Peter Kaufman

Joined: Jun 15, 2021

Kaufman is a recovering lawyer turned full-time investment banker, advising boards of directors facing capital-structure challenges. A former college sports journalist, he has morphed from a broken-down Yale lacrosse player to a broken-down golfer; like his clients’ financial situations, his golf game is distressed. Kaufman likes to frame the current golf scene in the context of golf’s rich history. He is a strong advocate for return of the stymie. He is a member of the Met Golf Writers Association. Email: peterkaufman9724@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterskaufman/Instagram: www.instagram.com/Peter.Kaufman.144

Remembering Tony Manero, the Surprise Winner of the 1936 U.S. Open

The 1956 Masters winner, 66 years after toughing out a blustery and wild final round, still has a sharp mind and strong thoughts on the game.

Stray Shots: Musings on Zach Johnson's Captaincy, Shane Lowry's Bad Break and Bryson's Bulk

Golf

A spin around the golf news of the week, featuring Zach Johnson, Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau.

Cristie Kerr Is Plotting a Comeback Season, but She’s Already Thriving in Her Next Chapter as a Winemaker

Golf

Cristie Kerr is taking a hands-on approach to producing wines that draw high marks from critics.

John McDermott Won Back-to-Back U.S. Opens Before Succumbing to Mental Illness. It’s Time to Remember Him

Golf

McDermott won the 1911 and 1912 U.S. Opens in his early 20s, the first American to win the Open, before a series of misfortunes led to him being committed by his family to the State Hospital for the Insane in Pennsylvania.

The Two Greatest Ryder Cup Upsets That History Has (Almost) Forgotten

Golf

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer were on the losing end of two all-time Ryder Cup upsets. Here's a look back at those improbable matches.

Golf

A closer look at how Collin Morikawa's early career compares to that of Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Gene Sarazen and other great golfers before they turned 26.

Assessing Royal St. George's Place in the British Open Rota, and the Field of Contenders This Week

Golf

Royal St. George's isn't well known, but it's a worthy venue. As for who can conquer it, look for ball-strikers to contend, starting with the reigning U.S. Open champion.

Does Phil Mickelson rate among top 10 all-time? It’s complicated

Golf

With his victory at recent PGA Championship, Mickelson elevates himself to another level in golf, and it just might be the top one

Golf

Business-like plan could regain Ryder Cup

Golf

Peter Kaufman

Joined: Jun 15, 2021

Remembering Tony Manero, the Surprise Winner of the 1936 U.S. Open

Next In Cameron Young's Rocket-Like Career Trajectory: the Presidents Cup

52 Years Ago at St. Andrews, Doug Sanders Watched British Open Glory Slide By

Brookline Has a Storied History, and Latest Renovations Have Set It Up for More Drama

Golf

Golf's (Augusta) National Treasure: 99-Year-Old Past Champion Jackie Burke

Golf

Stray Shots: Musings on Zach Johnson's Captaincy, Shane Lowry's Bad Break and Bryson's Bulk

Golf

Cristie Kerr Is Plotting a Comeback Season, but She’s Already Thriving in Her Next Chapter as a Winemaker

Golf

John McDermott Won Back-to-Back U.S. Opens Before Succumbing to Mental Illness. It’s Time to Remember Him

Golf

The Two Greatest Ryder Cup Upsets That History Has (Almost) Forgotten

Golf

Where Does Collin Morikawa Rank Among the Greatest 25-And-Under Golfers In History?

Golf

Assessing Royal St. George's Place in the British Open Rota, and the Field of Contenders This Week

Golf

Does Phil Mickelson rate among top 10 all-time? It’s complicated

Catching up with Chi Chi

Business-like plan could regain Ryder Cup