From oranges to azaleas
18 LIV golfers are heading to Augusta
Who stays coolest in the heat of battle will always be the biggest Major factor
In the build-up to the 2023 Masters there has been a particular focus on concerns over golf courses being overpowered but, as Golf Today editor…
Initial reaction to golf ball rollback outlined
Neither an alternative elite golf ball nor bifurcation favored. M. James Ward analyzes the pathway ahead. The USGA and R&A take center stage with plenty…
Rolling back the years
Many golf fans have become disillusioned with the modern game and its obsession with power. Golf Today’s Richard Pennell is certainly one of them
The 2023 Masters sets a new standard for intrigue
The 2023 Masters begins in two weeks but Golf Today editor Mark Flanagan can’t wait for the build-up… nevermind the golf
Seve: 40 years later…
Everyone agreed the course at Augusta National was made for him. More titles were sure to follow…
Drawing lines in the sand blown away by timidity and time
The need for an elite golf ball for certain competitions could have been alleviated if the USGA and R&A acted sooner. M. James Ward outlines…
Letter to America – Alistair Cooke and The Masters
In his 50s, the British-born writer and broadcaster Alistair Cooke became fascinated with golf and The Masters in particular. The first Major of the year…
Golf’s ‘Dirty Word’ Unveiled
The USGA and R&A golf ball announcement could prompt a major civil war among the sport’s key stakeholders. M. James Ward examines the possible ramifications…
Border patrol
So that’s the Players Championship done and dusted for another year…
A Masters Golf Ball… far-fetched or far-reaching?
Much has been said and written regarding the issue of modern-day golf balls flying so far. However M James Ward has a radical solution to…
Turning down free golf reminds us why the BBC has had its day
Yesterday the Guardian reported on the BBC’s unwillingness to show PGA Tour highlights, even though it was offered them for free. Mark Flanagan has his…
Augusta’s answer awaits
With leading LIV players appearing at this year Masters, the first Major of 2023 has a compelling new storyline. M James Ward examines the possible…
PGA Tour looks LIVely
The Players Championship starts at Ponte Vedra Beach on Thursday
WARNING… PGA Tour changes for 2024 likely to cause widespread outbreak of apathy
The PGA Tour is making some big changes for the 2024 season. It is a big deal for the players and sponsors but, as Mark…
Winning & losing on Netflix
The second episode primarily focused on Brooks Koepka
When the price of failure is success, any sporting project is doomed
This week LIV Golf announced its second set of Team Rosters. Mark Flanagan explains why the whole project is even more insignificant than he first…
A time to enjoy every last drop of Tiger
Yesterday Tiger Woods made his first PGA Tour appearance for 844 days. Mark Flanagan followed his every step and discovered some things never change
Widespread appeal considerations mean Full Swing isn’t for golfing fanatics
Tomorrow (Feb 15) Netflix’s much anticipated ‘behind-the-curtain’ series on the PGA Tour will be available. Full Swing comes in eight episodes. Mark Flanagan watched episode…
Trash talk
Politics & the game of golf