Joseph LaMagna
@josephlamagna.bsky.social
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🍳 - analysis/strategy for pro golfers
In advance of this week’s Australian Open, the excellent
@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social
joined me for a Q&A on Australian golf, Royal Melbourne, equipment, and much more
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/mik...
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Mike Clayton on the State of Australian Golf
Former player and current golf course architect Mike Clayton dishes on the where Australian golf lies in the pro game as Royal Melbourne hosts the Australian Open.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/mike-clayton-australian-open-royal-melbourne-golf
9 days ago
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For today's
@friedegggolf.bsky.social
newsletter, I wrote about recent high-profile gambling scandals, the prevalence of sports betting, and how I'd orchestrate a golf gambling scheme
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga...
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Golf Is Ripe for a Gambling Scandal
The MLB and NBA sports betting and gambling scandals are bad, but a UFC investigation may be a better comparison for how golf may get caught up in the chaos.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga-tour-gambling-golf-sports-betting
about 1 month ago
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Thoroughly enjoyed debriefing the 2025 Ryder Cup with the great Dodo Molinari, Vice Captain for Team Europe
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/edo...
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How Europe Won the 2025 Ryder Cup with Dodo Molinari
Team Europe vice captain Edoardo Molinari dishes on the surprise moves made by Team USA at the 2025 Ryder Cup and what he'll remember from Bethpage Black.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/edoardo-molinari-ryder-cup-europe-bethpage
2 months ago
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I wrote about the crowd at Bethpage on Ryder Cup Saturday
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/202...
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2025 Ryder Cup Turns Sour After Ugly Saturday at Bethpage
Saturday at the 2025 Ryder Cup quickly became an ugly scene as American fans at Bethpage Black crossed the line on numerous occasions with the European team.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/2025-ryder-cup-bethpage-crowd-saturday
3 months ago
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Tiering Jon Rahm’s professional wins to date in light of recent comments he made about “climbing Mt. Everest”
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Tiering Jon Rahm’s Professional Golf Wins
Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna tiers Jon Rahm's professional golf wins, from his time in Europe to the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/jon-rahm-pga-europe-liv-golf-wins
4 months ago
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Tiering the most recent five BMW Championship venues, including this week’s host…
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/tie...
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Tiering BMW Championship Venues
The BMW Championship is an odd tournament on the PGA Tour schedule in that the second of three playoff events tends to be the least compelling.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/tiering-pga-tour-bmw-championship-venues
4 months ago
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reposted by
Joseph LaMagna
Brendan Quinn
4 months ago
Joined TFE's
@josephlamagna.bsky.social
on "Design Disasters" and spoke truth to power ... University of Michigan Golf Course is awesome, but the 18th hole absolutely sucks.
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Checking in on the Team USA roster with just a couple of months until Bethpage
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/usa...
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U.S. Ryder Cup Roster Check-In
With two months until the Ryder Cup and the FedEx Cup Playoffs starting, we check in on the nine locks for the U.S. team.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/usa-ryder-cup-roster-news-updates
4 months ago
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A Q&A with Max Greyserman covering a wide range of topics including on-course strategy, the state of the PGA Tour, and the infamous scene on the 72nd hole at last year’s Wyndham. Was eager to chat with Max and he didn’t disappoint!
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/max...
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Max Greyserman on PGA Tour Setup, Strategy, and Status
Max Greyserman joined Fried Egg Golf for a wide-ranging Q&A on his road to the PGA Tour, golf course strategy, his infamous final round with Matt Kuchar, and more.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/max-greyserman-pga-tour-courses-major-strategy
4 months ago
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Tiering the golfers who need a strong next month. Weekly update, Edition 30
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PGA Tour Players Who Must Play Well for Playoffs, Ryder Cup
With the FedEx Cup Playoffs around the corner and the Ryder Cup on the horizon, here are some players who need a strong month to finish out the season.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/ryder-cup-pga-tour-fedex-cup-playoffs-bubble
5 months ago
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Tiering the best swings of active professional golfers. Plus, a few thoughts on Renaissance Club and the rebalancing of Tour Championship money
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga...
