Category Archives: GOLFESCU’s Journal

Money Driving PGA Tour Gambling Train

Soon, golf and gambling will become a marriage of sorts, wagering on professional golf having been sanctified by a Supreme Court ruling last year that struck down a federal law prohibiting legalized sports gambling. Within five years, legalized sports betting is expected to be a familiar piece of the national landscape and the PGA Tour […]

Jordan Mixed Open will pit men and women against each other for a single prize for the first time ever

In April, men and women will compete on the same course on the same day for a single individual prize for the first time ever. The post Jordan Mixed Open will pit men and women against each other for a single prize for the first time ever appeared first on Golf.

With rules under fire, USGA trying to keep the peace — with outreach, education, even new hires

The USGA is in the process of hiring at least two people who will oversee the USGA’s relationship with the game’s elite players. The post With rules under fire, USGA trying to keep the peace — with outreach, education, even new hires appeared first on Golf.