Mike Purkey

Purkey has been writing about all things golf for more than 30 years, working at the highest level at publications such as Golf Magazine and Global Golf Post. He is an avid golfer, with a handicap too low for his ability. Purkey lives in Charlotte, N.C.

Email: golfedit@gmail.com

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Downtime data key to Whoop's performance

Wearable fitness band enhances performance by 'measuring the quieter periods of life,' such as recovery and sleep

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Old concept, new approach: Carry links investors, aspiring pros

Getting to big paydays on the major tours can take more than talent, which is why Donnie Dotson, company founder and CEO, decided to update an age-old model of financially backing players

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USGA, R&A dialing in on drivers, balls

Governing bodies to continue monitoring 'areas of interest' on distance, focusing on driver heads and how golf balls are tested, in hopes of reducing speed in both

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Justin Thomas dips toe into course design

28-year-old PGA champion collaborating with Jack Nicklaus on Panther National, located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., the 1st course that will feature Thomas' name

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Why Rhett Evans is right to lead GCSAA's uphill climb

The CEO is an avid mountaineer who is helping navigate the superintendent association through a golf growth spurt that presents his 19,000 members with numerous challenges

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A $5 green fee? Youth on Course creates affordable golf for juniors

Having already subsidized more than 1 million rounds for kids, the California-based nonprofit receives $1 million GolfNow donation to help broaden reach