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Tiering Professional Golf Swings
In his latest weekly column, Joseph LaMagna tiers the swings of various professional golfers and shares some thoughts on the Genesis Scottish Open.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga-tour-liv-golf-lpga-swing-rankings
5 months ago
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Tiering the Top Pro Golfers Ages 25 and Under. Plus extended thoughts on Aldrich Potgieter and the 2026 LIV Golf schedule
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga...
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Best PGA Tour, LIV Golfers Ages 25 and Under
From the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna tiers the best pro golfers ages 25 and under.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga-tour-liv-golfers-ages-25-under
5 months ago
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Tiering the swings on the PGA Tour schedule, spotlighting a young Former Haskins Award winner, and more in today’s weekly update
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/tie...
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Tiering PGA Tour Schedule Swings
Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna ties the PGA Tour's schedule swings and shines a spotlight on Chris Gotterup.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/tiering-pga-tour-schedule-swings
6 months ago
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Grading recent U.S. Open venues, plus a few player shoutouts and final thoughts on Oakmont after a week spent walking the grounds
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/us-...
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U.S. Open Host Course Grades
Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna grades recent U.S. Open host courses.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/us-open-course-host-venue-grades
6 months ago
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Frank Nobilo is one of the great voices in the game. He also played in the final group of the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont. In advance of this week’s U.S. Open, I caught up with Frank on Oakmont, international golf, equipment, Scottie Scheffler, and much more.
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/fra...
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Frank Nobilo on Oakmont, U.S. Open, Scottie Scheffler, More
We talk to the veteran CBS broadcaster and five-time European Tour winner about this week's 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont and all the latest news in golf.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/frank-nobilo-oakmont-us-open-scottie-scheffler
6 months ago
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Tiering the best iron players in the world, plus a spotlight on one of golf’s most well-rounded players and a Scottie major total prediction
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/gol...
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Tiering the world's best iron players
Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna takes a look at the best iron players in the world and spotlights Shane Lowry.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/golf-best-iron-players-shane-lowry
6 months ago
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Tiering Team Europe, plus a look at a player who should fare well at Memorial. And some thoughts on a recently-announced change coming to the PGA Tour
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/ryd...
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Tiering the Current European Ryder Cup Roster
Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna takes a look at the European Ryder Cup team and spotlights Matt Fitzpatrick.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/ryder-cup-team-europe-matt-fitzpatrick
7 months ago
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Grading golfers’ performances through two majors. Plus, a couple of stats from the first two majors and thoughts on the opportunity to build a venue with true severity
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/gra...
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Grading 2025 Major Performances Midway Through the Season
Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna grades the 2025 major performances of elite players at the halfway point.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/grading-2025-major-performances-masters-pga-championship
7 months ago
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Tiering the PGA Championship contenders, mud balls and more in this week’s weekly pro golf update 👇🏻
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/tie...
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2025 PGA Championship Contender Tiers
Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna tiers the contenders at the 2025 PGA Championship and highlights Xander Schauffele.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/tiering-2025-pga-championship-contenders
7 months ago
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Quail Hollow is one of the courses most correlated with distance in all of pro golf. Why is that? 👇🏻
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/202...
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Why Quail Hollow Puts a Premium on Distance at the 2025 PGA Championship
Bryson DeChambeau described 2025 PGA Championship host Quail Hollow as
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/2025-pga-championship-quail-hollow-distance-length
7 months ago
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Tiering the best drivers of the golf ball in the world. Plus, appreciation for one of the greatest drivers of all time and quick thoughts on expectations for Philly Cricket Club
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/gol...
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Best Drivers on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf
Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna tiers the best drivers on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and spotlights Sergio Garcia.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/golf-tiers-world-best-drivers-sergio-garcia
7 months ago
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The current state of Team USA, some praise for an incredible college golfer, and a couple thoughts on distance in today’s weekly pro golf update
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/rev...
