‘Ridiculous human beings’: Who Justin Thomas thinks will shine in the Netflix/PGA Tour docuseries

A review of Justin Thomas’ winner’s press conference on Sunday at the PGA Championship tells us plenty about the newest two-time major champ. About his mindset going into Sunday’s final round. About a key conversation he had with caddie Bones Mackay. About how much this win meant after a half-decade spent chasing his second major. And while I covered Thomas’ week here, I was left thinking about Thomas’ reaction to the final question of the session, which was about his good friend Tiger Woods.

When Mito Pereira watched his PGA Championship title hopes drown in a creek to the right of the 18th fairway at Southern Hills, golf observers — as often happens in such cruel, indelible moments — looked for historical comps, or other instances of 72nd-hole major heartbreak. Dustin Johnson at Whistling Straits (grounded club). Van de Velde at Carnoustie (rolled-up pants). Mickelson at Winged Foot (fore left!).

Like most young pros, 27-year-old Chilean Mito Pereira — who recently grabbed headlines as the leader of the PGA Championship for 71 holes before a double-bogey on the 18th dropped him into T3 — grew up idolizing Tiger Woods. Even though he was too young to appreciate Woods’...

Justin Thomas’ fairytale May came to an end on Friday evening in Forth Worth, Texas, where he followed up an opening-round 71 with a 72 to miss the cut at the Charles Schwab Challenge by two strokes. The newly-minted PGA Champion previously finished T5 at the AT&T Byron Nelson...

Though Charles Howell III only has three PGA Tour wins to his name over more than two decades as a pro, he’s been one of the most consistent performers in the modern era, with 464 cuts made in 606 tournaments, and 98 top 10s. Those numbers equate to $41.7...

Dennis Rodman and Madonna had a short-lived but entertaining relationship that came with many problems for their popularity. Dennis was one of the most famous NBA players in the 90s, even competing with Chicago Bulls teammates, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Over the years, Rodman dated gorgeous women, putting together...

On this week’s episode of Off Course with Claude Harmon, Mito Pereira explained what prompted him to give up the game at 15 years old. Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Thanks to our partners...

Rory McIlroy was asked this week the advice he gives juniors, and he repeated one word seven times. “It’s not really about how far you hit it, there’s all this sort of stuff that is important, but I think just have fun.”. “Having fun is the most important...

Good on ya, JT. Even though you’re not happy right now, good on ya. Justin Thomas won last week at the PGA Championship in thrilling fashion. He celebrated Sunday night, as we all would have. He took a play out of Nick Saban’s playbook and enjoyed it for 24 hours, promising to refocus after that and move on to the Charles Schwab Challenge.

The third round of the 2022 Charles Schwab Challenge begins Saturday morning at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. You can find full Round 3 tee times for the tournament at the bottom of this post. Featured pairing for Charles Schwab Challenge Round 3. At last week’s PGA Championship,...

We asked eight current stars or legends to share how golf has enriched their lives. (Don’t worry, there’s enlightenment here for you, too.) (2021 NCAA INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION; SIX COLLEGIATE WINS IN 2021) What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learned through golf?. “It’s a game of integrity, a...

Welcome to Stuff Golfers Should Know, a GOLF.com series in which we reveal all kinds of useful golf (and life!) wisdom that is sure to make you the smartest, savviest and most prepared player in your foursome. ***. How’s your sand game? Not your shot-making skills but the technique and...

If you’ve set foot on a golf course over the past two years, you’ve likely noticed the obvious: The game is booming. That includes women, too, but the momentum is apparent in another realm: leadership roles. As you’ll see in this package — in which we’ll feature eight women in the game — many prestigious jobs in the sport are now occupied by females. From holding down national, front-facing gigs to excelling behind the scenes at golf’s biggest equipment companies, women are making their mark in fields traditionally dominated by men. At GOLF, we celebrate the essential role these women play in making the game better, and more inclusive, for all of us.

Women’s golf is getting one of its biggest stars back in action. Nelly Korda, who has been sidelined since March because of a blood clot in her left arm, is returning to competitive golf at next week’s U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles. She made the announcement on her Instagram account Friday morning with a one-sentence caption: “See you guys @uswomensopen next week.”

Charles Howell III has a story about bagels. And if you’re wondering where Tiger Woods’ mind’s at in his comeback, it’s worth your time. Some backstory first. Howell’s been a pro since 2000. He’s won three times and cashed over $41 million in PGA Tour paychecks. Of course, when he left Oklahoma State 22 years ago, he had earned none of that, though he wasn’t without an idea of how to get there.

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. “I feel like if it just nicks a leaf or something, it’s short. I think it’s got a chance to get right through that. I think it’s the right height for this club. I think a good shot on either one — just a really good shot on this one is way better than really good on the other, and I think an average shot on both is in the same spot. And then it could be really bad either way, too.”

If you’ve set foot on a golf course over the past two years, you’ve likely noticed the obvious: The game is booming. That includes women, too, but the momentum is apparent in another realm: leadership roles. As you’ll see in this package — in which we’ll feature eight women in the game — many prestigious jobs in the sport are now occupied by females. From holding down national, front-facing gigs to excelling behind the scenes at golf’s biggest equipment companies, women are making their mark in fields traditionally dominated by men. At GOLF, we celebrate the essential role these women play in making the game better, and more inclusive, for all of us.

In the summer of 1976, Maurice Flitcroft, an easygoing crane operator from northern England, registered to play in the local qualifier for the Open Championship. But that was not the story. What made it headline news was Flitcroft’s background in the game. Basically, he had none. In his mid-40s,...

Let’s kick this piece off with a question: What’s the most important aspect when constructing a wedge? Some would say it’s matching the grind to a golfer’s typical delivery and course conditions. Others might contend that dialing in the loft gaps can lead to short game success. A softer shaft flex, when compared to the irons, is another common play.

I’ve seen enough draws turn into hooks, and fades turn into slices, during my career in teaching to know that I’d rather try to aim for a straight ball flight. It may not always turn out that way, but if you’re ok missing a little bit each way, aiming for straight is often your best bet. Here’s a few things that can help.