Mike Purkey

Mike Purkey

Joined: May 19, 2021

Purkey has been writing about all things golf for more than 30 years, working at the highest level at publications such as Golf Magazine and Global Golf Post. He is an avid golfer, with a handicap too low for his ability. Purkey lives in Charlotte, N.C.

Used Clubs Are a Good Way to Get Started in Golf, If You Know What to Look for

Kalea Premier Clubs Are 'TaylorMade' for Wide Range of Women Golfers

TaylorMade's Hi-Toe 3 Wedge Design Is Multifaceted

Vokey Wedge Fitting App Drills Down to Find What Club Is Best for Your Game

Finau Shoots 62, Tied With McIlroy After Three Rounds at RBC Canadian Open

Golf

Justin Thomas, who shot 63 on Saturday, is two shots back of the leaders, who stand at 11-under par

Ping PLD Anser Patent 55 Available in Stainless Steel on June 13

Golf

The first model in aluminum bronze, offered in March, sold out of all 55 putters less than three minutes

Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas Have Their Eyes on Two Prizes

Golf

Spieth, Thomas are favorites for next week's PGA Championship and in contention Sunday to win AT&T Byron Nelson.

Justin Thomas Has a Major(s) Problem, While Golf's Younger Stars are Shining

Golf

The world No. 8 hasn't won in more than a year and his first major was nearly five years ago. With the PGA in two weeks, can Justin Thomas get back in the conversation?

Cantlay, Schauffele Expand Lead to Five at Zurich Classic

Golf

The top team shoots 12-under 60 in best-ball in third round at TPC Louisiana to set tournament's 54-hole record at 29-under par.

Tiger Woods Turns in Second-Round 74, Moving Onto Weekend at Masters

Golf

The five-time champion at Augusta National had a slow start but a better second nine while still showing signs of physical struggle.

Watch: Stewart Cink Aces Par-3 16th Hole at Augusta, Celebrates With Son/Caddie

Golf

Cink's second career ace on 16 was the first ace of this year's Masters Tournament.

Tiger Woods' First Hole on Friday: Big Crowd, Navy Sweater, White Shoes, Bogey

Golf

The five-time Masters champion drew massive attention again from the patrons.

Nelly Korda Announces That She Had Surgery for Blood Clot

Titleist's SM9 Low Bounce K Grind Appeals to Varied Audience

Tiger Woods Shoots 71 at Masters in First Competitive Round in 508 Days

Tiger Woods Surprises in Wearing FootJoy Shoes at Augusta National