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BobHarig @bobharig.bsky.social · 2d

A seventh back surgery for Tiger. This one in the area above the spinal fusion which led to his 2019 Masters win. Disk replacement is typically a 3 month recovery

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Tiger Woods Announces Another Back Surgery

Woods said on social media that he had lumbar disc replacement surgery on Friday. It is the seventh back surgery of his career.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 5d

So much news to catch up on since the last one of these. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-new...

Major(s) News & Notes October 9, 2025

Ryder Cup reactions continue. Plus, the road to Birkdale and Augusta begins, a new Royal & Ancient Captain drives in, Links Trust surplus, Stewart exhibit in Pinehurst, This, That and Reads.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 7d

Yes and the Europeans have subsequently not learned from the Hazeltine lesson with the places they’ve taken the Cup to!

Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 8d

I'm a week late wishing the impregnable quadrilateral a happy 95th. The accomplishment that led to the naming of my newsletter: quadrilateral.substack.com/p/happy-bela...

Happy Belated 95th, Impregnable Quadrilateral

Ryder Cup weekend marked 95 years since Bobby Jones clinched the "Grand Slam" consisting of the U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, The Open and The Amateur.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 8d

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 8d

Wrapping the weekend’s latest Ryder Cup reveals and a rain-shortened event in St Andrews. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/weekend-ma...

Weekend: MacIntyre Wins The Dunhill

Hatton also plays well in weather-shortened event. Plus, Europe was prepared to stop Ryder Cup play, Rea apologizes to PGA members as new karaoke claim emerges, and should the PGA sell the event?

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 9d

Amazon out?

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 12d

Which one are you looking for?

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 12d

So many point missers that the PGA essentially got their own edition post-Ryder Cup. Congrats! What an embarrassment the org continues to be days after the event. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/point-miss...

(Point) Missers Part 2, 2025 Ryder Cup

The PGA of America really did it this time.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 13d

First of two parts because there was that much point missing at the 45th Ryder Cup. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/point-miss...

(Point) Missers Part I, 2025 Ryder Cup

This edition deals with the play and other nonsense, while Part II carves out a first-ever second volume devoted to the handling of the 45th matches.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 16d

My final dispatch from Bethpage covers everything from America’s comeback, to Rory v. Scottie, to the hotel renovation performed by two-time winning Captain Luke Donald. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/europe-ret...

Europe Retains The Ryder Cup

USA stages a brilliant singles comeback before Shane Lowry's 18th hole birdie clinches a tie followed by Tyrrell Hatton's halve to win at Bethpage, 15-13.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 19d

Today's report from Bethpage where we finally have matches to chew on! It all starts in a few hours, thankfully. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/thursday-a...

Thursday At The 45th Ryder Cup

Captains Bradley and Donald announce Friday's foursomes matches. Plus, Quotables, Larry Nelson, Course Diaries, and Weather.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 21d

Another busy day at Bethpage as weather upends the schedule and players offer a range of insights. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/tuesday-at...

Tuesday At The 45th Ryder Cup

Opening Ceremony moved up a day due to weather. Plus, Quotables, Europe's latest video drops, NBC and SiriusXM coverage plans, and the latest forecast.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 22d

Everything and then some about Bethpage Black and how it will play as a match play course this week. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/course-pre...

Course Preview: Bethpage Black

The Ryder Cup venue will play a huge role in the excitement and outcome of the 45th playing.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 25d

Part 2 of my look at the increasingly strange dynamics of putt concessions, particularly when it involves Americans not used to match play and playing in front of home fans. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/concession...

Concession Crankiness, Part 2

The psychology and history of gimmes in big-time match play as the 45th Ryder Cup approaches.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 27d

Kicking off the Ryder Cup countdown with a look at all of the antics over grown men not receiving a freebie! Why is it always Americans who act up? quadrilateral.substack.com/p/concession...

Concession Crankiness

Recent Ryder Cup dramatics surrounding putts not given appears to be an American phenomenon that is all quite funny--except to some of the world's best golfers who feel entitled to freebies.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · 28d

My attempt at analyzing what Augusta National is thinking with its addition of Amazon Prime Video to its growing list of partnerships. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/augusta-na...

Augusta National's Prime Play

The Masters adds four hours of weekday coverage on Amazon's streaming platform one year after creating exclusive(ish) weekend windows on Paramount+.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · Sep 12

Never too soon to start looking ahead to the next time Cypress Point hosts. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/preview-th...

Preview: The 2068 Walker Cup

The matches turn up at Cypress Point and look different in a few ways since the 50th playing.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · Sep 11

A mellower takeaways edition from the 50th Walker Cup. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/what-the-5...

What The 50th Walker Cup Reinforced

Things we learned from the matches at Cypress Point.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's a wrap from Cypress Point: quadrilateral.substack.com/p/united-sta...

United States Wins The 50th Walker Cup

Another dominant Sunday singles session at Cypress Point helps turn a close contest into a 17-9 runaway. The two captains, teams, and venue all conspire to deliver another unforgettable week.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · Sep 6

Wrap up of Friday's festivities as we're nearing the start of Saturday foursomes at Cypress Point. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/friday-at-...

Friday At The Walker Cup

An albatross, the flag raising, a former President, and Saturday's match-ups are set. Plus, several video looks at the course ahead of opening day play.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · Sep 5

Notes and other drivel from Thursday at Cypress Point. Someone has to do it! quadrilateral.substack.com/p/thursday-a...

Thursday At The 50th Walker Cup

Players getting to know the course, a Poulter ace, video looks at design features, Jim Langley's iconic logo, and one day closer to the match start at glorious Cypress Point.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · Sep 2

Continuing the run-up to the 50th Walker Cup at Cypress Point with three holes worthy of reverence even if they won’t play like they were intended (this week). quadrilateral.substack.com/p/cypress-po...

Cypress Point's Three Left Turns

The par-3s are deservedly famous, but the par-5s are as great as any in the world. A look at three front nine holes that bend left and violate design rules in all the best ways imaginable.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · Sep 1

Not much drama in the picks and it looks like Europe is all smiles (at least on Zoom) while wheeling it back for Bethpage. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/donald-whe...

Donald Wheels Back The Same 12 (Surnames)

Only Rasmus Højgaard is a new member of the 2025 Ryder Cup team. Europe's Captain names Aberg, Fitzpatrick, Hovland, Lowry, Rahm and Straka for the matches at Bethpage Black.

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Geoff Shackelford @geoffshac.bsky.social · Aug 29

A case why this year's Walker Cup venue was such a one-off (beyond the amazing site and its scenery). quadrilateral.substack.com/p/could-anyo...

Could Anyone Have Designed A Masterpiece At Cypress Point?

No way.

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