Fellow Pros Exasperated at DeChambeau Repeat Performance in Vegas A lot of people dared to hope that the DeChambeau phenomenon would not become a “thing”…but it did. There was no getting around it. It was inevitably going to become a “thing,” and a big one. What is now called “smash and bash golf” is becoming …
Tag: rules
Apr 03
Cheating in Golf Window to Soul?
According to Rick Reilly, Cheating on the Course Extends to Everything A surprising and not so surprising book has come out this week entitled Commander in Cheat, written by Rick Reilly. It is both humorous and not so humorous. Even though the subject matter involves the President of the United States, his magical math and …
Mar 04
Rules, Decorum, Tweets Dominate the Week
War Over New Rules Obscuring the Game Rule changes occur once in a while, we all know that. And, from time to time, someone goofs up and incurs a penalty. In the old days, it didn’t happen so often that one might think it was the order of the day, but in the past few …
Apr 04
The Masters – How to Swing It
The Most Traditional Tournament of all, the Masters Requires Semblance of Civility It all begins tomorrow, the most spectacularly cultural celebration golf has to offer outside of St. Andrews itself. The old south’s cultural code, sustainable only through a great deal of wealth, is high church all the way, and those unfamiliar with the ropes …
Jan 17
The Golf Rules Quiz
What We Don’t Know About the Rules Might Amaze Us Most of us have, without a doubt, run into the vast variety of quizzes available on the internet, and often spread on Facebook, that test our general world knowledge. We are tempted with “I’ll bet you can’t beat this score.” And, if you do, the …
Dec 13
Golf Rules and Cultural Changes
Rules change in the golf world, and some unfortunate habits as well The governing body of golf and its rules didn’t call me personally to tell me the news. However, they made it perfectly clear that I am no longer welcome to call in with my replay observations about anyone’s golf game. Apparently, the players …
Sep 20
Penalties, Round Two
More Thoughts About Penalties After the Ben Crane Incident I read this morning that the fossilized USGA is finally modernizing the rule book. Naturally, I must temper my criticism of the grand old institution, as it really does do everything possible to preserve the integrity of the game. However, the weirdness of some of the …
Sep 17
Penalties Technology, and the Rule Book
Ben Crane and His Two-Stroke Penalty for Technology Beyond Our Understanding It used to be that technology was largely confined to the development of clubs and balls, a long slow evolution that brought us our metal woods, sure-fire putters, and mega Titleist ‘watcha-call-its.’ It used to be that the worst thing that could happen, in …
Mar 12
Golf Rules are Changing
Golf Rules Changing That Were Set Centuries Ago I suppose that I am the only person remaining in the golf world who does not want the game of golf to go faster, be a lot more “fun” and less “difficult.” I’ve said it a thousand times, so I won’t elaborate, except to say that the …
Dec 20
Play the Lie? Don’t Think So
When to Play the Lie Respecting the Rule Book is Fine, but Sometimes It Surpasses Ridiculous I watched a youtube video the other day that in terms of logic, was an absolute horror. Somehow, a young golfer got out onto a frozen lake or large pond, where his golf ball sat. His intent, of course, …
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LPGA News
- With Tiger Woods on her mind, Annika Sorenstam readies for first LPGA start since 2008ORLANDO, Florida – Annika Sorenstam was on her way to the first tee Tuesday when she picked up her phone to check on her kids and saw the (...)
- Lynch: It's OK to ask — is this the end of Tiger Woods' illustrious career?It’s in the arbitrary nature of sport that even legends seldom exit the stage on a high note. There are exceptions, sure. Ted Williams (...)
- In her pro debut at Gainbridge LPGA, Gabi Ruffels isn’t just among the stars. She’s one of them.ORLANDO, Florida – Gabriela Ruffels gets starstruck from time to time, whether it’s meeting tennis icon Billie Jean King for the (...)
Latest Golf News
- Mickelson in mix for 3rd straight Champions winPhil Mickelson's mud birdie highlighted a 3-under 70 at the Cologuard Classic on Friday, putting him in contention for a third straight victory to open his PGA Tour Champions career.
- Sorenstam makes LPGA cut in first start since '08Annika Sorenstam, who is making a one-time appearance because the LPGA Tour is at her home course, made the cut after a 1-under 71 on Friday in the Gainbridge LPGA.
- Tiger 'in good spirits' after follow-up proceduresTiger Woods had "successful" follow-up procedures on his injuries Friday morning, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account.