### Fowler Withdraws from WM Phoenix Open Due to Illness
Ricky Fowler has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the WM Phoenix Open due to an undisclosed illness. This unexpected setback comes at a crucial time as Fowler was building momentum and aiming to make a strong impact in the tournament.
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### Tee Times Released for Third Round of 2025 U.S. Open
The USGA has unveiled the tee times for the highly anticipated third round of the 2025 U.S. Open, set for Saturday. Golf enthusiasts are in for an electrifying day as the sport’s elite battle it out for the coveted championship at this iconic event
Rules Guy: Can You Play a Ball That Goes OB, But Is In-Bounds on Another Hole?
A fascinating question recently popped up in the Rules Guy realm regarding out-of-bounds situations and what happens when a ball crosses over. According to Rule 27-1, a ball is deemed out-of-bounds when it rests outside the course boundaries—usually indicated by white stakes or lines. But what if that same ball ventures out-of-bounds on one hole yet lands in-bounds on another?
In this intriguing scenario, the player must play the ball as it lies, even if that means teeing off from an entirely different hole! As per Rule 27-1b, once a ball crosses the boundary line and settles on another part of the course, it remains classified as out-of-bounds. Consequently, players must follow the established rules for handling an out-of-bounds situation
Tiger Woods struggled with his irons during a tough round at the PGA Championship, shooting 4-over par. After the round, Woods said his irons were “letting him down” and that he needed to make some adjustments before the final round.
Woods hit just 42.9% of fairways and 57.1% of greens in regulation. He also had 33 putts, the most of any player in the field.
Despite the poor round, Woods is still in contention heading into the final round. He is 5 shots behind leader Brooks Koepka, but has a history of making comebacks in major championships.
Woods said he is confident that he can make the necessary adjustments to his game and contend for his fifth PGA Championship title.