Friday, February 7, 2025

Jim Nugent

Jim Nugent is the Founder & Publisher of Global Golf Post. He has worked in golf media for more than a quarter century, and he is a frequent guest on Golf Channel and numerous golf talk radio shows across the country. He covers the amateur game on a global basis. He resides in Glenview, Illinois.

Articles by Jim Nugent

Building momentum

KemperSports' Steve Skinner excited for the future

As CEO of KemperSports, which manages more than 140 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues and destination resorts nationwide, Steve Skinner has helped navigate a generational shift in how golf is experienced.

Magical journey

Tennant shows that her game can travel

As Lara Tennant was registering to play in the British Senior Women's Amateur, she noticed that the Scottish and Irish senior women’s amateurs were to be played in consecutive weeks before the British. So of course she thought: “Why not play them all?" Our Jim Nugent has the story.

‘Simply amazing’

Mary Legg Capouch elevates game in Louisiana and beyond

Mary Capouch's love for golf began early and has never waned, with more than 40 years of service as a volunteer, rules official, multiple USGA committees, and currently as president of the Louisiana Golf Association. Our Jim Nugent has the story.

The most interesting woman in golf?

Auburn’s Ami Gianchandani emerges as elite college player, company CEO

Ivy League grad, outstanding golfer, or company CEO, Ami Gianchandani, a unicorn in college golf, checks all the boxes.

Danielle Carrera driven by a dream

Rare is the young golfer who dreams of one day running a golf tournament as opposed to competing in it, but such was the case with Butterfield Bermuda Championship director Danielle Carrera.

Joining an exclusive list

Kim Paez is the latest woman to beat the men

When Kim Paez entered the Southwest PGA Championship against an all-male field, her goal was a top-five finish. She achieved that and more by becoming only the fourth woman to win a section title against men. Our Jim Nugent has the story.

A joyous journey

FSGA initiates successful women’s golf buddy trip

Buddy trips among golfers are nothing new. But the Florida State Golf Association took the next logical step when it organized its first women's buddy trip to Ireland.

Show on the road

FSGA initiates successful first women’s golf buddy trip

Buddy trips among golfers are nothing new. But the Florida State Golf Association took the next logical step when it organized its first women's buddy trip to Ireland. Our Jim Nugent has the story.

Forging forward

Donna Hoffman revels in construction of Women On Course

Building on an idea designed to lure women into fishing, Donna Hoffman is connecting more females to golf through Women On Course.

In search of solutions

Missy Crisp dedicates herself in service to the game

Missy Crisp will tell you that she got much more from golf than she gave. The game will push back on that statement; golf has been indelibly enriched by her lifetime of service.

Leading pioneer

Jackie Endsley breaks barriers as major championship director

Jackie Endsley's career has been wide and varied, including stints with the NCAA and the NBA. But the irresistible pull of golf won out, leading to her current position as director of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.

New age

State golf associations see success with lowered mid-am age requirement

Women golfers have been slipping through a gap between college and mid-amateur players. State associations are trying to close that gap by reducing age requirements. Our Jim Nugent has the story.

A burgeoning community

Donna Hoffman revels in construction of Women On Course

Building on an idea designed to get more women fishing, Donna Hoffman is connecting more and more women to the game of golf through Women On Course. Our Jim Nugent has the story.

Susan Hess builds Golftini from the ground up

Frustrated by a lack of fashionable golf wear for women, Susan Hess did what any self-motivated stay-at-home mom would do – she started her own apparel company. Golftini is now a leading women's apparel brand.

Whole new ballgame

AGA’s Women’s Amateur Championship an important step forward

The Amateur Golf Alliance saw a need in elite-level women's golf and has filled that need with the Women's Amateur Championship. Our Jim Nugent has the story.

Fashion forward

Susan Hess builds Golftini from the ground up

Frustrated by a lack of fashionable golf wear for women, Susan Hess did what any self-motivated stay-at-home mom would do - she started her own apparel company. Golftini is now a leading women's apparel brand. Our Jim Nugent has the story.

Courtney Trimble guides women into golf industry

After a long career as a player and college coach, Courtney Trimble started Fore Hire as a way to bring former female college golfers into the golf industry.

Opening doors

Courtney Trimble guides women into golf industry

After a long career as a player and college coach, Courtney Trimble started Fore Hire as a way to bring former female college golfers into the golf industry. Our Jim Nugent has the story.

Imperative progress

USGA strives to elevate women’s game

The USGA continues to move forward with promoting and elevating women's golf, and it starts with being willing to shake things up a bit. Our Jim Nugent has the story.

TaylorMade Golf Sold To South Korean Consortium

Quietly last week, while Nelly Korda, Mone Inami, Lydia Ko and Aditi Ashok captured the consciousness of the golf world at the Tokyo Olympics, the TaylorMade Golf Company changed hands. Our Jim Nugent has the story.

Dartmouth Golf Elimination A Sad And Shocking Story (update)

One day after a GGP+ story publicized the illogical elimination of the men's and women's golf programs at Dartmouth College, the school reinstated the programs. Read the original story, along with an update.

History Infuses Birmingham’s National Senior-Junior Stewardship

John Birmingham, who passed away Thursday, was a steadfast leader of the National Senior-Junior Championship with a long history in amateur golf. His story, originally posted on Jan. 8, 2019, is republished today to honor him.

Converting Rainsuits To PPE

It turns out that, if necessary, golf rain suits can be pressed into service as personal protective equipment for the world’s front-line caregivers. Our Jim Nugent has the story of how golf-industry folks stepped up to help.

USGA Officials Happy With Rules Despite PGA Tour Complaints

If USGA CEO Mike Davis and his very capable rules colleague Thomas Pagel were the least bit concerned about some of the issues that have arisen in the professional game so far, it was not evident in San Antonio, writes Jim Nugent. “Change for some people isn’t as easy as it is for others,” Davis said.

Jones Cup Bolsters Its Mid-Amateur Presence

The Jones Cup, the season opener for significant amateur tournament play that started on Friday, has a larger contingent of mid-amateur players this year than in the recent past. Jim Nugent reports on the return of the career amateur, led by 2018 U.S. Mid-Amateur champion Kevin O'Connell, to Ocean Forest Golf Club.

The USGA’s Walker Cup Quandary

Six potential players for the U.S. Walker Cup team turned down an invitation to a recent practice session. Post publisher Jim Nugent, a close observer of the amateur scene, looks at the problems the USGA faces in team selection for the prestigious amateur competition with Great Britain and Ireland.