‘Welcome to rules of golf’: Pro catches ‘all-world break’ after animal decision
In a delightfully amusing twist during the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage event, a rules conundrum surrounding a sea turtle sparked a humorous dialogue between player Talor Gooch and the referee. Gooch playfully brought the officials’ attention to a sea turtle near Emiliano Grillo’s ball, humorously describing it as “about the size of a Volkswagen.” The referee, quick on the uptake, retorted, “If it truly resembled a Volkswagen, you’d find yourself in the rough.”
This whimsical exchange highlighted the unanticipated levity that can surface amidst the typically solemn domain of golf rules enforcement