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Play the ball as it lies, reader advises, pointing out that the rule defines the essence of ‘real golf’

Jon Rahm isn’t only one to suffer from a forced withdrawal, reader contends, noting that PGA Tour and sponsors feel loss, too

Reader flags Miceli’s claim that Jon Rahm erred in not being fully vaccinated, leading to positive test and negative Memorial result

Programming switch during U.S. Women’s Open leaves viewer feeling shortchanged about dramatic ending

PGA Tour players should take a cue from Rahm’s misfortune at Memorial and get vaccinated against COVID-19, reader advises

Olympic Club, site of this week’s U.S. Women’s Open, will pose a stern defense of par, reader contends in opposing viewpoint

Mike Purkey inspires reader with commentary about Erik Compton and Michael Visacki competing against long odds on PGA Tour

Recent LPGA event reignites reader’s ‘love of match play’ while sparking ideas about how to expand 1-on-1 format

TV drama and ‘spectacular’ Shadow Creek help event sparkle, but tournament gets squeezed on schedule, reader contends