Ryan Barath
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I guess I share a lot in common with giant prehistoric kangaroos.
Giant prehistoric kangaroos preferred to ‘chill at home’ and didn’t like to go out much, scientists say
Giant prehistoric kangaroos preferred to ‘chill at home’ and didn’t like to go out much, scientists say
Fossil teeth show species of protemnodon that roamed Australia between 5m and 40,000 years ago lived and died near Queensland caves
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I guess I share a lot in common with giant prehistoric kangaroos.
Some faith in humanity restored
‘Book brigade’: US town forms human chain to move 9,100 books one-by-one
‘Book brigade’: US town forms human chain to move 9,100 books one-by-one
A small Michigan community banded together to help a beloved local bookstore move its stock to a new storefront
www.theguardian.com
April 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Some faith in humanity restored
I'll never claim to be very good at this, but I tried my best to put into words what it was like to see Rory McIlroy finally catch his white whale.
www.skratch.golf/news/news/20...
www.skratch.golf/news/news/20...
Rory McIlroy Wrote His Hollywood Ending at The Masters
After 11 years of intense highs and lows, Rory McIlroy finally completed the Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters.
www.skratch.golf
April 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I'll never claim to be very good at this, but I tried my best to put into words what it was like to see Rory McIlroy finally catch his white whale.
www.skratch.golf/news/news/20...
www.skratch.golf/news/news/20...
Rory into 15
elmo from sesame street is surrounded by flames and smoke
ALT: elmo from sesame street is surrounded by flames and smoke
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April 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Rory into 15
If a PGA Tour event was to use an alternative format - or go to a different format for each of the four rounds what would you want to see? I'd go with:
- Limit to 8 clubs
- Every hole made 250 yards or less
- No caddies
- Blind partner Alt Shot
- Limit to 8 clubs
- Every hole made 250 yards or less
- No caddies
- Blind partner Alt Shot
March 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
If a PGA Tour event was to use an alternative format - or go to a different format for each of the four rounds what would you want to see? I'd go with:
- Limit to 8 clubs
- Every hole made 250 yards or less
- No caddies
- Blind partner Alt Shot
- Limit to 8 clubs
- Every hole made 250 yards or less
- No caddies
- Blind partner Alt Shot
Just popping in to check on @willbardwell.bsky.social and his Ovi goal counter!
February 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Just popping in to check on @willbardwell.bsky.social and his Ovi goal counter!
Hockey is the best televised sport - no contest.
February 21, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Hockey is the best televised sport - no contest.
So I finished watching S2 of Shrinking and what started as a great show in S1 because very formulaic and predictable.
Makes you realize just how good the best tv shows really are.
Makes you realize just how good the best tv shows really are.
January 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
So I finished watching S2 of Shrinking and what started as a great show in S1 because very formulaic and predictable.
Makes you realize just how good the best tv shows really are.
Makes you realize just how good the best tv shows really are.
Even as someone who covers golf equipment, keeping everything straight this time of year can be difficult.
I can only wonder how average golfers absorb information to make buying decisions.
I can only wonder how average golfers absorb information to make buying decisions.
January 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Even as someone who covers golf equipment, keeping everything straight this time of year can be difficult.
I can only wonder how average golfers absorb information to make buying decisions.
I can only wonder how average golfers absorb information to make buying decisions.
Holes with lava! I’m all in on this
January 8, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Holes with lava! I’m all in on this
In golf, what’s more exciting, a blowout win where someone is playing unconscious golf, or a down to the wire punch out?
January 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
In golf, what’s more exciting, a blowout win where someone is playing unconscious golf, or a down to the wire punch out?
I would love for equipment manufacturers to start announcing the terms of player contracts the way professional sports teams do when they sign players.
I want to debate terms and money, plus if there are incentives built in for winning certain tournaments.
I want to debate terms and money, plus if there are incentives built in for winning certain tournaments.
December 31, 2024 at 5:15 PM
I would love for equipment manufacturers to start announcing the terms of player contracts the way professional sports teams do when they sign players.
I want to debate terms and money, plus if there are incentives built in for winning certain tournaments.
I want to debate terms and money, plus if there are incentives built in for winning certain tournaments.
Titleist has a new mini driver ready for tour players this week in Hawaii, and I've broken down where it fits into their line up.
skratch.golf/gear-equipme...
skratch.golf/gear-equipme...
