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When you come to think of it that is the secret of most of the great holes all over the world. They all have some kind of a twist. C.B. MACDONALD


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June 23, 2024

Weekend Wrap: Yang Takes Women's PGA

June 23, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Longtime major contender breaks through at Sahallee. Plus, Scheffler wins Travelers in a playoff, several earn spots into The Open and history in The Amateur.

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May 26, 2024

Weekend Wrap: Riley Takes Colonial As PGA Tour Mourns Grayson Murray

May 26, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Notes from the golf world, including U.S. Open and The Open qualifying news after the week at Colonial where Davis Riley held off Scottie Scheffler.

May 26, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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May 13, 2024

Quad Questions With Jack Nicklaus, Weekend Wrap

May 13, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Kicking off PGA week discussing Valhalla, his final PGA, the modern driver and what movies he's watched lately. Plus, McIlroy crushes the Wells Fargo field, PGA notes and some Aurora Borealis golf.

May 13, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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May 07, 2024

PGA Announces The Best Field In Golf*

May 07, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

A last minute invite to Talor Gooch upends the world ranking order along with the PGA Tour's stranglehold on producing major berths. Greg Norman must be elated.

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April 24, 2024

Major(s) News & Notes, April 25th, 2024

April 24, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Grand Slam watches begin. Plus, Masters ratings and vault, Kiawah gets another PGA, U.S. Open entries and Local Qualifying underway, This, That, Quotables and Reads.

April 24, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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March 18, 2024

Players Week Wrap: Scheffler Wins Again!

March 18, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

The 50th championship sees a first-ever title defense.

Strong bids by Clark, Schauffele and Harman highlight the power of 72-hole full field events at a storied venue.

March 18, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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March 13, 2024

Major(s) News & Notes March 14th, 2024

March 13, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

The Monahan mess. Plus, movement in Masters odds, PGA hints at more invites, preparing for a Masters Monday eclipse, Maurice Bembridge and his Amen Corner snake fight, Quotables, This, That and Reads.

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March 06, 2024

Major(s) News & Notes, March 7th, 2024

March 06, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Proof of a splintered men's game. Plus, the R&A updates Open exemptions, Masters hospitality options cover the gamut, Walker Cup book available, This, That, Quotables and a bunch of Reads.

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February 28, 2024

Major(s) News & Notes, February 29th, 2024

February 28, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Talor Gooch proves pro golf still has natural comedians. Plus, Pebble Beach preps 6th hole for work, Valhalla's zoysia has greening to do, Netflix season 2 trailer drops, Quotables, This, That and Reads.

February 28, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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February 19, 2024

62! Matsuyama Triumphs At Riviera

February 19, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

The former Masters champion makes nine birdies to win the Genesis Invitational by three over Zalatoris and List. A wrap on the week plus notes on the 10th, top players, future events and CBS.

February 19, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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February 15, 2024

Major(s) News & Notes, February 15th, 2024

February 15, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Tiger Talks, Verne to call his last Masters, Genesis Quotables, Blank fires a blank, Netflix drops a trailer and a few final pre-Riviera week notes.

February 15, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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February 11, 2024

Weekend Wrap: Taylor Triumphs At WM Gone (Too) Wild

February 11, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Hoffman loses heartbreaker (and Masters invite), Johnson wins LIV shootout, Hoshino makes Masters invite bid, Meronk confirms Ryder snub inspired LIV leap, a Riviera preview, and giraffes play through.

February 11, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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February 04, 2024

Weekend Wrap: Wyndham Clark Wins Rain-Shortened AT&T After Historic 60

February 04, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Joaquin Niemann takes LIV's opener and reiterates his hope of help getting into more majors.

Plus, more weekend action, U.S. Women's Open has new partner and what exactly is the SSG getting for $1.5 billion?

February 04, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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January 28, 2024

Weekend Wrap: Pavon Headed To Augusta, Korda Holds Off Ko's HOF Bid

January 28, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Europeans thrive on the PGA Tour while Lydia Ko loses out on Hall of Fame-clinching win. Plus, Anthony Kim mania, Pebble Beach in the signature spotlight and PGA Tour-PIF deal may be close.

January 28, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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January 24, 2024

Major(s) News & Notes, January 25th, 2024

January 24, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford

Adrian Meronk departs for LIV and Nick Dunlap continues to make history while mulling his big decision following an historic victory.

Plus, Merion gets another U.S. Open, Dodo is back at Bethpage, Delta makes Masters trips easier, Quotables, This, That and Reads in the latest Quadrilateral weekly news and notes.

January 24, 2024/ Geoff Shackelford/
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Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive, is co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse is the author of eleven books.

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