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When Pro Golf Meets the Real World

War in the Middle East has already cancelled tournaments and disrupted opportunities on golf’s developmental tours.

Mar 6, 20260

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The Long Road to Winning

He was broke so many times he lost count, but never gave up. After a decade of survival, Alistair Docherty finally broke through.

Andrea Pavan's Horrifying Accident

Andrea Pavan battled through significant professional challenges before being seriously injured in elevator accident.

Feb 26, 2026

The Magnetic Pull of Competition

A Q School in Alabama hosted by the Clutch Tour offered a new pathway to hopeful Americans.

Feb 23, 20262

The Weight He Carried

For months, Dave Mueller hid his cancer battle while continuing to loop on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Keep the Party on 16

The line between atmosphere and interference is getting blurry in Scottsdale

Feb 9, 2026

The Heads-Up That Changed Everything

A moment of sportsmanship in Colombia showed how thin the line is between packing up and playing on.

Feb 7, 20261

A Competitor’s Kindness

Matt Atkins was missing the cut. He still may have saved Josh Creel’s season.

Feb 7, 20260

Three Tours, One Gamble

How Jeremy Paul’s chaotic start to the season led to a Monday qualifier—and a payoff at Torrey Pines

Jan 29, 20260

Going For Broke

Broke, battling, and one round away from losing everything, Michael Graboyes bet on himself one more time

Jan 28, 20260

Quiet Strength in Denmark

What a Q School trek to Denmark taught me about golf, friendship, and strength

Jan 19, 20260

Hard to Kill

A decade after his last top 10, Jeff Overton is back in contention.

Jan 15, 20260

Too Good To Quit

After a disappointing Q-School, Jhared Hack embarks on a qualifying journey to India

Jan 14, 20263

Sounds, Swings and Old Steel

A mentor taught me about golf, friendship, and with his most recent project, the art of rekindling an old flame.

Jan 5, 20260

The Last Card

Ben Silverman, Q-School, and the moment a PGA Tour card slipped away

Dec 18, 20252

10,000 Miles to the Masters

Ryan Gerard’s Masters hopes hinge on a week in Mauritius.

Dec 15, 20252

Sunday at Q-school: What's really at Stake

Season's on the line at Sawgrass.

Dec 14, 20252

Final Round Preview

We break down everything at stake this week in Florida

Dec 11, 20251

Clutch Rounds and Close Calls

Success stories and heartbreak at the final stage of LPGA Q-Series

Dec 10, 20251

Kevin Dougherty’s Thanksgiving Masterpiece

The Korn Ferry Tour member shoots a stunning 15-under par 56 in Sedona.

Dec 9, 20250

The Round That Should Have Counted

Jonathan Brightwell played the round of his life, until the horn blew and wiped it all out.

Dec 8, 20251

The Round That Didn't Count

Inside the Q-school ruling that may have cost a 27-year-old his final shot at the PGA Tour.

Dec 8, 20250

No Margin for Error

Heroes and heartbreak at the second stage of Q-School. A report from Starr Pass.

Dec 6, 20252

Coverage Starts at Home

While we can all play a role in elevating the women's game, it must start with the Tour itself.

Dec 3, 20252

10 Players to Watch at LPGA Q-Series

Some of the most compelling storylines to follow this week at the final stage of LPGA qualifying

Dec 3, 20251

Second Stage Preview

We preview the five second stage sites that start Tuesday

Dec 2, 20251

The Most Punishing Site at Q-School?

A look at Starr Pass, an unforgiving Second Stage gauntlet in the Tucson desert.

Dec 2, 20250

Snowstorms, Neighbors, and the Things That Stay With Us

A simple morning routine, a quiet kindness, and the neighbor who never knew the impact she had

Dec 1, 20250

I'm Sorry, What?

Johnny Travale and the story of the greatest par-three course round ever

Nov 28, 20251

Built in the Dirt

Fifty-hour weeks on the range, bleeding hands, and a belief that refused to die — the making of Fred Biondi’s comeback.

Nov 26, 20250

Positive Change

In a memo sent to players the Tour announced some welcome policy changes

Nov 25, 20250

It's About More Than Clothes

With a two-year contract in hand, I reflect on what Dunning has meant to my life

Nov 24, 20257

What's At Stake

What every player in the RSM is playing for on the final round of the season.

Nov 23, 20250

The Cut Line Review

The Tour had a great new idea, and despite it missing the mark, there is still hope it can be great

Nov 22, 20251

What's at Stake

Who’s on the bubble, who has work to do, and who needs some magic to keep their cards.

Nov 20, 20250

I Miss the European Tour I Grew Up With

As the Euro Stars now leave, I miss the days of Faldo, Seve, and guys we never heard of

Nov 18, 20252

Bubble Watch

At The Annika, players are fighting to keep their cards—and hope to win their way into the final event of the season.

Nov 15, 20250

The Winners of DP World Tour Q-School

A dominant champion, clutch performances, an alternate break through, and random stuff – a recap of the final stage of Q-School.

Nov 12, 20250

Who Will Show Up to LIV Golf Promotions?

LIV Golf announced their Promotions event will be held in Florida, triggering an immediate response from the PGA Tour. Now players must weigh the obstacles.

