Bio

Gabby Herzig is a Staff Writer for The Athletic covering golf. Before joining The Athletic, she worked as a breaking news writer for Sports Illustrated’s golf vertical and a contributing editor at Golf Digest. She is a graduate of Pomona College, where she studied Politics and captained the varsity women’s golf team.

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Personal

  • Hometown: New York City
  • College: Pomona College
  • Favorite Golf Personality: Padraig Harrington
  • Favorite Golf Playing Experience: Twilight summer golf with my brother and the teaching pros at my home course in Westchester, Old Oaks.
  • Favorite Golf Fan Experience: Attending the 2011 Masters at age 12, where I insisted on following Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day for all 18 holes.
  • Favorite Courses Played: Cypress Point, North Berwick, Riviera CC
  • Golf Course Bucket List: Royal County Down, Fishers Island, Bandon Dunes