Hugh Kellenberger
@hughkellenberger.bsky.social
The senior managing editor for golf at The Athletic. In my spare time a hockey dad.
Kai Trump will be a college golfer.
But she's not ready for the LPGA tour.
Don't blame her. Blame those who are desperate enough for attention that they thought it was a good idea to invite the No. 461 junior golfer.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
But she's not ready for the LPGA tour.
Don't blame her. Blame those who are desperate enough for attention that they thought it was a good idea to invite the No. 461 junior golfer.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Kai Trump is not the solution to the LPGA’s problem
The No. 461 junior golfer in America was given a coveted sponsor exemption because of her last name and massive social media following.
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Kai Trump will be a college golfer.
But she's not ready for the LPGA tour.
Don't blame her. Blame those who are desperate enough for attention that they thought it was a good idea to invite the No. 461 junior golfer.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
But she's not ready for the LPGA tour.
Don't blame her. Blame those who are desperate enough for attention that they thought it was a good idea to invite the No. 461 junior golfer.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Palm Beach Par 3
Public golf! On the water! For $42 (walking)? Sick.
Public golf! On the water! For $42 (walking)? Sick.
October 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Palm Beach Par 3
Public golf! On the water! For $42 (walking)? Sick.
Public golf! On the water! For $42 (walking)? Sick.
What if the United States is just that bad at Ryder Cups, and all the give a damn we can muster will not matter?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Europe is just better at Ryder Cups. That’s not changing anytime soon
You do not win 6 of 8 and 9 of the last 12 without institutional advantages that your opponent will not or cannot match.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
What if the United States is just that bad at Ryder Cups, and all the give a damn we can muster will not matter?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
The Club at Lac La Belle.
Massive green complexes. Changing elevation. Generous fairways but still penalizes missed shots.
Just fun. All kinds of fun. And open to the public.
Massive green complexes. Changing elevation. Generous fairways but still penalizes missed shots.
Just fun. All kinds of fun. And open to the public.
May 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The Club at Lac La Belle.
Massive green complexes. Changing elevation. Generous fairways but still penalizes missed shots.
Just fun. All kinds of fun. And open to the public.
Massive green complexes. Changing elevation. Generous fairways but still penalizes missed shots.
Just fun. All kinds of fun. And open to the public.
Pinehurst has announced the start of No. 11, an original Coore & Crenshaw design next to Tom Doak's No. 10 at what is becoming the Pinehurst Sandmines complex.
- Fall 2027 open
- Coore & Crenshaw restored No. 2
- Looks like a very different sight than No. 10, which is open with big views.
- Fall 2027 open
- Coore & Crenshaw restored No. 2
- Looks like a very different sight than No. 10, which is open with big views.
April 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Pinehurst has announced the start of No. 11, an original Coore & Crenshaw design next to Tom Doak's No. 10 at what is becoming the Pinehurst Sandmines complex.
- Fall 2027 open
- Coore & Crenshaw restored No. 2
- Looks like a very different sight than No. 10, which is open with big views.
- Fall 2027 open
- Coore & Crenshaw restored No. 2
- Looks like a very different sight than No. 10, which is open with big views.
In an era of specialized sports phenoms honing in their craft just after preschool and turning pro right after getting their driver’s license, Ludvig Åberg represents a different kind of budding superstar.
From @brodymiller.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
From @brodymiller.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
The lagom of it all: Masters contender Ludvig Åberg is a different kind of golf phenom
“There is no lack of killer mentality. He has all those things. He just has such good perspective and knows what he needs to do to succeed."
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April 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
In an era of specialized sports phenoms honing in their craft just after preschool and turning pro right after getting their driver’s license, Ludvig Åberg represents a different kind of budding superstar.
From @brodymiller.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
From @brodymiller.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
Will Zalatoris stood on 14 tee 11-under and tied for second.
He's on 18 tee at 3-under and T30.
He's on 18 tee at 3-under and T30.
March 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Will Zalatoris stood on 14 tee 11-under and tied for second.
He's on 18 tee at 3-under and T30.
He's on 18 tee at 3-under and T30.
Shotlink is unable to accurately describe just how left Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia were on No. 5 just now.
March 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Shotlink is unable to accurately describe just how left Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia were on No. 5 just now.
Morikawa, long considered one of the game’s best iron players, is no longer living on reputation.
