Jeff Ritter

Joined: Jan 1, 2022

Jeff Ritter is the managing director of SI Golf. He has more than 20 years of sports media experience, and previously was the general manager at the Morning Read, where he led that business's growth and joined SI as part of an acquisition in 2022. Earlier in his career he spent more than a decade at SI and Golf Magazine, and his journalism awards include a MIN Magazine Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award for sports reporting. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a master's from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

Rose and McIlroy after the playoff was decided.

Golf

Fact or Fiction: Rory McIlroy Will Win More Majors in 2025

Rory McIlroy on Sunday at Augusta National.

Golf

2025 Masters Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings From Augusta National: Rory McIlroy Wins $4.2 Million

Rose could become the third-oldest player to win the Masters if he hangs on over the weekend.

Golf

2025 Masters Day 2 By the Numbers: Rory McIlroy Rebounds

McIlroy made four birdies and an eagle on Friday.

Golf

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau are Back in Contention at Augusta

Rose recorded eight birdies and only one bogey to take the opening-round lead in the Masters.

Golf

2025 Masters Day 1 By the Numbers: Fred Couples Defies Age

Pair of hole-outs highlight his 40th start at August National. Plus, more on Justin Rose’s perfect day and Scottie Scheffler’s opening round.

McIlroy made two back-nine double bogeys and finished at even par.

Golf

Late Blunders Cost Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose Leads After Day 1 at Masters

McIlroy unraveled with two late double bogeys, erasing a promising start. He'll have to chase down Justin Rose, who shot 65 to grab a three-shot lead.

Nicolai (left) and Rasmus Højgaard will be the first twins to compete at a Masters.

Golf

Know Your Højgaards: Twin Brothers Nicolai and Rasmus Set to Make History at 2025 Masters

This is the first time twin brothers have competed in the same Masters, and from sibling rivalry to Augusta, the brothers have enjoyed their journey together.

Rory McIlroy said he's dealing with some elbow soreness leading into the Masters.

Golf

Fact or Fiction: Red Flags Have Emerged for Rory McIlroy’s Masters

The SI Golf staff debates Rory McIlroy's comments after the Houston Open, Lee family majors, LIV Golf’s “Duels” and Masters vs. March Madness.

Was Rory McIlroy beating Scottie Scheffler (right) at the Players a sign of things to come at Augusta?

Golf

Fact or Fiction: Rory McIlroy (Not Scottie Scheffler) Should Be the Masters Favorite

The SI Golf staff debates the man to beat at Augusta, what the commissioner said at the Players and how much relief is too much when you hit it in the rough but end up in the fairway.

Rory McIlroy's odds to win the Masters fell after his virtuoso performance at Pebble Beach.

Golf

Fact or Fiction: Now Is the Time to Bet Rory McIlroy to Win the Masters

In an all-Rory McIlroy edition, the SI Golf staff also debates his comments on PGA Tour courses and schedule size.

Brian Harman won for the fourth time on the PGA Tour.

Golf

2025 Valero Texas Open Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings: Brian Harman Wins $1,710,000

The Georgia native will head to Augusta off his first win since the 2023 British Open.

Golf

2025 LIV Golf Miami Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings: Marc Leishman Wins $4 Million

The Australian won for the first time on LIV Golf after a tough weekend at the Blue Monster.

Merch center samples at the 2025 Valero Texas Open.

Golf

These Are the 11 Most ‘Texas’ Items at the Valero Texas Open

Apr 12, 2024; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on No. 12 during the second round of

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2024 Masters Final Payouts, Prize Money, Purse From Augusta National

Apr 11, 2024; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Tiger Woods plays his shot from the ninth tee during the first

NFL

Winners and Losers From Day 1 at the Masters

Apr 11, 2024; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Max Homa tees off on No. 12 during the first round of the