Titleist GT280 mini driver making tour debut at The Sentry
After much anticipation, here's every detail we know so far.
skratch.golf
December 30, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Titleist has a new mini driver ready for tour players this week in Hawaii, and I've broken down where it fits into their line up.
skratch.golf/gear-equipme...
skratch.golf/gear-equipme...
Tiger under the gun is still riveting TV.
December 22, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Tiger under the gun is still riveting TV.
With today being the official start to school holidays break, we now transition from packing lunches to answering the question “can I have a snack?” 75 times a day until January.
December 20, 2024 at 8:57 PM
With today being the official start to school holidays break, we now transition from packing lunches to answering the question “can I have a snack?” 75 times a day until January.
Looking back on the PGA Tour season driver wins per manufacturer offers an interesting look at usage.
TaylorMade-13
Titleist-13
Ping-10
Callaway-7
Srixon-3
Mizuno-1
Krank-1
TaylorMade-13
Titleist-13
Ping-10
Callaway-7
Srixon-3
Mizuno-1
Krank-1
December 17, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Looking back on the PGA Tour season driver wins per manufacturer offers an interesting look at usage.
TaylorMade-13
Titleist-13
Ping-10
Callaway-7
Srixon-3
Mizuno-1
Krank-1
TaylorMade-13
Titleist-13
Ping-10
Callaway-7
Srixon-3
Mizuno-1
Krank-1
At the Hero World Challenge - Tiger saying that PGA Tour players have never been well compensated could be one of the most out-of-touch things I've ever heard from an athlete.
Has he looked at the career money list?
(And please don't compare golf to the other major sports because its not football)
Has he looked at the career money list?
(And please don't compare golf to the other major sports because its not football)
December 3, 2024 at 2:28 PM
At the Hero World Challenge - Tiger saying that PGA Tour players have never been well compensated could be one of the most out-of-touch things I've ever heard from an athlete.
Has he looked at the career money list?
(And please don't compare golf to the other major sports because its not football)
Has he looked at the career money list?
(And please don't compare golf to the other major sports because its not football)
New drivers from Ping and Callaway debuted on the conforming list today and here’s what we know.
December 2, 2024 at 4:04 PM
New drivers from Ping and Callaway debuted on the conforming list today and here’s what we know.
Reposted by Ryan Barath
Special Report: The Misunderstood Life of Grayson Murray.
In the painful aftermath of suicide, the people who loved him describe a man with immense talent, a kind heart and a burden he couldn’t shed www.golfdigest.com/story/the-mi... #golf
In the painful aftermath of suicide, the people who loved him describe a man with immense talent, a kind heart and a burden he couldn’t shed www.golfdigest.com/story/the-mi... #golf
The Misunderstood Life of Grayson Murray
www.golfdigest.com
November 26, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Special Report: The Misunderstood Life of Grayson Murray.
In the painful aftermath of suicide, the people who loved him describe a man with immense talent, a kind heart and a burden he couldn’t shed www.golfdigest.com/story/the-mi... #golf
In the painful aftermath of suicide, the people who loved him describe a man with immense talent, a kind heart and a burden he couldn’t shed www.golfdigest.com/story/the-mi... #golf
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November 26, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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Hoping for Clanton to close this out. Kid’s got game, and seeing the PGA Tour season almost bookended with amateur wins would be very cool.
November 24, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Hoping for Clanton to close this out. Kid’s got game, and seeing the PGA Tour season almost bookended with amateur wins would be very cool.
Did Rex Hoggard just interview a pirate?
With the TV on mute I have no idea what’s going on here, but this could bring a whole to meaning to cut watch at the RSM.
With the TV on mute I have no idea what’s going on here, but this could bring a whole to meaning to cut watch at the RSM.
November 22, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Did Rex Hoggard just interview a pirate?
With the TV on mute I have no idea what’s going on here, but this could bring a whole to meaning to cut watch at the RSM.
With the TV on mute I have no idea what’s going on here, but this could bring a whole to meaning to cut watch at the RSM.
In the early 2000s the Precept Lady was a surprise hit, and the majority of sales came from a group of golfers the ball was actively marketed against - men.
November 21, 2024 at 2:21 PM
In the early 2000s the Precept Lady was a surprise hit, and the majority of sales came from a group of golfers the ball was actively marketed against - men.