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The Quadrilateral
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/
Another week of notes covering a wide range of stuff from the golf world, including the nice-but-not-happening PGA Tour schedule ideas for Riviera and Pebble, the final Masters push before the calendar turns, Curtis Cup, and a bunch of other stuff.
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Major(s) News & Notes, December 11, 2025
Latest schedule fantasies, final top 50 Masters push, "Story of the Ryder Cup" debuts, Curtis Cup invites, Pebble buys home behind No. 2, Quotables, This, That, and Reads.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-december-11
4 days ago
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The Ryder Cup fun continues with weird stuff with Tiger and green speeds. Plus, everything that's on the line in Australia this week and plenty of quotes, notes and reads.
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Major(s) News & Notes, December 4, 2025
Aussie Open offers reminder of real golf looks like. Plus, Tiger on the '27 Captaincy, R&A's Last Chance specs, Thomas talks Ryder Cup greens, Colt joins the Super Tower, This, That, Quotables, Reads.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-december-4
11 days ago
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Some rambling about the what makes this week's Australian Open venue so amazing.
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The Thing About Royal Melbourne
Why this week's Crown Australian Open host and its Composite Course is as perfect as golf architecture gets.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/the-thing-about-royal-melbourne
13 days ago
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A busy Thanksgiving week of news and notes from golf as the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne arrives.
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Weekend: Puig Takes The Australian PGA
Plus: Fuzzy Zoeller passes, Keegan Bradley wins the Skins Game, Rory McIlroy says LIV will need to keep spending, PGA gets Bethpage for free, and Nelly Korda is engaged.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/weekend-puig-takes-the-australian
15 days ago
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A look at the looming 2028/Trump Turnberry decision the R&A says they will be making soon, plus a few notes from the weekend tournaments.
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The 2028 Scheduling Mishegoss
All eyes are on the R&A now that the LA Olympic competition dates are set. A decision on the timing and venue of the 2028 Open Championship is expected soon. Plus, a brief weekend overview.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/the-2028-scheduling-mishegoss
22 days ago
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Will Muirfield's Open return be hurt by Scottish Open re-upping next door? Plus, a bunch of Open news, Sky re-ups for Ryder Cup, USGA Executive Committee nods, Quotables, This, That and Reads.
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Major(s) News & Notes, November 20, 2025
Will Muirfield's Open return be hurt by Scottish Open re-upping next door? Plus, a bunch of Open news, Sky re-ups for Ryder Cup, USGA Executive Committee nods, Quotables, This, That and Reads.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-november-20
25 days ago
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Fall golf has its moments! Fantastic winners and finishes across the globe, plus off-course news that isn't particularly shocking: the Chevron is moving after three years in the burbs, and the PGA Tour wildly overpaid its commissioner.
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Weekend: Fitzpatrick's Salvaged Season
Former U.S. Open champion holds off McIlroy to complete late season turnaround. Plus, Schenk pulls out crazy ploys to win, Grant takes The Annika, Thomas's back surgery, and the Chevron is moving.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/weekend-fitzpatricks-salvaged-season
29 days ago
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Somebody had to explain the difference between a "view" and hours of millions watching a telecast. That and other news and notes from the world of majors...
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Major(s) News & Notes, November 13, 2025
Views vs. average audience silliness. Plus, The McIlroy Award is announced, Old Course work is underway, Quotables, This, That and Reads.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-november-13
about 1 month ago
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Two nice guys win and the once-promising Hataoka rises again. Plus lots of Ryder Cup news and the latest on Mickelson's war with the world.
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Weekend: Griffin, Rai Continue To Ascend
Plus, Luke Donald's considering a Ryder Cup trifecta and sounds interested in returning to Captain at Adare Manor. And Mickelson hires a defamation attorney as more embarrassing chats are revealed.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/weekend-griffin-rai-continue-to-ascend
about 1 month ago
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Heavy on the Ryder Cup captaincy talk, remembering Judy Bell, and also acknowledging the LIV move to 72 holes because we have to. News and notes fro Nov. 6:
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Major(s) News & Notes November 6th, 2025
LXXII golf arrives. Plus, Rose will not Captain in '27, GMac throws his name into the pursuit, the late Judy Bell, Quotables and Reads.
https://open.substack.com/pub/quadrilateral/p/majors-news-and-notes-november-6th?r=4m4vw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 1 month ago
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Plenty of notes from all over the world this week...
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Major(s) News & Notes, October 30th, 2025
Major invites on the line in Hong Kong, Spaun clarifies Ryder Cup snub, Te Arai lands AAC, Royal Dornoch's clubhouse debate, Masters salutes Rory's India trip, Walker practice, Quotables, and Reads.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-october-30th
about 2 months ago
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My take on the announced changes/modifications/enhancements/improvements to the Old Course.
