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...
The Rules of Golf: Part 1
“1745 Original Rules of Golf” This is the first in a series of articles discussing the Rules of Golf. We will begin our journey with the “1745 Original Rules of Golf” which includes terminology such as; bones, watery filth, dogs and horses. We will then travel to recent (2017) Rules modifications, pending (2019) Rules modifications and a two-part thoughtful and humorous interview with USGA Rules Official Paul Romano. 1745 Original Rules of Golf You must tee your ball, within a clubs ... continue reading...
More Than a Game
“The game is about the human connections made, the friendships and relationships we create over time.” -James Dodson Through a series of circumstances (to be shared at a later date), we had the pleasure of hosting celebrated author and The golfing author of our generation, James (Jim) Dodson and his delightful wife Wendy, for two days in Lancaster, PA. Conversations started easily, laughter came quickly. Oddly enough, Jim and I have a few things in common: Age Reverence for our ... continue reading...
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