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Longtime pro bought a pro-shop putter. And then he was penalized 2 shots 

Longtime pro bought a pro-shop putter. And then he was penalized 2 shots 

Organizers announce LIV golfers will gain a formal qualification route into The Open, opening opportunities for select players from the breakaway circuit to earn spots in golf’s oldest major under new criteria.

A longtime touring pro who bought a pro-shop putter faced a two-shot penalty under equipment rules, tournament officials confirm, prompting debate over club conformity and enforcement in competitive play.

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Phil Mickelson pans U.S. Ryder Cup hopeful over slow play

Phil Mickelson pans U.S. Ryder Cup hopeful over slow play

Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to claim the DP World Tour title, holding off late challengers and sealing victory with a composed final-round performance.

Phil Mickelson has blasted a U.S. Ryder Cup hopeful for slow play, saying the delay undermines team momentum and calling for swifter pace to protect match integrity ahead of the biennial event.

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Rules Guy: I hit my provisional ball to gimme-length. Can I choose to ignore my original wayward shot?

Rules Guy: I hit my provisional ball to gimme-length. Can I choose to ignore my original wayward shot?

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials confirmed. He left before the second round, citing health concerns; his status for upcoming events remains uncertain.

Rules expert answers whether a player may treat a provisional that lands at gimme length as the ball in play and abandon the original wayward tee shot. Clarifies conditions and penalties under the official Rules.

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Masters, Open tweak rules for qualifying criteria

Masters, Open tweak rules for qualifying criteria

Fowler (illness) WDs from WM Phoenix Open:
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday due to illness, leaving the field early as he prioritises recovery; organizers say no timetable set for his return.

Masters, Open tweak rules for qualifying criteria:
The Masters and The Open revised qualifying criteria to streamline entry and boost fairness, adjusting exemptions and regional pathways as organizers aim to balance tradition with wider access to major fields.

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This ‘nice rule change’ helped Tommy Fleetwood pocket $10 million

This ‘nice rule change’ helped Tommy Fleetwood pocket $10 million

LIV golfers get a pathway to The Open: R&A and organizers introduce a qualification route through designated events and final qualifying, allowing LIV players a clear chance to earn spots next year.

A ‘nice rule change’ helped Tommy Fleetwood pocket about $10 million: A tweak to payout and scoring policies converted his strong finishes into larger checks, producing an estimated $10M gain.

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