Columnist: Richard Todd
Poor Playing Conditions & The Rules
By Richard Todd Heavy rains interrupted the third round of the BMW championship – not uncommon for national and local tournaments. Morning tee times were pushed back until afternoon, groups were reorganized into threesomes, and the preferred lies rule was put into place. This little used rule allows players to lift their golf ball, clean it, and place it near as possible to […]
Upcoming Rules Changes for Penalty Areas
By Richard Todd Do you want to sound super smart, like a Rules Official on the golf course? During your next round, simply use the phrase, “Penalty Area.” This is the new term used by the USGA that replaces and encompasses, water hazards and bunkers. So regardless, if it’s sand or water it’s now a ‘penalty area’ in the new rules. Regardless […]
Rules, Rules, Rules
The Rules of Golf have dominated the news lately. Stories abound with professional tour events turned upside down as leaders were assessed penalties days later, as well as, the impending overhaul of many rules. What do professional golfers think and how do golf rules impact you? Golf Channel Amateur Tour (www.GCAMtour.com) player Matt Blum provided some […]
Rules Changes Help Your Game
The Unites States Golf Association (USGA) and Royal & Ancient (R&A) are currently making changes to the rules of golf to make the game more equitable, uniform, and hopefully more enjoyable. Some changes have already been implemented. Just ask Jon Rahm, a professional golfer from Spain. At the 2017 Irish Open he did not properly […]
How to Combat Slow Play
Golfers HATE waiting to play, due to the group in front of them playing slowly. Fights have been known to break out on the course, as patience is tested and nerves become frayed. During one round this summer I waited for two to three minutes on every tee box. While each of these delays isn’t horrendous by […]
Golf Helps Military Veterans: Find Out About Salute Military Golf Association
The game of golf provides much to golfers – exercise, both mental as well as, physical, plus it provides an enjoyable social experience with friends and family, to name a few. Golf also benefits non-golfers, communities, and organizations. In 2017 alone, over $3.9 billion dollars were generated for charitable donation, through golf events. Since 2012 the […]