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There are now famous par-3 courses in every corner of the golf world, but for many years there was only one, and it added to the wonderment of Masters week. Every Wednesday of Masters week, Augusta National's Par 3 Course (it's so seminal, it gets the capital-letter treatment) takes center stage, hosting a mirthful tournament defined by cute caddies and artful wedge play. Six-time Masters winner Jack Nicklaus is a dues-paying member of the club, and about his visits to ANGC outside of tournament week, he says, "Virtually never have I brought a group and we didn't play the Par 3 also. The first Masters-week Par 3 Contest was held in 1960, and Snead caught another big fish, winning the crystal trophy. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Jack Nicklaus, his relationship with Tiger Woods and his golfing accomplishments. Topics discussed include Woods performance in the PGA Championship and the British Open, and how Woods chased Nicklaus's legacy and how his arrest made public embarrassment and views of Geoff Ogilvy on breaking Jack's record.

The article focuses on issues about the return of the Open Championship, a golf tournament, in Northern Ireland's Royal Portrush. Topics being presented include the furious violent civil war known as the Troubles as well as many reasons not to bring the Open back such as the need to configure the old course and the shipping of scoreboards, grandstands, corporate tents, and large-scale infrastructure across the Irish Sea.

The article profiles Mexican professional golfer José de Jesús Rodríguez, also known as "El l Camarón. Biographical information is provided covering his childhood in poverty in Mexico, his decision to drop out of school and work as a caddy at a local golf course, and how he crossed the U.S.-Mexican border at the age of 15. The article goes on to cover his golf career on the Mexican Tour, PGA Tour Latinoamerica, and PGA Tour.

The article announces the periodical's 2019 awards in golf in including Matt Kuchar as Content Creator of the Year; Brooks Koepka as Anti-hero of the Year; and Gary Woodland as Shot of the Year.

The article discusses performance of golfer Michael Buttacoval during PGA Tour Latinoamérica (LAT) and had won trophy at Jamaica Classic. Topics discussed include Costa Rica Classic which was won by golf player Tyson Alexander, how professional golf is as stratified as professional baseball, and tournament golf which will be defined by players shooting scores.

The article presents profile of golfer Phil Mickelson. It mentions about his victory in the WGC-Mexico City golf tournament. It also mentions that with the help of a de facto sommelier he has concocted a magic elixir that has strengthened his immune system and helps him train better by reducing inflammation. INSET: "Moving Day".

The article focuses on role of golf coach Tony Ruggiero in success of golfer Smylie Kaufman. It mentions that golfers such as Lucas Glover, Tom Lovelady and Zack Sucher have taken coaching from Ruggiero. It mentions that Ruggiero shares a symbiotic relationship with mental coach Greg Cartin and fitness expert Kolby Tullier.

The article offers information on a professional golfers, Matt Parziale who has been sneaking in amateur tournaments between shifts for the Brockton Fire Department. It mentions that he won the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, earning him a spot at the Masters that secured a spot at the U.S. Open and in the U.S. Amateur Championship.

An interview with designer John Ashworth is presented. Topics discussed includes wearing of super-loud polyester bell-bottom pants with super-loud shirts in high school, caddying on the PGA Tour for boyhood friend Mark Wiebe, and revival of polyester business for golfers' clothing as it can impact their performance.

The article discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's business and recreational associations with the sport of golf as of 2017, and it mentions Trump's golf-related skills and the historical aspects of the business relationships that he has developed through the game of golf. Trump's role in the construction of various golf courses around the world is examined, along with his desire to have championship golf tournaments played on his courses.

The article discusses several aspects of 27-year-old American professional golfer Brooks Koepka's victory at the 117th U.S. Open golf tournament which was held at the Erin Hills golf course in Wisconsin in 2017, and it mentions Koepka's physical strength and performances by fellow golfers such as Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, and Brian Harman. The PGA Tour is addressed, along with Koepka's golfing history and his position in the World Ranking of golfers in the aftermath of his U.S. Open tournament win. It states that Erin Hills is the longest golf course in major championship history.

The article discusses the author's claim that a rivalry between U.S. professional golfer Dustin Johnson and his brother-caddie Austin Johnson has helped Dustin Johnson earn the top spot in golf's World Ranking as of 2017. According to the article, Dustin Johnson has won eight PGA Tour golf events and earned over 25 million dollars since the hiring of his brother Austin Johnson in 2013. It states that the Johnson brothers' grandfather Art Whisnant was a star basketball player.

