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, North Carolina.

Latest from this Author
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Columns
The Starter: Scottie Scheffler is back and the chase is on
The World No. 1 is expected to be a season-long headline, but the game is offering up a number of other intriguing storylines
Liv Golf Andalucia
Columns
The Starter: Brooks Koepka makes heralded return to the PGA Tour
The five-time major champion's swift move from LIV Golf was orchestrated by new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp and may have a ripple effect in the weeks, months to come.
The Chevron Championship
Columns
The Starter: Are stranger things on tap for 2026?
A possible Brooks Koepka sighting on the PGA Tour and a new victory celebration at the Chevron Championship are just a couple of the oddities that could occur this new year.
152nd Open Championship
Columns
The Starter: Tiger Woods is turning 50. Sit with that thought
While Woods may be winding down, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are hitting their prime; Andrew Novak makes 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team statement; Does Santa have the magic to fix your game?
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Features
Not all good walks are spoiled
Rob Rigg is a firm believer that golf is best played while walking. His revived WalkingGolfer.com assists players in finding the best courses for such a round.
BMW PGA Championship 2025
Columns
The Starter: Hot stove chatter adds intrigue to LIV
What's to become of Si Woo Kim and Brooks Koepka, or LIV Golf for that matter?; Hideki Matsuyama is a treasure; Back to the future with equipment.