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Alan Bastable

Alan Bastable

Executive Editor
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As GOLF.com’s executive editor, Bastable is responsible for the editorial direction and voice of one of the game’s most respected and highly trafficked news and service sites. He wears many hats — editing, writing, ideating, developing, daydreaming of one day breaking 80 — and feels privileged to work with such an insanely talented and hardworking group of writers, editors and producers. Before grabbing the reins at GOLF.com, he was the features editor at GOLF Magazine. A graduate of the University of Richmond and the Columbia School of Journalism, he lives in New Jersey with his wife and foursome of kids.

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The LPGA made a mistake. Its boss owned it. But questions persist

By: Alan Bastable
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New Augusta National-based rule targets slow play

By: Alan Bastable
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red Couples of the United States looks on while playing the second hole during the first round of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai

'My body hurts': Fred Couples is ailing (but not for the reason you might think)

By: Alan Bastable
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks across the 18th green, during day one of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026 at Emirates Golf Club

Rory McIlroy finally won the Masters. Now he's chasing 3 more goals

By: Alan Bastable
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Bryson DeChambeau's uncertain future has the golf world guessing.

Bryson DeChambeau’s next move will be momentous — no matter where he lands

By: Alan Bastable
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Vijay Singh of Fiji looks on after making his putt on the tenth green during the second round of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic 2024 at The Country Club of Virginia on October 19, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia.

This 62-year-old is rejoining PGA Tour. Here’s the rule that enabled it

By: Alan Bastable
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