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The Certitude in Chicago
Issue No. 80, September 28, 2026
Last week, we had the conversation about whether the Presidents Cup still needed to be a thing. I wasn’t too excited to watch the Presidents Cup this year, and I probably still won’t be in future years, but...
Do We Even Need The Presidents Cup Anymore?
Issue No. 79, September 22, 2026
It’s Presidents Cup week. And while I’m looking forward to seeing the renovated (remodeled? redesigned?) No. 3 course at Medinah, I can’t say I’m that eager for the matches.
Welcome to the From the Drop Zo...
Will The New PGA Tour Playoff Format Be Any Good?
Issue No. 78, August 26, 2026
Big changes are coming to the PGA Tour in 2028; this we already know. This week, the new Tour Championship format was announced, and it’s a total shift from the current system.
Welcome to the From the Drop Zo...
The PGA Tour Playoffs Aren't Really Playoffs
Issue No. 77, August 14, 2026
The FedEx Cup Playoffs started yesterday. Did you fill out your brackets? No?
Welcome to the From the Drop Zone newsletter, where we are (more than) slightly unenthused about the playoffs.
I know there are a...
Interview with Tom Layman, Author of Level Par
Issue No. 76, August 5, 2026
Happy National Golf Month!
We’re back after a two-week summer break. Sorry, we were busy playing some golf. Sue us.
Welcome to the From the Drop Zone newsletter, where we are venturing in the the audio world...
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