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

Columns

The Starter: Michael Kim's wasted 59

Can anyone solve the mystery of following a great round with another great one?

Features

Golf by the numbers: Bushnell’s new tech translates every swing into strategy

The Circle B Launch Pro and Tour V7 Shift sync data through the Foresight app to deliver instant club recommendations, real-time ball normalization, and simulation options.

Columns

The Starter: Ryan Fox impresses with Open Championship win, pace of play

Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy make Open Championship headlines for all the wrong reasons; Witness to LIV Golf's implosion?; With majors over, it's now on to FedEx Cup Playoffs

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Columns

The Starter: Is it Charley Hull's time to shine?

England's rising star seeks her first major; PGA Tour, LIV Golf unite at Scottish Open; Is the ISCO Championship in a no-win situation?

Columns

The Starter: USGA may have found winning recipe for Shinnecock

Historic New York venue once again tests golf's finest in an examination to find the best; The golf ball rollback keeps rolling; Bud Cauley may have authored year's best storyline.

Columns

The Starter: LIV Golf's precarious state

Speculation abounds about the Saudi PIF-backed league's future; Takeaways from the Masters; Given his Masters finish is Scottie Scheffler a sure bet for the next three majors?