1 – Simple update to spelling

Talor Gooch *

2 – The Dude Abides

Today is March 6, national Day of the Dude, because on this day in 1998 “The Big Lebowski” was released. (I am not making this up.) To pay homage, feel free to say to anyone at any time today, “Obviously, you’re not a golfer.”

3 – Slowly get into Masters mode

You have been brushing off the rust and prepping slowly, perhaps pimento cheese on crackers, yes? Can’t jump right into the full sandwich, but there’s time. Consider this a reminder that Round 1 from Augusta National will be upon us in 37 days.

4 – Stuck together

To answer many inquiries, yes, it is now a Federal statute that Tiger Woods has to be paired with Justin Thomas whenever possible. The PGA Tour is merely being compliant.

5 – Likely, it wouldn’t be favorable

Anyone want to take some guesses as to what Arnold Palmer – if he were alive – might say about a $20m purse and a $4m winner’s check?

6 – Valuable information always needed

If your golf club doesn’t have a resident expert on all matters wind, Red-Winged Blackbirds, and live data on which local EV charging stations have openings, well, your club needs to shake up its membership list.

7 – Let’s be real here

Saw that someone suggested Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker as a team in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans would be “electric.” It surely wouldn’t be, not a chance. But such a wild claim does appease the anti-fossil fuels lobby.

8 – Fashion czars

Whenever possible I embrace the opportunity to harken back to photos showing a glorious time in golf history. They are usually photos of Johnny Miller or Tom Weiskopf at the Open Championship. Argyle, plaid, and caps. Sweet.

9 – Undisputed champion

It is official. For a 17th straight season tops on the list of stories that bore me to tears: Golfers switching putters.