The article discusses several aspects of professional golfer Sergio García's first victory in a major golf tournament which occurred at the 81st Masters Golf Tournament which was held in 2017, and it mentions García's behavior and self-confidence, as well as his defeat of fellow golfer Justin Rose. García's mental fragility is addressed in relation to several prior losses in golf competitions. Various former and current golfers are assessed, including Tiger Woods, Matt Kuchar, and Seve Ballesteros. Golf-related playoff rounds are also mentioned.

The article discusses professional golfer Pat Perez's efforts to recover from a left-shoulder injury, and it mentions his victory at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba golf tournament in 2016, as well as the potential impact that the injury could have on his Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour career. Golf coach Randy Lein is addressed, along with Perez's anger and skepticism about Perez's ability to play golf in the aftermath his shoulder surgery.

The article offers information on golfer Dustin Johnson. Topics discussed include winning experience of U.S. Open golf tournament and casual playing with actor Tristan Gretzky for fun, relationship with Paulina Gretzky and working on ways for stress management and penalty occurred during the U.S. Open at Oakmon.

The article discusses several aspects of the 2016 Ryder Cup golf tournament, and it provides photographs which depict the U.S. golf team's victory at the golf event, as well as golfers such as Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed. The Professional Golfers' Association of America is addressed, along with the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota and golf team captains such as Tiger Woods. Professional golfers Phil Michelson and Davis Love III are also examined.

The article discusses American professional golfer Dustin Johnson and his victory at the 116th U.S. Open golf tournament which was held at the Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2016, and it mentions Johnson's golf skills and his ability to drive a golf ball a long distance. According to the article, Johnson went on to win the tournament after a U.S. Golf Association (USGA) official informed that him that he was facing the possibility of a penalty for a golf rules violation.

The article discusses the highlights of the 80th Masters Tournament, held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Topics discussed include the victory of Danny Willett, the first Englishman to win in 20 years, and the performance of defending champion Jordan Spieth, who in the end had to present Willett his green jacket.

The article discusses the events and injuries that befall golfer Tiger Woods that are noted affecting his career in golf. Topics discussed include Woods' single-car accident in 2009 outside his home in Windermere, Florida, his divorce with his wife Elin Nordegren in 2010, and the questions he faced concerning his honesty in September 2013 when he committed rules infractions.

The article discusses former teenage golfing prodigy Kevin Na who the author claims has won more than 20 million dollars while competing on the PGA Tour, and it addresses Na's views about the psychological aspects of golf, sports competitions, and winning. According to the article, Na has won only one professional golf tournament in his career. It states that then-high school student Na became a professional golfer in 2001. Several of Na's golf tournament-related experiences are assessed.

The article discusses U.S. professional golfer Jordan Spieth who was selected as the journal's golfer of the year for 2015, and it mentions his performances in various tournaments such as the U.S. Open and the Masters Golf Tournament. Fellow golfers Rickie Fowler and Zach Johnson are mentioned, along with information about the amount of money that Spieth has earned. A comparison is made between the careers of Spieth and golfer Tiger Woods, along with information about Woods' back injury.

The article offers information on professional golfer Jordan Spieth who won the U.S. Open and Masters tournament. Topics discussed include his nature and winner of multiple championships at small age, growing up in Dallas, Texas playing various sports including basketball, his relationship with his sister Ellie, who has a neurological disorder, his physical skills and mental toughness and other golfers who are famous include Jason Day and Rickie Fowler.

The article discusses golfer Jason Day. Topics include his third place world ranking after Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy after winning the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits golf course in Kohler, Wisconsin, Day's resilience and determination gained through his childhood and education at a golf academy in Australia after his father died when he was 12, and his win of the 2013 World Cup of Golf after his mother's family was killed during Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

The article discusses the career of U.S. professional golfer Tom Watson in the lead up to his final appearance at the British Open golf tournament which is being held at the Old Course at St. Andrews Bay golf course in Scotland in 2015. According to the article, Watson has won five British Open titles over the years. PGA Tour golf events are mentioned, along with Watson's rivalries with fellow golfers such as Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros.

The article discusses how 21-year-old American professional golfer Jordan Spieth's record-setting performance at the Masters Golf Tournament (Masters) in Augusta, Georgia in 2015 has made him a star in the world of golf. According to the article Spieth became the first wire-to-wire winner at the Masters in 39 years. Fellow golfer Tiger Woods is mentioned, along with Spieth's golfing career which includes several state and national championships. Spieth's self-identity and golfer Rory McIlroy are also discussed.

