About Us
At The Birdie Briefing, we amplify the stories, achievements, and voices of women in golf—because the game deserves more than a side note. We believe women's golf should be covered, respected, and celebrated with the same depth and passion as the men's game, and we're here to make that happen.
Our coverage spans LPGA tournaments, player profiles, course reviews, and industry insights, always going beyond the scorecard to spotlight the challenges, triumphs, and personal journeys that define the sport.
Whether you're a seasoned golfer, a casual fan, or brand new to the game, The Birdie Briefing is your gateway to a version of golf that's vibrant, inclusive, and told through a lens that's truly our own.
Marie Hack
Founder & Host
As the daughter of a Navy doctor, I grew up all over the country, finding something to love about every place I called home. By the end of my 20s, I had collected three degrees, lived in five states, and decided it was time to trade constant moves for deeper roots. A (metaphorical) dart thrown at the map landed me in Wisconsin - my mother's home state - where I've happily settled in. I live with my husband George, our middle-school aged son, and our menagerie of pets.
My experience with golf as a young adult was minimal - half-hearted attempts to learn it because "that's what lawyers do" never quite stuck. Neither did the happy hours disguised as golf outings at Topgolf during my years in D.C. It wasn't until my friend introduced me to the LPGA that I fell in love with the game. I signed up for lessons, started following tournaments, and never looked back.
What I love most about women's golf is its diversity - not just in the players' global backgrounds, but in the way each brings her own style, strategy, and personality to the course. The tour is full of athletes whose openness and authenticity give the game a uniquely warm and quietly cool vibe. I'd love to see the LPGA lean into that - spotlighting players' personalities and bringing a fresher, more inclusive energy that makes it clear this isn't our father's golf tour.
For me, women's golf is the nervous-system-regulating sport of my dreams - the perfect backdrop to life, always there when I want to tune in and cheer for a cast of funny, grounded, and genuinely good-hearted women. My hope is that The Birdie Briefing shows you exactly why - and maybe even makes you fall for women's golf, too.
George Hack
Writer, Analyst, & Head of Marketing
I was raised on a farm in the Great Lakes, nestled beside a tributary of the Root River. My first swings came playing for my high school golf team and I practiced by carrying my clubs on the wagon, hitting shots over our farm's creek as swallows swooped after my secondhand golf balls. In college, my focus shifted to literature and writing, putting golf aside until a new round brought me back to the game.
After graduate school, I moved to Seoul, South Korea, where screen golf was everywhere. Golf was more than a game there. Golf was a social fabric, a way to connect with friends and total strangers alike. The passion and joy I found in those indoor rounds, combined with watching Korean professional golfers revived my love for the sport.
As I see it, LPGA players are the world's finest golfers. Athletes whose skill, resilience, and creativity command recognition across sport. Supporting women's golf to me means more than celebrating victories; it's about highlighting their stories, elevating their achievements, and confronting the persistent inequalities in golf culture. These remarkable individuals bring diversity and strength to the game, and I'm honored to bring that passion to The Birdie Briefing as I help share their voices.
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