From the USGA: USGA AND THE R&A ANNOUNCE FINAL APPROVAL OF RULE 14-1B THAT PROHIBITS USE OF ANCHORED STROKES Governing Bodies Issue Report Explaining Their Decision Following Comment Process New Rule to Take Effect on January 1, 2016, Allowing for… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner My, what a difference a few hours makes. At the close of the second round of The Masters last evening the talk was of Tiger’s bounce off the flagstick, Tianlang Guan’s slow play penalty, Jason Day’s resurgence… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Tim Finchem’s Sunday matinee at the Match Play has resulted in the anchoring debate becoming the number one topic in golf. That may be just what the Commish wanted but he has now put himself and the… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner On Sunday PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem took some time to address the assembled press at The Match Play Championship on the Tour’s stance on the anchoring ban. The Commish says it’s the PGA Tour’s stance that… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Vijay Singh was probably pulling for Phil Mickelson’s birdie putt for a 59 to fall more than anyone yesterday. Maybe that would have given the hall of famer a brief respite from the painfully bright spotlight of… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner In a golf season that saw too many rules infractions affect the outcome of tournaments the strangeness continued at the Dubai World Championship. Ian Poulter was poised to win his second straight tournament but he let Robert… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Over the past year I’ve had a chance to write and rant on plenty of subjects. Looking back, I have had a real ball this year. So here’s a recap of some of my favorite spots from… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Among the many aspects that make golf a great game is the deep-seated sense of tradition. Along with the rules of golf, the traditions and etiquette of the sport are passed on from golfer to golfer and… Continue Reading
By Jeff Skinner I know the good old boys at the USGA are busy right now. They are putting on a little show at Bethpage Black this week. But they need to address a change in The Rules of Golf.… Continue Reading