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.
Europe’s Ryder Cup Qualification: Every Change (and Every Thing That Stayed the Same)
Luke Donald and co has announced the qualifications for next season's Ryder Cup. Here's what changed and what didn't.
Fact Check: Does Brooks Koepka’s LIV Golf Past Affect His FedExCup Playoff Eligibility?
With the first leg of FedExCup playoffs just a week away, is Brooks Koepka even eligible to play the playoffs at all?
7 Questions That Every Golfer Should Ask Before Playing a Round
So, you're playing golf. It may or may not be your first time, but there are a few rules you must keep in mind before you do so.
Golf Club ‘Devastated’ After Thieves Steal 100 Years of Irreplaceable History
A golf club built way back in 1877 is left devastated after thieves steal trophies worth over a century of history and more.
John Daly’s Long History of PGA Tour Penalties: From Physical Altercations to Spectator Incidents
John Daly has gained a certain reputaion on the tour, but a particular public file from 2010 reveals every fine he ever faced. It's a lot.
What Miles Russell Has Done in the Last Two Weeks Is Simply Ridiculous
In just two weeks, Miles Russell has not only defeated his fellow teammates, but also created history never seen before.
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.
