Kevin Van Valkenburg
@kvanvalkenburg.bsky.social
Director of Content, Fried Egg Golf
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In today’s @friedegggolf.bsky.social newsletter, I wrote a Winter Golfer’s Lament. www.thefriedegg.com/articles/win...
A Winter Golfer's Lament
Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg shares a winter lament as he prays for spring and warmer weather.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:57 PM
In today’s @friedegggolf.bsky.social newsletter, I wrote a Winter Golfer’s Lament. www.thefriedegg.com/articles/win...
This is really good. www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
You Can’t Kill Swagger
My old corner of The Washington Post raised some of the best journalists in the business.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This is really good. www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
How well do you remember the Patrick Reed Experience? We came up with a little quiz to see if you can ID each infamous quote by Reed or about him. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga...
Best Quotes From and About Patrick Reed Over the Years
The Fried Egg Golf staff got together to play a little game and test our reader's memories when it comes to the best and funniest quotes both from and about Patrick Reed.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM
How well do you remember the Patrick Reed Experience? We came up with a little quiz to see if you can ID each infamous quote by Reed or about him. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga...
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Brooks Koepka Is Where He Needs To Be. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/bro...
Brooks Koepka Is Back at Home On PGA Tour
Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg
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January 28, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Brooks Koepka Is Where He Needs To Be. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/bro...
Brooks Koepka Is Where He Needs To Be. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/bro...
Brooks Koepka Is Back at Home On PGA Tour
Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg
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January 28, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Brooks Koepka Is Where He Needs To Be. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/bro...
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A stunner from @dvnjr.bsky.social and me: Bill Belichick is not a first ballot Hall of Famer. He didn't get elected this year. The 8-time champion failed to 40 out of the 50 votes required for induction.
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Sources: Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer
Bill Belichick, the eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach, will not a first-ballot Hall of Famer, sources told ESPN.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:17 PM
A stunner from @dvnjr.bsky.social and me: Bill Belichick is not a first ballot Hall of Famer. He didn't get elected this year. The 8-time champion failed to 40 out of the 50 votes required for induction.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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"Sam Darnold. The Carolina Panthers quarterback?"
January 26, 2026 at 3:06 AM
"Sam Darnold. The Carolina Panthers quarterback?"
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I am trying not to post on these events in this state of mind but: I hope people understand what the observers are doing is brave and dangerous.
January 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I am trying not to post on these events in this state of mind but: I hope people understand what the observers are doing is brave and dangerous.
Really proud of that @friedegggolf.bsky.social and @garrettmorrison.bsky.social could partner with Pablo Torre Finds Out to explain this important story, and Garrett's reporting is excellent. This is an important story that goes beyond golf and politics.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dJa...
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How Trump Hijacks Courses for the People — for Himself | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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January 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Really proud of that @friedegggolf.bsky.social and @garrettmorrison.bsky.social could partner with Pablo Torre Finds Out to explain this important story, and Garrett's reporting is excellent. This is an important story that goes beyond golf and politics.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dJa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dJa...
In honor of Caleb Williams throw to Cole Kmet, I tried to come up with a list of golf shots you'd put in the Hall of Almost Fame, hero shots in a losing effort. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/bes...
The Most Underrated Golf Shots of All Time
Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg shares the Almost Hall of Fame, a collection of the most underrated golf shots of all time.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In honor of Caleb Williams throw to Cole Kmet, I tried to come up with a list of golf shots you'd put in the Hall of Almost Fame, hero shots in a losing effort. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/bes...
Is Scottie in the midst of an unthinkable run where he's going to rack up a dozen majors over the next decade?
Probably not.
But we also can't close the door on the possibility either.
A short essay for @friedegggolf.bsky.social to kick off Scheffler's season.
Probably not.
But we also can't close the door on the possibility either.
A short essay for @friedegggolf.bsky.social to kick off Scheffler's season.
January 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Is Scottie in the midst of an unthinkable run where he's going to rack up a dozen majors over the next decade?
Probably not.
But we also can't close the door on the possibility either.
A short essay for @friedegggolf.bsky.social to kick off Scheffler's season.
Probably not.
But we also can't close the door on the possibility either.
A short essay for @friedegggolf.bsky.social to kick off Scheffler's season.
Golf hardos love to tell you that you shouldn't be playing blades. They fundamentally misunderstand why some of us play the game. Don't let em bully or shame you. #YOTB
A column for our @friedegggolf.bsky.social newsletter. www.thefriedegg.com/articles/ror...
A column for our @friedegggolf.bsky.social newsletter. www.thefriedegg.com/articles/ror...
Defending Bladed Irons
After Rory McIlroy moved to cavity back irons, Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg defends the use of bladed irons, no matter a player's ability.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Golf hardos love to tell you that you shouldn't be playing blades. They fundamentally misunderstand why some of us play the game. Don't let em bully or shame you. #YOTB
A column for our @friedegggolf.bsky.social newsletter. www.thefriedegg.com/articles/ror...
A column for our @friedegggolf.bsky.social newsletter. www.thefriedegg.com/articles/ror...
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With Jordan Spieth, its the hope that kills you. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga...
