John Schwarb

John Schwarb

John Schwarb is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated covering golf. Prior to joining SI in March 2022, he worked for ESPN.com, PGATour.com, Tampa Bay Times and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He is the author of The Little 500: The Story of the World's Greatest College Weekend. A member of the Golf Writers Association of America, Schwarb has a bachelor's in journalism from Indiana University.

Golf

Sports Illustrated’s Best Crossover Golf Covers

As SI Golf continues to celebrate Sports Illustrated’s 70th anniversary, here’s a look back at covers where golf fanatics—not tour pros—were featured.

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Tiger Woods last played at the British Open in July.
Golf

Hero World Challenge Field Announced Without Tiger Woods, But He Could Still Play

The limited-field event in December in the Bahamas is headlined by world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and the tournament host could accept an exemption later.

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American fans showed out for last year's Ryder Cup in Rome and will again at Bethpage Black next year. But will they be as loud?
Golf

Fact or Fiction: Despite High Prices, the 2025 Ryder Cup Will Be As Raucous As Ever

The SI Golf staff debates what $750 tickets will mean come next year and whether the PGA of America should sweeten the pot at that price, also discussed are LIV Golf's next CEO and PGA Tour fall fields.

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The Zozo Championship has been played in Japan five times, with one playing in California (pictured) during
Golf

2024 Zozo Championship Full Field: Three of World Top 10 Playing in Japan

The PGA Tour returns for its annual stop in Japan, where Collin Morikawa is the defending champion.

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Golf

Sports Illustrated’s Best Golf Course Covers

As SI Golf continues to celebrate Sports Illustrated’s 70th anniversary, here’s a look back at covers where the golf course was the star.

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The most recent Ryder Cup in Wisconsin in 2021 had ticket prices less than half of what the PGA of America is charging for next year's matches at New York's Bethpage Black course.
Golf

Ryder Cup Director Defends Controversial Ticket Prices for 2025 Event at Bethpage Black

Tickets for the 2025 Ryder Cup run $749, the highest rate in the event’s history.

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Sergio Garcia, pictured at the 2024 LIV Golf Chicago tournament, may not be done yet with his Ryder Cup career.
Golf

Fact or Fiction: Sergio Garcia Deserves Consideration for the 2025 Ryder Cup

The SI Golf team debates the all-time winningest Ryder Cupper's outlook for Bethpage and whether the notorious New York fans will need to be reeled in.

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Nelly Korda, pictured at last month's Solheim Cup, will miss her next two LPGA starts due to injury.
Golf

Nelly Korda Withdraws From Two LPGA Events Due to Neck Injury

The No. 1 player in the world will miss tournaments in Korea and Malaysia.

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The PGA Tour returns to TPC Summerlin for the Shriners Children's Open.
Golf

2024 Shriners Children’s Open Full Field: PGA Tour Returns to Las Vegas

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Golf

Arnold Palmer’s Best Sports Illustrated Covers

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Sergio Garcia has won more Ryder Cup points than any player in history.
Golf

Sergio Garcia Could Be Part of 2025 European Ryder Cup Team at Bethpage Black

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The PGA Tour is reportedly exploring having fewer fully exempt players and smaller field sizes for non-signature events.
Golf

Fact or Fiction: Smaller PGA Tour Fields Will Bring Faster Play, More Competition

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