PGA Tour Q&A: One Golf Rule You’d Love to Change
The rules of golf are generally clear, straightforward, and—most importantly—agreeable. Every once in a while, however, golfers will come across a rule that seems antiquated or flat out unnecessary. Amateurs aren’t taking their rulebooks out for most casual rounds of golf, but the pros are well-versed in the statutes of the game. With that in […]
What Is Your Reaction To The Golf Ball Rollback?
10 Golf Rules That Should be Changed
Few pursuits have as many arcane rules as the game of golf. Did you know, for example, that you can play a shot from within a clubhouse (if it’s not out of bounds), and even open a window or door to facilitate such a shot? The Rules say that you can. They say a lot […]
Is Golf Warming to a Distance Roll Back?
In a study released by the USGA and R&A on February 15, 2017, the two bodies stated that, “Between 2003 and the end of the 2016 season, average driving distance on five of the seven tours has increased by approximately 1.2%, around 0.2 yards per year.” They went on to say that on those […]
New Rules Proposed for 2019
In an announcement this week from the R&A and USGA, the two governing bodies stated that they are continuing an initiative to simplify and modernize the rules of golf. This review process began in 2012, but was propelled further into the spotlight this past summer when multiple rules violations played significant roles in major […]
USGA Changes the Rules After DJ Controversy
A ball accidentally moving on the green will no longer mean a penalty
Dustin Johnson Rules Controversy Overshadows U.S. Open Win
Last Sunday’s Rules incident is sure to have wide-ranging impact on future major championships
Bunker Mentality: An Interview with a Golf Bunker
Why are bunkers where they are? What purpose do they serve? Are they even fair? To answer these pressing questions and more, there’s only one place to go: Directly to the sandy source
Should Golf Have a Worldwide Handicap System?
Would a global handicap system make the game better? I think not.
Dogged Victim | Taking it Slow
The U.S. Open at Merion is the perfect venue for the USGA to get tough on the nagging issue of slow play. But their stance seems to be “Not so Fast…”
