Weekend Wrap: Hatton Wins The Dunhill

The Englishman holds off Colsaerts a day after tying the Old Course record. Elsewhere, Ding wins AAC but may pass up major exemptions, Old Tom statue is dedicated, and other weekend performances.

The Old Course Could Use A Haircut

After a terrific run of events, an upcoming break from majors offers the chance to tidy up evolutionary and distance-related changes at the world's most important course.

Wednesday At The Women's Open

R&A braces for possible extreme weather while players revel in links creativity. Plus, Matthew's final Open, a purse increase, Quotables and a few final reminders on how to follow 2024's final major.

Tuesday At The 2024 Women's Open

Women's majors need to jettison pro-ams. Plus, Monday qualifying results, tee times released, Old Tom statue approved, celebrating the first Ladies Golf Club and an updated (iffy) forecast.

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!

Major(s) News & Notes, February 9, 2023

We hardly knew ye: the Swilcan patio is gone. A final analysis on the St Andrews Links Trust boondoggle.

Plus, new 13th tee is official, CBS's predictive technology and whether it should come to Amen Corner (a poll!). I also share news of the USGA's cool new droid, some early Netflix docudrama reviews for Full Swing, plus This, That, Tweets and Reads.

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, 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!

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.

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.

Major(s) News & Notes, August 25th, 2022

Major season is over but we still have news! And I withheld more analysis because doctors say you’ll live longer restricting your PGA Tour/LIV/First World schedule issue news.

Meanwhile, the PGA's Frisco HQ opens as the courses continue to grow in. Plus, Quotables, the return of the Old Course advance tee time ballot, and some Reads.

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No Laying Up Pod: The Ode To The Old Course

I’m honored to have joined others in this No Laying Up pod discussing the Old Course.

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The Open News & Notes, July 7th, 2022: Q&A With Iain Carter

Final ways to St Andrews are up for grabs as Tiger and other players talk Old Course. Plus, the grim rail situation, a Q&A with author Iain Carter and Reads as The 150th nears.

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Old Course: The Best One-Liners

A wildly unscientific ranking of stellar (and cranky) St Andrews observations. Onward we go to the 150th Open!

Golf In Scotland (In The Black & White Era): Q&A With Steve Finan

Steve Finan has combed the DC Thomson archives to produce a new book shares stunning never-before-seen historic photos under one cover. The archives were largely of focused on eastern Scotland, meaning The Old Course is featured. You’ll be fascinated to learn more about all of these photos, the aerials and why Finan singled out the images he did.

The Amazon US link.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Golf-Scotland-Black-White-Era/dp/1845359003/geoffshacke07-20

https://www.dcthomsonshop.co.uk/gifts/golf-gifts