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Old Course Changes Coming Ahead Of The 155th Open
Added length, new bunkers, and an overdue restoration of the 16th fairway are among the enhancements to be implemented while irrigation system updates are made.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/old-course-changes-coming-ahead-of
about 2 months ago
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Thailand (and ASU's) Laopakdee makes five birdies coming home and another three in sudden death to book spots in the Masters and Open.
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Laopakdee Books Masters And Birkdale Trips
ASU Junior comes from six back to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur. Plus, Ridley and Darbon discuss Ryder Cup, while Peter Dawson talks OWGR and LIV.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/laopakdee-books-masters-and-birkdale
about 2 months ago
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Notes on Kapalua's cancellation, Keegan Bradley, Jack Nicklaus's most lucrative winner's check and a bunch of Reads.
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Major(s) News & Notes October 23, 2025
Venues matter. Plus, Bradley shares his post-Ryder Cup emotions and then some, Nicklaus wins $50 million verdict, Asia Pacific Am preview, and Reads.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-october-23
about 2 months ago
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The Ryder Cup continues to provide plenty to think and argue about! That and notes on the Walker Cup, Nicklaus v. Milstein and much more.
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Major(s) News & Notes, October 16th, 2025
More Ryder Cup fallout from McIlroy, Donald and Hovland. Plus, Robertson to Captain GB&I again, Nicklaus v. Milstein at trial, Quotables, This, That and Reads.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-october-16th
2 months ago
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2 months ago
A seventh back surgery for Tiger. This one in the area above the spinal fusion which led to his 2019 Masters win. Disk replacement is typically a 3 month recovery
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Tiger Woods Announces Another Back Surgery
Woods said on social media that he had lumbar disc replacement surgery on Friday. It is the seventh back surgery of his career.
https://www.si.com/golf/tiger-woods-announces-another-back-surgery
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So much news to catch up on since the last one of these.
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Major(s) News & Notes October 9, 2025
Ryder Cup reactions continue. Plus, the road to Birkdale and Augusta begins, a new Royal & Ancient Captain drives in, Links Trust surplus, Stewart exhibit in Pinehurst, This, That and Reads.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-october-9-2025
2 months ago
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I'm a week late wishing the impregnable quadrilateral a happy 95th. The accomplishment that led to the naming of my newsletter:
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Happy Belated 95th, Impregnable Quadrilateral
Ryder Cup weekend marked 95 years since Bobby Jones clinched the "Grand Slam" consisting of the U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, The Open and The Amateur.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/happy-belated-95th-impregnable-quadrilateral
2 months ago
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Wrapping the weekend’s latest Ryder Cup reveals and a rain-shortened event in St Andrews.
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Weekend: MacIntyre Wins The Dunhill
Hatton also plays well in weather-shortened event. Plus, Europe was prepared to stop Ryder Cup play, Rea apologizes to PGA members as new karaoke claim emerges, and should the PGA sell the event?
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/weekend-macintyre-wins-the-dunhill
2 months ago
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So many point missers that the PGA essentially got their own edition post-Ryder Cup. Congrats! What an embarrassment the org continues to be days after the event.
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(Point) Missers Part 2, 2025 Ryder Cup
The PGA of America really did it this time.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/point-missers-part-2-2025-ryder-cup
2 months ago
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First of two parts because there was that much point missing at the 45th Ryder Cup.
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(Point) Missers Part I, 2025 Ryder Cup
This edition deals with the play and other nonsense, while Part II carves out a first-ever second volume devoted to the handling of the 45th matches.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/point-missers-part-i-2025-ryder-cup
2 months ago
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My final dispatch from Bethpage covers everything from America’s comeback, to Rory v. Scottie, to the hotel renovation performed by two-time winning Captain Luke Donald.
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Europe Retains The Ryder Cup
USA stages a brilliant singles comeback before Shane Lowry's 18th hole birdie clinches a tie followed by Tyrrell Hatton's halve to win at Bethpage, 15-13.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/europe-retains-the-ryder-cup
3 months ago
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Today's report from Bethpage where we finally have matches to chew on! It all starts in a few hours, thankfully.
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Thursday At The 45th Ryder Cup
Captains Bradley and Donald announce Friday's foursomes matches. Plus, Quotables, Larry Nelson, Course Diaries, and Weather.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/thursday-at-the-45th-ryder-cup
3 months ago
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Another busy day at Bethpage as weather upends the schedule and players offer a range of insights.
