On Tuesday July 17th, we traveled two and a half hours to Springfield, NJ to watch the second round of the 71st US Junior Amateur (eighteen and under) at Baltusrol Golf Club (see Bad Golf Guy post “Baltusrol” by clicking HERE). The trip was equal part nostalgic (having grown up in Springfield and caddied at Baltusrol through my teens) and equal part exploratory (following USGA Rules Official Paul Romano on assignment). The US Junior Amateur is the ultimate test of endurance and resiliency as the ... continue reading...
Club Prophylactic
I am attached to my golf equipment. I consider my commitment an act of loyalty while others kindly call it frugal! Nothing short of an Act of God will give me reason to make a change from my beloved eleven year old Ping G-5’s and my five-year old Callaway (blue head with a white Fubuki shaft) Big Bertha driver (purchased used). Conversely, my Saturday morning golfing buddy has purchased dozens of new iron sets and countless new drivers during the same eleven year period. Recently, I needed ... continue reading...
Rules of Golf, Part 5: Back Nine with Paul Romano, USGA Rules Official
The conversation with Paul Romano/USGA Rules Official continues! Generally speaking, do the Tour players have a good handle on the Rules? The only people who know less about the Rules than tour players are TV announcers. What Rule(s) do you feel need to be modified? Can changes to the Rules influence growth of the game? I do not have a strong opinion about any rule being modified. Golf is a game of skill and Scalia said in his dissent in PGA Tour v. Martin: “The rules are the ... continue reading...
Rules of Golf, Part 4: Back Nine with Paul Romano, USGA Rules Official
Recently I have the good fortune to visit with USGA Rules Official Paul Romano. It was challenging to limit my questions so we are going to play the back nine, the front nine and possibly the back again. I truly hope you find Paul’s thoughts/commentary as informative and as entertaining as I did. Background/Education/Professional Career: • University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business • Dickinson School of Law • Attorney/Business Consultant (Mergers & Acquisitions) What ... continue reading...
Rules of Golf, Part 3: Additional 2019 Updates & One They Missed!
Last week we reviewed six rule modifications to be implemented in 2019. Here are four more: Dropping Procedure: When taking relief (from an abnormal course condition or penalty area, for example), golfers will now drop from knee height. This will ensure consistency and simplicity in the dropping process while also preserving the randomness of the drop. (Key change: the proposed Rules released in 2017 suggested dropping from any height.) Note: The new dropping procedures minimizes ... continue reading...
1953 Open Championship Facts
In 1953, Ben Hogan won the 82nd Open Championship by four strokes at Carnoustie Golf Links in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland. On the heels of his 1953 wins at The Masters and US Open, Hogan was required to qualify for the Open Championship along with all participants. He was unable to complete the "Grand Slam" as the PGA Championship was scheduled at the same time as the Open Championship; a conflict that was changed in 1954. Hogan's 1953 trip across the pond was the only time he made the ... continue reading...
Rules of Golf, Part 2: Hey, You Missed One! 2019 Rules Update
On March 12, 2018, The USGA and The R&A announced several modifications to existing rules that will be implemented on January 1, 2019. The “Rules of Golf” are 204 pages of text that provides participants with a universal standard to self-govern the game; a very unique concept! Note: In tournament play, Rules Officials (Referees) are available to provide assistance to players with the interpretation of the Rules of Golf, providing information/direction/decisions, helping players ... continue reading...
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