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.
Four-Time PGA Tour Winner Winds Up in Canada While Driving in Detroit
All these two PGA Tour pros wanted was some good Korean BBQ. Yet, a wrong GPS entry led them all the way to Canada from Detroit.
Minjee Lee Heads Into the Final Women’s Major Running Out of Answers
One former Amateur World No. 1 is heading to the last major of the season, yet the numbers do not seem to favor her at all.
‘I Will Find You’: Virginia Golf Course Owner Vows Revenge After Vandals Damage Greens
A golf course in Virginia was so heavily damaged that its owner made a clear warning on a Facebook post. Here's what happened.
28 Facts About Nelly Korda as She Turns 28
Did you know Nelly had a blood clot? Or that a song lyric once helped her bounce back? There are more facts that you don't know about here.
World No. 2,047 Defies All Odds to Beat Miles Russell for U.S. Junior Amateur Glory
Miles Russell was the clear favorite to win the U.S. Junior Amateur, but he didn't. World No. 2,047 defeated him.
Jon Rahm’s Muscle-Flexing Pose Before Revealing 13-Pound Weight Loss Leaves a Room Full of Reporters in Stitches
Jon Rahm might be dealing with the reminder of an official warning over his head, but something else about him caught a reporter's eye.
Golfer Got 20-Year Ban for Cheating? Top 3 Open Championship Controversies of All Time
Wondering about the biggest noise making controversies at The Open? Well, here are three of them, including the 2021 edition.
“Why Would I Come Here…” Shane Lowry Seems Visibly Irritated by a Reporter’s Question After Making The Open Weekend
Every player arrives at The Open with a goal to win, and so does Shane Lowry. Here's how he reacted when asked about his goalf for the week.
Bryson DeChambeau’s Penalty, Verbal Spat, Boycott Threat, and Mocking R&A: Everything You Need to Know
Bryson DeChambeau faced a two-shot penalty at The Open, but here's how it all really came about. Also, the aftermath.
Scottie Scheffler Enters the Open Looking to Snap Unusual Winless Stretch
Scottie Scheffler is coming off a missed cut at The Open. So, does it mean he won't make it at Royal Birkdale at all?
From Packed Trains to Parking Bans: The Travel Reality Facing the Open’s Overseas Fans
The week at Royal Birkdale will not only be a headache for the pros, but also the fans traveling to support them during the week.
3 Unscripted Moments That Defined the Amundi Evian Championship Beyond the Golf
If you’re worried you missed out on standout moments from the Amundi Evian Championship, you did not. Here are three of them.