Nov 8, 20252

A Promise to Grandpa

He’s beaten the odds at every turn. Now, with a degree, a dream, and a dented Chevy, Jesse Rouse keeps going.

Nov 6, 20250

The Mini Tour Revival

The Asher Tour takes over Dakotas Tour operations to strengthen opportunities for pros–and hopes it's the start of a new era for mini tours.

Oct 30, 20250

Q-school Carnage

From Rockwall to Bear Creek, the first stage of PGA Tour Q-School delivered everything — 58s, heartbreaks, comebacks, and clutch birdies under pressure.

Oct 29, 20253

Hello World

Michael Brennan turns a sponsor’s invite into a four-shot win in first PGA Tour event as a pro. It came a year after a quintuple bogey and heartbreaking collapse.

Oct 27, 20250

From Shooting 100 to the PGA Tour

How Zach Bauchou lost his game and found his way to the PGA Tour

Oct 21, 20251

The Unthinkable Comeback

Dayton Price’s harrowing and inspirational story of tragedy and resilience.

Oct 17, 20250

Early Round Knockout

My first stage of Q school this year was a reminder of how hard pro golf truly is.

Oct 16, 20251

Boys to Men

The Ryder Cup offered important lessons for young Americans. I tuned in with my son hoping he’d absorb some.

Sep 29, 20250

Bad Timing

Bryson Nimmer was slapped with a slow-play penalty on the Korn Ferry Tour, but he and his playing partners believe he was wronged

Sep 24, 20250

A Winning Marriage

Before John VanDerLaan won his first Korn Ferry Tour event on Sunday, he spent years battling on the Korn Ferry Tour and in PGA Tour qualifiers with his wife, Hannah, on the bag.

Sep 22, 20251

Monday Matters

The Procure Championship Monday Q delivers four qualifiers who make the tournament better. One player’s story of tragedy and hope gives fans something more to cheer for.

Sep 10, 20250

The Cost of Q School

Journeyman pro estimates his PGA Tour and DP World Tour Q school expenses

Sep 4, 20251

Paying It Forward

Having never forgotten his roots and early struggles, Tony Finau started a foundation to help aspiring Utah golfers

Aug 28, 20250

LIV and Learn

I attended my first LIV Golf event with an open mind. It was better than I expected

Aug 26, 20253

The Intimate Game

A five-hole playoff against a good friend at a pro-am in Nebraska served is a reminder why we chase that little white ball

Aug 22, 20252

A Good Walk Spoiled

John Murphy was at long last in position to play the weekend at the Irish Challenge, only to be undone by an ill-timed approach shot

Aug 9, 20253

Hotel Planner Tour 101

Ryan French is headed to cover the Hotel Planner Tour’s Irish Challenge at Killeen Castle this week. Here is some background on the tour and what to watch for.

Aug 5, 20252

Sobering Moment

Almost nine years after his family staged an intervention, Michael Feuerstein is back to chasing his dream of making it on tour

Jul 29, 20253

Long Live the ’Cuda

The event with the Stableford format is on life support, but Ryan Gerard’s victory is more proof that it shouldn’t be going away

Jul 22, 20253

The Waiting Game

After bouncing around tours around the world, Max Rottluff finally got the call he had been hoping for

Jul 9, 20250

An Ode to Wellsie

The end is coming for our lovable basset hound, but I can’t let him go without paying tribute

Jul 8, 20256

Disqualifying Numbers

Cole Hammer and Nelson Ledesma disqualified during the second round of KFT event after sharing club information in the opening round.

Jun 28, 20250

Disqualifying Numbers

Cole Hammer and Nelson Ledesma disqualified during the second round of KFT event after sharing club information in the opening round.

Jun 27, 20250

A Game of Connection

A happenstance encounter between a young pro and Joel Dahmen leads to friendship and better golf

Jun 24, 20252

Seeing Isn’t Believing

I caddied on the LPGA tour for Daniela Iacobelli, an accomplished player who still hasn’t accepted that is where she belongs

Jun 18, 20257

Major Victory

Mark Hoffman played in his first PGA Tour event at the Canadian Open, but the bigger story was the cancer battle he fought to get there

Jun 16, 20250

The Longest Shots

U.S. Open qualifiers who could become the next Tin Cup story

Jun 11, 20254

One Player’s Arduous Journey to Oakmont

Chandler Blanchet is headed to his first U.S. Open, but it didn’t come easily

Jun 4, 20250

U.S. Women’s Open Storylines to Watch

First-timers, history-makers, and former superstars are some of the players making the U.S. Women’s Open compelling

May 28, 20250

Do You Believe in Miracles

Playing with a heavy heart, Jay Finley somehow qualified for the Ontario Amateur

May 23, 20250

Aussie Rules

The victim of a freak accident, Sarah Kemp wondered if her career as a professional golfer was over. Now, not a year later, she is making an inspiring comeback

May 14, 20250

A Life Well Lived: Jim Dent, May 11, 1939 – May 2, 2025

Jim Dent was known for his prodigious length, and also his huge heart

Laz Versalles

May 8, 20250

A Game of Recovery

Brynn Walker Collins was a promising young player before a painful injury and exhaustive diagnosis. She recovered and is returning to competition this week at a Monday Q.

May 5, 20252

Blood and Birdies

Stuart Macdonald sliced his heel open in Mexico before a career-best performance, and the shot of his life.

