Keegan Bradley says Jack Nicklaus course outclasses Augusta on player food
Keegan Bradley, the former Ryder Cup captain and major winner, said Memorial — jack nicklaus' tournament — has the best food "by far, " a remark that landed as PGA Tour courses moved to lengthen holes for a second straight week. Bradley contrasted Memorial’s player treatment and menu with fan-favorite staples at Augusta, while separate course-setup changes this week have again pushed hole yardage higher.
Why Jack Nicklaus' Memorial wins on food
Bradley called Memorial "the best by far" when asked which course serves the best food for players. He highlighted how players are treated there, noting they can order entrees such as steak and receive table service during the event. Bradley praised the Memorial milkshakes in particular, saying they are a standout item and describing the reaction to passing the milkshake station.
Augusta's popular low-cost staples
Bradley acknowledged that Augusta National offers highly regarded concessions, pointing out particular favorites such as bacon. The low pricing at Augusta was noted as well: a pimento cheese sandwich was cited at a price of $1. 50 in 2025. Bradley’s comments framed Memorial not as lacking competition — he conceded Augusta’s offerings are "good" — but as a tournament where players feel especially well treated and where certain items, like the steaks and milkshakes, stand out.
PGA Tour courses trending longer
Separately, course setups on the PGA Tour moved toward greater length for a second straight week. One venue expanded its 2nd tee area and added 20 yards to a par 4, tipping that hole out to 484 yards; it had played to a 4. 1 scoring average the previous year. The finishing hole at the same course was lengthened by 36 yards to 592 yards, a jump from a typical distance of about 556 yards over the prior 14 years. Over the last six years, that finishing hole averaged between 4. 49 and 4. 78 strokes.
Those changes were described as part of a continuing pattern: multiple Tour venues have adjusted scorecards and teeing grounds to add yardage. The recent low scores at one event — where a champion finished 26-under — were cited as a motivating factor for setup teams seeking to make scoring more difficult.
What players and fans should watch next
If course setups continue to skew longer, observable indicators to monitor include tee placements on early holes, advertised yardage changes on official scorecards, and average strokes on reworked holes once play begins. The practical impact may show up in approach-club choices and par-5 scoring; if yardage stays elevated, some holes that previously yielded short-iron approaches or reachable par 5s could demand different strategies.
Bradley’s praise of jack nicklaus' Memorial centers on player experience rather than competitive setup, while the tourwide trend toward lengthening reflects a separate, scoring-driven response. Both threads landed in the same news cycle: one about hospitality and player perks, the other about how venues are altering play to influence scoring outcomes.
- Key takeaways: Bradley called Memorial the best for food; Augusta remains popular and inexpensive; PGA Tour courses lengthened holes this week.
