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5 Most Meaningful Golfers in 2021

Looking back at 2021, we can’t believe it is almost over. It seems like the last twelve months have flown by, but that doesn’t mean it was uneventful in the slightest. The pandemic is still affecting every aspect of our daily lives from mandates to cancelled events we’ve been looking forward to for years.
The same is true for the world of golf. When Covid first came along, majors where rescheduled, some multiple times, and golf fans were left longing for any tidbit of golf news they could sink their teeth into.
But 2021 was different. So much has happened that it’s hard to believe it could fit all in one year. Not all of it was pretty, but it was quite entertaining to say the least. On the flipside, so many wonderful things happened as well. We got to watch some of our favorite players rise up to new challenges and unexpected winners showcase their talents.
One of our favorite things to do at the end of every year is to take a look back at these memorable moments and find the ones that affected us the most. In determining who belongs where on this year end list, we will be looking at more than just the wins a golfer racked up. Sure, you might feel differently about the choice made here, but that’s what we love about this sport. So many people can get different things out of every situation.
All in all, we wanted to put together a list that meant something for this year in golf. Something we could take a look back at years down the road and remember the talents that helped define 2021. It was very difficult as there were so many to choose from.
Here’s our list for the top five golfers from the last year:
1. Jon Rahm
This one seemed like a no-brainer for us. Easy day. His list of accomplishments is ridiculous, but even his win total — only that U.S. Open victory in June — belies how good he was. It’s important to note that Rahm led the Memorial Tournament in June by six before having to withdraw following Round 3 after testing positive for COVID-19. He also finished T1 at the Tour Championship if you look at who took the fewest strokes throughout that week and don’t factor in players’ starting scores.
Rahm’s 2.28 strokes gained was the best in the world in 2021, just ahead of Patrick Cantlay’s 2.14 and well ahead of Daniel Berger — who finished third — at 1.85. Rahm also had the highest percentage of top 10s (62%) across all events worldwide and the lowest cumulative score of the golfers who made the cut at all four major championships. At those four majors, he finished T5-T8-1-T3. He beat or tied 539 of 552 (97.6%) of golfers at the four most important events. And if all of that wasn’t enough, he was one of just three golfers to win more than a single point for Europe at the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.
2. Collin Morikawa
The only other lock for me. While his strokes-gained number was not as impressive as Rahm’s (Morikawa finished 10th in the world in strokes gained), he won a major, had the second-highest top-10 percentage behind Rahm and took the Race to Dubai by winning the DP World Tour Championship. He was also a nightmare for Europe at the Ryder Cup. Morikawa is a tremendous example of strokes gained not telling the entire story. According to Data Golf, even though he ranked 10th overall in strokes gained for the year, he ranked third when you look at the 95th percentile of players’ rounds. In other words, his best stuff was better than the best stuff of everyone other than Patrick Cantlay and Rahm.
3. Jordan Spieth
I know everyone will be shocked that I included Spieth, but his case is fairly airtight. He finished fourth in strokes gained on the year, won the Texas Open and legitimately mixed it up at both the Masters and Open Championship. He could have fairly easily won either one of those. Additionally, he accumulated the fifth-most OWGR points behind Morikawa, Rahm, Viktor Hovland and Sam Burns. You could have made a compelling argument that, for most of the first half of 2021, Spieth was once again the best golfer in the world.
4. Patrick Cantlay
This might surprise you, but Cantlay was actually difficult for me to include on here. He was not very good at the major championships (best finish was T15 at the U.S. Open), but he was very good everywhere else and won two big-time events at Memorial (although Rahm probably should have won) and that epic playoff at the BMW Championship over Bryson DeChambeau. Ultimately, the fact that he was the only golfer other than Rahm to top 2.0 strokes gained on the year won me over, but I strongly considered throwing Brooks Koepka or Louis Oosthuizen into this spot.
5. Hideki Matsuyama
Another player who won’t win any statistical wars but did win perhaps the two most meaningful tournament of the season. First, he became the first golfer from Asia to win the Masters in April, and then he won in his home country of Japan at the Zozo Championship in the fall. The rest of his year was fairly tepid — top-five finishes at the Olympics and in Memphis at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational — but any list of the best and most important golfers in 2021 has to have Matsuyama on it.
The toughest golfers to leave off the list were Louis Oosthuizen, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson. They all had interesting cases to make, but ultimately didn’t win enough, weren’t consistent enough or didn’t play enough high-quality golf throughout the year to warrant inclusion.
Mickelson is especially intriguing because I think when we look back on 2021, his PGA Championship victory will be one of the most memorable moments. But he was so bad the rest of the year that it made it impossible to include him. He lost strokes over the course of the entire 2020-21 PGA Tour season and did not rank in the top 150 in the world in strokes gained. He didn’t have another top 10 worldwide other than that PGA win, which somehow makes the PGA win even more impressive but also means that he falls short of making this list.
This article originally appeared on CBS Sports.
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These 18 Golf Jokes Are So Funny, Even Your Scorecard Will Laugh!
If your golf game isn’t turning heads for the right reasons, keep your playing partners entertained with these 18 hilarious golf jokes—one for every hole!

