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Emiliano Grillo could have hit a moving ball?!?
That and all the other crazy things we learned from his bizarre rules incident over the weekend including cart path drops…
We admit to being guilty from time to time of overusing the terms “bizarre” and “rules incident” in the same sentence. But we’re not entirely sure how to more aptly characterize what happened to Emiliano Grillo on the 72nd hole of the Charles Schwab Challenge than as, well, a “bizarre rules incident.”
It all becomes more, ahem, bizarre thanks to the fact that Grillo overcame the double-bogey 6 he would make on the 72nd hole to win in a playoff anyway, ending a nearly eight-year PGA Tour victory drought when he looked like it was drifting away down that aqueduct along the 18th hole.
Here then is our attempt at explaining what went down and why it was so … again, sorry, bizarre…
The set-up
Grillo started the day at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth four shots back of Harry Hall and Adam Schenk but made a furious charge, birdieing four of his first seven holes. As Schenk and Hall struggled down the stretch, both searching for their first PGA Tour wins, Grillo took a two-shot lead with another birdie on the par-3 16th. That was his advantage as he stood on the 18th tee at 10 under for the tournament.
All wet off the tee
Despite being ahead by two, Grillo used a driver off the tee, the ball leaking quickly to the right. It eventually found its way into a penalty area to the right of the fairway, in an aqueduct with water about two to three inches deep.
Downstream issues
The aqueduct tilted downhill back toward the tee, so as the ball entered the water, it started following the flow and moving backward. Slowly. Very slowly …
The rules explained
Mark Dusbabek, the PGA Tour rules official working the broadcast, helped explain to Jim Nantz, Trevor Immelman, and the CBS crew what was going on in real-time as he was also listening in to the rules team’s discussions. Dusbabek explained that they had identified where the ball had entered the penalty area (roughly 187 yards away from the hole), which was the likely place Grillo would take a drop and play what would be his third shot with the penalty stroke. However, as the ball continued moving—as we said very slowly—down the aqueduct, there was the potential that Grillo could actually play the ball while it was moving.
Rule 10.1d notes that “A player must not make a stroke at a moving ball.” However, there are a few exceptions also listed. Exception 3 states, “When a ball is moving in temporary water or in water in a penalty area, the player may make a stroke.”
Dusbabek noted the potential for Grillo to hit the moving ball, but did Grillo know he could? Turns out he likely did, since he’d been in this aqueduct before.
“I’ve hit it there,” Grillo said after the round. “I knew, as soon as I saw the ball going right, I was like, ‘This is going to be a very long hole.’ I’ve been through that pain of watching the ball just roll 120 yards back.”
Decision time
As the ball kept moving, however, Dusbabek explained that eventually, Grillo had to make up his mind on how he wanted to proceed. He couldn’t wait forever to see if the ball would stop in a more advantageous spot or not or if he was set to hit it while it was moving. And after roughly seven minutes, Dusbabek even interjected that the committee had decided enough was enough and that Grillo would have to decide to play the ball where it entered the penalty area (or presumably take a stroke and distance penalty and go back to the tee).
“We as a committee have been talking about it but enough time has taken place and he has been given enough time to make a decision here, so we’re going to make him go back to where it last crossed,” Dusbabek said.
Moments later, the ball did stop against a rock, roughly 140 yards or so from where it entered the penalty area.
Third shot off a cart path?!?
The camera eventually showed Grillo taking a penalty drop just outside the aqueduct but the ball rolling back in. He did this twice and then placed the ball on the concrete, which got the curiosity of Immelman.
“Dus, why was he allowed to drop it on the path right there?”
Dusbabek alerted everyone that the red line for the penalty area was right of where he took the drop. So the cement path was not in the penalty area, and is considered an immovable obstruction. Grillo didn’t seem to be phased by it as he showed no hesitation in what was going to happen next.
Grillo played his third shot off the concrete, getting a pretty clean shot off. The ball advanced 146 yards, leaving him 44 yards left to get up and down for a bogey, that would still have given him a one-shot lead. But the fourth shot stopped 19 feet from the hole and he missed the bogey putt.
The rest of the story
To his credit, Grillo didn’t mope around after his stumble, signing for a two-under 68 and waiting to see what would happen to Schenk and Hall as they played the 18th hole. Sure enough, Hall also found water, although the more traditional sort, as he pulled his drive into a small pond left of the fairway. He’d eventually make a bogey to finish tied for third.
Schenk had a chance to win in regulation with a birdie try from 15 feet but just came up short, forcing a playoff. They both replayed the 18th for the first sudden-death hole, Grillo finding the fairway this time. Pars from both sent them to the par-3 16th, where a birdie from Grillo would clinch the victory.
