Time’s up, slowpokes: Ryan Fox, Jackson Koivun and the case for a golf clock
Recent victories by the two golfers prove playing fast doesn't sacrifice performance. It’s time for PGA Tour boss Brian Rolapp to enforce the rules and speed up golf.
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Why 258 days is too long to wait for Augusta
With Ryan Fox’s fairytale Open Championship finish at Royal Birkdale closing out the 2026 major season, golf enters its long winter nap before a blockbuster 2027 slate.
The ghost of 2017: What Jackson Suber’s 65 portends at Royal Birkdale
With 38 players under par in the opening round of the 2026 Open, the Forecaddie digs into the history books to see if Birkdale's past will repeat itself on the weekend.
Why Bryson DeChambeau is swapping his bazooka for a scalpel at Open Championship
After missing three major cuts this season, the LIV star has revamped his iron setup and ditched the 'bash and mash' mentality to conquer Royal Birkdale's penal rough.
Why Matt Fitzpatrick is the Forecaddie's pick to win at Royal Birkdale
While 2026 major champions Rory McIlroy, Aaron Rai and Wyndham Clark dominate the headlines, world No. 3 Matt Fitzpatrick has the form and local knowledge to lift the Claret Jug.
Pablo Larrazábal’s complaints about the PGA Tour alliance miss the mark
After the Spanish veteran blasted the 10-card pathway on a recent podcast, the Forecaddie argues his fears are shortsighted and ignore the vital benefits to European golf.
Why we need more of Michael Block's "shtick"
The charismatic club pro makes his U.S. Senior Open debut, bringing some much-needed color and unfiltered personality to the traditionally monochromatic world of professional golf.
PGA Tour finally unveils 2-tier schedule overhaul
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp outlined an elite 24-event series with $20 million minimum purses for 2028, but the new system leaves the Forecaddie with plenty of head-scratching questions.
Why it's time to ax Shinnecock from the U.S. Open rotation
The storied course is a masterpiece, but the USGA is fumbling the setup by protecting players instead of par.
Rolling back the rollback: Why the 2030 golf ball plan just got re-teed
Facing major pushback from tours and manufacturers, golf's governing bodies are abandoning a piecemeal approach to look at how all equipment impacts elite distance.