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Tuesday At The 45th Ryder Cup
Opening Ceremony moved up a day due to weather. Plus, Quotables, Europe's latest video drops, NBC and SiriusXM coverage plans, and the latest forecast.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/tuesday-at-the-45th-ryder-cup
3 months ago
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Everything and then some about Bethpage Black and how it will play as a match play course this week.
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Course Preview: Bethpage Black
The Ryder Cup venue will play a huge role in the excitement and outcome of the 45th playing.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/course-preview-bethpage-black
3 months ago
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Part 2 of my look at the increasingly strange dynamics of putt concessions, particularly when it involves Americans not used to match play and playing in front of home fans.
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Concession Crankiness, Part 2
The psychology and history of gimmes in big-time match play as the 45th Ryder Cup approaches.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/concession-crankiness-part-2
3 months ago
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Kicking off the Ryder Cup countdown with a look at all of the antics over grown men not receiving a freebie! Why is it always Americans who act up?
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Concession Crankiness
Recent Ryder Cup dramatics surrounding putts not given appears to be an American phenomenon that is all quite funny--except to some of the world's best golfers who feel entitled to freebies.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/concession-crankiness
3 months ago
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My attempt at analyzing what Augusta National is thinking with its addition of Amazon Prime Video to its growing list of partnerships.
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Augusta National's Prime Play
The Masters adds four hours of weekday coverage on Amazon's streaming platform one year after creating exclusive(ish) weekend windows on Paramount+.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/augusta-nationals-prime-play
3 months ago
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Never too soon to start looking ahead to the next time Cypress Point hosts.
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Preview: The 2068 Walker Cup
The matches turn up at Cypress Point and look different in a few ways since the 50th playing.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/preview-the-2068-walker-cup
3 months ago
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A mellower takeaways edition from the 50th Walker Cup.
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What The 50th Walker Cup Reinforced
Things we learned from the matches at Cypress Point.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/what-the-50th-walker-cup-reinforced
3 months ago
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It's a wrap from Cypress Point:
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United States Wins The 50th Walker Cup
Another dominant Sunday singles session at Cypress Point helps turn a close contest into a 17-9 runaway. The two captains, teams, and venue all conspire to deliver another unforgettable week.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/united-states-wins-the-50th-walker
3 months ago
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Wrap up of Friday's festivities as we're nearing the start of Saturday foursomes at Cypress Point.
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Friday At The Walker Cup
An albatross, the flag raising, a former President, and Saturday's match-ups are set. Plus, several video looks at the course ahead of opening day play.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/friday-at-the-walker-cup
3 months ago
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Notes and other drivel from Thursday at Cypress Point. Someone has to do it!
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Thursday At The 50th Walker Cup
Players getting to know the course, a Poulter ace, video looks at design features, Jim Langley's iconic logo, and one day closer to the match start at glorious Cypress Point.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/thursday-at-the-50th-walker-cup
3 months ago
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Continuing the run-up to the 50th Walker Cup at Cypress Point with three holes worthy of reverence even if they won’t play like they were intended (this week).
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Cypress Point's Three Left Turns
The par-3s are deservedly famous, but the par-5s are as great as any in the world. A look at three front nine holes that bend left and violate design rules in all the best ways imaginable.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/cypress-points-three-left-turns
3 months ago
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Not much drama in the picks and it looks like Europe is all smiles (at least on Zoom) while wheeling it back for Bethpage.
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Donald Wheels Back The Same 12 (Surnames)
Only Rasmus Højgaard is a new member of the 2025 Ryder Cup team. Europe's Captain names Aberg, Fitzpatrick, Hovland, Lowry, Rahm and Straka for the matches at Bethpage Black.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/donald-wheels-back-the-same-12-surnames
4 months ago
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A case why this year's Walker Cup venue was such a one-off (beyond the amazing site and its scenery).
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Could Anyone Have Designed A Masterpiece At Cypress Point?
No way.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/could-anyone-have-designed-a-masterpiece
4 months ago
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The elder Donegan surfaced and we recorded a pod covering the US Amateur and Ryder Cup picks.
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McKellar GolfPodcast #136 Playing Golf for the Honor, Not Cash
Podcast Episode · McKellar · 08/28/2025 · 1h 11m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mckellar-golfpodcast-136-playing-golf-for-the-honor/id1483786770?i=1000723840185
4 months ago
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So he knew for a while that he was only going to be a cart driver. Huh. I wouldn’t want to play Bradley in a match or a game of poker. Who knew he had this in him as the Ryder Cup captain confidently makes his six selections for next month’s matches.
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Keegan Doesn't Pick Bradley
Thomas, Morikawa, Griffin, Young, Cantlay and Burns round out USA's 2025 Ryder Cup team as Captain Bradley admits he decided long ago to not play.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/keegan-doesnt-pick-bradley
4 months ago
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Next up in the Walker Cup preview coverage: the 16th and Alister MacKenzie's ambivalence.
