Geoff Shackelford

Yamashita Wins The AIG Women's Open Plus, a wild hole in one at Royal Porthcawl, runner-up Charley Hull on lost artistry in golf, Young's maiden win moves him into Ryder range, IBF says goodbye to TV, and Summy takes the Western Am.

An impressive win at Porthcawl, Hull on artistry lost, Young moves into Ryder contention with his first win and USA’s Walker Cup team is taking shape after the Western Am. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/yamashita-...

Had no idea about Darwin and The Atlantic. Congrats on the move.

Major(s) News & Notes, July 31st, 2025 An AIG Women's Open preview. Plus, what we know about Amen Corner after striking flooding images show Raes Creek damage. And a few other items.

News and notes from Porthcawl to Augusta. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-new...

(Point) Missers, The 153rd Open Quibbles and bits to wrap up the men's major season from Royal Portrush.

Final editions of The Open wrap up are live, here are the point missers. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/point-miss...

Champions, The 153rd Open The best of a special week at Royal Portrush

Wrapping up the best of Open week in Portrush. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/champions-...

Scottie Scheffler Is Champion Golfer Of The Year A four-stroke win over Harris English at Royal Portrush adds a fourth major to the collection.

Another incredible performance by Scottie Scheffler on so many levels including his play at Portrush’s most dramatic hole. My dispatch from Ulster: quadrilateral.substack.com/p/scottie-sc...

I can’t disagree.

Saturday At The 153rd Open Scheffler takes four-stroke lead into Sunday after a raucous Saturday sees McIlroy excite the crowd. Plus, Quotables, Tee Times and Weather.

Looks like we'll have a Scottie Scheffler runaway but that's why they play 72 holes. My account from Portrush of Saturday's electric third round: quadrilateral.substack.com/p/saturday-a...

Friday At The 153rd Open Scheffler takes Open lead after 64 while Royal Portrush and links golf continue to draw raves from the brats. Plus, Lowry gets a two-stroke penalty, DeChambeau, Quotables, Stats, Weather, Tee Times.

So much for Friday light from Portrush! quadrilateral.substack.com/p/friday-at-...

Thursday At The 153rd Open A five-way tie for the lead at Portrush as afternoon rounds take nearly six hours. Plus, the lone Monk in the field is one off the lead, Quotables, Course Stats and an ominous Sunday forecast.

A good if embarrassingly slow first day at Royal Portrush in the 153rd Open. My account from Ulster: quadrilateral.substack.com/p/thursday-a...

Wednesday At The 153rd Open Everything is set for a brilliant week. Plus, the R&A's new chief appears to dash hopes of imminent returns to Turnberry and Muirfield, wagers, Clark is banned from Oakmont, and Thursday's forecast.

Final pre-Open notes from Portrush and also a little on the Oakmont response to Wyndham Clark.

Tuesday At The 153rd Open Portrush price gouging is halted. Plus, players opine, groupings are released, and Tuesday's wind from the north highlighted a potential direction that will add to the intrigue at Royal Portrush.

A less busy but still lively day at Portrush: quadrilateral.substack.com/p/tuesday-at...

Monday At The 153rd Open The Jug is returned, Rory and Shane talk, Stefan says too much, No. 7 green, the Spidercam is going to be bold, a visit with Nelly (the bunker), This, That and Weather.

A busy Monday at Portrush kicks off what should be a sensational week in (weather-interrupted) style: quadrilateral.substack.com/p/monday-at-...

First Impressions From Portrush The epic links is rounding into perfect shape as The Open nears. A look at conditions, a pair of holes, and the spectating experience. Plus, the Met Office and its low confidence rain forecast.

My first day at Portrush and several impressions via written word and video. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/first-impr...

Some Notes Ahead Of The 153rd Open An early Saturday start to avoid a parade? Plus, latest field additions, press conference schedule, Spidercam gets bold 18th hole placement, NBC and Sky plans, and the latest forecast.

Greetings from warm and sunny Portrush! A bunch of notes on the eve of the 153rd Open including a bold forecast commitment through Wednesday from the Met Office. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/some-notes...

Really is an amazing thing how the tour is trying to get rid of them. Not even one in the big playoff finale!

