Although the R&A and USGA, golf’s governing bodies, have considered on various occasions handling divot holes in another manner, there is no “practical solution” other than to leave it as just a part of the game.
No one knows everything for sure, but we do have some idea of the behind-the-scenes intrigue regarding power control and the trajectory of the PGA Tour’s future, so we’ll do our best to explain what is going on.
For a second straight year, Justin Thomas painfully missed the cut at the Masters – and proceeded to help a handful of his peers grab weekend tee times at Augusta National when they thought they were heading home early.
Spieth did not go into any detail about who else would be there or if it was taking place three days from now, though he did say he believes this potential meeting could be beneficial for both parties.
Assuming you’re not one of those golf fans who are deep in the weeds of which angle whose ball flew over which turtles, here’s a very basic breakdown to get you started.
The WM Phoenix Open, known for the rowdy, stadium-enclosed par-3 16th hole and more recently for debauchery at its finest, closed its gates and prevented fans from entering the tournament at TPC Scottsdale on Saturday afternoon.
Golf’s civil war is near its endgame and those deciding its fate are down to two roads. The problem for those making this decision is many have these roads confused for the other.
Jordan Spieth, a member of the PGA Tour Policy Board that approved the agreement with SSG, flatly said on Wednesday (US time) at Pebble Beach Golf Links, “I don’t think that it’s needed,” referring to a deal with PIF.
It could seem unfair to Kirk that his accomplishments now and in the future will be overshadowed by what happened in the past. Kirk, however, sees it differently.
Australian Golf Digest