May 5, 20251

Under Pressure

Josh Creel’s career was hanging in the balance. A Monday Q turned everything around.

Apr 30, 20251

Inside the Ropes Experience

Carry offers golf fans unprecedented access to up-and-coming golf stars.

Apr 30, 20250

Lights, Camera, Grass League!

The 2025 Grass League season tees off this week in the Tempe desert

Apr 29, 20250

Chance of a Lifetime

A lifelong club pro says he’ll do almost anything to achieve his dream. This week, he’ll get his shot.

Apr 24, 20250

The Biggest Little Tournament in Pro Golf

A mini tour event in Reno offers something more than just a big check to the winner. This week's Reno Open champion earns an exemption into the Barracuda Championship.

Apr 24, 20250

A Winning Bond

Jeremy and Yannik Paul are in contention at different golf tournaments 9,000 miles apart. They could become the first siblings ever to win on different tours in the same week.

Apr 19, 20250

Wesley Bryan Suspended From the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour winner has been suspended for participating in LIV’s YouTube creator match in Miami

Apr 16, 20253

Did You Expect Anything Different?

Rory McIlroy had to fight the demons and himself to complete the career grand slam

Apr 15, 20250

Making a Name for Himself

On a leaderboard loaded with starpower, Masters rookie Matt McCarty has quietly played his way into contention

Apr 12, 20250

A Guide to Navigating Augusta National

The author, who has been attending the Masters since he was a 5-year-old, shares his insights

Apr 8, 20250

A Winning Design

Kate Smith-Stroh is an LPGA rookie with a graphic design company and a well-known business partner. She has come a long way from a small town Minnesota golf course where she once changed pins and mowed the rough.

Apr 3, 20251

A Strong Hull

Charley Hull opens with a career-low round at the Ford Championship and an inspired fan cheers on an LPGA rookie.

Mar 28, 20250

PGA Tour Americas Fact Sheet

A breakdown of how PGA Tour Americas works and players to watch

Mar 27, 20250

Making History

An LPGA Tour player turns to substitute teaching to pay for some tournament expenses.

Mar 27, 20250

Legalize Rangefinders!

PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour events will test the effect of distance measuring devices on pace of play. It’s time to embrace rangefinders at the highest level of competition.

Mar 21, 20251

Losing Perspective

J.J. Spaun may not have won The Players Championship, but he showed how captivating the game is in defeat.

Mar 18, 20252

Dear Jack

I’m trying to teach my son that some hugs are worth fighting for. Just like Dad taught me.

Mar 12, 20253

Coming Home

Professional golfer Dylan Meyer pauses golf career to revitalize the home course of his youth for the next generation.

Mar 11, 20252

Non-Bay Hill Storylines

An oppo-field Tour event and a KFT hold many storylines.

Mar 9, 20250

"Most Clutch Shot of My Life"

Billy Tom Sargent came to the 36th hole of the Argentina Open on the cut line. What he did from there was miraculous.

Mar 6, 20251

Do the Shuffle

Mar 5, 20251

Golf’s Most Traveled Man

Corey Shaun is playing a hectic international schedule and this week might be his wildest yet.

Mar 4, 20250

Taking Flight

An underdog’s journey from Slovenia to the LPGA Tour

Mar 4, 20251

The Office

Zach James holds down an accounting job as he competes on the Korn Ferry Tour

Blind Faith

Phil Mickelson invited me to his home near San Diego for some unique club testing. How could I say no to that?

Feb 24, 2025

Golf's Wax Statue Maze

A fan makes sense of his TGL experience at SoFi Stadium

Feb 11, 20251

A Case For Mondays

The final Phoenix Open Monday qualifier boosts Will Chandler’s career and reminds fans what they're losing

Feb 10, 20250

Taking on the World

The world’s best virtual golfers compete in the NEXT Golf Tour’s Season Finale in a high-stakes shootout

Feb 8, 20250

The People’s Last Monday

On the ground at the final Waste Management Open Monday qualifier

Feb 5, 20253

Long Live the Monday Q

The best stories from 75 years of the Waste Management Open Monday qualifier

Feb 3, 20250

A 65 with a Double *

Bob Risch shot a score good enough to Monday-qualify at the 1975 Phoenix Open, only to be DQ’d on a technicality

Jan 30, 20259

Bond of Brothers

Even as he battles cancer, Jeremy Wu is caddying from afar for his older sibling, Dylan, and setting his sights on a return to the bag

Jan 22, 20250

Going Low on the NEXT Golf Tour

The NEXT Golf Tour demonstrates what happens when a tour has a nearly unlimited field size

Jan 17, 20250

Final Round Storyline

Ten Storylines from the final round in Atlantis

Jan 15, 20251

A Beloved and Burned L.A. Golf Course

Local 9-hole golf course and surrounding working-class community face uncertain future amid fire devastation.

Jan 14, 20252

Bahamas Atlantis Preview #5

Previewing three notable players for the opening event of the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season

Jan 8, 20250

Bahamas Atlantis Preview #4

In our fourth installment, we look at three players coming back to the KFT

Jan 7, 20250

Bahamas Atlantis Field #3

Today we look a at the most accomplished players in the field

Jan 5, 20251

Bahamas Atlantis Field #2

We look at three players returning to the KFT after losing status

Jan 4, 20250

Bahamas Atlantis Field Preview #1

We take a dive into the field at the Bahamas

Jan 3, 20251

My Look Back at 2024

A look back on some of our favorite stories of 2024, including some of the best Monday Q stories, a DQ that wasn't, some feel-good stories, and much more.

