While the schedule is solid through until the end of October, the European Tour already has back-up plans in place – two more possible “swings” – that are ready to step in if some of the events at the end of the year don’t come to fruition.
If this past week was any indication, should the USGA want a Teflon coating at Winged Foot from criticism, perhaps its best move is installing Nicklaus on the greens committee.
Phil Mickelson has been singing Jon Rahm’s praises since his brother was coaching the young Spaniard at Arizona State University. Turns out, he’s been making money off the new world No.1 since then too – and perfectly legally.
Being good at playing golf on TV doesn’t mean someone will be good at talking golf on TV. Christina Kim might be, if she could be bothered. She’s off to a good start.
Jack Nicklaus has made his thoughts about equipment regulations – in particular, those concerning the golf ball – known many times through the years, but he offered perhaps his most blunt public comments regarding the matter on Thursday.
DeChambeau was already having a wild round, with five birdies and five bogeys on his card through 14 holes, while sitting comfortably inside the cut line at one over for the tournament. He then stepped to the par-5 15th tee and, simply put, everything unravelled.