The SI Golf staff discusses the missed cuts from Jon Rahm and Tiger Woods, and if the PGA of America’s rangefinder policy could do wonders elsewhere in golf.
Welcome to the PGA Championship edition of SI Golf’s Fact or Fiction. We’ll be here after every day’s play with a series of statements for writers and editors to declare as “Fact” or “Fiction” along with a brief explanation. Responses may also be “Neutral” since there's a lot of gray area in golf.Two triple bogeys in his first four holes Friday doomed Tiger Woods’s chances to make the cut at Valhalla, butWhen the flashes are overshadowed by triples, there isn’t much there to latch onto.
Jon Rahm’s unusual week began when he said he’s still a PGA Tour member, supports the Tour and “I don’t feel like I’m on the other side, I’m just not playing there.” He then missed the cut after a T45 at the Masters. Money aside, he’s regretting his decision to go to LIV Golf.He certainly didn’t enjoy his Valhalla visit, but I don’t think he’s probably feeling much remorse going to LIV. And if he is, just check the bank account. The checks look good when they land.
Three players will go into the weekend at Valhalla at double-digits under par. The PGA Championship’s identity should be shootouts at courses with friendly setups.The tour already has plenty of those and doesn’t need another pitch-and-putt pushover. Valhalla has never been that hard, and the rain softened it up to make it defenseless. If the winner ends up 20-under or more, it won’t be regarded as an elite test of golf.
Rangefinders and GPS devices can be used by players in competition this week, a rule the PGA of America implemented in 2021. The PGA Tour and LPGA should follow suit to try to solve its slow play problem.Anything that can be done that reasonably speeds up play, I’m in favor of. That includes eliminating the increased dawdling over putts with “aim pointing.” Five-hour rounds are a drag.It looks awful. Players and caddies can use them during practice to figure things out.
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