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PGA Tour cancels Kapalua; Sony Open starts year

PGA Tour Shakes Up Schedule: Kapalua Canceled, Sony Open Named Season Opener
The WM Phoenix Open lost a fan favorite on Saturday as Rickie Fowler was forced to withdraw due to an unexpected illness. After leaving the course for treatment, officials quickly reshuffled tee times and updated the leaderboard to reflect his absence.

In a surprising move that’s shaking up the golf calendar, the PGA Tour has canceled the Kapalua tournament. As part of a major schedule overhaul, the Sony Open will now have the honor of kicking off the season, with players setting their sights on a restructured Hawaiian swing to start the year

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Avoid Costly Mistakes: What Happens When You Hit the Wrong Ball in Match vs. Stroke Play?

Rules Guy breaks down how wrong-ball penalties in match and stroke play really work – walking you through the different procedures, who’s liable, and exactly how your score can be affected so you can avoid costly mistakes and play with confidence

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Why Fully Equipped Podcast co-host Jake Morrow can’t use these clubs anymore | Bag Spy

Matt Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to win the DP World Tour title, sealing victory with composed play and clutch putting as rivals failed to mount a late charge.

Jake Morrow, co-host of the Fully Equipped Podcast, reveals why certain clubs are now off-limits, citing rule changes and playability issues that forced a rethink of his equipment on Bag Spy.

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Rules Guy: Can ‘volcano’ cups be fixed without penalty?

Rules Guy probes whether ‘volcano’ cup repairs can be made without penalty. Officials weigh intent and method as players seek quick fixes; rulings could affect tournament results.

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Four-balls vs. foursomes: What’s the difference in the Ryder Cup formats?

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
R&A unveils a qualification pathway for LIV Golf players to earn spots in The Open, offering a competitive route amid ongoing tour tensions and expanding access to golf’s oldest major.

Four-balls vs. foursomes: What’s the difference in the Ryder Cup formats?
At the Ryder Cup, four-balls pair teammates playing their own balls with best-ball scoring, while foursomes alternate shots with one ball per pair – distinct strategies shaping match tactics and partnerships.

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Ryder Cup Shocks: Bold Picks, Breakout Stars, and Game-Changing Moments at Bethpage Black

Officials confirmed an approved qualification pathway to The Open for eligible LIV golfers, giving them a route to compete for spots and signaling a meaningful step toward their reintegration into major championship fields.

At Bethpage Black, fresh pairings, surprise captain’s picks and unexpected early heroes are reshaping the storyline – captains are testing chemistry, momentum is swinging, and every matchup feels like it could flip the Ryder Cup balance

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Ryder Cup Shockers: 4 Game-Changing Predictions for Bethpage Black

R&A has laid out a fresh pathway for LIV players to reach The Open – opening the door through Open Qualifying and a handful of targeted exemptions – a move that’s already sparking heated debate among players, promoters and governing bodies.

Here are four bold Ryder Cup calls: the U.S. triumphs at Bethpage Black, surprise rookies steal the show, an unlikely pairing dominates play, and a captain’s daring tactical gambit ultimately decides the match

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1. From Links to Legends: How Courses, Rules, and Society Shaped Golf
2. Fairways Through Time: The Story of Golf’s Design, Rules, and Cult

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Fairways Through Time: The Story of Golf’s Design, Rules, and Cult

Explore golf’s unfolding history – how the codification of rules, bold innovations in course design, and shifting social currents together forged the game’s traditions and carried it around the globe

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Here are some more engaging title options-pick a tone (dramatic, playful, academic) and I can tailor further: 1. Teeing Off Through Time: How Rules, Course Design, and Society Shaped Golf 2. From Links to Legacy: The Evolution of Golf’s Rules, Design,

Tracing golf’s past reveals how the codification of rules, breakthroughs in course design, and shifting social currents combined to shape the sport’s institutions, enduring traditions, and global reach

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Rule Theory and Ethics in Contemporary Golf Governance

Rule theory in contemporary golf governance elucidates how codified norms and ethical principles converge to sustain integrity, fairness, and accountability within institutional decision‑making.

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PGA Tour cancels Kapalua; Sony Open starts year

Avoid Costly Mistakes: What Happens When You Hit the Wrong Ball in Match vs. Stroke Play?

Why Fully Equipped Podcast co-host Jake Morrow can’t use these clubs anymore | Bag Spy

Rules Guy: Can ‘volcano’ cups be fixed without penalty?

Four-balls vs. foursomes: What’s the difference in the Ryder Cup formats?

Ryder Cup Shocks: Bold Picks, Breakout Stars, and Game-Changing Moments at Bethpage Black

Ryder Cup Shockers: 4 Game-Changing Predictions for Bethpage Black

Rule Theory and Ethics in Contemporary Golf Governance

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