Category Archives: Rules of Golf

Bernhard Langer: On how he’s going back to the short putter

Bernhard Langer has been one of the most dissatisfied players with the USGA’s decision to ban anchored putting, anchoring the top of the putter grip to the body as a stabilizing fulcrum against the yips. But the time to make … Continue reading

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Franklin Templeton Shootout changes, results and broadcast

You would have to say that the changes in the Franklin Templeton Shootout were successful. The biggest one was they decided to move the scramble format to the first day from the last. The idea was to give chasing teams … Continue reading

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Kevin Na: Living Down His Reputation

Robert Garrigus managed to hold onto the lead at the Valspar Championship on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor (Tampa), Florida, but not by much. He shot a 1-under 70 to get to 8-under, but his closest competitor … Continue reading

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Solheim Cup: Europe Leads 5-3 After One…Rules Imbroglio

In a day of significant surprises, Team Europe edged out to a 5-3 lead over the Americans after Friday’s matches. Two big surprises from the morning Foursomes were Stacy Lewis not playing well, but her partner Lizette Salas playing very … Continue reading

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The USGA: Aggressively Raising Slow Play Consciousness

Well, the world of golf has been talking about slow play forever, but most of the talking has been from frustrated golfers voting with their feet. The number of rounds is down significantly. And now the USGA is talking emphatically … Continue reading

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Anchored Putters: The USGA and R&A Have Decided

The U.S.G.A and the R&A have finally announced their long-expected stance on the issue of “anchored” putters deciding to make the manner of all strokes the same as of January 1, 2016. All of this takes place under “Rule 14 … Continue reading

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RBC Heritage: First Round Results

In 2010, Brian Davis did something in the RBC Hetitage playoff that has earned him plaudits ever since. He hit his approach shot to 18 into the left hazard. Thankfully, the tide was out and his ball was playable. Although … Continue reading

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Day 3 at the Masters: Tiger Should Withdraw

By now, everybody on the planet who plays golf and many who don’t, know that Tiger Woods was involved in a rules imbroglio that escalated into a brouhaha which fomented into an open sore on the very soul of the … Continue reading

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Day 2 at the Masters: “We’ve Got a Great Leaderboard”

Somewhere in Friday’s broadcast on the Golf Channel, the leaderboard was moving like a bunch on icebergs on a collision course with each other and the narrows. Really big names, really exciting names moving to the top and with ESPN … Continue reading

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Keegan Bradley Is Not a Cheater

Keegan Bradley is not a cheater. And neither is Carl Pettersson…or Webb Simpson…or Ernie Els…or anybody else who uses an anchored putter, whether it’s a long putter or a belly putter. I feel compelled to rise to their defense because … Continue reading

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