Jan 2, 20250

My Favorite Golf Stories of 2024

Some grinders gave us stories to cheer about in 2024. Here are my top five.

Dec 30, 20241

The Stakes of PGA Tour Q-school

TV coverage of Q school’s final round will focus on those in contention for PGA Tour cards. But there is so much more on the line than that.

Dec 15, 20242

Final Stage Day 2 recap

Noteworthy rounds and players from Final Stage’s second round

Dec 14, 20240

Final Stage Day 1 Recap

Noteworthy rounds and players from Final Stage’s opening round

Dec 13, 20240

"I always believed I could do this"

Derek Bard finished runner-up in the 2015 U.S. Amateur. His road to the final stage of Q-school this year has been arduous.

Dec 12, 20241

Heroes and Heartbreak

A Recap of PGA Tour Q-school Second Stages

Dec 10, 20241

A Grassy Event

I spent two evenings walking the grounds at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills for an early look at the Grass League. Here is my experience.

Dec 8, 20240

“They Would Make an Example of Us”

A new par-3 golf league teed off this week but the PGA Tour denied its members from participating.

Dec 6, 20240

The Waiting Game

With their future in the balance, a player and caddie follow the final round of the Ladies European Tour in a parked car.

Dec 4, 20240

A Happy Place

A pro from South Korea embarked on an American journey to chase his pro golf dream

Dec 4, 20242

NEXT Golf Tour Facts

Trackman's virtual golf tour is back for Season 3

Dec 3, 20240

"Our Chance to Reinvent The Korn Ferry Tour"

Reduction in field sizes, cards, and Monday qualifying spots likely coming to the Korn Ferry Tour

Nov 20, 20241

Beautifully Simple

In a pro golf landscape that continues to get more complicated, Q-school was a refreshingly the opposite

Nov 19, 20240

The Coach T Way

A girls’ high school golf team has an exceptional record – and an extraordinary coach.

Nov 18, 20242

Borrowing the Game

A player makes it through the second stage of DP World Tour Q-school with borrowed clubs

Nov 9, 20240

Road to the DP World Tour

A preview of the field at the final stage of DPWT Q-school

Nov 8, 20240

The New Look PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is making drastic changes for 2026

Oct 29, 20240

Five Takeaways from the Billy Horschel Discussion

Horschel and Ryan French moved a social media debate to Any Given Monday for a more productive conversation about changes to the PGA Tour

Oct 28, 20242

In The Hole

The PGA Tour handed out millions of dollars in pay advances to new members without considering tax obligations.

Oct 24, 20242

Begin Again

A pro loses all his belongings when his apartment burns down during Q-school.

Oct 19, 20240

Monday Mistakes

Four players are trying to Monday qualify for the PGA Tour’s Black Desert Championship but are ineligible for the field.

Oct 7, 20240

Dear Max, Corey, and Sahith

Please protect the paths that led you to the PGA Tour for future generations.

Oct 2, 20243

“It Seems Like a Foregone Conclusion”

Significant changes likely coming to the PGA Tour for 2026 season.

Oct 1, 20244

Alternate Lyfe

Riley Smyth spent two uncertain seasons as an alternate on the Epson Tour, caddying for friends and hoping for an opportunity. Her moment may have finally arrived.

Oct 1, 20241

Sand Scorches the Desert

John Sand shoots 23-under par on the Asher Tour as Phoenix sets heat records

Sep 27, 20240

WWE meets Shell's Wonderful World of Golf

The Creator Classic made the Author wonder what the future of YouTube golf holds

Brysandel DeChamblee

Sep 25, 20241

The Springfield Effect

The golf programs at Wittenberg University have ground to a halt amid the turmoil in an Ohio town

Sep 19, 20240

Off the Record with Matt McCarty

I forgot to hit record on a podcast with the three time KFT winner

Sep 13, 20242

Monday Q Year in Review

The Monday Q Season That Was

Sep 9, 20242

A Game of Risk and Reward

The conditions at the Papua New Guinea Open are like no other tournament in the world.

Sep 9, 20243

High Hopes for Huffer

A conversation with pro golf veteran Becca Huffer, who returns to Notre Dame this week with much at stake.

Aug 29, 20241

Players Running Hot at LPGA Q-School

Players face more challenges than expected at initial stage of LPGA Tour qualifying

Aug 22, 20244

Fighting in the Finals

KFT players outside the top 30 look to make a move in the Finals.

Aug 21, 20240

An Overview of the Korn Ferry Finals

What is at stake in the coming four KFT events

Aug 19, 20240

Next week begins the first of four Korn Ferry Finals events

Aug 17, 20240

The Hottest Summer

Davis Bryant is proving he’s the man to beat in his first summer as a pro.

Aug 16, 20241

Returning to the Scene of the Crime

A friend found a scorecard from 22 years ago that reminded me of an outrageously fun day.

