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Facin’ East, Headin’ West

Hey golfers, the times are changing and so are some of the rules. It’s about time the USGA and R&A updated some of the more ridiculous old-fashioned rules. A few of those rules have been a bit excessive and have penalized players for some honest and harmless mistakes (the example in the article below comes to mind). Not that they’re big deals for the casual weekend golfer, but it could be a big deal ($$$) for those trying to earn a living.

For my own interests I especially like the changes regarding the use of GPS and rangefinders. Every now and then I get hassled by my playing partners that I’m cheating when I use a laser rangefinder during a round. My stance has always been that whether you know the correct distance for a particular shot or not, YOU STILL HAVE TO MAKE THE SHOT! No piece of technology — a titanium clubhead, ProV1 ball, or laser rangefinder is going to make it for you.

FAR HILLS, N.J. Sep 27, 2005 — The rule that got Mark Roe disqualified from the British Open two years ago when he forgot to swap scorecards with Jesper Parnevik has been revised to allow officials to correct the mistake without penalty.

That was among the 111 amendments to the “Decisions on the Rules of Golf,” which take effect Jan. 1.

Other changes allow for measuring devices, such as GPS systems or rangefinders, to be used at the discretion of tournament organizers. The Tight Lies Tour began using a GPS system this year for players who can’t afford caddies, hoping it would speed play.

[more at ABC News] [USGA News]

An interesting project by Art Director and Designer Ji Lee. Some funny stuff!

I printed 50,000 of these speech bubble stickers. I place them on top of movie posters, ads and signs all over New York City. Passers are invited to fill them in. I go back and photograph the results.

I haven’t seen any of these in person yet. Let me know if you come across one of these in NYC.

[The Bubble Project]

53rd & Broadway - 4:00 AM

St Patrick’s Cathedral