Another week in the books, and two more new millionaires make the top 10 on the Money List. Check out the latest stat review through the Phoenix Open. Read the rest of this entry »
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Big week for the long hitters, as many of them finished in the top 20. No new developments in the golf world’s tussle with the Groove Rule. News came out during the week that USGA officials met with John Solheim to discuss a compromise to the exemption of Ping Eye 2 grandfather clause. Read the rest of this entry »
Grading the Groove Rule
Feb 10
It didn’t take long for the recently implemented Groove Rule to cause controversy on the PGA Tour. Props to Phil Mickelson for being the first player to publicly bash it. The word is other players are not particularly fond of Lefty, but I could care less. Mickelson has always shown his appreciation for fans of the game, and been true blue to whoever has chosen to pony up as his endorsees. Read the rest of this entry »
Innovation is a good thing. The club and ball companies have done a fine job of utilizing the tools available to them, to develop the finest legal equipment ever. So much so, that the protectors of the game have mandated that now we have to intentionally back it down a notch. Read the rest of this entry »
“Bomb and Gouge” is a pretty popular term used to describe the type of game played by today’s professional golfers. It’s all about the power, baby. Hit it as far as you can, with little regard for accuracy, then find it and hit it again. Clearly, the USGA is trying to effect the “Gouge” part of this equation with the groove rule, making it more penal for a player to execute a quality golf shot from a less than ideal lie. Read the rest of this entry »
As promised, we are going to explore the impact of the impending USGA rule change regarding groove configuration on clubs. This rule change is set to take effect beginning next year for the game’s elite players, and over an extended time period will eventually affect all golfers. I want to emphasize right out of the blocks what this piece is not…. Read the rest of this entry »