Lexi Thompson has made it quite clear that she doesn’t want to talk anymore about the delayed four-shot penalty she incurred at this year’s ANA Inspiration – and it’s pretty easy to see why.
Starting January 1, these associations collectively will no longer field rules inquires from viewers watching golf-tournament broadcasts on TV or streaming online as part of a new set of video review protocols.
The R&A and USGA have received comments on the proposed new Rules from more than 22,000 golfers in 102 countries, as well as representatives of golf organisations throughout the world.
AWKWARD: Knowing that Westwood was the one who brought the matter into question, Rahm was asked after the round if there was any tension between the golfers. His answer?
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.
Australian Golf Digest
