Opinion

Winning & losing on Netflix

Relevance and irrelevance – pro golf’s grand canyon

The unpredictable competitive time clock now ticks even faster.

An aerial of the 185 yards par 3, sixth hole 'Harry Colt's' on the Dunluce Links

Golf’s biggest newsmakers in 2025 Pt.2

Memorable moments, mystifying misfires, meaningful matters.

Tiger Woods

Tiger at 50

Tiger’s on-course discipline and self-belief were unparalleled.

Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre, Rasmus Hojgaard, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, Captain Luke Donald, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Aberg, Rory McIlroy, and Viktor Hovland of Team Europe pose with the Ryder Cup after winning the 2025 Ryder Cup on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park

Golf’s biggest newsmakers in 2025 Pt.1

The memorable moments, the mystifying misfires.

Rory McIlroy smiles during the Genesis Scottish Open

TV glory for Rory

McIlroy is the first golfer to receive the SPOTY award for 36 years. 

Crown Australian Open and Nedbank Golf Challenge logos

Double Scandi delight in the south

Norwegian & Danish success in the southern hemisphere.

The perfect three-ball format?

A different fiddle with the format

LIV Golf is abandoning its 54-hole format.

Rory McIlroy of Team Europe reacts on the third hole during the Practice Round

A road to somewhere?

A DP World extension and the LIV question.

The ‘narcist’ formerly known as Prince

Golf & Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Covid-19: its role in the growth of an 18-hole game

Walking into addiction

Being on a golf course is generally a pleasant experience. Why would one wish to rush it away?

Marco Penge of England tees off on the 16th hole on day four of the Open de España presented by Madrid at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid

Mark o’ the future

Tour cards and strategic alliances.

Team Europe Captain Luke Donald sits for an interview with his team after winning the 2025 Ryder Cup on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park

Captaincy & Envelopes

Half points and Ryder Cup selections.

Bryson DeChambeau of Team United States hits his shot on the fifth hole during the 2025 Ryder Cup on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park

The Ryder Cup needs updating

Specific improvements can add even more thrills.

Donald’s Europe hang on to trump USA

Europe started the day with a seven point lead, they won by two.

Bethpage Black will host the 2025 Ryder Cup. Jole 5

Bethpage Bound

Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Bethpage Black will host the 2025 Ryder Cup. Hole 17

Money and bonds

This coming week Europe will be attempting to win the Ryder Cup for a fifth time on US soil.

The 17th tee at Cypress Point Club during day two of the 50th Walker Cup

A beautiful place for a beating

Cypress Point, Pebble Beach, California

Who will captain at Bethpage in 2025?

Looking for a repeat of Rome

Luke Donald announced the completed European Team roster on Monday.

Alcaraz and the tennis golf kick

Professional athletes in other sports are frequently drawn to golf.

Pictured: Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug. R&A finds own "Shinnecock" - 148th Open rousing success -- Portrush to return in '24?

The right way to celebrate?

Scottie or Shane?