Aug 13, 20241

Bucket List

Scott Gutschewski not getting into a PGA Tour event helped create a dream pairing.

Aug 8, 20240

Applications for a Dream Job

Q school season is coming and I weigh which to sign up for.

Aug 7, 20246

Nothing is Given at the Alpena City Open

The Alpena City Open is my white whale but I’m hoping this is the year.

Jul 31, 20241

Eraser-Gate

The Dakotas Tour points leader raised eyebrows when he changed a score and was DQ’d from an event

Jul 29, 20246

A Monday Qualifier with Cheerleaders From Outer Space

Wes Homan is a successful Monday qualifier launching a video game to great heights.

Jul 26, 20240

The Long Road to the 3M

Wesley Bryan and Lee Chaney embark on travel adventure amid global computer outage

Jul 22, 20241

If he had shot 70, no one would have said a word

Carson Klawonn was DQ’d from the Florida Open for not meeting a curious eligibility requirement

Jul 21, 20243

Friday Storylines at The Open

Storylines that deserve more attention at Royal Troon

Jul 19, 20242

Barracuda Championship Monday Q Recap

Eagles lift Monday qualifiers into the field at the ‘Cuda

Jul 16, 20240

A Win for Love

‍With her girlfriend’s mounting medical bills, Daniela Iacobelli was playing for more than an LPGA Tour card this week on the Epson Tour

Jul 15, 20242

When Opportunity Knocks

Cooper Musselman has turned a sponsor’s exemption into a potential career-changing week

Jul 13, 20241

Multiplayer Monday

Two gamers bonded over golf and Call of Duty, but never met. They decided to team up IRL for a Monday Q.

Jul 9, 20240

Surprise Ending Near Casablanca

New Zealand's Ben Campbell delivers heroic finish to win in Morocco

Jul 8, 20240

A Playoff For the Record Books

A playoff on The Dakotas Tour stretched into darkness, setting a new professional golf record

Jun 26, 20242

Dear Nick: Have a Week!

My advice to a internet sensation in his first PGA Tour start

Jun 25, 20243

The Best Under the Radar Rounds

These are the rounds that most people didn't talk about.

Jun 15, 20241

Meet the Qualifiers

We give info on everyone that you might not know, or haven't heard from in a while at Pinehurst

Jun 13, 20240

Another Shot

A pro-am gave Monday Q hopefuls another way into the Wichita Open

Jun 12, 20240

Doubling Down

Donna Duncan made an ace during a Friday round. Then she stepped to the next par-3 and did it again

Mark Godich

Jun 10, 20241

Before It's Too Late

I can relate to Grayson Murray’s tragic death because I also once tried to end it all

May 29, 202412

U.S. Women's Open Qualifiers Part 1

We profile the qualifiers from the

May 28, 20240

A Matter of Life and Death

The Grayson Murray tragedy hit close to home, and we should all heed the words of Harry Higgs

May 28, 20241

Arresting Development

What we can learn from Muhammad Ali about policing in the Scottie Scheffler aftermath

May 24, 20241

Scoring Error

An oversight led to an expanded field at this week’s Korn Ferry Tour event

May 23, 20240

Record-Setting Win on the Epson Tour

Fiona Xu set a new scoring record and dominated the Epson Tour’s Copper Rock Classic.

May 20, 20240

Mystery Illness Gives LPGA Alternates a Chance

On Thursday morning two players had almost no hope of getting in, now they have an opportunity of a lifetime

May 18, 20240

Double DQ

Two players paid the price after picking up the wrong scorecards at a lucrative Epson Tour event

May 14, 20240

A Mother’s Day Salute

I’m especially grateful to my mom, who has made countless sacrifices and is my most important ally

May 12, 20243

Cinderella Sunday

May 5, 20240

Changing The Game

A player was allowed to change their score after rules officials made a mistake, leading to a weekend tee time

May 4, 20242

See You in Valhalla

Meet the 20 club pros who earned a spot in their Major Champioship

May 3, 20240

The Cut: Monday Q Storylines to Watch

Monday qualifier Griffin Wood on top of Veritex Bank Championship leaderboard

Apr 27, 20240

Watershed Moment

Having put Hurricane Ida and two surgeries behind him, Kyle Vance is finally hitting his stride

Apr 25, 20242

“Storytime” and a Tall Masters Tale

Steve Thomas was a journeyman pro who almost Monday qualified for the Masters – or so he said.

Apr 10, 20245

The Distance Between Dreams

In only her second LPGA start, Hira Naveed stared down some of the biggest names in the game en route to a runner-up finish. On the other side of the world, her family helped make it possible.

Apr 5, 20244

Work Can Wait

Alex Welch toils five days at week at the family hardware store, but this week he’ll play in his first PGA Tour event

Apr 2, 20242

Playing Through Chaos

A wild series of events led to Emily Lauterbach Monday qualifying into her first LPGA Tour event.

Mar 27, 20240

The Mini-tour Legend vs. the Snake Pit

Kevin Aylwin will at long last tee it up in a PGA Tour event, but he won’t change the way he goes about things

Mar 21, 20241

Sharper Image

Alena Sharp survived a Monday qualifier, and now she has a big opportunity with a couple of LPGA starts

Mar 20, 20240

The Next Chapter of Michael Sim

Michael Sim once withdrew from The Masters as one of the hottest players in the world. He’s competing this week in the NEXT Tour’s season finale.

