Ward Clayton

Ward Clayton is an author and editor with 20-plus years’ experience. This includes owner of Clayton Communications and editorial director of Masters Digital. Clayton is a producer for the 2019 documentary, Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk, the author of the new title, The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National, and formerly a sports writer with the Durham Morning Herald, the sports editor of The Augusta Chronicle and director of editorial services for the PGA Tour.

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Ted (Scott) Talk: Carrying on with Scottie Scheffler

The veteran caddie has worked for some of golf's greats, but he may currently be at his peak alongside the world No. 1

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Home, home on The Cradle range

Pinehurst Resort and Country Club's young, but fabled, par-3 course has been turned into a practice range for this year’s U.S. Open. But don't fret, the course will return

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Legendary Black caddies remain rich part of Augusta National’s fabric

Until 1983, the club’s corps of loopers was largely locals who knew how to navigate the course’s nooks and crannies — especially during Masters week

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How an early Pete Dye moment shapes Beau Welling

Course architect is establishing himself among the industry's finest with an emerging portfolio of new designs and renovations

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PGA National Resort sports a new vibe amid timeless tradition

A $100 million reinvention of the iconic Palm Beach Gardens, Florida destination includes course architect Andy Staples’ work on the 18-hole Match and par-3 Staple courses

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Reopening of Kapalua's Plantation Course serves as 'good medicine'

While August's tragic wildfires tested the island's resiliency, the PGA Tour's 2024 season-opening course will shine the spotlight on the Hawaiian island's recovery