments, and a distance survey follow-up.

Rahm's Gone

Assessing why a major championship-focused player is making the move to LIV and leaving the PGA Tour in trouble. The announcement is made on Fox News.

The Distance Announcement

R&A and USGA change ball testing but not until 2028 after industry feedback. A look at the specifics and supporting rationale.

Follow The Vancouver Protocols

The PGA Tour and PGA of America are trying to disrupt a distance rule change even after getting bifurcation scrapped. Meanwhile the USGA and R&A are respecting the outlined process.

Weekend Wrap: Rahm May Be Gone, Distance News, Tiger's Comeback

Meanwhile Scottie Scheffler cruises to a Hero World Challenge win and LIV golfers Joaquin Niemann and Dean Burmester capture national Opens. Rory McIlroy comes to the defense of the governing bodies after word of a universal golf ball testing announcement is coming. All while the world awaits a monumental decision from Jon Rahm.