The article discusses golfer Patrick Reed. He is a passionate and determined player whose behavior during tournaments has sometimes created controversy. His wife, Justine, has previously served as his caddie and is given credit for helping Reed control his emotions on the golf course. He is estranged from his parents, Bill and Jeannette Reed, despite their efforts at reconciliation.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of meeting late American golfer Arnold Palmer.

The article presents information on professional golfer Anthony Kim. Topics include details on Kim's lack of participation in a Professional Golfers Association (PGA) tour event in over 28 months, a history of Kim's golf career including Kim's role in the U.S.'s 2008 Ryder Cup win, and mention of Kim's thumb injury and his insurance policy covering the injury.

The article presents information on golfer Rory McIlroy with mention of his four major golf championship wins. Topics include details on his win at the 96th Professional Golf Association (PGA) Championship, comparisons of McIlroy's career to golfers such as Ernie Els and Ray Floyd, and speculation on Rory's performance in other tournaments such as the 2015 Masters.

The article focuses on golf instructor Will Robins. The severe injuries suffered by Robins and his wife Amanda in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in Thailand are discussed. Robins' abandonment of his ambition to be a professional golfer due to those injuries and his subsequent employment as a golf instructor are discussed. Robins' instruction methodology, which focuses on course management techniques rather than swing instruction, is examined.

The article discusses professional golfer Michelle Wie of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) as of June 30, 2014. Topics include her experience competing against men to qualify for the 2003 U.S. Open at the age of 13, her attendance and graduation from Stanford University, and her win of the 2014 U.S. Women's Open golf tournament.

The article examines the 1999 U.S. Open golf tournament. Golfers including Phil Mickelson, David Duval and Tiger Woods and Tracey Stewart, widow of Payne Stewart, who won the tournament, discuss the events of the final holes of the tournament's final round, in which Stewart defeating Mickelson by making a long putt on the final hole. It is noted Stewart died in an airplane accident in October 1999.

The article discusses golfer Bubba Watson and his win of the 2014 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Topics include the adoption of his son Caleb, his inspiration from caddie Paul Tesori's son Isaiah who was diagnosed with Down syndrome, and the evolution of Watson as a golfer including his mentality regarding the sport.

The article discusses the personal and professional growth of golfer Jason Day as of April 2014. Topics include his personal support group which includes his mother Dening, his swing coach and caddie Colin Swatton, and his wife Ellie, details of his diet, practice, and exercise routine which foster his self-improvement, and his victories at the World Cup of Golf and the World Golf Championships (WGC) Match Play tournaments.

The article focuses on professional golfer Jimmy Walker. Walker's appearance in the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Maui, Hawaii in 2014 is cited as an indication of his success in 2013 on the PGA Tour, as only winners of prior tournaments qualify for the event. Walker's relationship with golf instructor Butch Harmon is considered. Walker expresses his desire to qualify for the 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup team.

The article presents a profile of professional golfer Jordan Spieth. Golfers Steve Stricker, Zach Johnson and Jason Day state Spieth is composed and very mature for his age of 20. Spieth's athletic ability and attitude towards his sport are largely attributed to the influence of his parents and his relationship with his developmentally disabled sister Ellie. Spieth's success in 2013 on the PGA Tour, including a victory in one tournament, is discussed.

The article discusses the pivotal role of professional golfer Eddie Lowery in the 1913 U.S. Open that begins to tell the story of his impact on the sport. It mentions the recognition of Lowery to be right at home in a Hall of Fame given his myriad contributions to the game. The involvement of professional golfer Francis Ouimet in the mythology of the 1913 Open is also highlighted.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author pilgrimage to Scotland.

The article discusses the life and career of professional golfer Jack Nicklaus, nicknamed "The Golden Bear," and his business initiatives through his company the Nicklaus Cos. Topics include his projects including golf course design and creating and licensing designer products based on his signature nickname including Perry Ellis's Golden Bear-embossed shirts.

The article focuses on Stephen Curry, a basketball player for the Golden State Warriors team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and his ability as a recreational amateur golfer. Curry's status as a fan of professional golf is discussed. A round at the Spyglass Hill golf course in Pebble Beach, California in which Curry shot a two-under par score of 70 is used to illustrate his superior ability as a golfer, where he has a scratch handicap, the best possible handicap for an amateur.