Let’s face it—sometimes, your golf game isn’t exactly Tour-level. And when your drives are slicing into the trees and your putts are missing by a mile, you need a solid backup plan. That’s where humor comes in.
Next time you’re out on the course, distract your playing partners from your less-than-stellar shots with a few well-timed golf jokes. Not only will you lighten the mood, but you might just make them laugh so hard they forget to notice how bad your last swing was.
So, here are 18 hilarious golf jokes, one for each hole. Enjoy—and may your game be better than your punchlines!
Hole 1 – The Warm-Up
🏌️ Why do golfers always carry an extra pair of socks?
Because they might get a hole in one!
Hole 2 – Getting Into the Swing
🏌️ What’s the difference between a bad golfer and a bad skydiver?
A bad golfer goes, “Whack… darn.” A bad skydiver goes, “Darn… whack.”
Hole 3 – The Early Struggles
🏌️ Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one… again!
Hole 4 – Time for Some Trash Talk
🏌️ Why did the pro golfer bring string to the course?
To tie the score.
Hole 5 – That First Lost Ball
🏌️ Why did the golfer wear two different shoes?
Because he had a rough time deciding which was the right one.
Hole 6 – The First Bogey of the Day
🏌️ Why don’t golfers ever get locked out of their cars?
Because they always have plenty of “drivers.”
Hole 7 – That One Friend Who Takes Golf Too Seriously
🏌️ Why did the golfer take an extra club to the course?
Because he heard the drinks were on the house.
Hole 8 – Time for a Drink at the Turn
🏌️ What’s a golfer’s favorite type of music?
Swing.
Hole 9 – Mid-Round Meltdown
🏌️ Why did the golfer bring a ladder?
Because he heard the course was on another level!
Hole 10 – Starting the Back Nine Strong
🏌️ Why did the golfer bring a light bulb to the course?
Because he wanted to brighten up his scorecard.
Hole 11 – Watching Someone Miss an Easy Putt
🏌️ Why did the golfer put his money in the fridge?
Because he wanted cold, hard cash for the skins game.
Hole 12 – That One Friend Who’s Always Complaining
🏌️ Why did the golfer bring sunscreen?
Because he didn’t want to get burned on the scorecard.
Hole 13 – When Your Friend Thinks They’re Better Than They Are
🏌️ What’s the difference between a golfer and a fisherman?
A golfer lies about how many strokes he took, a fisherman lies about how big his catch was.
Hole 14 – Golf Etiquette 101
🏌️ Why do golfers always tell the truth?
Because they can’t handle any more penalties.
Hole 15 – The Last-Ditch Effort to Save Your Score
🏌️ Why do golfers love donuts?
Because they’re always working on their “hole” game.
Hole 16 – The Final Stretch
🏌️ Why did the golfer get kicked out of the party?
Because he kept trying to address the ball.
Hole 17 – When Everyone’s Feeling Good
🏌️ What do you call a golfer who always gets a par?
A liar.
Hole 18 – Wrapping It Up in Style
🏌️ Why did the golfer bring an umbrella?
Because he heard there was a chance of showers on the scorecard.
If your golf game isn’t making people smile, at least your jokes can. Keep a few of these in your bag, and even if your drives aren’t straight, your humor will be right on target.
Now go out there, crack a joke, and enjoy the game—because at the end of the day, golf is supposed to be fun! 🏌️♂️🤣
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5 Pristine Public Courses To Start Your Florida Tour!
Warm up on these pristine public courses in the Sunshine State.

Florida is a favorite among golf lovers with 1,154 courses and 101 sunny days each year. The state also boasts the most rounds played, the most new courses opened, and the most courses under construction or in planning.
Several of its major cities offer top-notch golf experiences. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best public golf courses in Florida:

Orlando
Orange County National Golf Center
Features two championship courses, Panther Lake and Crooked Cat, and a 9-hole short course called “The Tooth.” Renowned for its exceptional practice facilities and hosting the PGA Merchandise Show Demo Day.

Tampa
Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Golf Resort
This Larry Packard-designed course is a favorite among PGA Tour players, known for its challenging layout and natural beauty. It hosts the Valspar Championship annually.

