Jan Kuijpers
Founder of Narrows Golf
Jan Kuijpers founded Narrows Golf and writes about the courses he plays.
Articles by Jan Kuijpers
Open de España 2026: Sergio García starts one shot back after opening 67
Sergio García is one behind Eugenio Chacarra, Connor Syme and Grant Forrest in Madrid after a first round shaped by a broken toe, two eagles and Jon Rahm's late withdrawal.
By Jan Kuijpers · October 9, 2026
Five golf prodigies with a story: the talents on the road to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour
A WNBA pioneer's son, a left-handed record-breaker and a talent whose journey ran from Kyiv through Belgium and France. These are five young golfers worth following now.
By Jan Kuijpers · October 5, 2026
Together Again: Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick target the 2027 Ryder Cup
After a historic win together and the best seasons of their careers, the Fitzpatrick brothers now want to represent Europe side by side at Adare Manor.
By Jan Kuijpers · October 2, 2026
Alfred Dunhill Links 2026: field, prize money and tickets
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship returns to St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns with a $5 million purse, a star-studded field and free admission for the first three days.
By Jan Kuijpers · September 29, 2026
USA completes historic comeback as Scheffler delivers the moment of the Presidents Cup
Team USA overturned a three-point deficit at Medinah to win the Presidents Cup 17-13. The defining moment, however, came when Scottie Scheffler put sportsmanship ahead of his own advantage.
By Jan Kuijpers · September 28, 2026
Jackson Koivun: The Only Child From San Jose Who Won on the PGA Tour 24 Days After Turning Pro
A nine-hole course in San Jose, a pandemic-era move to North Carolina, an online senior year and three record seasons at Auburn. How Jackson Koivun became the youngest player on this week's US Presidents Cup team.
By Jan Kuijpers · September 23, 2026
Presidents Cup and FedEx Open de France 2026: Players and Tee Times
A preview of the Presidents Cup and the FedEx Open de France 2026, with tee times, formats, contenders and the players to follow.
By Jan Kuijpers · September 23, 2026
From Collapse to Green Jacket: Adam Scott Is Back Near the Top at Wentworth at 46
In 2012 Adam Scott handed away The Open with four straight bogeys. Nine months later he became the first Australian to win the Masters. Thirteen years on, he is among the leaders at Wentworth again.
By Jan Kuijpers · September 18, 2026
BMW PGA Championship: Rai and Lagergren Lead, McIlroy Gives Chase and Rahm Fears the Cut
Aaron Rai and Joakim Lagergren open with 66 at Wentworth, but much of the world's elite sits within three shots. Here is what is at stake this week.
By Jan Kuijpers · September 18, 2026
No Prize Money, Still Millions: What the 2026 Solheim Cup Players Earned This Season
The Solheim Cup itself pays no prize money, yet its 24 players had already collected more than $24 million on the LPGA Tour in 2026. One name explains almost the entire gap between the teams.
By Jan Kuijpers · September 13, 2026
Europe Leads, the U.S. Hits Back: Solheim Cup Heads for a Wide-Open Finish at Bernardus
Europe turned a 4-4 tie into a 7-5 lead on Saturday morning and moved to 8-5 when Maja Stark and Linn Grant won the opening four-ball. The trophy will not be decided before Sunday's singles.
By Jan Kuijpers · September 12, 2026
The Good Good x Callaway Ad: What Happened, and Why the Fallout Was This Fast
In seven days Good Good lost a Callaway partnership, a PGA Tour title sponsorship, its retail shelf space and a Golf Channel series. A timeline of the ad, the apologies and the consequences.
By Jan Kuijpers · August 31, 2026
Genesis Scottish Open: Can Rory McIlroy Still Catch the Leaders? And What Is Left for Joost Luiten?
Tom Kim, Min Woo Lee and Matt Fitzpatrick share the lead at 14 under, but a charging McIlroy has the leaderboard within reach with four holes to play.
By Jan Kuijpers · July 12, 2026
Viktor Hovland: These Are the Clubs the Norwegian Uses to Storm the World's Elite
From a trusty set of Ping i210 irons to a prototype putter, Hovland's bag mixes proven favorites with modern firepower. A look at his full setup, with distances.
By Jan Kuijpers · July 12, 2026
Fleetwood and Rai Share the Lead After a Thrilling Start at the Abu Dhabi Championship
A bogey-free 64 from Tommy Fleetwood and a late eagle from Aaron Rai set up a packed leaderboard in the desert, with the chasing pack just two shots back.
By Jan Kuijpers · July 2, 2026
Five Storylines That Will Define the Second Half of the 2026 Season
A rookie chasing history, a Ryder Cup rematch brewing, and a world number one with a point to prove. The back nine of the season starts now.
By Jan Kuijpers · July 1, 2026
The Creator Classic Proved It: YouTube Golf Is No Longer a Side Show
Millions of live viewers, tour pros begging for invites and sponsors switching budgets. The creator scene has become golf's fastest-growing stage.
By Jan Kuijpers · June 30, 2026
The Next Big Names in Golf: Tom McKibbin, Karl Vilips & Luke Clanton Are Ready to Take Over
Three players under 24, three very different routes to the top. Here is why scouts, caddies and bookmakers keep circling the same trio of names.
By Jan Kuijpers · June 28, 2026
Stop Three-Putting: The Ladder Drill That Fixes Your Distance Control in Two Weeks
Most three-putts die at birth, with a first putt that finishes six feet short or long. This one drill retrains your speed without changing your stroke.
By Jan Kuijpers · June 25, 2026
What Bryson's YouTube Channel Teaches Better Than Most Golf Coaches
Between the stunts and the speed training hides some of the most honest instruction in golf. Three lessons worth stealing from the scientist's channel.
By Jan Kuijpers · June 23, 2026
How to Tell Your Girlfriend You're Going Golfing
A field-tested guide to the most delicate conversation in golf. Timing, framing, and the one sentence you should never, ever open with.
By Jan Kuijpers · June 21, 2026
Links Golf 101: What Actually Makes a Course a True Links
The word gets stamped on every seaside course with a view, but a true links is a specific piece of land with specific rules. Here is how to tell the difference.
By Jan Kuijpers · June 18, 2026
Hidden Gems: Five Underrated Golf Courses in the Netherlands Worth the Drive
Beyond the famous names of the Dutch coast lies a second tier of courses that punch far above their green fee. Five picks, from heathland to polder.
By Jan Kuijpers · June 14, 2026
What Makes Scottie Scheffler's Swing So Repeatable (and What You Can Steal From It)
The footwork looks chaotic, the results are anything but. A closer look at the most reliable golf swing of this era, and the two pieces amateurs can copy.
By Jan Kuijpers · June 10, 2026