'Healthy' Jordan Spieth and the Hope That Kills You
With Jordan Spieth, it's the hope that kills you. The three-time major winner says he's feeling healthy and ready for a strong return in 2026.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:50 PM
With Jordan Spieth, its the hope that kills you. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga...
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great writing from KVV with some insightful points about the value of work and why you should take your chances since the company/university/boss will never love you back.
Vijay Singh doesn't owe anyone a graceful goodbye. And no, he is not taking anyone's spot. An ode to the idea that you are welcome reap the rewards of your years of work. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/vij...
Vijay Singh Isn't Wrong for Playing PGA Tour's Sony Open
Vijay Singh isn't in the wrong for using the PGA Tour's career money exemption to play the Sony Open. It's the rule that deserves scrutiny.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:32 PM
great writing from KVV with some insightful points about the value of work and why you should take your chances since the company/university/boss will never love you back.
Vijay Singh doesn't owe anyone a graceful goodbye. And no, he is not taking anyone's spot. An ode to the idea that you are welcome reap the rewards of your years of work. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/vij...
Vijay Singh Isn't Wrong for Playing PGA Tour's Sony Open
Vijay Singh isn't in the wrong for using the PGA Tour's career money exemption to play the Sony Open. It's the rule that deserves scrutiny.
www.thefriedegg.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Vijay Singh doesn't owe anyone a graceful goodbye. And no, he is not taking anyone's spot. An ode to the idea that you are welcome reap the rewards of your years of work. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/vij...
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The Lowdown is the best damn show not enough people are watching. I can exclusively report that FX has ordered a second season of the delightful Ethan Hawke comic mystery series: www.whatsalanwatching.com/the-lowdown-...
The Lowdown, the best show you're not watching, is coming back for Season Two
FX has officially renewed the Ethan Hawke-led comic mystery series
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January 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The Lowdown is the best damn show not enough people are watching. I can exclusively report that FX has ordered a second season of the delightful Ethan Hawke comic mystery series: www.whatsalanwatching.com/the-lowdown-...
Failed in basically all my goals this year except one: Made a vow to reconnect with people by phone I hadn't talked to in years. Led to some super fulfilling, fun catch ups. Might run it back in '26. Less texting, more talking.
December 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Failed in basically all my goals this year except one: Made a vow to reconnect with people by phone I hadn't talked to in years. Led to some super fulfilling, fun catch ups. Might run it back in '26. Less texting, more talking.
Tiger Woods turns 50 this week. It made me think about how easy it is to look backwards, and get lost in nostalgia, and how important is is to look forward. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/fiv...
Five Thoughts on Tiger Woods' 50th Birthday
As Tiger Woods turns 50, Kevin Van Valkenburg expands on the major milestone and what it means going forward.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Tiger Woods turns 50 this week. It made me think about how easy it is to look backwards, and get lost in nostalgia, and how important is is to look forward. @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/fiv...
Very fun moment on this week's Shotgun Start pod when Rory appeared by surprise, then shared with us a gift his caddie Harry had given him for Christmas, a gift no one else could appreciate like he could.
December 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Very fun moment on this week's Shotgun Start pod when Rory appeared by surprise, then shared with us a gift his caddie Harry had given him for Christmas, a gift no one else could appreciate like he could.
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A true treat for @splitzoneduo.com subscribers today as the great @kvanvalkenburg.bsky.social joins us to talk about the Montanan meaning of the Brawl of the Wild (corporate name that locals don't actually use, as we have learned) www.splitzoneduo.com/p/montana-vs...
Inside the Brawl of the Wild with KVV
What is this game mean to, and say about, Montana?
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December 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A true treat for @splitzoneduo.com subscribers today as the great @kvanvalkenburg.bsky.social joins us to talk about the Montanan meaning of the Brawl of the Wild (corporate name that locals don't actually use, as we have learned) www.splitzoneduo.com/p/montana-vs...
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The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
To wrap up our week of mulling The Year of Rory, I wrote about the joys of being wrong about an athlete, for @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/ror...
I Was Wrong About Rory McIlroy's Masters Triumph
After years of front-row seats to watch Rory McIlroy come up short at major after major, Kevin Van Valkenburg details what it was like to see McIlroy win the 2025 Masters.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
To wrap up our week of mulling The Year of Rory, I wrote about the joys of being wrong about an athlete, for @friedegggolf.bsky.social www.thefriedegg.com/articles/ror...
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Joe Flacco has become something better than ‘elite’
Joe Flacco has become something better than ‘elite’
Flacco is 40 now, near the end (presumably) of a tortuous career that has somehow led to him being one of our most liked athletes.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Joe Flacco has become something better than ‘elite’
Need something to read, watch or listen to this holiday season? We gathered up our favorite non-Fried Egg content in golf media this year and linked it all in one place. www.thefriedegg.com/articles/con...
Fried Egg Golf's Favorite Content from 2025
A list of the Fried Egg Golf staff's favorite articles, podcasts, blog posts, videos, and other odds and ends we’ve enjoyed in 2025.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Need something to read, watch or listen to this holiday season? We gathered up our favorite non-Fried Egg content in golf media this year and linked it all in one place. www.thefriedegg.com/articles/con...