Naples
Old Corkscrew Golf Club
A Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course, it offers a scenic and challenging experience with firm greens and abundant wildlife. It consistently ranks among Florida’s top public courses.

Miami
Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne: Located just 10 minutes from downtown Miami, this unique public course offers stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It features challenging bunkering, mangrove thickets, and seven saltwater lakes.

Port St. Lucie
PGA Golf Club: Located in Port St. Lucie, about an hour north of West Palm Beach, this club offers three distinct 18-hole courses: the Dye, Ryder, and Wanamaker. It will host the 2025 PGA Professional Championship.
Why Play Florida?
Diverse and Exceptional Courses
Iconic Venues: Florida boasts several legendary golf courses that offer unforgettable experiences:
Unique Course Characteristics
Varied Landscapes: Florida golf courses offer remarkable diversity:
- Links-style experiences
- Coastal views with ocean breezes
- Courses with dramatic elevation changes
- Layouts featuring water hazards, strategic bunkers, and challenging greens
World-Class Amenities
Most top Florida courses provide:
- Luxury resort accommodations
- Professional-level practice facilities
- Top-tier caddies and service
- Stunning natural scenery
Pro Tip: Bring your best game and be prepared for challenging, memorable golf experiences across Florida’s diverse courses.
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Winter is Ruining Your Golf Game—Here’s How to Survive Until Spring
Surviving the Brutal Wait for Spring’s Glorious Return

Ah, winter—a time of holiday cheer, cozy sweaters, and absolute, soul-crushing misery for golfers everywhere. As the latest round of winter storms batter the U.S., dumping snow where we don’t want it (on our fairways) and ice where we don’t need it (on our driveways), we golfers find ourselves trapped in a seasonal purgatory, longing for the smell of freshly cut grass and the sweet, soul-redeeming sound of a well-struck 7-iron.
If you’re like me, you’ve started to wonder: Is spring ever coming? Or is golf now just a distant memory, a sport we once played before Mother Nature decided we needed an extended lesson in patience?
The 5 Stages of Golf Winter Withdrawal
- Denial: “It’s fine. Winter won’t last that long. I’ll be back on the course in no time.”
- Anger: “WHY do I live in a place where my driver spends more time in the garage than in my hands?”
- Bargaining: “Maybe if I buy an indoor putting mat, it’ll feel like the real thing? Maybe?”
- Depression: “Is watching old Masters highlights at 2 AM healthy? Asking for a friend.”
- Acceptance: “Guess I’ll just work on my swing in the mirror until April. Or move to Florida.”
The Snow-Covered Fairway Blues
Somewhere out there, our favorite golf courses are suffering. Once lush fairways now sit buried under six inches of snow, tee boxes frozen solid, and bunkers transformed into icy death traps. A cruel joke, really—Mother Nature took our sand hazards and said, “Here, let me make this worse.”
And yet, we dream. We dream of that first warm day when the snow finally melts, and the smell of spring fills the air. That first glorious tee shot—likely a slice after months of rust—will still feel like the best shot we’ve ever hit. Until then, we sit, bundled up indoors, questioning every life choice that led us to live somewhere that experiences seasons.
Indoor Golf: A Poor Substitute for the Real Thing
Some of us turn to golf simulators to get our fix, stepping into an artificial paradise where every shot is met with a digital readout rather than a real-world outcome. Sure, it’s fun, but let’s be honest—it’s not the same.
You know what’s missing? The smell of the grass. The feel of the wind. The guy in your foursome who takes five practice swings and still tops the ball 30 yards. Golf is a sensory experience, and no amount of indoor screens can truly replace the joy of walking down a sun-drenched fairway, feeling like you might break 80 today (but probably won’t).
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures
As winter drags on, golfers get creative. Maybe you’ve chipped foam balls in your living room, narrowly avoiding a disaster with the ceiling fan. Maybe you’ve tried putting into a coffee mug, pretending it’s the final hole at Augusta. Maybe you’ve looked longingly at your clubs, whispering, “Soon, my loves. Soon.”
Whatever your coping mechanism, just know—you’re not alone. Golfers everywhere are suffering in silence, counting down the days until the courses reopen and we can finally, finally duff a wedge shot in real grass instead of on our living room carpet.
Hope Springs Eternal (Eventually)
Yes, winter is cruel. Yes, the storms will keep coming. But, fellow golfers, our time will come. The snow will melt, the courses will reopen, and we’ll once again complain about slow play and missed putts under the warm spring sun.
Until then, keep your head down, keep your grip loose, and try not to lose your mind while waiting for golf season to return. And if all else fails—maybe it’s time to book that trip to Arizona or Florida. Just saying.
Stay strong, my fellow golf-deprived souls. Warmer days are coming.
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