Golf is more than a game. It’s a collection of stories, characters, disasters, legends, lessons, and occasional acts of stupidity. Golf Files explores life inside the ropes and beyond—from professional tournaments and course etiquette to golf humor, history, and the people who make the game unforgettable.
For more than twenty years, I worked inside the ropes as a television golf spotter, watching the world’s best players up close. Along the way I collected stories, legends, lessons, near-disasters, unforgettable characters, and a healthy appreciation for how a simple game can reveal so much about human nature.
Golf Files is where those stories live.
Some are funny. Some are educational. Some are cautionary tales. All of them started with a little white ball.
• Scottsdale, AZ • Desert Mountain Golf Club In 1988 I got the call: consultant/spotter for ABC Sports at a one-off made-for-TV event called the Desert Scramble, staged to put Desert Mountain Golf Club on the map. I was new to Scottsdale (arrived in ’85) and had no clue how big the golf boom was … Read more
Congratulations, Scottie! We’re already looking forward to your defense of the Claret Jug in 2026 at Royal Birkdale. Already the long-standing world No. 1, Scottie Scheffler produced a dominant performance at Royal Portrush to win The 153rd Open in style. The American delivered a masterclass on the County Antrim coast, finishing at 17-under-par (267) and … Read more
“Unwatchable”: Stefan Schauffele to Skip 2025 Ryder Cup Over Fan Behavior Concerns Stefan Schauffele, father and longtime coach of Olympic gold medalist Xander Schauffele, has announced he will not be attending the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. His reason? A deep concern over what he describes as the escalating toxic behavior of fans at … Read more