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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · 8d

Palm Beach Par 3

Public golf! On the water! For $42 (walking)? Sick.

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · 24d

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...

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.

www.nytimes.com

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · May 5

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.

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Apr 21

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.

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Apr 7

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...

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."

www.nytimes.com

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Mar 15

Will Zalatoris stood on 14 tee 11-under and tied for second.

He's on 18 tee at 3-under and T30.

Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Mar 15

Shotlink is unable to accurately describe just how left Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia were on No. 5 just now.

Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Mar 9

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...

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

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Mar 6

Keegan Bradley shot the round of the day Thursday at Bay Hill.

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.

www.nytimes.com

Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Mar 5

Question: "Scottie, do you feel like you need a jumpstart for your season?"

Scottie Scheffler: "No."

Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Mar 5

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.

Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Feb 20

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...

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

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Feb 5

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.

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Feb 2

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...

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

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Jan 27

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)

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Jan 22

Between this, Cabot Citrus Farms and Dream Golf's project up in the panhandle, it's great to see the state of Florida finally getting a couple of golf courses.

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Jan 22

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.

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Jan 22

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.

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Jan 8

Matt Fitzpatrick on TGL's shot clock: "I just wish this was real golf as well."

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Jan 8

I’ve seen enough.

The Bay are your SoFi Cup champions.

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Jan 8

The Cat is here

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Jan 8

Scenes from the turf at TGL.

Not seen: So many Gen Z influencer types.

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Reposted by Hugh Kellenberger

Brody Miller @brodymiller.bsky.social · Jan 6

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

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Hugh Kellenberger @hughkellenberger.bsky.social · Jan 3

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...

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

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Gabby Herzig @gabbyherzig.bsky.social · Jan 2

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...

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