Gabby Herzig

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.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/gabby-herzig/

74%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author also seems to have a negative view of LIV Golf and its players, which may influence their coverage of DeChambeau's involvement in the league
  • The author does not provide any balanced or objective information about DeChambeau's game or his relationship with Augusta National
  • The author shows a clear bias towards DeChambeau by using terms like 'mad scientist' and implying that his recent form was not a talking point

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, the fact that they work for The Athletic, a sports news website that may benefit from generating traffic and engagement through controversial stories about DeChambeau and LIV Golf, could be seen as a potential conflict of interest
  • The author does not seem to have any clear conflicts of interest in their reporting

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Additionally, the author contradicts themselves by saying that DeChambeau still has the old 'mad scientist' version of himself while also stating that he is now focusing on simplicity and consistency
  • For example, the author claims that DeChambeau has always been a member of LIV Golf but also states that he joined shortly after its launch for $100 million
  • Similarly, the author says that DeChambeau does not get along well with Augusta National but also acknowledges his low amateur honors at the Masters in 2016
  • The article contains several contradictions regarding DeChambeau's past and present actions and statements

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • For example, the author downplays DeChambeau's historic 58 at LIV Golf by saying it was not a talking point, while also highlighting his first-round performance at the Masters
  • Similarly, the author uses vague language such as 'a little bit smarter' to describe DeChambeau's change in approach without providing any specific examples or evidence of how he has improved
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as implying that certain facts are not relevant or important when they contradict their main point

Recent Articles

Billy Horschel Leads Open Championship Amidst Challenging Weather Conditions

Billy Horschel Leads Open Championship Amidst Challenging Weather Conditions

Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024 Billy Horschel leads The Open Championship at Royal Troon with a four-under par score, but challenging weather conditions threaten to shake up the leaderboard. Several golfers, including Dan Brown, Thirston Lawrence, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, Xander Schauffele, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler are within striking distance. Horschel aims for his first major championship win in a career marked by one top-five finish.
Billy Horschel Takes Three-Stroke Lead at 2024 Open Championship after Impressive Round Three

Billy Horschel Takes Three-Stroke Lead at 2024 Open Championship after Impressive Round Three

Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024 Billy Horschel leads The Open Championship at Royal Troon with a score of four under par, one stroke ahead of Dan Brown. Horschel made four birdies on the opening nine holes for a six-under start. Challenging conditions caused struggles for Shane Lowry, who dropped to five over par.
Keegan Bradley Appointed Youngest Ryder Cup Captain in History, Replacing Tiger Woods

Keegan Bradley Appointed Youngest Ryder Cup Captain in History, Replacing Tiger Woods

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Keegan Bradley, with six PGA Tour victories including the 2011 PGA Championship, appointed as the youngest Ryder Cup captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963 at age 34. Europe has not won on American soil since 2012. Tiger Woods passed on the role due to commitments with the PGA Tour, leading to Bradley's appointment as a shift in US team leadership strategy.
Nelly Korda's Disastrous Septuple Bogey on Hole No. 12 at the U.S. Women's Open

Nelly Korda's Disastrous Septuple Bogey on Hole No. 12 at the U.S. Women's Open

Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024 Nelly Korda, the world No. 1 golfer, suffered a devastating septuple bogey on hole No. 12 during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club, leaving her out of contention with a score of 80 and in T129th place.
Bryson DeChambeau Leads Masters Golf Tournament with Simplified Approach and 8-Birdie Round

Bryson DeChambeau Leads Masters Golf Tournament with Simplified Approach and 8-Birdie Round

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 Bryson DeChambeau leads the Masters golf tournament with an 8-birdie 65 in the first round, focusing on simplicity and consistency.