Born in St. Louis, O'Neill graduated from the same high school as Tennessee Williams, Bing Devine, and Nelly. An award-winning feature writer and columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch from 1985 to 2017, O’Neill has had his work appear in numerous national publications. He also has written several short stories and books, and firmly believes that if you take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive.
Journeyman Steven Alker Is Making the Absolute Most of His Time on Champions Tour
The 51-year-old New Zealander has become a force over the last 10 months — winning four times, including a Champions major, posting 13 top-5 finishes and leading the money list.
Golf
A Half-Century Ago, Lee Trevino Reaped the Fruits of a Recommitted Game
The 'Merry Mex,' playing this weekend at the Ascension Charity Classic, remembered how a pep talk from Jack Nicklaus lifted him to three majors in a two-year span.
Golf
At 50, Justin Leonard Is Back On the Course and Trying to Dial Up the Old Intensity
The 1997 British Open champ and '99 Ryder Cup hero has held more microphones than golf clubs in recent years, but that's changing this week in St. Louis.
Golf
Fond Memories Of Past Help Revive St. Louis' Tower Tee
A pair of south St. Louis locals reconnect and revive a facility that pre-dates such local iconic moments as the opening of the Arch, the Lou Brock for Ernie Broglio trade, and the Beatles playing Busch Stadium.
Golf
With the Friars Golf Club, the World is Your Destination
The Friars Club doesn't ask you to be rich or important, just a good-hearted golf lover with a desire to play great courses.
Golf
Oakland Hills' Brighter Days Ahead to Include 2034, 2051 U.S. Opens
One month removed from a devastating clubhouse fire, the venerable Michigan club celebrated the announcement of four more USGA Championships.
Golf
Brooks Koepka Is Back: Picking Fights And Going Blond
Koepka defends title at WM Phoenix Open, site of his last PGA Tour win.
Golf
The PGA Tour's Pebble Beach Party Has Something Saudi Arabia Can't Match
The difference this week between the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am and the Saudi International is more than just money, writes Morning Read's Dan O'Neill.