Opinion

Wyndham Clark fist pumps after sinking his putt on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

The Behavior Bomb in Golf

Overdue remedial actions needed, escalating implications and concerns only widening

154th Open at Royal Birkdale logo

Is the Open getting too big for its booze?

The R&A has emphasized that it wants to take the Open to venues where it can best maximize revenue.

Ryan Fox of New Zealand poses with the Claret Jug following victory during Day Four of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Fox produces cunning, stunning finale

It is hard to think anyone has ever won a major championship by playing the final six holes in more memorable fashion.

Jordan Spieth of the United States holds the Claret Jug after winning the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Jordan’s Journey

Former world number one struggling to stay relevant

On This Day: Seve Ballesteros’ remarkable career in numbers

Seve & the summer of ‘76

50 years on from Seve’s remarkable performance, the Open returns to Royal Birkdale this week.

Justin Rose of England lines up a putt on the 16th green on day two of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon

Justin Rose Chases the Ultimate Storybook Ending at Royal Birkdale

Rose returns to the course where he burst onto the world stage as a 17-year-old amateur in 1998. At 45, with five major runner-up finishes…

Basingstoke Golf Club

Equipment control

Distance is a growing concern in golf, as the distance debate escalates can the major players agree on a solution?

Wyndham Clark reacts to his putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

Clark on the mark – again

Clark displayed terrific mental fortitude in spite of the crowd’s heckling.

Wyndham Clark will defend his US Open title at Pinehurst

Why Does Wyndham Clark Divide Opinion Among Golf Fans?

A locker-room outburst at Oakmont, rules scrutiny, and a visible temper have made Clark divisive. But the former U.S. Open champion’s story also includes grief,…

Wyndham Clark reacts and acknowledges the crowd after sinking his putt on the 16th hole during the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

Enough is enough — move on

The Oakmont incident. Why it lingers for Wyndham?

How to plan a golf day: A step-by-step guide

Does proposed solution solve problem or simply cause another to happen?

USGA stands behind rolling back golf ball for all.

A detailed view of a tee marker at the 9th hole during a practice round ahead of the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

40 and counting!

Looking back on the venues, people and aura from America’s national championship.

Revealed: Phil Mickelson faces the MOST online abuse in golf, 60% of comments are negative

Phil: a major man post 50, but…

Still in search of victory after six near misses.

Rory McIlroy of Team Europe hits his tee shot on the third hole during the 2025 Ryder Cup on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park

Glory day for Rory; a bleak day for golf at the Black

Alan Shipnuck’s ‘Rory’ & bad behaviour.

Aaron Rai poses with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club

Rai rises to the top at ‘Aaronimink’

The highlights of Rai’s closing 65 were two huge putts.

US Open leader Bryson DeChambeau points to the sky during round three

Bryson the Awesome

DeChambeau is, publicity-wise, the most consequential golfer right now.

Michelle Wie-West, Mizuho Americas Open Tournament Host

When “B” events arrive in an “A” market?

Building tomorrow’s foundation – Mizuho Americas Open.

Jon Rahm might not compete in US Open

Rahm’s reckoning

Spanish bull concludes with sheep-like retreat.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club

Legacy ladder — McIlroy turns 37

Ascending golf’s Mount Everest – is ultimate glory Rory’s final story?

Jim Furyk, Captain of The United States during a Ryder Cup 2018 Year to Go Captains Press Conference at the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel on October 17, 2017 in Paris, France.

Americans hoping that Jim’ll fix it

The US has not won an overseas Ryder Cup since The Belfry in 1993, can Furyk defy the odds?