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The PGA Tour has recently implemented a new rule change regarding scorecard disqualifications. Players now have a 15-minute window to correct errors on their scorecard, even if they have already left the scoring area. This new rule allows players to return and make corrections within the specified time frame, whether the error is identified before or after the scorecard is validated in the scoring system. If a player is still in the scoring area when the 15 minutes expires, their scorecard will be returned when they leave the area. This rule change comes in response to a recent incident involving…
This college golfer is on track to earn his PGA Tour card by the end of summer – find out how
Jackson Koivun had an exceptional freshman season in college golf, winning the Fred Haskins Award, the Heisman Trophy of college golf, in addition to the Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus Awards for Player of the Year. He also helped lead Auburn to its first men’s golf national championship and earned the Phil Mickelson Award for Freshman of the Year. Through his stellar performance, Koivun has the opportunity to earn a PGA Tour card via PGA Tour University Accelerated, a program that allows high-achieving college players to earn Tour membership and compete in full-field Tour events. In the PGA Tour University…
The Bandon Solstice event is a highlight in the golf community, attracting over 100 golfers to play 72 holes at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon. The event, dubbed as Golf’s Longest Day, is a celebration of golf fanatics pushing their limits. Players start their rounds early in the morning, taking advantage of the longest day of the year. The event includes rounds on four of Bandon Dunes’ stunning courses, including Bandon Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old MacDonald, and Sheep Ranch, all ranked in GOLF’s Top 100 U.S. Courses list. Participants of the Bandon Solstice event start their day with a…
Immediate implementation of PGA Tour rule change addressing incorrect scorecards (commonly known as the Jordan Spieth rule)
The PGA Tour recently announced a rule change regarding the return of a scorecard, in what is being dubbed as the ‘Jordan Spieth rule’. This change comes in the wake of Spieth’s disqualification from the Genesis Invitational in February for signing an incorrect scorecard. Spieth, a three-time major winner and member of the Tour’s policy board, mistakenly signed his card with a lower score than he actually shot after rushing to use the restroom. In response to this incident, the PGA Tour has implemented a new policy that allows players a 15-minute window to return to the scoring area after…
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is the third women’s major of the season, set to take place at Sahalee Country Club in Washington. Golf fans can watch this exciting tournament on TV and streaming online via NBC, Golf Channel, and Peacock. The field includes top players like world No. 1 Nelly Korda and U.S. Women’s Open champion Yuka Saso. The tournament will feature rounds on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with coverage provided by NBC and Golf Channel. Nelly Korda, the world No. 1, has already won six LPGA titles this season, including the Chevron Championship. The tournament will also…
What was the significance of Bryson DeChambeau’s mention of ‘salty balls’ before his U.S. Open victory?
Bryson DeChambeau, known as golf’s Mad Scientist, has a reputation for his unconventional approach to the game. His obsession with equipment is evident in his use of single-length clubs and custom irons with bulge and roll. But one of the lesser-known practices that DeChambeau follows is checking his golf balls in a bathtub filled with Epsom salt to ensure they are balanced. This technique, which he picked up from legendary golfer Ben Hogan, involves floating the golf balls in a solution to identify any imbalance caused during the manufacturing process. DeChambeau’s coach, Mike Schy, explains the meticulous process behind checking…
Callaway recently allowed all of its tour pros to test and put the new Opus wedges into their bags after a few weeks of select players using prototype wedges in PGA Tour events. The word “opus” is often used to describe someone’s greatest work or achievement, and while official details about the Opus wedges have not been released by the company, Golfweek was able to view and inspect several different versions of the clubs. Unlike woods, wedges can have new technologies and features that are not visible, making it interesting to study the shape and sole configurations of the Opus…
Bubba Watson’s incredible comeback victory at the 2018 Travelers Championship saw him erase a six-stroke deficit with a final-round 7-under 63 to finish at 14 under par, clinching his third title at the event. Watson expressed his love for the tournament, stating that it felt like his home course and that it held sentimental value for him and his family. He mentioned that his father had witnessed his win at the event in 2010, making it a special place for him personally and professionally. Taking a look back at Watson’s equipment bag from six years ago, we see that he…
