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Jon Rahm was among the star names to miss the cut in the US PGA Championship

Jon Rahm misses cut at US PGA Championship

The cut fell at one under par when the second round was finally completed at Valhalla on Saturday following a weather delay.

Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Louisville lives

Bourbon City is a mecca for the fullest range of entertainment options with the PGA Championship in the headliner role this week.

Collin Morikawa holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding

Morikawa’s major move

M. James Ward outlines how the two-time major champion is poised to make a run this weekend for a second Wannamaker Trophy.

Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot at the RBC Heritage golf tournament

Scheffler’s seismic situation

M. James Ward reviews the circumstances turning this year’s PGA Championship into far more than the sport’s second major event in 2024

Xander Schauffele - Will "X" finally mark buried treasure for Schauffele at the PGA Championship?

Will “X” finally mark buried treasure for Schauffele?

M. James Ward examines the ongoing efforts of the 3rd ranked player in the world seeking his first major triumph.

A view from the 18th hole

Four holes to watch at this year’s PGA Championship

John Ballard, superintendent at Valhalla, was asked for his thoughts on four key holes for this year’s event.

Valhalla Golf Club

Five to watch at Valhalla

M. James Ward breaks down the five leading contenders for the year’s second major at the PGA Championship

A view of the Rolex time piece at Valhalla Golf Club - Should Gooch have gotten PGA Smooch?

Should Gooch have gotten PGA Smooch?

M. James Ward examines how the self-centered player arrives at Valhalla and why the expectations are now squarely on his shoulders this week.

A view from the second hole at Valhalla

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 106th PGA Championship Pt.2

Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Ben Polland poses with the 2024 PGA Professional Championship Trophy after winning the PGA Professional Championship at PGA Frisco

Ben Polland interview

PGA Director of Golf, Shooting Star, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

The 13th hole at Valhalla

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 106th PGA Championship Pt.1

Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Rose Zhang of the United States poses with the trophy after winning the Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club

Full Bloom Rose in Garden State Win

M. James Ward outlines how a new superstar is emerging in women’s professional golf and what that portends for the sport.

Valhalla Golf Club - 2024 PGA Championship

John G. Ballard interview

Certified Golf Course Superintendent, Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, KY, USA – 2024 PGA Championship,

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…

Lough Erne Resort - 17th tee

Grade “A” Architecture – Lough Erne Resort

Faldo Course, Co. Fermanagh, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland,

Grade "A" Architecture - Bobby Jones Golf Club

Grade “A” Architecture – Bobby Jones Golf Club

Sarasota, Florida, USA

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…

Zebra

Simon Millington interview

CEO Golf Brands Inc.

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…