Scheffler & Korda dominate, McIlroy’s miss and a Woods ace – 2024 in review
How should we measure the year of golf in 2024? Politically, turmoil continues with little sign of resolution, while executives come and go with unusual regularity.
The Americans swept the men’s majors, causing more heartbreak for Rory McIlroy, while Nellie Korda dominated the women’s tour but lost some of its biggest stars.
Great Britain and Ireland were glorious Curtis Cup champions, but the U.S. eventually gave in to player pressure to get its Ryder Cup players paid.
In a sense, these two titles sum up the game. While much of the elite is drowning in a river of unbridled greed, there is still room for heart-warming romance.
There are some truly great performances that lead to notable highs, but there are also some concerning and tragic lows.
Let’s kick off the round with 18 key memories from 2024, in no particular order.
