Golf Writer
Sudha Kumari is a Golf Writer at EssentiallySports, where she has filed over 700 bylines covering the sport's biggest stages. She holds a Master's in English Literature, which shows in how she turns a day's leaderboard movement into a clear, readable story. Her live coverage of the 2025 Masters, when Rory McIlroy faltered on the brink of the career Grand Slam, is among her best-known work. She follows both the sport's history and its week-to-week shifts, and her writing gives readers the context behind a result rather than only the score.
A lifelong golf fan, Sudha believes today's dark horses are tomorrow's legends, and she splits her coverage between the established names and the players starting to break through. When she isn't tracking tournament trends, she is digging into player backstories, working from the view that the game is as much about the resilience behind a shot as the number on the card.
The Other USGA Rule That Needs to Go: Keeping Amateurs From Their Rightful Paycheck
Something is eating the USGA at the core, and its the governing body's treatment of its amateurs. Here's why and how.
Wyndham Clark Thought His U.S. Open Chances Were Gone, Then Came the Turnaround
Wyndham Clark just ddid it. He became the first wire-to-wire U.S. Open champ in 12 years. But here's more about Sunday.
The Golfers Everyone Should Be Watching Out for at Shinnecock Hills: U.S. Open 2026
With the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills starting on Thursday, these are the six players you can keep an eye on for the next four days.
Course Chaos, Camera Cranes, & More: Times the USGA Was to Blame at the U.S. Open
Ever wondered about the most controversial decisions taken by the USGA during a U.S. Open week? Well, here are three.
The Boycott That Never Happened: Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson’s U.S. Open Revolt
There was a time when some over a dozen players, including McIlroy and Johnson, were ready to boycott the U.S. Open.
Six Golfers Miss U.S. Open Qualifying After Mid-Flight Medical Emergency Derails Travel Plans
Monday was the "Golf's Longest Day," but for six players, who missed the U.S. Open Qualifier, that did not seem to be the case.
A $5 Entry Fee, a 10-Year-Old Caddie, and U.S. Open’s Most Unbelievable Story
In the history of the U.S. Open, there are few stories worth worth retelling. Francis Ouimet's is one of them.
‘A Lot of Hard Work’: J.T. Poston Gets Emotional After Career-Changing Win at Jack Nicklaus’ Event
J.T. Poston has done something incredible, but he says it did not come without a lot of wishes and hard work.
10 U.S. Open Shots That Changed Careers, Championships, and Golf History
Ever wondered about the most standout shots in the U.S. Open across its history? We have listed the 10 best here.
Visuals Confirm PGA Tour Pros and Spectators Escaped Serious Danger at the Memorial
While the storm at the Memorial Tournament halted the play, the weather almost endangered the lives of pros and fans on the course.
15 Records of U.S. Open Championship That Are Waiting to Be Broken at Shinnecock Hills
The U.S. Open will be back from June 18. And while there are plenty of players to look forward to, here are the records they can break.
‘Hole in My Heart’: Pro Golfer’s Wife Details Devastating Health Struggles Ahead of Husband’s PGA Tour Debut
As one popular influencer gears to play a DP World Tour event, his wife reveals the devastating health battle she fought and won.
