Momentous Decision: What To Look For On Augusta National's Longer 13th

The most famous par 5 in golf has been lengthened at significant cost. Will it restore temptation and risk-taking? Experts weigh in as The Masters nears.

LA North's Third And Fourth Holes

Continuing the North Course deep dive ahead of the 2023 U.S. Open, a closer look at Los Angeles Country Club’s uphill par-4 and first one-shotter. With vital notes on the surrounding real estate, with apologies to Lionel Ritchie.

LA North: The First And Second Holes

Kicking off a deep dive into the 2023 U.S. Open course by looking at the first two holes at Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course.

This one is for the most devoted Quadrilateral subscribers, but there is still time to sign up to read about these two and the rest of this amazing George Thomas and Billy Bell redesign.

Weekend Wrap: The Crosby Spills Into Monday And A St Andrews Controversy

A Monday shootout awaits at Pebble Beach thanks to wind and modern green speeds.

Plus, other weekend winners are crowned and a round-up of the Swilcan Stone Patio disaster.

Major(s) News & Notes, February 2, 2023

Pebble Beach is back with a refreshed 8th just in time for the AT&T and this July’s U.S. Women’s Open.

Plus, Phil returns with less weight, key Augusta National members are spared of LIV discovery, the ANWA field is announced, Peacock's massive losses mount, and much more.

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.

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 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!

Major(s) News & Notes, December 1, 2022

Are the five families meeting in Tampa? I find it hard to believe but it sure is fun to speculate about the idea of the Dons gathering to debate what to do with those pesky Saudis.

Plus, Open qualifying news from South Africa and Australia where the Open there features men and women this week. Also, the Masters Par 3 Course is completed, and a bunch of Tweets and Reads.

Major(s) News & Notes, November 24rd, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving! And there is no rest for the 2022 weary as the news and notes keep coming from major championship golf.

This week the year-end OWGR state of play comes into focus, Augusta National's new 13th tee is in play, Bryson DeChambeau's (not) stunning diet reveal, the Open qualifying series features a new twist and a bunch of Reads.

Prestwick Goes Back To 12-Holes

Prestwick is one swell club. Besides being so welcoming and protecting so much early golf history in its archives, they went above and beyond to show off the course that launched The Open Championship and professional golf.

My Quadrilateral entry on a two-week re-creation of the original Open course highlights the charms of early golf and the historic Ayrshire club's devotion to the sport.

Major(s) News & Notes, October 13, 2022

The latest rankings wrangling as a big week for Saudi Arabian golf beckons.

Plus, Sergio's Ryder Cup streak will end, first looks at PGA Frisco, EA Sports's new major-supported game, and a bunch of Reads.

Old Course Recap: Fox Wins, Road Bunker Blues And A McKellar Pod

Ryan Fox secures a breakthrough victory in the Alfred Dunhill Links. A recap and some of the key highlights from another enlightening final day in St Andrews.

Also, the Road hole bunker still needs work. And links to the McKellar pod and special offer.

Urgent Care Needed For Golf's Sacred Sites; East Lothian 2023 With The UK Golf Guy

The R&A and Honourable Company should help the places where golf began. That’s what I say, anyway.

And, not far from Edinburgh where Leith, Bruntsfield and Musselburgh sit, this serves as the official announcement of an exciting 2023 golf trip opportunity to Gullane with UKGolfGuy David Jones.

All of it spelled out in the latest Quadrilateral.