“We’re looking all the way back to 2021,” Morikawa said when asked how far back he’d have to go to match the feeling he has right now.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
“We’re looking all the way back to 2021,” Morikawa said when asked how far back he’d have to go to match the feeling he has right now.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
Arnold Palmer Invitational leader Collin Morikawa is close to his first PGA Tour win since 2023
Morikawa, long considered one of the game's best iron players, is no longer living on reputation.
www.nytimes.com
March 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Morikawa, long considered one of the game’s best iron players, is no longer living on reputation.
“We’re looking all the way back to 2021,” Morikawa said when asked how far back he’d have to go to match the feeling he has right now.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
“We’re looking all the way back to 2021,” Morikawa said when asked how far back he’d have to go to match the feeling he has right now.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
Keegan Bradley shot the round of the day Thursday at Bay Hill.
Then the Ryder Cup questions started.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
Then the Ryder Cup questions started.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup dilemma is only getting bigger after his round at Bay Hill
The Americans' Ryder Cup captain remains in both worlds, trying to win golf tournaments, but homework awaits after his round.
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March 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Keegan Bradley shot the round of the day Thursday at Bay Hill.
Then the Ryder Cup questions started.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
Then the Ryder Cup questions started.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
Question: "Scottie, do you feel like you need a jumpstart for your season?"
Scottie Scheffler: "No."
Scottie Scheffler: "No."
March 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Question: "Scottie, do you feel like you need a jumpstart for your season?"
Scottie Scheffler: "No."
Scottie Scheffler: "No."
From the inbox:
Mackenzie & Ebert are designing their first course, as part of a planned development in Puerto Rico, Moncayo.
This par-3 is ... wow. Don't go left.
Mackenzie & Ebert are designing their first course, as part of a planned development in Puerto Rico, Moncayo.
This par-3 is ... wow. Don't go left.
March 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
From the inbox:
Mackenzie & Ebert are designing their first course, as part of a planned development in Puerto Rico, Moncayo.
This par-3 is ... wow. Don't go left.
Mackenzie & Ebert are designing their first course, as part of a planned development in Puerto Rico, Moncayo.
This par-3 is ... wow. Don't go left.
Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Jay Monahan and Tiger Woods are all meeting with Donald Trump in the White House today.
News from @gabbyherzig.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...
News from @gabbyherzig.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...
Yasir al-Rumayyan, Donald Trump to meet with PGA Tour officials Thursday: Sources
Jay Monahan, Tiger Woods and Adam Scott are also expected to attend the meeting at the White House, sources briefed on the plans confirmed.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Jay Monahan and Tiger Woods are all meeting with Donald Trump in the White House today.
News from @gabbyherzig.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...
News from @gabbyherzig.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...
Listen, if you saw Rory's Whoop score via Instagram and still bet on Boston Common, that's on you.
If you're betting on TGL, that's also on you.
If you're betting on TGL, that's also on you.
February 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Listen, if you saw Rory's Whoop score via Instagram and still bet on Boston Common, that's on you.
If you're betting on TGL, that's also on you.
If you're betting on TGL, that's also on you.
Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose doing interviews before the final round at Pebble Beach?
This is the good stuff, and what Justin Thomas was talking about.
(via @gabbyherzig.bsky.social )
www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...
This is the good stuff, and what Justin Thomas was talking about.
(via @gabbyherzig.bsky.social )
www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...
Justin Thomas wants PGA Tour players to do more for TV. There shouldn’t be disagreement
"Let’s be honest — this game can feel a little distant at times," Thomas told his fellow players. He had ideas for how to bridge that gap.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose doing interviews before the final round at Pebble Beach?
This is the good stuff, and what Justin Thomas was talking about.
(via @gabbyherzig.bsky.social )
www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...
This is the good stuff, and what Justin Thomas was talking about.
(via @gabbyherzig.bsky.social )
www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...
Kisner is giving off big time “I really found something at the range. My whole game is falling into place.”-energy.
That flagstick doesn’t stand a chance tonight.
(📸: TGL)
That flagstick doesn’t stand a chance tonight.
(📸: TGL)
January 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Kisner is giving off big time “I really found something at the range. My whole game is falling into place.”-energy.
That flagstick doesn’t stand a chance tonight.
(📸: TGL)
That flagstick doesn’t stand a chance tonight.
