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The Internal Debate, Part 2
Why boundaries inside a golf course have long been seen as less than ideal and how they may impact this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Geoff Shackelford
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Course Preview: Royal Portrush
Almost everything you need to know about The 153rd Open host.
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Geoff Shackelford
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The Internal Debate
Part I of a look at Royal Portrush, the philosophy of out-of-bounds, and how stroke and distance could impact the 2025 Open.
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Geoff Shackelford
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Weekend: Campbell Wins The Deere
In Europe, Dan Brown wins the BMW to set up Open return while World No. 1 amateur Lottie Woad wins a pro event. Plus, a U.S. Adaptive Open preview for…
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Geoff Shackelford
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Major(s) News & Notes, July 3, 2025
The R&A's surprising "last chance" reveal, Lowry's Portrush return, latest Open odds, Woodland joins Bradley's brain trust, Masters fashion, Quotables…
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Geoff Shackelford
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Final Qualifying Sends Some Incredible Longshots To Portrush
Twenty diverse stories from all ages and career backgrounds now head to The Open at Royal Portrush. Also, it seems the HotelPlanner Tour is where the…
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Geoff Shackelford
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June 2025

Why Are Otherwise Nice Pro Golfers So Cranky These Days?
Another week of broken clubs, weird outbursts and media hostility despite more money, amazing agronomy and straight-flying golf balls. That and a…
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Geoff Shackelford
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Major(s) News & Notes June 26th, 2025
What will new Tour CEO mean for majors? Plus, latest Ryder and Walker Cup team news, Old Course work ahead of next Open, Tiger and Fred hit The Patch…
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Geoff Shackelford
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PGA Should Hit Pause On Frisco Events
The PGA of America ought to postpone scheduled future events at its new HQ until the course, surrounding development and fan experience improves.
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Geoff Shackelford
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Minjee Lee Wins The KPMG Women's PGA
Australian overcomes horrid pace of play and high heat to win by three. Plus, Bradley wins the Travelers and muddles the Ryder Cup picture. American…
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2025 U.S. Open: (Point) Missers
Those who had less than idyllic weeks at Oakmont.
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2025 U.S. Open: Cutmakers
Generally good weeks at Oakmont. With caveats.
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