Mar 15, 20240

An Open Letter to Rory

Why I think Rory's latest comments were off the mark

Mar 11, 20245

Storylines Galore

Some Great Storylines in Tours Across the World in One Place

Mar 10, 20241

When Rules Aren't Rules

D.J. Trahan missed his pro-am tee time in Puerto Rico. So why wasn’t he DQ’d?

Mar 8, 20240

Puerto Rico Preview

Opposite Field Events create Opportunities

Mar 7, 20240

A Tee Time and a Chance

Life on the Korn Ferry Tour alternate list is exhausting but every now and then, it pays off

Mar 7, 20240

Anthony Kim Knocks Some Rust Off

I woke up early to watch Kim's return and one thing is clear: adjusting to tournament pressure is going to take time.

Mar 1, 20240

Cognizant (Honda) Classic Monday Q Preview

A preview of a very story Monday Q field

Feb 26, 20241

Magic in Kenya

Ronald Rugumayo didn’t win the Magical Kenya Open but his achievement felt equally important

Feb 25, 20240

Virtual Golf Hacks

Advice from some of NEXT Golf Tour’s best players on how to beat simulator golf

Feb 15, 20240

The Dream is Alive for the World’s Best Virtual Golfer

Jordan Weber’s path to the top of the virtual golf world started in a barn

Feb 14, 20240

Give It Up for Hard K!

Jim Knous is making the last start of his PGA Tour at TPC Scottsdale, and the raucous gallery at 16 needs to send him off the right way

Feb 8, 20245

A Letter From Kenny Knox

The Former Honda Classic Champion Pens a Letter to the Tour

Kenny Knox

Feb 7, 20241

Super Bowl Monday

A Stacked Field and Some Dreamers vie for a Spot in the WM Open

Feb 5, 20240

A Tee Time and a Dream

One golfer’s journey leads to the Super Bowl of Monday qualifiers at his home course

Feb 5, 20240

Pro Golf's Messiest Round

This messy round will make reconsider a pre-round tuna fish sandwich

Feb 5, 20241

Waste Management Qualifier Tee Times

Tee time for the 2024 WM Phoenix Open Monday Qualifier

Feb 3, 20240

No Time to Lay Up

Brad Benjamin once fought to make the cut at The Masters. Now he’s fighting for his life.

Jan 29, 20240

International Competition Comes to a Simulator Near You

The NEXT Golf Tour brings hundreds together in innovative competition

Jan 25, 20240

Monday Q Review: Farmers Insurance Open

A Stacked Field in Some Biblical Weather

Jan 22, 20240

Love Conquers All

I recently learned my son and I have the same brain condition, a development that brought us closer than ever

Jan 20, 20240

Epson Tour Schedule

Record Breaking Purses for the Developmental Tour

Jan 16, 20240

The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic Is for Dreamers

The KFT’s season opener seems like an idyllic vacation, but there are potholes in paradise

Jan 15, 20240

I'm Not Really Sure What to Do

KFT rookie get DQ’d on his first hole of the season

Jan 14, 20240

First Monday

The season Kicks off with three Qualifiers

Jan 8, 20240

Aloha and Good Luck On Monday

Some new PGA Tour members counted on being in the Sony Open. Instead, they’re in the Monday Q.

Jan 8, 20240

Next Tour FAQ

The best value in mini-tour golf

Jan 3, 20240

100 Things I'm Thankful For

As the Calendar Flips to 2024 I List all of the Things that I'm Thankful For.

Jan 1, 20240

Counting Down Our Feel-Good Stories of the Year

The first 5 of our top 10 favorite stories from 2023

Dec 28, 20230

Senior Tour Golfers Get Shafted

Investigating a mini-tour for senior professional golfers that folded after three events leaving players unpaid, and questions unanswered.

Dec 20, 20230

It All Comes Down To This

A preview of the the final round of Q-school

Dec 16, 20230

Final Stage Preview

For the first time in 10 years, PGA Tour cards are on the line at Q-school

Dec 13, 20230

The Wright Stuff

After a quarter century of struggles, a 49-year-old Aussie hit the shot of his life to secure playing privileges on the Champions Tour

Dec 13, 20230

Course Correction

PGA Tour players believed they were free to compete in a LIV Golf qualifier, only to be told they could face disciplinary action

Dec 8, 20230

The Highs and Heartbreak of Q-school

A longtime friend came up short, while a young gun hit two ridiculous shots to get through

Adam Hoyer

Dec 5, 20230

Second Stage Recap

Who is Still in the Hunt for a 2024 PGA Tour Card

Dec 4, 20230

Q-school Preview Scoring Links

The final two sites of second stage Q-school begin

Nov 28, 20230

Weekend at Phil’s

As I gear up for second stage, the six-time major champion invited me to his compound for two days of competition, fine-tuning, needling and, of course, coffee

Nov 22, 20230

PGA Tour Q-School Second Stage Recap

A recap of the three opening sites of the second stage

Nov 18, 20230

5,000 Rounds of Friendship

A foursome of friends from tiny Alpena has been teeing it up four times a week since 1975, carpooling, playing fast, laughing and recording the highlight while never having forgotten their roots

