Major(s) News & Notes, September 12, 2024

A big golf viewing weekend ahead that can't be sullied by latest PGA Tour/LIV debacle. Plus, Rahm's Ryder mess, R&A Financials, McIlroy on architecture, This, That and a lot of good Reads.

Major(s) News & Notes, February 1st, 2024

New Tour investment partner will make players richer. Joy to the world!

Plus, Netflix goes all in on Ryder Cup, Scott Simpson suddenly has a lot to say, Quotables, 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.

Major(s) News & Notes, August 10th, 2023

The final major of the year commences at Walton Heath. Plus, Lytham gets a Women's Open, PGA Tour's '24 schedule has major ramifications, plus notes on Thomas, Harman, U.S. Women's Am and more.

Bryson (61-58!) Says The Quiet Part Out Loud

In winning the latest LIV event, Bryson DeChambeau suggests a new driver allows him to get away with misses and to practice less.

The "Distance Insights" comment period remains open for another week. My thoughts on how this should impact the discussion.

Major(s) News & Notes, March 23rd, 2023

McIlroy distance fallout, final OWGR push at the (R.I.P) match play, LIV at The Masters, latest 13th tee intel, another Georgia Peach sandwich-free week looms, Taylor Made surveys, and much more.

R&A And USGA Propose Competition Ball Under A "Model Local Rule"

After years of study and feedback, the organizations intend to change new testing conditions aimed at elite players. Driver faces to be spared.

My Quad take.

Listen To What The Man Said

Tuesday's rollback rollout and reactions say a lot about the people involved in the game.

My Quad take.

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.

Major(s) News & Notes, January 26th, 2023

In light of the Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed reminder of what litigation looks like, the 2018 Champion should not be invited to the best dinner in sports.

Plus, OWGR news, LIV's major-unfriendly schedule, Trevor Immelman's CBS debut, BBC saying goodbye to the Masters, EA’s trailer, Torrey Pines bluff collapses, Brooks bloats (again) and Reads.

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!

Weekend Wrap: Australian Open, Hero, NBC

Successful Australian Open's on the Sandbelt and Hovland takes the Hero. A fantastic December weekend of golf that saw a risky format Down Under largely work. Ashleigh Buhai wrapped a sensational year, Adrian Meronk proved he’s a player and is likely headed to the Masters.

Plus, updating the Norman-McIlWoods manspat, more changes at NBC and a Links offer.

As The (Golf) Media Ecosystem Burns

Acquisition overspending, rights fees, Twitter's troubles and less investment are compounding the demise of old media, threatening pro golf's legitimacy even as “New Media” makes huge strides.

My Quadrilateral take on the first of many off-season changes in how he “consume” pro golf.

Major(s) News & Notes, November 10, 2022

Rules of Golf updates hot off the press in what will be the last printed edition of the rules.

Plus, Collin Morikawa pushes back on an interview question, Captain Zach Johnson hopes Ryder Cuppers will play the Italian Open, Huang wins the WAAP, ESPN+'s growth, Tweets and Reads.

All of this in the latest Quadrilateral!

Major(s) News & Notes October 27th, 2022

WSJ suggests Masters, USGA and PGA of America are "under investigation." I have a lot of questions.

Plus, Rory laments lost Ryder Cup bonds, major invites are on the line in Thailand, LIV director praises majors and Reads.

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