The New York Times – Sports:
Players are objecting to a proposed change from golf’s rulemakers to use new balls, but the U.S. Golf Association said Wednesday it would not abandon the plan.
Category: Whan, Mike
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U.S. Golf Association and R&A Propose Changes to Balls to Limit Driving Distance
The New York Times – Sports:
Driving distance has been steadily increasing, and a proposal on Tuesday by the U.S. Golf Association and the R&A could affect elite players within three years.
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Why You Can’t Watch LIV Golf on American Television
The New York Times – Sports:
The human rights record of its funder, Saudi Arabia, may be the least of the new tour’s challenges when it comes to getting on American television.
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U.S.G.A. Could Bar LIV Golf Players From Future U.S. Opens
The New York Times – Sports:
“I’m struggling with how this is good for the game,” Mike Whan said of the Saudi-backed rival series that has lured aging stars like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson with big paydays.
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How Mike Whan Is Changing U.S. Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
The new chief executive, who turned the L.P.G.A. into a thriving tour when he was its boss, is sprinting to advance the game.
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At the U.S. Women’s Open, Michelle Wie West Reflects on an ‘Amazing Journey’
The New York Times – Sports:
The golfer announced last week that she would play her last tournament for the foreseeable future at Pine Needles. “This week, I’m just soaking it all in,” she said.
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Prize Money and Sponsorships Are Growing in Women’s Golf, but Is It Enough?
The New York Times – Sports:
Golfers will compete for a $5 million purse when the L.P.G.A.’s first major of the season begins on Thursday. But women continue to lag far behind men.