Nov 15, 20230

2nd Stage Preview

Three of the five second stage sites get under way today

Nov 14, 20230

Final Stage Preview

The marathon that is the European Tour Q-school kicks off today

Nov 10, 20230

DPWT Second Stage Recap

A recap of the four sites of the second stage

Nov 8, 20230

Oh, What a Feeling

A quirky course, some bad breaks and the threat of tornadoes were just a few of the things I dodged while advancing through the first stage

Nov 3, 20230

The View From the Bag

Mark Baldwin advanced to the second stage of Q school thanks to a scorching 36 holes, and I had a front-row seat

Oct 31, 20230

Q-school Scoring

The final four 1st stage sites of Q-school kick off Tuesday

Oct 23, 20230

Signature Moment

The numbers were all in order on James Hart du Preez’s scorecard at PGA Tour Q school, but the lack of one key item proved especially costly

Oct 22, 20230

Survive and Advance

Breaking down the second stage of LPGA Q school

Jordan Perez

Oct 22, 20230

First Stage Recap Edition 2

Recap number two of the five first stage sites that finished up yesterday

Oct 19, 20230

Q-school Leaderboards

Five of the 15 first stage Q-school sites kick off this week

Oct 16, 20230

First Stage Recap

Four of the 15 first stage Q-school sites finished up, my recap here

Oct 15, 20230

But What Tees?

A mini-tour owner faced a no-win situation this weekend when multiple players played the wrong tee

Oct 13, 20230

Taking Flight

Air Force veteran Tom Whitney will receive his PGA Tour card on Sunday, capping a journey that has been anything but ordinary

Oct 5, 20230

Sanderson Farms Monday Q

The Sanderson Farms Monday Q kicks of a stretch of five qualifiers in the next six weeks

Oct 2, 20230

How Low Can You Go?

A couple of Asher Tour events provided excellent preparation for the ultimate test: Q school

Sep 28, 20230

Weather or Not

Players demanded answers after a DP World Tour Q school stage was cut from 72 to 36 holes

Sep 27, 20230

An Open Letter to Myself

My son is playing golf, which makes it a perfect time to share life lessons I learned along the way

Sep 25, 20230

Turning Grief Into Good

Family tragedies have spurred Conor O’Neil to reach out and help others

Sep 25, 20230

Inside the Ropes at the Solheim Cup with Mina Harigae

2021 U.S. team member shares her Solheim Cup insights and predictions

Sep 22, 20230

NCAA, We Have a Problem

The switch to a fledgling site that provides living scoring at events has created chaos across the college golf community

Jordan Perez

Sep 18, 20230

Beating the Boys

Kim Paez won a PGA section tournament, becoming just the fourth woman to qualify for the PGA Professional Championship

Sep 15, 20230

Leap of Faith

Having gotten a taste of the LPGA Tour, Faith Kilgore is as determined as ever to as make it in professional golf

Sep 13, 20230

Dick Mast's Hot Rentals

At age 72 Dick Mast qualifies for a Champions Tour event with rentals

Sep 13, 20230

A Primer On Monday Q's

Here's everything you need to know about Monday Q's.

Sep 11, 20230

Collision Course

Even LPGA rules officials were stumped after two rolling balls collided on the green at a drivable par-4

Sep 11, 20230

Missing The Mark?

Gabby Lemieux called a penalty on Abbey Daniel for mismarking her ball, then things got really heated

Sep 4, 20230

Behind the Scenes

My process and thoughts about writing a negative story

Aug 29, 20230

Frozen Out

A Floridian can't break into the Old Boys club

Aug 29, 20230

A Pro Golfer's Van Life Odyssey

Paige Crawford’s traveling home breaks down en route to Q School

Aug 28, 20231

‘We Have a Book on Him’

Korn Ferry Tour member Alejandro Tosti was suspended after yet another outburst

Aug 27, 20231

My Money Match With Phil

Playing for stakes that made me sweat, I held my own before getting schooled late by Mickelson in a 2014 match

Aug 21, 20230

Home Run

We’re settling down in Alpena, and it’s all because of my benevolent mother

Aug 7, 20230

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

Grant Booth fired a final-round 61 to win the Arizona Open going away

Aug 3, 20230

Finding its Voice

Barstool Sports is pushing the envelope with its livestream of a Korn Ferry Tour event

Jul 30, 20230

Caddie Master

The author laughed and reflected a lot with Ryan French on the bag, and left the week with a refreshing perspective

Christina Kim

Jul 25, 20230

Erase the Memory

A player on PGA Tour Canada WD’d after his score came into question

Jul 22, 20230

Scintillating Storylines

While the chase for the Claret Jug has the attention of many, these six events could be career changers

Jul 22, 20230

Leaderboard Central

An opposite-field event, the biggest State Open check, and the oldest mini-tour event make for a busy week in golf

Jul 20, 20230

Six Shooters

Here are a half-dozen qualifiers to root for—grinders who played their way into the British Open

Jul 20, 20230

Caddying for Christina Kim

Lessons are being learned and trust is being built as an intrepid journalist goes inside the ropes at an LPGA event

