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Major(s) News & Notes, February 20, 2025
Masters odds, Couples wants to top his Masters record, Ryder Cup standings, Old Tom items up for auction, Bubba's shot finally earns its YouTube due…
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Geoff Shackelford
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Aberg Takes The Genesis At Torrey Pines
Win comes after falling ill at the same course last month. Plus, Niemann wins in Adelaide, clarifying McIlroy's remarks, LPGA slow play. and rough start…
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Geoff Shackelford
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Major(s) News & Notes, February 13, 2025
Torrey stands in for Riviera. Plus, 75 years since Hogan's return, the R&A adds LIV pathway, USGA announces qualifying sites, Masters 15/16, Quotables…
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Geoff Shackelford
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PGA CEO Sprague Off To Rough Start
Claims his member organization has not had a seat at the Five Families table is refuted by a "disappointed" USGA CEO, Mike Whan.
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Geoff Shackelford
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Weekend: Detry Continues His Ascent
Belgium has a tour winner and strong Ryder Cup contender. Plus, a bunch of notes from the last Phoenix Open in its traditional form, along with…
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Geoff Shackelford
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Distance And Pebble Beach's Once Intimidating Par 5s
Some wonky ShotLink analysis for a Friday.
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Major(s) News & Notes, February 6, 2025
LIV gets USGA validation. Plus, Masters notes, Tida Woods, Sergio's perplexing PGA invite, Africa Amateur, pricey St Andrews home, Quotables, Listens…
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Geoff Shackelford
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Rory Runs Away At Pebble Beach
A stunning driving performance delivers his first-ever triumph on the Monterey Peninsula. Plus, notes on the coverage hand-off before reports on wins by…
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January 2025

Why Has The Old Pebble Beach Become So Alluring?
Over 25 years since the evolution of the storied course has become understood, worldwide yearning for the old look speaks to the power of naturalness…
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Major(s) News & Notes, January 30th, 2025
The biennial slow play panic. Plus, Schauffele's concerning injury, Ryder Cup heckling, Scheffler and McIlroy churn out Quotables, This, That, Reads and…
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Geoff Shackelford
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Weekend: Harris Wins At Tedious Torrey
A strong performance on the greens sends veteran back to The Masters. Plus, other notes from the weekend as the PGA Tour heads to Pebble Beach.
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Geoff Shackelford
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Major(s) News & Notes January 23, 2025
Old Course 2027 and Walker Cup ticket info updates. Plus, Waugh opines, Sprague is opposed to rollback, Inverness gets more tweaks, Nicklaus turns 85…
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