Some finishes fade with time. This one hasn’t. Nine years after Jordan Spieth’s extraordinary final round at Royal Birkdale, we look back at the bizarre, brilliant 13th hole sequence that could have ended his 2017 Open dream and instead ignited the most electric run of his career. From a horror drive into the dunes to a 22-minute rules odyssey and a heroic bogey, it remains one of the strangest and most captivating stretches in major championship history.
Most golfers know it’s bad etiquette to stand behind another player’s putting line, but in some formats it can also lead to penalties for both partners. Here’s what the Rules of Golf actually say.
Justin Thomas was penalised after his ball moved while removing a loose impediment. It’s a common situation, but the rules aren’t always clear. Here’s what you need to know to avoid the same mistake.
If your golf ball moves before you make a stroke, you could face a penalty – or not. Here’s how the Rules of Golf determine whether natural forces or player actions caused it.