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These 18 Golf Jokes Are So Funny, Even Your Scorecard Will Laugh!
If your golf game isn’t turning heads for the right reasons, keep your playing partners entertained with these 18 hilarious golf jokes—one for every hole!
Let’s face it—sometimes, your golf game isn’t exactly Tour-level. And when your drives are slicing into the trees and your putts are missing by a mile, you need a solid backup plan. That’s where humor comes in.
Next time you’re out on the course, distract your playing partners from your less-than-stellar shots with a few well-timed golf jokes. Not only will you lighten the mood, but you might just make them laugh so hard they forget to notice how bad your last swing was.
So, here are 18 hilarious golf jokes, one for each hole. Enjoy—and may your game be better than your punchlines!
Hole 1 – The Warm-Up
🏌️ Why do golfers always carry an extra pair of socks?
Because they might get a hole in one!
Hole 2 – Getting Into the Swing
🏌️ What’s the difference between a bad golfer and a bad skydiver?
A bad golfer goes, “Whack… darn.” A bad skydiver goes, “Darn… whack.”
Hole 3 – The Early Struggles
🏌️ Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one… again!
Hole 4 – Time for Some Trash Talk
🏌️ Why did the pro golfer bring string to the course?
To tie the score.
Hole 5 – That First Lost Ball
🏌️ Why did the golfer wear two different shoes?
Because he had a rough time deciding which was the right one.
Hole 6 – The First Bogey of the Day
🏌️ Why don’t golfers ever get locked out of their cars?
Because they always have plenty of “drivers.”
Hole 7 – That One Friend Who Takes Golf Too Seriously
🏌️ Why did the golfer take an extra club to the course?
Because he heard the drinks were on the house.
Hole 8 – Time for a Drink at the Turn
🏌️ What’s a golfer’s favorite type of music?
Swing.
Hole 9 – Mid-Round Meltdown
🏌️ Why did the golfer bring a ladder?
Because he heard the course was on another level!
Hole 10 – Starting the Back Nine Strong
🏌️ Why did the golfer bring a light bulb to the course?
Because he wanted to brighten up his scorecard.
Hole 11 – Watching Someone Miss an Easy Putt
🏌️ Why did the golfer put his money in the fridge?
Because he wanted cold, hard cash for the skins game.
Hole 12 – That One Friend Who’s Always Complaining
🏌️ Why did the golfer bring sunscreen?
Because he didn’t want to get burned on the scorecard.
Hole 13 – When Your Friend Thinks They’re Better Than They Are
🏌️ What’s the difference between a golfer and a fisherman?
A golfer lies about how many strokes he took, a fisherman lies about how big his catch was.
Hole 14 – Golf Etiquette 101
🏌️ Why do golfers always tell the truth?
Because they can’t handle any more penalties.
Hole 15 – The Last-Ditch Effort to Save Your Score
🏌️ Why do golfers love donuts?
Because they’re always working on their “hole” game.
Hole 16 – The Final Stretch
🏌️ Why did the golfer get kicked out of the party?
Because he kept trying to address the ball.
Hole 17 – When Everyone’s Feeling Good
🏌️ What do you call a golfer who always gets a par?
A liar.
Hole 18 – Wrapping It Up in Style
🏌️ Why did the golfer bring an umbrella?
Because he heard there was a chance of showers on the scorecard.
If your golf game isn’t making people smile, at least your jokes can. Keep a few of these in your bag, and even if your drives aren’t straight, your humor will be right on target.
Now go out there, crack a joke, and enjoy the game—because at the end of the day, golf is supposed to be fun! 🏌️♂️🤣
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5 Pristine Public Courses To Start Your Florida Tour!
Warm up on these pristine public courses in the Sunshine State.
Florida is a favorite among golf lovers with 1,154 courses and 101 sunny days each year. The state also boasts the most rounds played, the most new courses opened, and the most courses under construction or in planning.
Several of its major cities offer top-notch golf experiences. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best public golf courses in Florida:
Orlando
Orange County National Golf Center
Features two championship courses, Panther Lake and Crooked Cat, and a 9-hole short course called “The Tooth.” Renowned for its exceptional practice facilities and hosting the PGA Merchandise Show Demo Day.
Tampa
Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Golf Resort
This Larry Packard-designed course is a favorite among PGA Tour players, known for its challenging layout and natural beauty. It hosts the Valspar Championship annually.
Naples
Old Corkscrew Golf Club
A Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course, it offers a scenic and challenging experience with firm greens and abundant wildlife. It consistently ranks among Florida’s top public courses.