The Internal Debate, Part 2 Why boundaries inside a golf course have long been seen as less than ideal and how they may impact this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Part 2 of my look at the internal boundary lines that are likely to play a role in deciding the Champion Golfer of the Year. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/the-intern...

Open organisers poised to move tee times amid concerns of loyalist parade disruption With more than 2,000 participants expected on the Saturday loyalist parade, the R&A has said: ‘We are working on plans to minimise disruption’

Looks like The Open Saturday will finish early to accommodate a parade and Troubles. Good scoop from Ewan Murray: www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...

Course Preview: Royal Portrush Almost everything you need to know about The 153rd Open host.

Just over a week away, here's as much as I can dig up on this year’s incredible Open Chanpionship venue. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/course-pre...

Xander Schauffele Describes ‘Full Chase Mode’ of a Frustrating 2025 Season Xander Schauffele, a two-time major champ, described his current game as “bad across the board” though this week he’s returning to a place with positive vibes.

Xander Schauffele tries to find form ahead of the Open in a frustrating year

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The Internal Debate Part I of a look at Royal Portrush, the philosophy of out-of-bounds, and how stroke and distance could impact the 2025 Open.

My look at the “historic out of bounds” that has played a huge part of two Opens at Royal Portush. open.substack.com/pub/quadrila...

Weekend: Campbell Wins The Deere In Europe, Dan Brown wins the BMW to set up Open return while World No. 1 amateur Lottie Woad wins a pro event. Plus, a U.S. Adaptive Open preview for this week's championship at Woodmont.

Another busy weekend saw the final spots in The Open take shape and an incredible win by an amateur in a pro event (Lottie Woad). Plus, a preview of this week's U.S. Adaptive Open, with the final round being televised for the first time on Wednesday. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/weekend-ca...

Major(s) News & Notes, July 3, 2025 The R&A's surprising "last chance" reveal, Lowry's Portrush return, latest Open odds, Woodland joins Bradley's brain trust, Masters fashion, Quotables, This, That and Reads.

A holiday light edition of my news and notes still has some fun stuff if you look closely, starting with some thoughts on the surprising R&A announcement of a final Open qualifying starting next year. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-new...

Final Qualifying Sends Some Incredible Longshots To Portrush Twenty diverse stories from all ages and career backgrounds now head to The Open at Royal Portrush. Also, it seems the HotelPlanner Tour is where the world's next best are toiling.

If you need a little inspiration, there are some incredible stories and wild longshots headed to The Open championship following Golf’s Longest (UK) Day. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/final-qual...

Major(s) News & Notes June 26th, 2025 What will new Tour CEO mean for majors? Plus, latest Ryder and Walker Cup team news, Old Course work ahead of next Open, Tiger and Fred hit The Patch, slowing down other sports, This, That and Reads.

So many notes from the world of majors and a bit of a warning about the potential tariff war in golf that could develop with private equity now involved. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-new...

No, but I’m not sure it’s his place to speak publicly on captaincy matters.

One more story from the last of his kind Why is Art Spander, nearly blind and unable to type his own stories, still covering events at 86? Because he is the job. And because of Liz.

New for @theathletic.bsky.social and @nytimes.com

Art Spander has seen everything. The Miracle on Ice. Kirk Gibson. The Catch. But nowadays? The view is changing and time is moving.

On the life and love of a true original:
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PGA Should Hit Pause On Frisco Events The PGA of America ought to postpone scheduled future events at its new HQ until the course, surrounding development and fan experience improves.

Sometimes it’s hard to admit the error of their ways, but the PGA of America has an opening to postpone the hard push to make Frisco relevant. For the betterment of its championship, players, fans and the investors in Frisco, my case to move the 2027 PGA: quadrilateral.substack.com/p/pga-should...

Minjee Lee Wins The KPMG Women's PGA Australian overcomes horrid pace of play and high heat to win by three. Plus, Bradley wins the Travelers and muddles the Ryder Cup picture. American Ethan Fang wins The Amateur.

Minjee Lee survives Friasco, Texas while Keegan Bradley is making a Ryder Cup case for Captain Keegan Bradley. Plus an American wins The Amateur at Royal St. George’s. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/minjee-lee...

2025 U.S. Open: Cutmakers Generally good weeks at Oakmont. With caveats.

Cutmakers from the 2025 U.S. Open. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/2025-us-op...