Tagged: Rules
PGA Tour Announces Big Changes for 2025 to Alleviate Slow Play
In a bold move to tackle one of golf's most persistent gripes, the PGA Tour announced significant changes aimed at speeding up play in...
PGA Tour Amends Scorecard Signing Rule (The Jordan Spieth Rule)
The PGA Tour announced the amendment to a rule regarding the signing of scorecards. It's being called the Jordan Spieth rule.
“Across all our Tours...
Phil Mickelson Tees Off on USGA Over Driver Length Proposal
The USGA, golf's governing body, is reportedly considering reigning in the driver length to 46 inches, and apparently Phil Mickelson is none too pleased...
PGA Tour “Bryson-Proofs” the 18th Hole at THE PLAYERS
That didn't take long.
Just two days after Bryson DeChambeau claimed golf courses could not be "Bryson-proofed," the PGA Tour said, "Wanna bet?"
The Bryson...
Matt Kuchar in the Middle of a Controversy (Again)
During the first round of the Memorial Tournament, Matt Kuchar landed his tee shot on the par-4 17th in a pitch mark, and then...
Lexi Thompson Thought Penalty Was April Fool’s Joke
Though armchair rules officials had been a bane on televised golf for decades, it wasn’t until Lexi Thompson’s tearful tale at last year’s ANA...
USGA Changes Playoff Format For Open Championships
On Monday, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced that it had revised playoff format for all four of its Open Championships – the...
Bernhard Langer Frustrated With “Jealous” Critics
In the midst of yet another dominating season on the Champions Tour, 59-year-old Bernhard Langer has dealt with considerable criticism in regards to his...
U.S. Open at Erin Hills: 10 Storylines (Excluding Fescue)
Fescue. If you aren’t acquainted with the primary feature at Erin Hills by the time the U.S. Open tees off, it’s only a matter...
Gorman vs Geary: U.S. Open Edition
Welcome to the first installment of “Gorman vs Geary,” a recurring column where we debate a variety of trending golf topics.
Tom and I have...
Bernhard Langer Facing Criticism Over Putting Form
For a guy who now has nine Champions Tour major victories, Bernhard Langer cannot seem to catch a break lately.
Earlier this week, Gary...
Branden Grace, Paul McGinley Bury Hatchet
Former player, and current European Tour analyst, Paul McGinley had some harsh words at the BMW PGA Championship after Branden Grace was given a...
Golf Embarrassed Again With Lexi Thompson Fiasco
Another golf major is in the books and a controversial call once again embarrasses the struggling sport. Last year it was Dustin Johnson and...
PGA Tour Confused By Its Own Confusing Rules, Reclassifies 2013 Rookie as 2016 Rookie
Only in the convoluted, secret sauce methodology world of the PGA Tour, could a pro golfer, who earned his card in 2012, be deemed...
Scottish Open Rules Advisory on Wind is “Clear as Mud”
Conditions at Castle Stuart yesterday were not conducive to scoring, with multiple rounds in the high 70’s and 80’s, and most of the players...
