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Scottie Scheffler hopes to secure his first-ever FedEx Cup title at the Tour Championship.

Will big four continue solid play at Pinehurst?

M. James Ward outlines the consistency of Scheffler, Schauffele, Morikawa and DeChambeau and whether the foursome will materialize again down the stretch at this year’s…

US Open Trophy

The greatest non-winners of the US Open

M. James Ward outlines the most talented players who failed to claim the coveted US Open Golf Championship.

Nelly Korda celebrates with the trophy after winning The Chevron Championship

A horrible start and an early finish

The Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club in Washington state starts next week.

Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta, 13th hole

Completed and underway in Comporta

Golf on Portugal’s Alentejo coast.

Nick Taylor, second from left, of Canada, reacts after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament on the fourth playoff hole

The Forgotten Open

M. James Ward examines how the Canadian Open went from one of the most prestigious championships to a far lesser role and is now seeking…

Xander Schauffele celebrates after winning the US PGA Championship at Valhalla

The nearly man makes it at last

No one can deny the Olympic champion is a deserving major winner.

Rory McIlroy prepares for a return to Valhalla Golf Club

McIlroy: playing & politics

Rory McIlroy has been much in the news recently, on the course and off.

The 10th hole at New Korea Country Club, Seoul

New Korea Country Club: A hidden gem that packs a punch

Located just outside the vibrant metropolis of Seoul sits the idyllic New Korea Country Club, the host for this week’s Aramco Team Series event.

USGA / R&A - Head-scratching hiccups - Rollback

Head-scratching hiccups, the USGA, R&A flip-flop

M. James Ward examines why rule-making organisations failed to act in a timely manner and then abandoned an initial rollback solution more suitable for recreational…

Best golf bets to make

Who cares who wins?

The absurd riches that are presently flooding the sport may end up finishing it.

Scottie Scheffler celebrates after a birdie on the 18th hole gave him a one-shot lead after 54 holes of the Masters

Scheffler still sizzling, PGA Championship looming

After winning the RBC following a second Masters triumph, M. James Ward outlines the monster year now in motion for the firmly entrenched number one…

Team Europe's Tommy Fleetwood lifts the Ryder Cup Trophy after Europe regained the Ryder Cup following victory over the USA on day three of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome.

Remember who the Ryder Cup is between

The Ryder Cup is of fundamental importance to golf in a way no DP World Tour event is.

Scottie Scheffler holds the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament

Scheffler’s seismic shock waves

Golf’s sheriff reinforced his position as the game’s best. M. James Ward reviews what lies ahead for the two-time Masters champion and can the competition…

On Seaside Golf

A Cornish escape

Tiger Woods at the Masters

Scottie beaming up again

The world No. 1 will doubtless be the favourite to win his third major at the USPGA Championship next month.

The Masters

Grades at the 88th Masters

The first major of the year produced an interesting mixture of highs and lows. M. James Ward assigns grades across the board from this year’s…

The RSM Classic 2023 R2

How Swede it is!

The name Ludvig Åberg may not be recognized as an up and coming pro golfer — just yet. M. James Ward reviews the near stunning play of…

Collin Morikawa looks over the ninth green during the first round at the 2022 U.S. Open

Morikawa’s “moving day”

Saturday’s third round generally features advancements by various players. M. James Ward outlines the only golfer who did so and what a green jacket can…

Last Masters call for Lundquist

“Oh wow” Verne!

Long-time Masters announcer calls 40th and final Masters today. M. James Ward reviews his most memorable calls at Augusta.

Scottie Scheffler intends to keep secrets of Masters success to himself

Scottie saves his round – and tournament

A roller-coaster round for the world’s best player. M. James Ward examines how Scheffler stopped the bleeding and holds the lead going into Sunday’s final…