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Essay

When the Dog Bites

A few of Tom Coyne's favorite, and not so favorite, things from 2022 in golf

No. 22
Essay
Whither the Rake Tom Coyne

Whither the Rake

In, out or off the course entirely, it’s time to take your place in the debate

 
Essay

The Lessons I Carry

A summer on the bag transformed a student from rattled to ready

No. 21
Essay
Shut Up and Play Michael Croley Minchinhampton

Shut Up and Play

When it's time to put the keyboard and arrogance aside and just find a course

 
Essay
What Happens When You're High St. Andrews

The Old Course Is Overrated

And other stupid things Americans say

No. 20
Essay
You aint a beauty but hey you're alright

You Ain’t a Beauty, but Hey, You’re Alright

Rummaging through empty sleeves and whiskey bottles to celebrate one of golf’s unsung heroes

 
Essay
Andy Tupman

Patron-izing

When Augusta’s bells and whistles actually work, why not enjoy it?

No. 19
Essay
the best lesson

The Best Lesson

An appreciation of the little things, as taught by a true Texas legend

No. 18
Essay

Hell or High Grass

Even at a father and son’s worst, the game (and not one, but two ball retrievers) brings out their best

No. 16
Essay
Photo by Martin Parr/Magnum Photos

Long Live Every Hacker

A toast to some of the most important people in the game

No. 15
Essay
1954: General view of Dutch Harrison's golf bag along with many other golf bags are shown circa 1954. (Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images

Half Full

Taking some clubs out of the bag might be the answer to your biggest golf questions

No. 14
Essay
14- Bribery, Lies

Bribery, Lies and Other Recommended Parenting Strategies

On doing whatever it takes to pass along the love of the game

 
Essay

Laid Off and Upright

Combating the harsh realities of unemployment with an undefeated cure-all

No. 13
Essay
Photo by: Could be the Day

A Shoulder to Drive On

Men struggle with healthy friendships, but solutions can be found on the course

 
Essay

This is Golf’s Chance

Increased play during the pandemic is a new opportunity for the grand old game

No. 12
Essay
Photo by: Underwood Archives/ Getty

Chasing Jenny

How an Open run for the ages forever changed its protagonist and one impressionable fan

No. 11
Essay
Photo by Stephen Denton

The Scavenger Society

Digging deep into golf’s most relentless subspecies: the ballhawk

No. 11
Essay
The Best Ones Make Us Move

The Best Ones Make Us Move

From Tiger to a trash-talking baby, a powerful ad cannot be ignored

No. 11
Essay

The March of Progress, as Told by Arnold’s Ugly Sweater

Golf attire ads tell a universal truth: The world is improving

No. 11
Essay

The Fundamentals of Lawn Care

Imagine if Ben Hogan mowed-down a different type of field

No. 11
Essay

On the Shoulders of Giants

To the women who lifted us up: we won't let you down

No. 10
Essay
Oregon, Silvies Valley Ranch

Conceptually Speaking

Nothing like an eight-hour drive to consider the lengths we’ll go to play something new

No. 9
Essay
amish golf. Photo: Christian Hafer

Lonely as a Cloud

In praise of the mood-altering, life-changing solo round

No. 8
Essay

They Don’t Ask How

Some say the upside-down grip is a load of cack. Don’t tell the Irish

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