(📸: TGL)
Streamsong has announced a fifth golf course is coming to the property, to be designed by David McLay Kidd.
It's the first time the resort has stepped out of the Coore/Crenshaw, Doak, Hanse/Wagner pack.
It's the first time the resort has stepped out of the Coore/Crenshaw, Doak, Hanse/Wagner pack.
January 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Streamsong has announced a fifth golf course is coming to the property, to be designed by David McLay Kidd.
It's the first time the resort has stepped out of the Coore/Crenshaw, Doak, Hanse/Wagner pack.
It's the first time the resort has stepped out of the Coore/Crenshaw, Doak, Hanse/Wagner pack.
Cabot Citrus Farms: Roost
While Karoo is big and wild, Roost feels more in front of you — but with atypical elevation changes for Florida. It also asks you different questions throughout the round, which I liked.
Excited to see how it grows in, matures.
While Karoo is big and wild, Roost feels more in front of you — but with atypical elevation changes for Florida. It also asks you different questions throughout the round, which I liked.
Excited to see how it grows in, matures.
January 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Cabot Citrus Farms: Roost
While Karoo is big and wild, Roost feels more in front of you — but with atypical elevation changes for Florida. It also asks you different questions throughout the round, which I liked.
Excited to see how it grows in, matures.
While Karoo is big and wild, Roost feels more in front of you — but with atypical elevation changes for Florida. It also asks you different questions throughout the round, which I liked.
Excited to see how it grows in, matures.
Matt Fitzpatrick on TGL's shot clock: "I just wish this was real golf as well."
January 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Matt Fitzpatrick on TGL's shot clock: "I just wish this was real golf as well."
I’ve seen enough.
The Bay are your SoFi Cup champions.
The Bay are your SoFi Cup champions.
January 8, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I’ve seen enough.
The Bay are your SoFi Cup champions.
The Bay are your SoFi Cup champions.
Scenes from the turf at TGL.
Not seen: So many Gen Z influencer types.
Not seen: So many Gen Z influencer types.
January 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Scenes from the turf at TGL.
Not seen: So many Gen Z influencer types.
Not seen: So many Gen Z influencer types.
Reposted by Hugh Kellenberger
Seen and heard from Kapalua: Collin Morikawa only wants wins. Inside the fascinating, feel-based caddie convos. Viktor Hovland. TGL. Tour Championship. More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
What I’m hearing on the PGA Tour: Collin Morikawa, Tour Championship changes, TGL’s debut
The Hawaii to Florida redeye for TGL's debut is a chore, but one two-time major winner is a believer in the new format.
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Seen and heard from Kapalua: Collin Morikawa only wants wins. Inside the fascinating, feel-based caddie convos. Viktor Hovland. TGL. Tour Championship. More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
Is the PGA Tour about to revamp the Tour Championship?
Sources tell @gabbyherzig.bsky.social that advanced discussions are happening about a bracket-style event.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
Sources tell @gabbyherzig.bsky.social that advanced discussions are happening about a bracket-style event.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
PGA Tour in talks to change Tour Championship to bracket-style event: Sources
Advanced discussions are happening with the possibility for changes as soon as this year's Tour Championship.
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Is the PGA Tour about to revamp the Tour Championship?
Sources tell @gabbyherzig.bsky.social that advanced discussions are happening about a bracket-style event.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
Sources tell @gabbyherzig.bsky.social that advanced discussions are happening about a bracket-style event.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
Reposted by Hugh Kellenberger
To kick off the 2025 PGA Tour season, I spoke with Xander Schauffele and his father, Stefan — about persistence, process and building the mind of a major champion.
For @theathletic.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
For @theathletic.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
January 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
To kick off the 2025 PGA Tour season, I spoke with Xander Schauffele and his father, Stefan — about persistence, process and building the mind of a major champion.
For @theathletic.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
For @theathletic.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
Undeniably thrilling to watch Tiger Woods fight off Father Time and contend again on a Sunday against ...
Bernhard Langer, 67, and Vijay Singh, 61.
Bernhard Langer, 67, and Vijay Singh, 61.
December 22, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Undeniably thrilling to watch Tiger Woods fight off Father Time and contend again on a Sunday against ...
Bernhard Langer, 67, and Vijay Singh, 61.
Bernhard Langer, 67, and Vijay Singh, 61.