David Owen is a Golf Digest contributing editor, a New Yorker staff writer, and a member of the world’s best golf club.
Stuff I Like
Masters 2020: The SubAir system at Augusta National, explained
Dissecting Augusta's sub-terranean turf-conditioning system and explaining its history at the home of the Masters
The best of golf digest
An ode to 'Uncle Frank' and all of our golf buddies like him
The Best of Golf Digest
Our crusade for pitch-and-putt golf
From the archive (March 1997): Where it began: Golf with a touch of Irish spin
The Best of Golf Digest
The Greenkeeper’s Tale
From the archive (February 2003): The superintendent is the key to any good golf club. Join us as we unearth a treasure of wisdom, …
The Best Of Golf Digest
The story of Moe Norman, golf’s troubled genius
From the archive: Moe knew what nobody else knew—how to hit the ball exactly, positively where he wanted it to go. So why was he s …
Feature
We're in trouble: Skin cancer is on the rise, and not just for golfers
Here's what you need to know about this serious subject from a guy who made the same mistakes you have
Players Championship Preview
I Played TPC Sawgrass From The Shortest Tees And From The Tips
In March, David Owen traveled to TPC Sawgrass to play the Stadium Course from the tees the pros use during the Players Championshi …
The Winner Of The Nobel Prize In Economics Has Ideas For The Game
Richard Thaler, the winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, has ideas for the game.
Yes, You *Can* Beat Slow Play
Shaving seconds and minutes could cut half an hour off your round.
Golf & Money
Pooling Resources at Augusta
Jack Stephens knew how to swim the deep end versus Clifford Roberts.
Man About Golf
The Locker-room Whisperer: Your Guide To The Good And Bad (Plus Tipping)
A reasonable tip for doing shoes? Here's your answer.
My Usual Game
Undeniable signs that that the local golf season is drawing to a close
Undeniable signs that that the local golf season is drawing to a close
My Usual Game
Back-roads Scotland: A rapid-fire round at Tain Golf Club
Back-roads Scotland: A rapid-fire round at Tain Golf Club
My Usual Game
An indispensable accessory for the locker room in the trunk of your car
An indispensable accessory for the locker room in the trunk of your car
My Usual Game
Atlantic City Country Club: Great golf course, great locker room, great bar
Great golf course, great locker room, great bar
My Usual Game
My latest favorite golf accessory
When I bought my Peet dryer, I expected to use it only on golf shoes I’d worn in crummy weather, but since then I’ve realized that …
Man About Golf
Flinching: Golfers Aren't The Only Ones Afflicted
Writers develop writer's cramp. Pistol shooters flinch. Golfers get the yips. Golf's governing bodies ought to support yips resear …
My Usual Game
Do the Rules of Golf violate the Rules of Golf?
Do the Rules of Golf violate the Rules of Golf?
My Usual Game
The indescribably ineffable awesomeness of match play
The indescribably ineffable awesomeness of match play
My Usual Game
Harry's final round of golf
A late friend's ashes were brought along for a final round of golf.
My Usual Game
An English Major's Lament: *Halve* vs. *half*
An English Major's Lament: *Halve* vs. *half*
My Usual Game
Now, about that famous Ryder Cup concession
Now, about that famous Ryder Cup concession