It’s shocking to hear that one of the contenders during the final round of the 2024 PGA Championship considered withdrawing from this major, but if you’re aware of Viktor Hovland’s struggles this year, it might not be a complete surprise. The talented Norwegian withdrew from last month’s RBC Heritage after a missed cut at the Read more…
This is an enormous week for Justin Thomas—returning to his home state of Kentucky for the PGA Championship, a major he has won twice before. This week turned into a special one for him for another reason with a big-time deal being announced on Tuesday. PGA Championship 2024 power rankings: Our deep dive into every player Read more…
A terrifying video of a tornado tearing through Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Miss., made the rounds on social media Monday. Big Cedar Lodge has become one of golf’s biggest destinations with three courses ranked inside Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses—Ozarks National, a Coore/Crenshaw total redesign of an existing course, ranked 33rd, Payne’s Read more…
You likely know that TPC Sawgrass started the Tournament Players Club movement in the 1980s as the first PGA Tour-owned and operated club. But do you know the origin of the concept of stadium golf, and how the TPC golf courses network grew since Sawgrass’ debut 42 years ago? Much credit is due to Deane Read more…
Ohoopee Match Club is in rare air among modern courses. Only five new designs have debuted higher on our America’s 100 Greatest Courses ranking over the past 30 years, putting the Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner design in the same conversation as some of the highest-ranking courses of the modern era, such as Sand Hills Read more…
Back in January, Justin Thomas was asked by reporters about a course he hasn’t played but would like to. The answer was immediate—Pine Valley Golf Club, ranked as the No. 1 course on Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest Courses list. JT described how stoked he was to be making his maiden voyage in April along Read more…
Finally, a golf tournament without Scottie Scheffler! Scheffler’s historic run has been compelling—unless you’re into betting golf winners. Though the Zurich Classic provides some volatility and a ton of randomness, it’s the only official team event on the PGA Tour—so we’re locked in on nailing another winner, especially without the Masters champion in the field. Read more…
As a millennial, the hoodie was a pivotal piece of my wardrobe during those awkward teenage years. My high school didn’t have uniforms, but you would think it did by the number of gray and navy hoodies walking through the doors each morning. Certainly, hoodies were not considered a “nice” item of clothing—let alone an Read more…
If there has been one weakness in Scottie Scheffler’s game, it has been the putter. The World No. 1 player ranks 96th on the PGA Tour in SG/putting for the year, but given how well he hits the ball, if he happens to gain strokes on the greens any week, he’s very likely to win. Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Attending the Masters is rightfully a bucket-list thing. Watching actual golf shots can be challenging—but the people-watching, celebrity-spotting and the mystique and history make it one of the hottest tickets in sports. RELATED: Masters 2024: Max Homa won’t feel great on Monday morning—but not for the reason you think It’s safe to assume—with Read more…
We’ve gotten to know Scottie a bit since 2022, as he has amassed nine PGA Tour wins and now two Masters. But you still might not know too much about him off the course. Allow us to tell you all about golf’s superstar.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A glorious Sunday greeted patrons after a wind-swept couple of days at Augusta National. Roasting hot temperatures with a great leaderboard delivered a perfect palate for viewing for the final round of one of golf’s greatest days. We walked around for much of the final day to capture some of the best Read more…
Happy Masters Sunday. The Golf Digest team is live from Augusta National, bringing you minute-by-minute updates from the final round of the Masters. Tiger Woods is off early, so we’ll update you on his final round before the leaders get going later. (Scroll down for the latest updates from our crew at Augusta National.) RELATED: Read more…
It’s officially the weekend at Augusta National, and Moving Day is bound to be a great one. We have three tremendous co-leaders to start Day 3—Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa and Bryson DeChambeau all share the lead heading into Saturday. (Scroll down for the latest updates from our crew at Augusta National.) RELATED: Masters 2024: Jon Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Extremely blustery conditions created a surreal scene on Friday afternoon—with wind gusts getting up to 30-35 miles per hour—causing sand from the bunkers at the 18th hole to blow out of the hazards and onto the green. Players like Tiger Woods had to shield their faces from the sand as it blew Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrick Cantlay is always searching for history at the majors—looking for the elusive first major of his career. He’s played great thus far at the 2024 Masters, finding himself on the first page of the leader board Friday afternoon—thanks to making some unexpected history in his second round. Cantlay holed out from Read more…
Neal Shipley is the envy of every golfer in the world right now. Not only was he just one of five amateurs in the 2024 Masters field, but he wrapped up his second round inside the projected cut line—meaning he’ll have two more rounds at Augusta National this weekend.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — We’d bet you’ve heard that Scottie Scheffler and his wife, Meredith, are expecting their first child. And with their due date being in a few weeks, Scheffler is ready to leave the Masters to be with his wife if she goes into labor early. Even if he’s in the middle of his Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — As a colleague earlier this week put it, every time you come to Augusta National you have to approach it like it might be your last. Enjoy yourself and appreciate the experience. That seems to be how patrons approached Thursday at Augusta National. Wet weather in the early morning cleared way for Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The routine for most professional golfers is planned out minute-by-minute. A weather delay can throw that entire process off. When it comes to Tiger Woods, that routine is already nearly twice as long as any other competitor—due to everything his body has gone through and the preparation he must put in to Read more…
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