Interviews

Sajiv Mehta and Alex Myers discuss what the role of tradition should be in the evolution of golf. They examine technology and its effect on distance, LIV Golf, and the modernization of Golf Media.

Alex Myers is a senior writer at Golf Digest. An alumnus of Wake Forest University, Myers has been involved in golf journalism for over 15 years.

Sajiv Mehta and Mark Canno discuss how Tiger Woods has affected the world of competitive junior golf and the atmosphere around both serious and recreational players.

Mark Canno is a golf coach from Rye Neck, New York. He has coached the Rye Neck High School golf team for 16 years. He has also hosted the annual Canno Invitational at Metropolis Country Club since 2006 for highly skilled junior golfers, with participants among James Nicholas and Cameron Young.

Sajiv Mehta and Golf Digest's Stephen Hennessey discuss the process Golf Digest utilizes to compile its biannual America's 100 Greatest Courses list. They also examine the effect of technology and distance on course architecture and the list.

Stephen Hennessey is the Deputy Managing Editor of Golf Digest and a co-host of the podcast The Loop. He primarily oversees its Course Rating and Ranking process.

Sajiv Mehta and Mike McNamara discuss the struggles of trying to start a golf publication from scratch -- and how to overcome them.

Mike McNamara founded the AmateurHour Podcast in 2017. Since then, he's interviewed prominent figures in the golf world such as Max Homa, Tommy Fleetwood, and Shane Lowry.

The Growing Popularity of College Golf with Josh Thomson

Sajiv Mehta and Josh Thomson discuss covering youth and college golf at the local levels and how the growing popularity of the game has affected the pipeline of golf talent.

Josh Thomson is the sports editor of the Journal News, Poughkeepsie Journal, and the Times Herald-Record. He has been involved in the coverage of local, college, and professional sports for 20 years.

Technology's Impact on Professional Golf with Craig Thomas

Sajiv Mehta and Craig Thomas discuss the evolution of golf throughout his many years as a professional. They explore technology, distance, and tournament scoring.

Craig Thomas is a PGA Professional and the Head Professional at Metropolis Country Club in White Plains, NY. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he has experienced much competitive success, even playing in multiple major championships.

Perpetual Perspectives: Mark Canno and Sajiv Mehta discuss the proposed USGA and R&A distance rollback.