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MacKenzie's Careful Embrace Of Cypress Point's Legendary 16th
The most incredible one-shotter in golf will get a rare public showing during next week's Walker Cup. Its architect often sounded skeptical about Cypress Point's 16th working as a long par-3.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/mackenzies-careful-embrace-of-cypress
4 months ago
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Notes of all kinds this week, from the Tour’s major-unfriendly 2026 schedule to uniform unveils to a bunch of quotes and reads.
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Major(s) News & Notes, August 21, 2025
Rolapp buys time after major-unfriendly 2026 schedule rollout. Plus, another USGA renewal, Koivun books major spots in 2026, Ryder Cup uniforms unveiled, Quotables, This, That and Reads.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-august-21-2025
4 months ago
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Beginning the road to Cypress Point and the Walker Cup with a look at the most criticized hole on the course. Might as well get it outta the way!
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In Defense Of Cypress Point's 18th
The often-criticized finishing hole could play a pivotal role in the 50th Walker Cup.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/in-defense-of-cypress-points-18th
4 months ago
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An incredible performance by Mason Howell makes him a U.S. Amateur winner and Walker Cup team member. Plus, while Scheffler wins again, the race to be picked for 2025’s Ryder Cup squads is getting interesting.
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Mason Howell Wins The U.S. Amateur
The third youngest winner of the Havemeyer Trophy will join USA's Walker Cup team at Cypress Point. Plus, Scheffler wins again and intrigue grows as Ryder Cup Captain's picks loom.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/mason-howell-wins-the-us-amateur
4 months ago
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Niall Shiels Donegan gave it a shot and gave the U.S. Amateur a needed shot in the arm this week.
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Herrington, Howell Headed To The Masters
Shiels Donegan's electric U.S. Amateur run ends in front of a massive gallery. The 2025 U.S. Amateur finalists will play 36 holes Sunday at Olympic Club for the Havemeyer.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/herrington-howell-headed-to-the-masters
4 months ago
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The USGA gets its money but a lot of the same old approach from NBC who will be paying a lot more for rights to national championships. My breakdown of Tuesday’s announcement:
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USGA Extends With NBC Through 2032
Six-year deal sounds largely the same with one new twist unlikely to go over well with top U.S. Open players. The announcement also leaves a lot to be desired on the streaming front.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/usga-extends-with-nbc-through-2032
4 months ago
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A busy weekend with (mostly) good news for the Ryder Cup captains and a brilliant win for Megha Ganne in her seventh try at the U.S. Women's Amateur.
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Ganne Wins The U.S. Women's Amateur; Rose Solidifies Ryder Cup Spot
Veteran's Englishman's FedEx win is just one many positive signs in Memphis for each Captain. Plus, Ganne captures long-coveted trophy, USGA appears headed for NBC renewal, and a U.S. Amateur preview.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/ganne-wins-the-us-womens-amateur
4 months ago
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Puck’s John Ourand says the USGA is close to renewing with Comcast/NBC/Versant at the current Fox price, the same bloated number Comcast had no interest in coming close to paying. Sounds like Netflix drove up the price after Comcast allowed bidding to hit the market.
4 months ago
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Attention turns to the Ryder Cup race but this week’s edition features notes from all over the world of major championship golf.
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Major(s) News & Notes, August 7, 2025
The intriguing possibly messy Ryder Cup picks race. Plus, Perpall digs in on distance, vital (and expensive) championship hospitality news, This, That, Reads and a pre-Walker Cup Suggestion Box.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-august-7-2025
4 months ago
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An impressive win at Porthcawl, Hull on artistry lost, Young moves into Ryder contention with his first win and USA’s Walker Cup team is taking shape after the Western Am.
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Yamashita Wins The AIG Women's Open
Plus, a wild hole in one at Royal Porthcawl, runner-up Charley Hull on lost artistry in golf, Young's maiden win moves him into Ryder range, IBF says goodbye to TV, and Summy takes the Western Am.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/yamashita-wins-the-aig-womens-open
4 months ago
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News and notes from Porthcawl to Augusta.
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Major(s) News & Notes, July 31st, 2025
An AIG Women's Open preview. Plus, what we know about Amen Corner after striking flooding images show Raes Creek damage. And a few other items.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-july-31st-2025
5 months ago
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Final editions of The Open wrap up are live, here are the point missers.
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(Point) Missers, The 153rd Open
Quibbles and bits to wrap up the men's major season from Royal Portrush.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/point-missers-the-153rd-open
5 months ago
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