Quad Questions With Donald Ross

Part 1 with the maestro of Pinehurst discusses how Donald Ross started in the golf business, his design philosophy, and his views on the evolving game.

Major(s) News & Notes, February 22, 2024

More on the precarious state of pro golf as run by pro golfers. Plus, Augusta course news, Riviera's fourth under siege, new GB&I captain, Africa Amateur underway, This, That and Reads.

Video: First Look At Riviera's 10th And 15th

Explaining modifications to a pair of famous greens the golf world will see plenty of over the next eight years.

Major(s) News & Notes, June 29th, 2023

Framework lacks specifics except when it comes to the OWGR. Plus, a Pebble preview, USGA clarifies McIlroy's drop, LACC was cruel to missed drives, Team USA's Ryder Cup issues and other stuff.

Sixth Sense

How did LACC's 6th fare against the world's best? Plus, will it join lists of golf's inspired short par 4's?

A post 2023 U.S. Open breakdown of the drivable two-shotter.

The USGA has posted highlights of 6th hole action viewable here:

Hooray For Hollywood: The U.S. Open Has Arrived!

Final preview info for your last minute cramming pleasure. Plus, first thoughts on the course setup, NBC's plans, the forecast, odds, and some spectating tips.

L.A. North's 15th & 16th

A wee par 3 may be stand out during the upcoming U.S. Open week. It is followed by a massive par 4 to begin a spectacular set of finishing holes.

Monday At The PGA: Oak Hill Looks Superb

The beautifully executed new/old 15th will be one of the wilder holes in major golf. Plus, the potential for incoming neighborly golf balls and other notes from Rochester. My day one Quadrilateral report from the PGA Championship.

Oak Hill Is Now Part Of The Revolution It Inspired

Shabby modifications made in advance of the 1980 PGA and one player reaction kick-started a global restoration movement that comes full circle at 2023's second major.

L.A. North's 10th

My newsletter is a little different this year with my role in restoring the U.S. Open host course. But I know my fine subscribers would be disappointed if I didn’t dive deep into the course. So here is the 10th hole look and a reminder for players to stop and smell the Thomas roses.

L.A. North's 9th Hole

The Quad’s deep dive into Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course design and restoration continues.

A par 3 closes out the 2023 U.S. Open's opening nine. The ninth is a beautiful and difficult one-shotter with a mysterious backstory.

L.A. North's 7th And 8th

U.S. Open golfers will face an option-laden long one-shotter followed by a meandering par 5 through a rustic setting. And it may take a while this June.

The Quadrilateral’s deep dive into the seventh and eighth holes at Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course, host of the 2023 national championship.

Major(s) News & Notes, April 27, 2023

Strong ratings news for women's golf and NBC deserves credit.

Plus, a(nother) Quail makeover, Gooch and Mickelson talk major exemptions, RIP PReed's Masters Porsche, vintage U.S. Open's hit YouTube and much more.

L.A. North's Sixth, Part II

More than you ever wanted to know about the short par 4 and its surrounding neighborhood ahead of June's U.S. Open. This one will feature out last bit of celebrity home background info until the 14th hole but given the sixth hole’s placement amidst some of the world’s most expensive real estate, I couldn’t resist.

The Tie Podcast: Talking Golf Architecture For Normal People

I enjoyed chatting with Henry Shimp on an array of topics related to the 2023 Masters, my new book and even food. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here: