A worldview optimist trapped inside a curmudgeon’s cocoon, John Hawkins began his journalism career with the Baltimore News American in 1983. The Washington Times hired him as a general assignment/features writer four years later, and by 1992, Hawkins was writing columns and covering the biggest sporting events on earth for the newspaper. Nirvana? Not quite. Repulsed by the idea of covering spoiled, virulent jocks for a living, Hawkins landed with Golf World magazine, where he spent 14 years covering the PGA Tour. In 2007, the Hawk began a seven-year relationship with Golf Channel, where he co-starred on the “Grey Goose 19th Hole” and became a regular contributor to the network's website. Hawkins also has worked for ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest and Golf.com at various stages of his career. He and his family reside in southern Connecticut.
Why So Serious? The PGA Tour Needs a Return to the Silly Season
While pro golf is undergoing a transformation, John Hawkins says it’s also time to fix the sleep-inducing final three months of the year.
Golf
Netflix Is Combining Its Two Sports Loves, and the PGA Tour Will Happily Draft Off It
‘The Netflix Cup’ won’t reinvent prime-time golf, but John Hawkins says that’s O.K. in the never-ending drive for promotion.
Golf
Q&A: Alan Shipnuck on ‘LIV and Let Die,’ the Definitive Book on LIV Golf’s Tumultuous Existence
The former Sports Illustrated writer finished his chronicle on the Saudi-backed league June 5–one day before everything in golf changed, again. Then he went back for more.
Golf
Lexi Thompson in Vegas Feels Desperate, but Captain Tiger Woods Would Bring Stability
Lexi Thompson's spot at the PGA Tour event this week is a publicity stunt, but Tiger Woods's future Ryder Cup captaincy would be Team USA's best move.
Golf
The Ryder Cup Was Better When Matches Were Close and the Drama Was On the Course, Not Off It
There are too many blowouts in the Ryder Cup these days, which have left the media to focus on off-course dramas that distract from what should be riveting television.
Golf
The Ryder Cup Remains Great By Lacking One Thing: Prize Money
This week, in a welcome respite from the last 18 months in the sport, playing for pride and not a purse is the story.
Golf
NBC's John Wood on Ryder Cup Caddying, Superstitions and Why the U.S. Hasn't Won on the Road in 30 Years
The former bagman-turned-NBC golf reporter has seen Europe's recent dominance up close. He shares memories from inside the ropes and a plan for how the U.S. can bring home the Cup.
Golf
Straight-Shooting Dottie Pepper Dishes on LPGA Coverage and Solheim Cup Dilemmas
The well-respected CBS reporter once surrendered a spot on a Solheim Cup team when her game wasn't up to standards.
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