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3 days with the PGA Tour rules team: ‘Hours of boredom, moments of terror’

3 days with the PGA Tour rules team: ‘Hours of boredom, moments of terror’

A new insider’s view into the lives of the PGA Tour’s rules team has shown the careful balancing act they must perform to interpret the complex Rule Book fairly, while also letting the game flow. “We have to be purveyors of fun, but we can’t turn a blind eye,” said one Tour official. The team receives real-time information on any potential rules infringements and must assess whether the player has broken a rule, if it was a serious breach, and, if so, what action to take. These snap judgments are made amid the pressure of players waiting and an audience watching.

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As PGA Tour season winds down, players balance patience, aggressiveness

As PGA Tour season winds down, players balance patience, aggressiveness

As the PGA Tour season nears its climax, golfers find themselves wrestling with a delicate balance—patient accuracy or aggressive play. Facing a demanding course and unrelenting pressure, players must carefully navigate each shot to optimize their chances of finishing strong. Balancing strategic, calculated play with bold, confident swings, they walk a fine line between meticulous course management and the need to seize opportunities. As the competition intensifies and tension rises, golfers will need to find the optimal strategy that propels them to the top of the leaderboard.

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He was golf’s homesick pro. Now he’s on the brink of a homecoming victory

He was golf’s homesick pro. Now he’s on the brink of a homecoming victory

Driven by the passion for golf but burdened by homesickness, [Name] once made headlines as golf’s homesick pro. Now, on the brink of a homecoming victory, everything has come full circle. Competing in his hometown, he carries the weight of expectations and the desire to prove himself. As he tees off, the crowd erupts in cheers, their chants echoing the emotions of a prodigal son’s return. With every stroke, he inches closer to a victory that would not only etch his name in the annals of golf but also mend the rift between him and his roots.

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A golf major hosted at a bowling alley? Why Sahalee has pros going wild

A golf major hosted at a bowling alley? Why Sahalee has pros going wild

PGA Tour faces declining popularity amid Scheffler’s scandal. To recapture audience, the tour must innovate. Events should feature more exciting and unpredictable courses, alternative formats like match play and skins games, and amplified player personalities. By increasing engagement and relatability, the PGA Tour can attract fans and sponsors. Read more at: https://golflessonschannel.com/scheffler-schauffele-bryson-and-bourbon-50-observations-from-the-pga/

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Pro reveals fineable offenses on PGA Tour, from slow play to divot negligence

Pro reveals fineable offenses on PGA Tour, from slow play to divot negligence

Pro reveals fineable offenses on PGA Tour, including slow play and divoting negligence.

Pro golfer Brandel Chamblee highlighted a litany of on-course habits by players that can result in hefty fines and penalties on the PGA Tour, ranging from the dubious to the downright bizarre. In his latest show for Golf Channel, Chamblee insisted the PGA Tour is cracking down on poor conduct, and it includes slow play, which can incur a $5,000 fine. Damaging putting greens, whether leaving spike marks or carelessly replacing divots, can also lead to big bucks being deducted from a player’s hefty earnings.

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