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Sneha is a beat writer at EssentiallySports who searches for the real story behind the scorecard. She covers the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, the LPGA Tour, and majors and specializes in writing feature stories on tour pros and their lives outside the ropes. As a literature graduate, she brings powerful storytelling skills and marries them with her deep analytical skills. Her Masters coverage ranged from highlighting lesser-known stories that harked back to the tournament’s rich history to providing a detailed analysis of Augusta National’s iconic holes. Outside golf, she loves filmmaking, sketching, and traveling. You might stumble upon her on the road carrying a sketchbook and capturing what she sees.
Stop Practising What You’re Good At: Rory McIlroy’s Longtime Psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella’s Advice to Amateurs Chasing Lower Score
Rory McIlroy’s psychologist Bob Rotella tells amateurs to fix where they lose shots, not what they already do well.
‘Frustrated’ Rory McIlroy Voices Displeasure Despite Boosting Race to Dubai Hopes
Rory McIlroy questions the Earth Course setup after a frustrating 70 as he chases another DP World Tour Championship title.
“People May Not Agree”: Nelly Korda Opens Up on What Forced Her to Take an Eight-Week Break
Nelly Korda explains why she took an eight-week break, putting her health ahead of criticism and the LPGA schedule.
YouTube-Famous Bryan Bros Accused of Violating NDAs to Steal Business Idea to Launch Golf Tour: Report
See what a new lawsuit could mean for Wesley Bryan’s Your Golf Tour and YouTube golf’s future. Read the whole story now.
‘A Truly Great Man’: Amanda Balionis Pays Emotional Tribute as Legendary Golf Announcer Tragically Passes Away
Amanda Balionis pays tribute to Dan Hicks, calling the longtime NBC golf voice “a truly great man.” He died at 64.
‘Threw Ice in My Eyes’: Gary Player Exposes the Dark Reality of His 1969 PGA Championship Campaign
Gary Player revisits his 1969 PGA loss to Raymond Floyd and the protests he says cost him the title in a podcast episode
‘May Not be the Best Decision’: Ex-LIV Pro Makes Honest Admission on Defection While Announcing DP World Tour Return
Byeong Hun An reflects on his short LIV Golf stint after earning a DP World Tour card through six rounds of Q-School.
‘Beat You Down’: Rory McIlroy Exposes Golf’s ‘Cynical’ Reality While Looking Beyond the Greens for Inspiration
Rory McIlroy says golf can ‘beat you down’ and breed cynicism. Here’s how he stays composed in the Race to Dubai chase.
Wesley Bryan Clears the Air Over ‘Idiots’ Remark Following Internet Invitational Drama
Wesley Bryan defends his Internet Invitational tweet as debate grows over balance between golf talent and entertainment.
‘I Melted Inside’: Nelly Korda Recalls Swoon-Worthy Joe Jonas Encounter as Childhood Crush Comes Full Circle
Nelly Korda recalls a starstruck Joe Jonas moment ahead of The ANNIKA, where a win makes her Hall of Fame eligible.
‘Thorn in the Side for Those Europeans’: Patrick Reed Targets PGA Tour Wins and World Top 10 Return in 2027
Patrick Reed vows to be a “thorn in the side” of Europe again, targeting PGA Tour wins and a 2027 Ryder Cup comeback.
Revisiting Fuzzy Zoeller’s Historic Masters Victory on the Late Golfer’s Birthday
Fuzzy Zoeller made Masters history with a debut victory in 1979. Nearly 50 years later, no rookie has matched his achievement.