Jul 13, 20230

Long Drives Pay Off

Anders Larson made it from a small town to the big stage of the PGA Tour

Jul 6, 20230

Hole-by-Hole at Pebble Beach for the U.S. Women's Open

An unofficial guide around the historic links

Jul 6, 20230

Open Championship Qualifying Preview

Tour Winners, Major Winners, and dreamers tee it up for 16 spots in the Open Championship

Jul 4, 20230

A Mini-Tour Event Unlike Any Other

The All-Pro Tour held an impressive event and crowned a resilient champion

Jul 2, 20230

'I had a 15th club in the bag'

With a spot in a PGA Tour on the line, Hayden Springer made a costly mistake

Jun 29, 20230

A Good Good Experience

A $100,000 tournament replete with video for all the world to see set out to help aspiring professionals get their big break

Jun 27, 20230

Tips for a first time pro caddie

I offer my advice to people who get the call up to a pro event but have never caddied

Jun 21, 20230

Undercover Golf

Playing under the name his initials stand for, J.B. Holmes led his team to a win in a scramble with a $30,000 Calcutta, but only after he was outed

May 30, 20230

The Doctor Makes a House Call

Surprised by his father, a former college golfer came out of retirement to win a mini-tour event

May 30, 20230

Mini-tour Calculations

Hopeful pro golfers face harsh realities at this week's Reno Open

May 23, 20230

Major Miracle

Needing some magic to qualify for his first U.S. Open, Hank Lebioda ran off six straight closing birdies to get through

May 23, 20230

World Beater

Charlie Saxon’s pro golf journey has taken him to China and back

May 23, 20230

The Race to Los Angeles Country Club

The First US based Final Qualifying in Dallas has a Stacked Field

May 22, 20230

Tale of the Tape

One of the Worlds Best and a Lifelong Club Pro go Toe-to-Toe

May 21, 20230

It's OK to Admit You're Struggling

I hope sharing my own experience with depression will spur others to seek the help they need

May 19, 20230

Hopes and Dreams

The Scottsdale Open serves as a stark reminder of the less glamorous side of the game for a tour professional

May 18, 20230

Back to School

Michael Bamberger

May 17, 20230

A Match Made in Heaven

Michael and Peter Ballo lost their Dad last year, and today they met in the Match Play finals, at the course their Dad dedicated his life to

May 11, 20230

Getting Lucky

A golfers journey from Nepal to Tiger's backyard

Michael Bamberger

May 10, 20230

The Good in Golf

Tommy Kuhl shot a course record at a U.S. Open qualifier, then DQ’d himself for violating a rule

May 9, 20230

Byron Nelson Monday Preview

An off week for the Korn Ferry Tour produces a solid Monday Q field

May 8, 20230

Am I Part of the Problem?

My first week covering an LPGA event

May 4, 20230

How I Shot 23-Under-Par in 54 Holes

Finding the zone at the SoCal Open

May 3, 20230

Nick Hardy’s Glass Is Full Enough

The PGA Tour winner discusses the ups and downs of tour life

May 1, 20230

Wells Fargo Monday

One of the last great Mondays needed a breakdown

May 1, 20230

A Magical Week

Spencer Levin discusses winning his job back

Apr 25, 20230

Home at Last

Mike Sweeney may not have a mailing address, but he has all he could want—a spot in this week’s Korn Ferry event

Apr 25, 20230

When One Is Greater Than Two

The new PGA Tour Americas will offer bigger purses, along with an increase in the number of coveted KFT cards

Apr 24, 20230

Costly Ride

A shuttle ride may have cost a Korn Ferry Member his job

Apr 21, 20230

Show Them Their Money

Almost a month later, players on the LatinoAmerica Tour are waiting to get paid for an event in Argentina

Apr 20, 20230

Island in the Sky

Remembering a coach, mentor and friend who changed my life

Apr 17, 20230

17 Spencer Levin Facts

Monday Q and GOAT Spencer Levin wins on the Korn Ferry Tour

Apr 17, 20230

Out of Nowhere

From an obscure town in Michigan and after a decorated career at Marquette, Hunter Eichhorn is quietly making a name for himself

Apr 14, 20230

So Damn Cool

A partnership that will help High School teams in need

Apr 13, 20230

It's Complicated

Eric Cole is teeing it up at a Korn Ferry event, and some players are none too pleased

Apr 13, 20230

Fire and Ice

Canadian tour players have nothing to apologize for these days. They are thriving.

Apr 5, 20230

The Hustler

Peter Lansburgh, who has made a career in money games around Sacramento, is at long last playing in his first PGA Tour event

Mar 30, 20230

Online Golf Community Rallies Around Elijah

Mar 29, 20230

Pro Golf's Changing Landscape

Five PGA Tour cards will be on the line this year at Q-school, but its far from the only change.

Mar 28, 20230

A Game of Connection

A new golf book and a Pro-Am trip gave me a greater appreciation for our game

Mar 28, 20230

A Mini-Tour Player’s Biggest Battle

His body ravaged by cancer; Jon Trasamar is in the fight of his young life

Feb 14, 20230

Dear Jay: Save Mondays!

The authority on Monday Qs has one simple plea for the PGA Tour commissioner as the future of elevated events is being debated

Feb 8, 20230

Buckle Up for a Monday Q Unlike Any Other

With its $20 million purse, the WM Phoenix Open is drawing a stronger field than ever. The 18-hole mad dash that precedes the event will be equally compelling