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Tee marker signal on course prior to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Le Golf National

Garden gnomes and Olympic Games

Should golf be dropped from the Olympic Games?

USA’s Scottie Scheffler holds his gold medal after winning the Paris 20204 Olympic golf tournament

Superman Scheffler soaring – transcending Tiger?

The 2024 PGA Tour season showcased a clear separation for the world-ranked number one and those seeking to chase him down.

Tiger, Tiger His life, as it's never been told before - Book cover

Tiger, Tiger – His life, as it’s never been told before

James Patterson book review

Sunningdale

Two Rhodes lead to glory

GB&I win third Curtis Cup of the century.

Tour Championship R2 - Koepka holds one-shot lead

Fantastic Finish? Not Exactly.

Can a convoluted system truly bring a satisfactory conclusion to the PGA Tour season?

Rory McIlroy in action at the Olympics

Into a great unknown

Moving on from the pure competition of the Olympics.

Metedeconk National Golf Club

Looking to escape the shadows and emerge

M. James Ward examines the quest to reach golf’s promised land and the heartache for those failing to do so.

Lydia Ko hits reacts to her shot at the ninth hole during the final round of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Le Golf National

Ko completes the collection – but 2028 looks tricky!

The 2028 Olympics will be held between July 14-July 30.

Nelly Korda plays a tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Le Golf National

Whoa Nelly! Can Korda regain form in Paris with repeat gold?

M. James Ward examines how the top-ranked female golfer is attempting to resurrect early season form with a return to Olympic stardom.

Sam Snead (pictured) played an exhibition match against Harry Weetman for the opening of Caesarea, the first golf course in Israel.

Thus golf came to the Holy Land

Caesarea, the first golf course in Israel, opened in 1961 with an exhibition match between Sam Snead and Harry Weetman.

Tee marker signal on course prior to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Le Golf National

Is golf a gold medal Olympic fit?

The Paris Games features a 3rd edition golf competition on both the men’s and women’s side. M. James Ward examines if the inclusion in the…

The Claret Jug is displayed during previews for The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club

The 152nd Open – memories made, lasting leaves

M. James Ward outlines the central storylines from this year’s final major championship and the ripples cast going forward.

Top 10 performances in golf’s major championships

The five best modern Open championship players

M. James Ward outlines the greatest champions of links golf since World War II

Xander Schauffele of the United States walks on the 18th green on day four of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon

A major man with more in mind

Schauffele will be off to Paris soon to defend his Olympic title.

Tiger Woods of the United States acknowledges the crowd following his round on the 18th green on day two of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon

Tiger’s torment – now ours

M. James Ward reviews the continued ineffectual play of the 15-time major champion and why the prognosis is hardly promising.

Justin Thomas of the United States tees off on the 16th hole during a practice round prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024

Justin time?

M. James Ward reviews the emergence of the two-time major champion and whether the progress made will be sustained.

McIlroy’s misfire

M. James Ward delves into the confounding play of the four-time major winner and the ongoing major-less slump

Ludvig Aberg of Sweden speaks in a press conference prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland.

Ludvig’s lessons

M. James Ward analyzes the emerging Swedish golfer and the lessons he must learn from his final round hiccups.

The Lore of the Links

M. James Ward outlines the roots of the game and how The Open is the critical connector to past, present and future.

The 2025 Team USA Ryder Cup captain, Keegan Bradley during the 2025 Ryder Cup Captain’s Announcement

Can Clark Kent become Superman at Bethpage?

M. James Ward examines the new USA Ryder Cup captain and what lies ahead for Keegan Bradley.