The aftermath of Sunday at Oakmont revived some of the latent tension of tour pros towards the USGA. It also might have helped the two sides begin to find common ground
Wonder why Phil Mickelson hasn’t withdrawn from the 117th US Open? It’s because Mickelson is still “holding out hope” he can attend daughter Amanda’s graduation speech and make it to Erin Hills on time for the opening round of the US Open.
A petition has been launched at Change.org that urges Pacific Ridge School to change the date of its high school graduation to allow Phil Mickelson to compete in the US Open.
How would officials in charge of the top men’s tournaments react to the USGA’s decision to up the ante at the US Open, increasing the championship’s purse by $US2 million to $US12 million total, with the winner receiving more than $2 million?
Earlier this week the USGA sent out a notice that green-reading materials could soon be prohibited. Which made us wonder: what else should be banned from golf?
You’ve no doubt heard that high-speed, slow motion cameras or pesky callers-in may no longer overturn your victory in the Sadie-Hawkins. Thank you, governing bodies. It got us to thinking: what if this “common sense” approach went viral?
The R&A and USGA have announced the implementation – effective immediately – of a New Decision to the Rules of Golf that will mitigate the power of video evidence while reinforcing the traditional reliance on player integrity in making rulings at televised events.
Australian Golf Digest
