Major(s) News & Notes, December 21st, 2023

Masters invites are in the mail. Plus, NBC's going with a bake-off approach to replace Azinger, notable Quotables, This, That, Reads and a new burning log tradition unlike any other.

Answering Cousin Eddie's Distance Claims

Christmastime means tolerating relatives channeling shallow, bizarre and even irrational grievances aimed at the USGA and R&A.

Major(s) News & Notes, December 14th, 2023

Timing is everything after another wild week in golf.

Plus, Tiger Woods should get a special exemption to Pinehurst, USGA nominations, Bobby Mac brings the Ryder Cup to Oban, This, That, and Reads.

Stay Classy, Golf

Jon Rahm spoils his classy image in mere hours as part of an unfortunate trend. Plus, a weekend wrap of on and off-course moves, McIlroy's revealing comments, and a distance survey follow-up.

Rahm's Gone

Assessing why a major championship-focused player is making the move to LIV and leaving the PGA Tour in trouble. The announcement is made on Fox News.

The Distance Announcement

R&A and USGA change ball testing but not until 2028 after industry feedback. A look at the specifics and supporting rationale.

Follow The Vancouver Protocols

The PGA Tour and PGA of America are trying to disrupt a distance rule change even after getting bifurcation scrapped. Meanwhile the USGA and R&A are respecting the outlined process.

Weekend Wrap: Rahm May Be Gone, Distance News, Tiger's Comeback

Meanwhile Scottie Scheffler cruises to a Hero World Challenge win and LIV golfers Joaquin Niemann and Dean Burmester capture national Opens. Rory McIlroy comes to the defense of the governing bodies after word of a universal golf ball testing announcement is coming. All while the world awaits a monumental decision from Jon Rahm.