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John McAlley

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McAlley is the executive editor of GOLF Magazine. He began writing about golf when he was the executive editor of Southwest Airlines Spirit magazine. That led to a marketing gig with Ashworth Golf, where he wrote about luxe golf experiences from coast to coast. His resume includes staff positions at Entertainment Weekly, InStyle and Harper’s Bazaar, and a five-year stint at National Public Radio. His writing has appeared in GQ, Rolling Stone and Spin, among other publications. He has been with GOLF since 2015.

Travel This exotic island is fast becoming a golf hot spot. You just need to find it
This exotic island is fast becoming a golf hot spot. You just need to find it
By: John McAlley
Celebrities How Andy Roddick got trolled by Zach Johnson in first trip to Augusta National
How Andy Roddick got trolled by Zach Johnson in first trip to Augusta National
By: John McAlley
Celebrities Ray Romano Q&A: The sitcom star explains the creative way he makes his solo rounds competitive
Ray Romano Q&A: The sitcom star explains the creative way he makes his solo rounds competitive
By: John McAlley
Travel This golf-rich corner of Mexico just became way more accessible
This golf-rich corner of Mexico just became way more accessible
By: John McAlley
Celebrities George Lopez Q&A: The comedian and sitcom star on golf — and a legendary Jack Nicholson story
George Lopez Q&A: The comedian and sitcom star on golf — and a legendary Jack Nicholson story
By: John McAlley
Travel A bucket-list golf trip to…Greece?! Yep, here's why that's now a real thing
A bucket-list golf trip to…Greece?! Yep, here's why that's now a real thing
By: John McAlley
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