The Quadrilateral

A year-round newsletter covering all things Grand Slam and Ryder Cup from one of golf’s last independent voices. I’m Geoff Shackelford and I’ve been at this golf media thing over 25 years now. First books, then magazine and internet writing for all of the golf publications. Since 2003 I’ve been the purveyor of GeoffShackelford.com. In between I’ve done golf architecture work, podcasting, Golf Channel contributing and Twittering.

Articles: 95

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01 May 2025, 21:39

Golf

UK officials inquiring about a 2028 Open at Turnberry. Plus, PGA pros headed to Quail Hollow, Euros use Zurich for a Ryder Cup audition, Portmarnock plans approved, This, That and Reads.

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28 Apr 2025, 04:10

Golf

Rookie from Japan wins her first major and LPGA title at a beleaguered Chevron Championship. Plus, Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak emerge in New Orleans while several players book major berths.

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24 Apr 2025, 02:39

Golf

McIlroy returns and discusses his Masters win. Plus, U.S. Open entries set record, Portrush to welcome massive galleries, Oakmont flyovers, This, That, Quotables and Reads.

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21 Apr 2025, 04:42

Golf

Playoff victory over Novak is his first since 2022's PGA. Plus, Lindblad takes LPGA's LA eventm remembering Jay Sigel, more numbers from McIlroy's Masters win, and a Chevron Championship preview.

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17 Apr 2025, 23:52

Golf

Those who almost had a good week in Augusta.

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17 Apr 2025, 00:42

Golf

More superlatives--with quibbles--from this year's tournament unlike any other.

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16 Apr 2025, 01:22

Golf

Winners from a monumental week in Augusta.

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14 Apr 2025, 04:17

Golf

He joins the Career Grand Slam club after a playoff win over Justin Rose and in one of the craziest Masters final rounds ever played.

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13 Apr 2025, 01:50

Golf

McIlroy takes a two-stroke lead over DeChambeau to set up a final-round thriller. Plus, This, That, Quotables, Weather and Tee Times.

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12 Apr 2025, 01:21

Golf

Rory McIlroy posts the low round as major winners line up to chase leader Justin Rose. Plus, amazing play by former champs led by Bernhard Langer's farewell, some more merch, Tee Times and Forecast.

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11 Apr 2025, 01:29

Golf

Justin Rose opens with a 65 to lead Scheffler, Conners and Aberg by three. Plus, the 15th causes problems, The Honorary Starters shine and then opine, Quotables and Friday's forecast.

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09 Apr 2025, 23:31

Golf

Final prep under perfect conditions. Plus, what's on the line, final prognosticating notes, Ridley's press conference, and the final weather forecast suggests a possible wave bias.

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09 Apr 2025, 00:55

Golf

Press conferences, Before and After views since last year's tournament, plus an overabundance of Quotables, This, That and a solid weather forecast after a stunning day in Augusta.

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08 Apr 2025, 00:15

Golf

Rain limits practice to three hours. Plus, Ridley announces new partnership with Tiger, Langer prepares to say goodbye, and the best of the Masters shop (so far).

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07 Apr 2025, 01:48

Golf

Annual Drive, Chip and Putt sets the stage for the Tradition Unlike Any Other. But about the Chairman's Monday press conference, the Savory Tomato. pies, and the latest forecast.

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05 Apr 2025, 22:49

Another Spaniard Conquers Augusta National

Golf

Carla Bernat Escuder becomes the first women's amateur winner from Spain and continues a tradition unlike any other in holding off 16-year-old Asterisk Talley.

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05 Apr 2025, 03:16

Golf

Player opine on whether the recent bomb and gouge approach is a good idea at such an unusual hole and pivotal early round test at The Masters.

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04 Apr 2025, 03:40

Golf

Part I looks at the many changes and evolution of the short par 4 which may look and play slightly different this year.

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03 Apr 2025, 02:55

Golf

Notes and anecdotes on the annual host of Masters as the 2025 edition approaches.

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02 Apr 2025, 03:20

Golf

CBS moves Frank Nobilo to the 16th. Plus, all range shots will be tracked, upgraded HDR video is promised, and other notes on the presentation.

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01 Apr 2025, 07:02

Garden Gnome Will Be Retired After The 2025 Masters

Golf

The iconic figurine joins Langer in bidding farewell and will be celebrated in a special ceremony. Plus, The PGA Tour Transaction Subcommittee accidentally texted me its attack plans.

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31 Mar 2025, 02:57

Golf

Aussie nearly loses a big lead but is a player to monitor in Augusta-if he can play faster. Plus, Kim wins on the LPGA Tour, ANWA Preview, Jack prevails over Howard, improving Masters weather.

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30 Mar 2025, 02:41

Golf

Thirty years after his 1995 Masters win, the two-time champion discusses what he recently saw at Augusta National, the Champions dinner, Carl Jackson, Jack Stephens and more.

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27 Mar 2025, 17:02

Golf

A chance to attend September's matches at Cypress Point.

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27 Mar 2025, 03:04

Golf

Final field spots up for grabs in Houston. Plus, app download time, a (very early) forecast, Quotables, This, That, Reads, and ESPN's latest attempt at a non-Ray Charles "Georgia On My Mind."

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26 Mar 2025, 04:12

Some Of The Best Things Ever Said About The Masters

Golf

A subjective listing of the best reflections about a tournament unlike any other.

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24 Mar 2025, 03:16

Golf

Struggling tinkerer returns to form in a week when tempers flared. Plus, LIVsters book Open trips, notes from the golf world, NBC-USGA poll results, and Tiger says love is in the air.

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20 Mar 2025, 04:36

Golf

USGA's media deal goes to the open market. Plus, Masters news galore including Fred Couples, Champs dinner menu set, Taste of the Masters returns (with an Azalea), This, That, Feinstein, and Reads.

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19 Mar 2025, 05:12

Golf

The same organizations that pushed for compromises are threatening to oppose new testing rules even after getting their way. Why hold off until after several seminal courses host 2027 majors?

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17 Mar 2025, 04:16

Golf

McIlroy and Spaun will vie for the title after four-hour Sunday rain delay. Plus, notes on how key holes played after recent changes, and Niemann wins again to build Masters momentum.

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13 Mar 2025, 21:43

Golf

Thoughts on a vibrant Wednesday event attended. Plus, Tiger's injury, R.I.P. John Feinstein and Brian Waites, the latest Ryder Cup standings, the PGA Tour's slow play plans, This, That and Reads.

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10 Mar 2025, 03:58

Golf

Hill takes the Joburg Open, Garcia wins in Hong Kong, Wong is major bound after capturing the WAAP, and Trump Turnberry is vandalized.