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  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    The Certitude in Chicago (opens the original)

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    Issue No. 80, September 28, 2026Last week, we had the conversation about whether the Presidents Cup still needed to be a thing. I wasn’t too excited to watch the Presidents Cup this year, and I probably still won’t be in future years, but any good golf newsletter has a recap of a team event. So, let’s talk Presidents Cup.Welcome to the From the Drop Zone newsletter, where we are reviewing the week at Medinah and the result we all expected, even if it took longer to get there.I know there are a l

  2. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    Do We Even Need The Presidents Cup Anymore? (opens the original)

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    Issue No. 79, September 22, 2026It’s Presidents Cup week. And while I’m looking forward to seeing the renovated (remodeled? redesigned?) No. 3 course at Medinah, I can’t say I’m that eager for the matches.Welcome to the From the Drop Zone newsletter, where we are questioning the merits and need of the Presidents Cup in this new age of golf.I know there are a lot of newsletters out there, and I’m thankful this one found its way into your inbox. Let’s hang out, pour a cocktail, and talk some golf.

  3. Issue · Aug 26, 2026

    Will The New PGA Tour Playoff Format Be Any Good? (opens the original)

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    Issue No. 78, August 26, 2026Big changes are coming to the PGA Tour in 2028; this we already know. This week, the new Tour Championship format was announced, and it’s a total shift from the current system.Welcome to the From the Drop Zone newsletter, where we are looking forward seeing how the 2028 Tour Championship plays out.I know there are a lot of newsletters out there, and I’m thankful this one found its way into your inbox. Let’s hang out, pour a cocktail, and talk some golf.This issue of

  4. Issue · Aug 14, 2026

    The PGA Tour Playoffs Aren't Really Playoffs (opens the original)

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    Issue No. 77, August 14, 2026The FedEx Cup Playoffs started yesterday. Did you fill out your brackets? No?Welcome to the From the Drop Zone newsletter, where we are (more than) slightly unenthused about the playoffs.I know there are a lot of newsletters out there, and I’m thankful this one found its way into your inbox. Let’s hang out, pour a cocktail, and talk some golf.This issue of the From the Drop Zone Newsletter is brought to you by members of The Circle Golfing Society. Join The Circle to

  5. Issue · Aug 5, 2026

    Interview with Tom Layman, Author of Level Par (opens the original)

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    Issue No. 76, August 5, 2026Happy National Golf Month!We’re back after a two-week summer break. Sorry, we were busy playing some golf. Sue us.Welcome to the From the Drop Zone newsletter, where we are venturing in the the audio world this week with an interview with Tom Layman, author of Level Par.I know there are a lot of newsletters out there, and I’m thankful this one found its way into your inbox. Let’s hang out, pour a cocktail, and talk some golf.This issue of the From the Drop Zone Newsle

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