At Auburn University, Joan Alexander forges much of her own job description as she goes. Nearly eight years in, the intricacies exist largely in her head. Alexander, the director of operations for men’s and women’s golf, can make all the notes she wants, but there’s very little that’s formulaic or even repeatable about the magic…
No. 8 at Seminole This article, first published in Global Golf Post on May 11, 2020, has been updated to coincide with this week’s George L. Coleman Invitational at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida. Bottom line: Seminole is one of the best golf courses in the world. Situated some 15 miles up the…
Twenty-five years ago, as spring reluctantly returned to northern New England, I received a surprising phone call from a golf-writing legend. “Mr. Dodson,” said a cultured Yankee voice. “My name is Herbert Warren Wind. Do you have a few moments to talk?” It was middle March and snowing yet again in Maine. I was sitting…
Few golf shops in America have won more awards than Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop in Sacramento, California. Named twice by Golf World/Golf Digest as the nation’s No. 1 public golf shop, it includes a 1,000-square-foot putting green with 700 putters to try; the largest on-course apparel department with in-store concept shops for Nike, adidas,…
The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for the 2024 NFL Draft as GM John Lynch finalizes preparations for the No. 32 overall pick and deals with interest in star receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Here’s the latest news on the 49ers: ### San Francisco 49ers News Today #### NFL Draft Analyst Has 49ers Selecting OT in…
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA | As Max Homa was making his way from the Masters to the RBC Heritage on Monday, a 2½-hour drive that seems to start in one fever-dream dimension and end in another moss-draped dimension, he pulled into a drive-thru line at Chick-fil-A for lunch. Homa was hungry and went deep…
With its sophisticated silhouettes and understated color palette, A. Putnam looks like a brand that Grace Kelly or Lauren Bacall might have worn in the 1940s. Yet the fabrics, stretch properties, UPF protection and overall styling make it completely functional and relevant for today’s female golfer. Having celebrated its one-year anniversary in January, the brand…
Robin Burke’s influence on women’s golf is wide-ranging and includes serving as captain of the 2016 U.S. Curtis Cup team. Steven Gibbons, USGA THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS | The first major tournament of the 2024 LPGA season begins Thursday with the Chevron Championship at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Club at Carlton Woods course, with the true major…
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA | The question to Brian Harman was simple: From the outside looking in, it appears as if the gap between Scottie Scheffler and the rest of professional golf is widening. Does Harman sense the same thing? “Feels that way from the inside looking out, too,” said Harman, who finished second…
