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Art Stricklin

Art Stricklin

Joined: Jul 1, 2021

Art Stricklin is an award-winning golf writer based in Dallas and the president of the Texas Golf Writers Association. He spent more than a decade working for Texas newspapers. Stricklin is the author of 10 books, including, “Thanks for the Memories,” on the history of Northwood Club in Dallas, and “Links, Lore & Legends: The Story of Texas Golf.” He has become one of Texas’ foremost experts on golf history and travel, having witnessed a countless number of professional and amateur golf tournaments in the state. His work has been published in regional, national and international titles, including Sports Illustrated, Connoisseur Golf, Golf Magazine, Texas Monthly, Global Golf Post, D Magazine and Texas Golfer Magazine. Email: astrick@flash.net; Twitter: @artstricklin

PGA Tour pros have a number of changes they'd make to how the game is played.
Golf

2024 PGA Tour Player Survey: One Golf Rule You Would Love to Change

Several PGA Tour pros we talked to agreed on one rule change they would make immediately.

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Zach Johnson watched plenty of golf on television leading up to the 2023 Ryder Cup.
Golf

2024 PGA Tour Player Survey: Do You Watch Golf When Not Playing?

Some pros are just like us and can't get enough golf, others don't have time to watch tournaments if they're not in them.

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Keegan Bradley, pictured with his kids after winning the 2023 Travelers, has a favorite Tour perk that involves the family.
Golf

2024 PGA Tour Player Survey: What’s the Best Weekly Perk on Tour?

From cars to child care, the PGA Tour handles plenty off the course so players can focus on their games. 

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Some PGA Tour pros have paid to play at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Golf

2024 PGA Tour Player Survey: When Did You Last Pay to Play Golf?

PGA Tour pros rarely pay greens fees but usually remember when they did, as our survey reveals. 

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Milkshakes at Jack Nicklaus's Memorial Tournament have long been a player favorite.
Golf

2024 PGA Tour Player Survey: Which Tour Stop Has the Best Food?

Many tournaments take pride in having great food, and players aren't shy about sharing their favorites.

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Several Tour pros have Pine Valley on their bucket list.
Golf

2024 PGA Tour Player Survey: What Golf Course Tops Your Bucket List to Play?

Tour pros play a lot of great courses, but they still have wish lists like the rest of us.

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Someone told Jordan Spieth to be quick with a smile while out on Tour.
Golf

2024 PGA Tour Player Survey: What’s the Best Advice You Received As a Rookie?

We asked players about what fellow competitors told them when first going out on Tour.

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Rory McIlroy reacts on the 18th green during the final round of the U.S. Open.
Golf

Rory McIlroy Quickly Exits U.S. Open After Another Painful Major Loss

After he squandered a prime chance to end his 10-year major drought, Rory McIlroy didn't stick around to talk about it.

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Will Zalatoris has had several top finishes in majors but will need to rally Friday at the U.S. Open.
Golf

Will Zalatoris, Playing Alongside Someone Who Knows Back Surgeries, Shoots 75 at U.S. Open

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Golf

Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth Need One Major for Career Grand Slams. We Asked Them Who Has the Easier Path.

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With Super Mex Golf, Lee Trevino Gets in Touch With His Fashion Side
Golf

With Super Mex Golf, Lee Trevino Gets in Touch With His Fashion Side

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PGA of America Annual Meeting Shows Off New Home, but Issues Remain
Golf

PGA of America Annual Meeting Shows Off New Home, but Issues Remain

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