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United States 2025 Ryder Cup roster updates
We take a look at how the United States 2025 Ryder Cup team is shaping up for Bethpage Black.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/revisiting-team-usa-ryder-cup-roster
8 months ago
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Tiering the PGA Tour strugglers halfway through the season. Plus, a few thoughts on Wyndham Clark and Brooks Koepka’s chances in future majors
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Tiering the PGA Tour Strugglers Halfway Through the Season
The 16th installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf tiers the PGA Tour strugglers midway through the 2025 season.
https://thefriedegg.com/tiering-pga-tour-strugglers-wyndham-clark/
8 months ago
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Grading Masters performances and more in this week’s pro golf update 👇🏻
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Grading 2025 Masters Performances
The 15th installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf grades the performances of the top-10 players at the 2025 Masters.
https://thefriedegg.com/grading-2025-masters-performances/
8 months ago
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Tiering the Masters contenders, plus my five favorite holes at Augusta in today’s weekly update
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Tiering the 2025 Masters Contenders
Welcome to the 14th installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf, where he provides a comprehensive pro golf update.
https://thefriedegg.com/weekly-update-2025-masters-contenders-tiers/
8 months ago
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Ahead of this week’s Masters, an in-depth Q&A with the 2018 champion, Patrick Reed. Come for the detailed explanation of off-the-tee strategy on Hole 3, stay for the rollback take 👇🏻
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Patrick Reed on Augusta National, Masters Memories, and an Equipment Rollback
LIV Golf's Patrick Reed sits down for a wide-ranging interview about Augusta National, his favorite Masters Memories, and more.
https://thefriedegg.com/patrick-reed-augusta-national-masters-memories/
8 months ago
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I love TPC San Antonio so I wrote up a hole-by-hole tour for you. Plus, tiering the best active golfers in the world without a major. And some thoughts on Corey Conners 👇🏻
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https://thefriedegg.com/weekly-update-best-players-without-golf-major/
8 months ago
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Player stock movements, buying JT, and more in my latest weekly Wednesday pro golf update
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Checking in on Stock Movers Entering Major Season
Welcome to the 13th installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf, where he provides a comprehensive pro golf update.
https://thefriedegg.com/checking-in-on-stock-movers-entering-major-season/
9 months ago
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Tiering the best short game players in the world, a check-in on a struggling young golfer, and thoughts on Rory McIlroy’s adaptability. The 12th installment of my weekly pro golf update
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Tiering the Short Game Kings and Rory McIlroy's Adaptability
Welcome to the 12th installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf, where he provides a comprehensive pro golf update.
https://thefriedegg.com/pga-tour-best-short-game-rory-mcilroy/
9 months ago
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Some weather-delay reading: I wrote about the scene that will stick with me the longest from this Players Championship, regardless of how the tournament finishes
@friedegggolf.bsky.social
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The Sights and Sounds of an Alejandro Tosti Missed Cut
Alejandro Tosti had a memorable moment with a fan outside of scoring after he narrowly missed the cut at the 2025 Players Championship.
https://thefriedegg.com/alejandro-tosti-2025-players-championship/
9 months ago
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This week’s pro golf update: tiering the best in the world, a couple thoughts on TPC Sawgrass, and a spotlight on this year’s champion
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Tiering the World’s Best and Spotlighting This Year’s Players Champion
Welcome to the 11th installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf, where he provides a comprehensive pro golf update.
https://thefriedegg.com/pga-tour-tommy-fleetwood-tpc-sawgrass/
9 months ago
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reposted by
Joseph LaMagna
Garrett Morrison
9 months ago
For today's episode of Designing Golf,
@josephlamagna.bsky.social
and I talk about what makes Pete Dye's TPC Sawgrass an enduringly great tournament venue. Loved this conversation.
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What Makes TPC Sawgrass Great (and How It Could Be Better) | Designing Golf
YouTube video by Fried Egg Golf
https://youtu.be/EFRzdSG-2-o?si=0kylINq78sJtISuO
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This week’s pro golf update includes the dumbest exercise I’ve done so far: tiering the best PGA Tour mule seasons of the last 15 years
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Tiering the Best PGA Tour Mule Seasons of the Past 15 Years
Welcome to the tenth installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf, where he provides a comprehensive pro golf update.
https://thefriedegg.com/best-pga-tour-mule-seasons-min-woo-lee/
9 months ago
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Tiering the LIV golfers who would be additive to the PGA Tour and more! The ninth edition of my weekly pro golf update
@friedegggolf.bsky.social
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Tiering the Renegades, Strait Vibin', and Hammers
Welcome to the ninth installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf, where he provides a comprehensive pro golf update.
https://thefriedegg.com/pga-tour-liv-golf-renegades-tgl-hammer/
10 months ago
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Wrote some thoughts on VidantaWorld and other ongoings in the pro golf world for today’s
@friedegggolf.bsky.social
newsletter
10 months ago
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Tiering Team USA, a spotlight on LIV’s Tiger Woods, and more. My weekly pro golf update, edition eight 👇🏻
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Tiering U.S. Ryder Cup Team, a Spotlight on Joaquin Niemann, and Course History
Welcome to the eighth installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf, where he provides a comprehensive pro golf update.
https://thefriedegg.com/weekly-update-usa-ryder-cup-joaquin-niemann/
10 months ago
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I’ve done this!
