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.

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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.

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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?

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.

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.

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The Starter: When a loss still feels like a win

Justin Thomas has something in common with Tiger Woods; Adam Schenk has plenty to be thankful for; LPGA gets massive upgrade, but will anyone watch?

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The Starter: Just what is success, gamesmanship?

Kai Trump's LPGA debut and Tommy Fleetwood's bathroom break are scrutinized. Is Ben Griffin in the Player of the Year discussion? Why wearing two golf gloves may be better than one.