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Thursday, April 4, 2024 The CaddyShack #1: A new written series for 2024, by Pat's Ten Pence

In July 2023, I began sharing stories I had collected while caddying - the best job in the world.As we kick off 2024, I intend to share a lot more, having carefully documented every golfer, caddie and...

Sunday, February 25, 2024 Please, May I Have Another (Rollback)

The games elite players have hit the golf ball too far pretty much my entire life. Being born around the turn of the century, almost all of my early memories watching golf, as you might guess, involve...

Monday, February 19, 2024 Party vs. Prestige: WM Open vs. Genesis | Pull Hook Golf

The Party and The Prestige: Diving into the Drastic Differences Between the Waste Management Open and the Genesis InvitationalThe Waste Management Open and Genesis Invitational are two of the most ant...

Friday, September 15, 2023 The DJ Silence: Dustin Johnson’s Ryder Cup Snub and the Real Score

Yo, golf fanatics, Jake here. You know, the guy who tells it like it is and doesn't sugarcoat the world of golf or any sport for that matter. Today, I'm going in on Dustin Johnson, the two-time major ...

Thursday, September 7, 2023 Luke Donald’s Picks Ignite the Stage for a Fiery Ryder Cup Showdown

Darlings, let's get ready for some tea-spilling, shall we? The Ryder Cup is not just another golf event; it's like the Oscars of the golf world. And oh boy, do we have a show coming up! European capta...

Thursday, September 7, 2023 The 2023 Walker Cup: How Team USA Snatched Victory from the Jaws of Defeat

The Walker Cup is more than just a golf tournament. It's a proving ground where the next generation of stars is forged. It's a throwback to the roots of the game—a showcase of amateur golf at its fine...

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 The 2023 Walker Cup: Why Team USA is Poised for Victory at St. Andrews

IntroductionThe 100th Walker Cup is shaping up to be an extraordinary event, set against the iconic backdrop of the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. The tournament, happening on September 2-3, wil...

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Matt Cook Spills the Tea on Sports Town: PGA-LIV Merger, Hovland’s Chances, and Golf's Power Dynamics

IntroductionHey, Pull Hook Golf fanatics! Your go-to Mini Tour dropout, Matt Cook, recently took the mic at Sports Town, and let's just say he left no fairway unexplored. From discussing the impending...

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Has the Ryder Cup Become a Popularity Contest? Zach Johnson's Picks Raise Eyebrows

In a stunning announcement that has the golf world abuzz, U.S. Ryder Cup team captain Zach Johnson has revealed his six captain's picks for the upcoming Ryder Cup showdown against Europe. The list inc...

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Speculating on Zach Johnson's Ryder Cup Picks: The Final Countdown to Team USA's 2023 Roster

IntroductionThe moment has arrived. The 2023 Ryder Cup is just around the corner, and captain Zach Johnson is set to make his final picks to complete Team USA's roster. Nearly two years after their tr...

Monday, August 28, 2023 Viktor Hovland's Meteoric Rise Culminates in 2023 FedExCup Triumph

A Phenomenal Performance at East LakeFrom a promising upstart to a certified star, Viktor Hovland's journey reached a new pinnacle as he clinched the coveted FedExCup title with a commanding five-shot...

Sunday, August 27, 2023 The Dream Team Behind Viktor Hovland's 2023 TOUR Championship Win

IntroductionFor a sport that often places the spotlight solely on the individual athlete, golf is gradually revealing itself to be as much about the team behind the player as the player themselves. Ca...