by Erik J. Barzeski | Feb 22, 2019 | Rules Events
Jimmy Walker and Justin Thomas made waves last year when, addressing the topic of “backstopping” on the PGA Tour, both said that it was effectively “their right” if they play quickly or want to help out a friend to either allow their ball to be...
by Erik J. Barzeski | Feb 6, 2019 | Rules Events
Today the USGA and R&A issued a “clarification” on 10.2b(4) – the “caddies cannot stand behind the player when the player begins taking his stance” rule. The PDF can be found...
by Erik J. Barzeski | Feb 4, 2019 | Rules Events
Below are the views of the RulesGeeks.com staff on Rule 10.2b(4). Erik J. Barzeski Rule 10.2b(4) is a good Rule, and despite popular opinion and the likes of Rickie Fowler or Justin Thomas or Luke Donald calling the Rule “stupid,” a reasonably well-written...
by Erik J. Barzeski | Jan 16, 2019 | Rules Events
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hannah Davies (@hannahdaviesgolf) Four of the world's best golfers took on the double hit challenge.@hannahdgolf how did they do?#ADGolfChamps pic.twitter.com/lvmKb5GNx0 — HSBC Sport (@HSBC_Sport) January 15, 2019...
by Erik J. Barzeski | Jan 14, 2019 | General Rules
In revising the rules regarding dropping for 2019, the USGA and R&A may have forgotten to include an important detail. Rule 14.2b says: b. Ball Must Be Dropped in Right Way The player must drop a ball in the right way, which means all three of these things:...
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