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10 months ago
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Strategy at Torrey Pines, Ludvig wins a big one, and golf in Australia. Today’s
@friedegggolf.bsky.social
newsletter
thefriedegg.com/pga-tour-lud...
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There's a New Sheriff in Town
A pair of golf's future stars both won on Sunday and LIV Golf's new CEO made some wild claims at the event in Adelaide.
https://thefriedegg.com/pga-tour-ludvig-aberg-torrey-pines/
10 months ago
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reposted by
Joseph LaMagna
Garrett Morrison
10 months ago
I've noticed recently that many supposedly "restored" golf courses look brand new. Here's my effort to explain what "golf course restoration" once meant, and what it means now:
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What Does "Restoring" a Golf Course Mean These Days?
The notion of restoring a golf course to its original design has never been more popular, especially in the United States.
https://thefriedegg.com/golf-course-restoration-renovation-differences/
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In this week’s pro golf update, tiering Team Europe, a spotlight on the Anti-Spieth, and expectations for the real Spieth
@friedegggolf.bsky.social
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A Ryder Cup Check-in, the Anti-Spieth, and the Real Jordan Spieth
Welcome to the seventh installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf, where he provides a comprehensive pro golf update.
https://thefriedegg.com/weekly-update-ryder-cup-europe-jordan-spieth/
10 months ago
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Heaping some praise on TPC Scottsdale in today’s
@friedegggolf.bsky.social
newsletter
thefriedegg.com/pga-tour-tpc...
10 months ago
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In this week’s pro golf update: tiering the top golfers in the world, a spotlight on a prominent PGA Tour player, and an under-the-radar fun hole at TPC Scottsdale
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Tiering the world's best, a Rickie Fowler spotlight, and appreciating TPC Scottsdale
Welcome to the sixth installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf, where he provides a comprehensive pro golf update.
https://thefriedegg.com/weekly-update-rickie-fowler-tpc-scottsdale/
10 months ago
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reposted by
Joseph LaMagna
Clean Observer
10 months ago
I appreciated Joseph's appreciation of Pebble's third hole.
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We saw some very, very high-level golf today
10 months ago
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This weekend has potential to be one of the best golf-viewing weekends of 2025. Pebble Beach in choppy weather 🤌🏻
10 months ago
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Come for the early-season player stock movements, stay for TGL Hammer strategy talk. My fifth weekly pro golf update is live
@friedegggolf.bsky.social
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Early Season Stock Movements, Tony Finau, and TGL Hammer Strategy
Welcome to the fifth installment of Joseph LaMagna's weekly column for Fried Egg Golf, where he provides a comprehensive pro golf update.
https://thefriedegg.com/weekly-update-tony-finau-tgl-hammer-strategy/
11 months ago
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didn’t expect to write 1,000 words on TGL Hammer strategy for my weekly pro golf update but that’s what happened. plus a tiering exercise and a spotlight on a high-profile player who might be declining? coming tomorrow
11 months ago
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“Fifty minutes into Harris English’s closing round, as he stood on the third tee, the outcome of the Farmers Insurance Open hung in the balance.” Thoughts on the star of the final round at Torrey Pines, plus the wind delay on Thursday
@friedegggolf.bsky.social
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11 months ago
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Got a huge kick out of the most recent Design Disaster 😂
11 months ago
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Enjoyed this back-and-forth with Brendan Porath on the sham that is Jordan Spieth’s sponsor exemption next week
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Alternate shot: Jordan Spieth and Sponsor Exemptions
Brendan Porath and Joseph LaMagna discuss Jordan Spieth's sponsor exemption for the PGA Tour's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a Signature Event.
https://thefriedegg.com/jordan-spieth-pga-tour-sponsor-exemption-pebble-beach/
11 months ago
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