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Michael Bamberger

Michael Bamberger writes for GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com. Before that, he spent nearly 23 years as senior writer for Sports Illustrated. After college, he worked as a newspaper reporter, first for the (Martha’s) Vineyard Gazette, later for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He has written a variety of books about golf and other subjects, the most recent of which is The Second Life of Tiger Woods. His magazine work has been featured in multiple editions of The Best American Sports Writing. He holds a U.S. patent on The E-Club, a utility golf club. In 2016, he was given the Donald Ross Award by the American Society of Golf Course Architects, the organization’s highest honor.

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obert MacIntyre of Scotland looks on while playing the first hole during the first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club

This ‘lewd’ Masters gesture was regrettable but also forgivable

By: Michael Bamberger
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Golfers practice their swings on a green driving range, with sand bunkers and yellow flags in the background. Several caddies and coaches stand nearby observing and assisting. Trees border the range under a clear sky.

At the Masters, the player/coach relationship is crucial. And different

By: Michael Bamberger
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A good player prepares to putt on a green surrounded by sand traps at Augusta, while caddies and spectators watch. A large crowd sits in the foreground under sunny skies at this professional golf tournament.

Are you a good player? Could you handle Augusta? Think again

By: Michael Bamberger
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A large group of people sits facing a panel of four speakers at the front of a conference room, with portraits on the walls and a screen displaying the Masters golf tournament logo and an outdoor scene.

The Masters' new 'rules guy' has quiet role but big job

By: Michael Bamberger
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A person holds a boxed Masters gnome figurine, featuring a bearded gnome in golf attire holding a cup and umbrella, while walking outdoors.

After 11 years, this Masters gnome mystery remains unsolved

By: Michael Bamberger
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland prepares to play a stroke from the No. 1 tee during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club

Rory McIlroy is relaxed at this Masters. That makes him dangerous

By: Michael Bamberger
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