Call it the Dustin Johnson Rule. Overnight the R&A and USGA announced the introduction of a new local rule that effectively rescinds the penalty applied when a ball is accidentally moved on the putting green. The new rule will be available to committees in charge of competitions from January 1, 2017.
Henrik Stenson of Sweden out-dueled Phil Mickelson down the stretch in a remarkable and memorable two-man show in the final round to win the Open Championship at Royal Troon.