Gary Van Sickle

Gary Van Sickle has covered golf since 1980, following the tours to 125 men’s major championships, 14 Ryder Cups and one sweet roundtrip flight on the late Concorde. He is likely the only active golf writer who covered Tiger Woods during his first pro victory, in Las Vegas in 1997, and his 81st, in Augusta in April. Van Sickle’s work appeared, in order, in The Milwaukee Journal, Golf World magazine, Sports Illustrated (20 years) and Golf.com. He is a former president of the Golf Writers Association of America.

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Brooks Koepka’s savvy business move

Say what you will about the five-time major champion, but the jump he made to LIV Golf in 2022 was right for him. And so is his PGA Tour return.

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Being square in a rounded world

The time for Square Line Golf's new putter grip may be now.

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LIV Golf: It's here to stay — in some form

The league continues to evolve with the move to 72-hole tournaments and larger fields, but it still has an awkward feel about its existence.

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The national championship that isn't

There is a beef to be had with the USGA. Missing from its robust schedule is the U.S. Parent-Child Championship, which would be immensely popular if it weren't for the logistical nightmares.

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The business side of Peter Jacobsen

Best known as a player and analyst — and, yes, leader singer for Jake Trout and The Flounders — the 71-year-old believes he's on to something with the Skechers World Championship Cup ... and more.

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Lanny Wadkins speaks out on Ryder Cup

The eight-time U.S. Ryder Cup team member and 1995 captain earned his right to voice an opinion, and the Hall of Famer didn't mince words about the recent edition — from chemistry to crowds.