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Peter Kaufman

Peter Kaufman

Joined: Jun 15, 2021

Kaufman is a recovering lawyer turned full-time investment banker, advising boards of directors facing capital-structure challenges. A former college sports journalist, he has morphed from a broken-down Yale lacrosse player to a broken-down golfer; like his clients’ financial situations, his golf game is distressed. Kaufman likes to frame the current golf scene in the context of golf’s rich history. He is a strong advocate for return of the stymie. He is a member of the Met Golf Writers Association. Email: peterkaufman9724@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterskaufman/Instagram: www.instagram.com/Peter.Kaufman.144

Golf's (Augusta) National Treasure: 99-Year-Old Past Champion Jackie Burke
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Golf's (Augusta) National Treasure: 99-Year-Old Past Champion Jackie Burke

The 1956 Masters winner, 66 years after toughing out a blustery and wild final round, still has a sharp mind and strong thoughts on the game.

Peter Kaufman
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Stray Shots: Musings on Zach Johnson's Captaincy, Shane Lowry's Bad Break and Bryson's Bulk
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Stray Shots: Musings on Zach Johnson's Captaincy, Shane Lowry's Bad Break and Bryson's Bulk

A spin around the golf news of the week, featuring Zach Johnson, Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau.

Peter Kaufman
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Cristie Kerr Is Plotting a Comeback Season, but She’s Already Thriving in Her Next Chapter as a Winemaker
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Cristie Kerr Is Plotting a Comeback Season, but She’s Already Thriving in Her Next Chapter as a Winemaker

Cristie Kerr is taking a hands-on approach to producing wines that draw high marks from critics.

Peter Kaufman
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John McDermott Won Back-to-Back U.S. Opens Before Succumbing to Mental Illness. It’s Time to Remember Him
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John McDermott Won Back-to-Back U.S. Opens Before Succumbing to Mental Illness. It’s Time to Remember Him

McDermott won the 1911 and 1912 U.S. Opens in his early 20s, the first American to win the Open, before a series of misfortunes led to him being committed by his family to the State Hospital for the Insane in Pennsylvania.

Peter Kaufman
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The Two Greatest Ryder Cup Upsets That History Has (Almost) Forgotten
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The Two Greatest Ryder Cup Upsets That History Has (Almost) Forgotten

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer were on the losing end of two all-time Ryder Cup upsets. Here's a look back at those improbable matches.

Peter Kaufman
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Where Does Collin Morikawa Rank Among the Greatest 25-And-Under Golfers In History?
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Where Does Collin Morikawa Rank Among the Greatest 25-And-Under Golfers In History?

A closer look at how Collin Morikawa's early career compares to that of Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Gene Sarazen and other great golfers before they turned 26.

Peter Kaufman
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Assessing Royal St. George's Place in the British Open Rota, and the Field of Contenders This Week
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Assessing Royal St. George's Place in the British Open Rota, and the Field of Contenders This Week

Royal St. George's isn't well known, but it's a worthy venue. As for who can conquer it, look for ball-strikers to contend, starting with the reigning U.S. Open champion.

Peter Kaufman
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Does Phil Mickelson rate among top 10 all-time? It’s complicated
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Does Phil Mickelson rate among top 10 all-time? It’s complicated

With his victory at recent PGA Championship, Mickelson elevates himself to another level in golf, and it just might be the top one

Peter Kaufman
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Catching up with Chi Chi
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Catching up with Chi Chi

Peter Kaufman
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Business-like plan could regain Ryder Cup
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Business-like plan could regain Ryder Cup

Peter Kaufman
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