About

Darrin Dow

Darrin joins FanSided's Pro Golf Now as a Contributor, bringing a wealth of knowledge from over 30 years in the golf industry. His lifelong passion for both amateur and professional golf began at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, where he witnessed unforgettable moments, such as David Duval's victory at the first Nike Tour Championship and Tiger Woods’ historic third consecutive U.S. Amateur win. An experienced club fitter and dedicated golf equipment enthusiast, Darrin combines technical expertise with a genuine love for the game. When he’s not writing or playing at Anthem Golf Club in North Phoenix, Darrin spends time with his border collie buddy, Archer.

Daniel Becker

Daniel Becker is a contributor for FanSided. His work is featured on Dork side of the Force, Sabre Noise and Pro Golf Now. He used to write for Profootballtechs.com. He holds a Bachelor's of the Arts in Communications and Media Studies from Penn State Behrend and spent time in the Air Force Reserves. If he is not writing on FanSided he is being a girl dad, listening to vinyl records or snow shoeing in the snow belt of Buffalo.

Josh Chandler

Josh Chandler first joined Pro Golf Now back in 2020 as a contributing writer. An avid golf and sports fan, Josh is now the Site Expert for Pro Golf Now, a position he took in 2022. After graduating from University with a degree in Business, Josh decided to pursue his lifelong dream and passion for sports and writing. When not writing about and covering golf, Josh enjoys taking in other sports, horror movies, music, and plenty of coffee.

Kathlene Bissell

She has authored numerous golf articles, two golf books, Fred Couples: Golf's Reluctant Superstar and Venus on The Fairway (co-authored with Debbie Steinbach) and produced more than 250 golf television programs. In addition, she has consulted for PGA Tour Productions, the PGA of America and the World Golf Hall of Fame. She is a founding member of Women in The Golf Industry. Her articles have page views in the millions.

Kenneth Cotterill

Kenneth Cotterill is a contributor at Pro Golf Now and Ball Durham. His writing focuses on highlight player profiles and weekly events. He's often interested in the sports betting angle of sports. With years of experience both competing in and writing about golf, Kenneth brings a unique perspective to golf sports writing.

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Ryan Redding

Ryan Redding is a freelance writer with over 15 years of professional writing experience, including with the Virginia Golf Report, Worldwide Golf Shops, and a variety of other clients. He carries a Handicap Index of…oh, never mind. Sometimes he enjoys playing; sometimes not so much. But he always loves writing/chatting/pontificating about all things golf. Ryan resides in southern Michigan with his wife and Poppy, their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He is an avid University of Michigan sports fan and enjoys attending the Memorial Tournament in Ohio each year.

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Samuel Gemini

Sam Gemini has covered golf for four years beginning with his time writing articles and co-hosting a weekly radio show at the University of Wisconsin's radio station, WSUM. He is the Founder and Host of Linksworms, a podcast dedicated to covering professional golf year-round. A native of the Chicago suburbs, Sam is an avid golfer and a PGA Tour fanatic with immense passion for competitive golf and the art of golf course architecture.