It seems that Bryson Dechambeau just can not stay out of the limelight. The shaft of his driver broke on the 7th hole - probably not surprising given the violent speed of his new swing (watch the video below if you haven't seen the incident). The breakage was most definitely accidental and not done in … Continue reading It keeps happening to Bryson – the broken club
Category: Rule 4 – The Players Equipment
3rd Hole @BrokenhurstGC – Too many clubs
The first Par 3 on the course and it can vary in length from 140 to 200 yards or so depending on where they put the tees. Normally played into the prevailing wind. The pond short of the green shouldn't be in play and with a just a single bunker on the right you should … Continue reading 3rd Hole @BrokenhurstGC – Too many clubs
Referee Challenge – Too many clubs in a four-ball match
I'm sure we all remember Ian Woosnam carrying too many clubs on the first hole in the 2001 Open at Lytham. The 2 stroke penalty and mental trauma arguably cost him his best chance of winning the open - he ended up 4 shots back and tied for 3rd. When interviewed in 2012 he said … Continue reading Referee Challenge – Too many clubs in a four-ball match