Dave Kindred is a senior writer at Golf Digest. He has lost golf balls in 22 countries on four continents.
The Best of Golf Digest
Golf’s killer gambler: The legend of Titanic Thompson
He could have been a great golfer, but chose the life of a hustler extraordinaire
The Best of Golf Digest
The killing of Augusta National’s Chef Clark
From the archive (February 2003)
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He wanted to talk to the president. So he stormed Augusta National
From the archive: A misguided quest to talk to Ronald Reagan while he was playing golf landed Charlie Harris in prison
Dave Kindred
U.S. Open 2019: You can't describe Gary Woodland as simply a bomber anymore
Newly crowned U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland proved on Sunday at Pebble Beach that his game has grown well beyond just hitting t …
Day At The Beach
U.S. Open 2019: On the beach below Pebble, golf fans, dog walkers, and an underrated view
There are cops preventing onlookers from crashing the U.S. Open, but you can still spy some of the action.
Dave Kindred
U.S. Open 2019: Jordan Spieth isn't about to let his latest on-course bafflement get to him
When his bunker shot on the second hole hit a rake and nearly derailed his second round at the U.S. Open, Spieth rolled with it to …
Dave Kindred
U.S. Open 2019: Brooks Koepka keeps thriving in his major moments
The two-time defending U.S. Open champ wants to grab history by the throat as he jumps to an opening 69 and gets into contention a …
Perfect Timing
There's nothing wrong with the U.S. Open that Pebble Beach can't solve
Among the USGA's best decisions was bringing the Open back here.
Masters No. 5
Masters 2019: Tiger Woods' 15th major was improbable and familiar all at once
On a frenetic Sunday, Woods held steady as other players unraveled around him, just as he did for years
In Pursuit of No. 15
Masters 2019: Tiger Woods emerges from a frenetic Saturday with history within reach
With a 15th major at stake, Woods dazzled again at Augusta National.
Paralysis By Analysis
Masters 2019: Some guys try not to overthink golf. Then there's Bryson DeChambeau
Between DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, a study in contrasts.
Mystery Meals
Masters 2019: The case of the incredible shrinking Brooks Koepka still looms large
Why would a star playing the best golf of his career tinker with his body?
The Masters
Masters 2019: Augusta National magic revealed again in a solitary palm tree
A timeless place still evolves.
Moral Victory
PGA Championship 2018: Tiger Woods didn't win the PGA. It just felt like he did
On so many levels, Tiger Woods came away from Sunday's PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club a success
Dave Kindred
PGA Championship 2018: Saturday was a dizzying, dazzling scoring explosion at Bellerive—and Sunday promises more
Birdie after birdie after birdie was available at Bellerive during Saturday's play at the PGA Championship, and it made for incred …
PGA Championship
PGA Championship: A 19-year-old is already among the game's best. Meet Joaquin Niemann
PGA Championship: Joaquin Niemann, a 19-year-old out of Chile, is already among golf's best players.
Dave Kindred
PGA Championship 2018: A stumble, a shirt-change and a changing of the guard can't distract Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods hung on after a bogey/double-bogey start to the PGA Championship, switching his soaked shirt and grinding out a even-p …
Spring Forward
PGA Championship 2018: A move from August May be the right call after all
Weighing all the factors, a move for the PGA seems to make sense.
Walking The Walk
Masters 2018: Patrick Reed, an imperfect man, is etched in history as Masters champion
Patrick Reed impressed even his critics with his gritty performance on Sunday.
Dave Kindred
Masters 2018: Jon Rahm's Spanish lineage may be his secret weapon come Sunday at Augusta
Masters 2018: Jon Rahm's Spanish lineage may be his secret weapon come Sunday at Augusta
Survival Test
Masters 2018: Jordan Spieth struggles on Friday, but also persists
Nothing came easy for Jordan Spieth on Friday, but he still has a chance on the weekend at the Masters.
Back From The Brink
Masters 2018: Tony Finau's 68 'Nothing short of a miracle'
Tony Finau was doubtful to play Thursday, and he ended up near the lead.
Masters of Commerce
Masters 2018: Visitors to Augusta National arrive with wide eyes, and leave with empty wallets
The men who run Augusta National have everything down to a science, including how to move product
Archives: April 2007
After Bringing The Olympics To Atlanta, Billy Payne Takes The Lead At Augusta National
From The Archive: After Bringing The Olympics To Atlanta, Billy Payne Takes The Lead At Augusta National
Treacherous Close
Justin Thomas' path to history includes a tiptoe through the Green Mile
En route to history, Justin Thomas had to first survive the Green Mile
Quite A Run
Chris Stroud travels from oblivion to major contention, all in a week
Chris Stroud travels from oblivion to major contention, all in a week
Tough Week
PGA Championship 2017: Phil Mickelson's struggles reflect the weight of time
PGA Championship 2017: Phil Mickelson's struggles reflect the weight of time as he misses the cut at the PGA Championship
Dave Kindred
A club pro said not to belong proves his detractors wrong
Omar Uresti deserves a spot in the PGA Championship
The New Champ
U.S. Open 2017: Brooks Koepka muscles his way into history
Fearless and unflappable, Koepka captured his first major and tied a U.S. open scoring record in the process
The New Mr. 63
U.S. Open 2017: Justin Thomas takes a swing at history, and he nails it
U.S. Open 2017: Justin Thomas takes a swing at history, and connects