Miami
Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne: Located just 10 minutes from downtown Miami, this unique public course offers stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It features challenging bunkering, mangrove thickets, and seven saltwater lakes.
Port St. Lucie
PGA Golf Club: Located in Port St. Lucie, about an hour north of West Palm Beach, this club offers three distinct 18-hole courses: the Dye, Ryder, and Wanamaker. It will host the 2025 PGA Professional Championship.
Why Play Florida?
Diverse and Exceptional Courses
Iconic Venues: Florida boasts several legendary golf courses that offer unforgettable experiences:
Unique Course Characteristics
Varied Landscapes: Florida golf courses offer remarkable diversity:
- Links-style experiences
- Coastal views with ocean breezes
- Courses with dramatic elevation changes
- Layouts featuring water hazards, strategic bunkers, and challenging greens
World-Class Amenities
Most top Florida courses provide:
- Luxury resort accommodations
- Professional-level practice facilities
- Top-tier caddies and service
- Stunning natural scenery
Pro Tip: Bring your best game and be prepared for challenging, memorable golf experiences across Florida’s diverse courses.
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Winter is Ruining Your Golf Game—Here’s How to Survive Until Spring
Surviving the Brutal Wait for Spring’s Glorious Return
Ah, winter—a time of holiday cheer, cozy sweaters, and absolute, soul-crushing misery for golfers everywhere. As the latest round of winter storms batter the U.S., dumping snow where we don’t want it (on our fairways) and ice where we don’t need it (on our driveways), we golfers find ourselves trapped in a seasonal purgatory, longing for the smell of freshly cut grass and the sweet, soul-redeeming sound of a well-struck 7-iron.
If you’re like me, you’ve started to wonder: Is spring ever coming? Or is golf now just a distant memory, a sport we once played before Mother Nature decided we needed an extended lesson in patience?
The 5 Stages of Golf Winter Withdrawal
- Denial: “It’s fine. Winter won’t last that long. I’ll be back on the course in no time.”
- Anger: “WHY do I live in a place where my driver spends more time in the garage than in my hands?”
- Bargaining: “Maybe if I buy an indoor putting mat, it’ll feel like the real thing? Maybe?”
- Depression: “Is watching old Masters highlights at 2 AM healthy? Asking for a friend.”
- Acceptance: “Guess I’ll just work on my swing in the mirror until April. Or move to Florida.”
The Snow-Covered Fairway Blues
Somewhere out there, our favorite golf courses are suffering. Once lush fairways now sit buried under six inches of snow, tee boxes frozen solid, and bunkers transformed into icy death traps. A cruel joke, really—Mother Nature took our sand hazards and said, “Here, let me make this worse.”
And yet, we dream. We dream of that first warm day when the snow finally melts, and the smell of spring fills the air. That first glorious tee shot—likely a slice after months of rust—will still feel like the best shot we’ve ever hit. Until then, we sit, bundled up indoors, questioning every life choice that led us to live somewhere that experiences seasons.
Indoor Golf: A Poor Substitute for the Real Thing
Some of us turn to golf simulators to get our fix, stepping into an artificial paradise where every shot is met with a digital readout rather than a real-world outcome. Sure, it’s fun, but let’s be honest—it’s not the same.
You know what’s missing? The smell of the grass. The feel of the wind. The guy in your foursome who takes five practice swings and still tops the ball 30 yards. Golf is a sensory experience, and no amount of indoor screens can truly replace the joy of walking down a sun-drenched fairway, feeling like you might break 80 today (but probably won’t).
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures
As winter drags on, golfers get creative. Maybe you’ve chipped foam balls in your living room, narrowly avoiding a disaster with the ceiling fan. Maybe you’ve tried putting into a coffee mug, pretending it’s the final hole at Augusta. Maybe you’ve looked longingly at your clubs, whispering, “Soon, my loves. Soon.”
Whatever your coping mechanism, just know—you’re not alone. Golfers everywhere are suffering in silence, counting down the days until the courses reopen and we can finally, finally duff a wedge shot in real grass instead of on our living room carpet.
Hope Springs Eternal (Eventually)
Yes, winter is cruel. Yes, the storms will keep coming. But, fellow golfers, our time will come. The snow will melt, the courses will reopen, and we’ll once again complain about slow play and missed putts under the warm spring sun.
Until then, keep your head down, keep your grip loose, and try not to lose your mind while waiting for golf season to return. And if all else fails—maybe it’s time to book that trip to Arizona or Florida. Just saying.
Stay strong, my fellow golf-deprived souls. Warmer days are coming.
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