Bishop's Corner: Official work at the Masters This week, one of my hats (as I've mentioned in my earlier post) will be that of a Rules Official
pub golf rules. That role officially kicked off at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. It was there in the Magnolia Suite, located behind the No. 1 fairway, that over 100 officials from all over the world convened with Fred Ridley, Tournament Chairman, in preparation for the start of the 75th Masters. It was there that we received our assignments for the week
school of golf. We all agreed it would be a week of great golf and great times. It always has been.My assignments for the week will be as follows: Thursday, Hole No. 3; Friday, the green on Hole No. 13; Saturday, Hole No. 8 and then on Sunday, Hole No. 10. I will be working with David Price, PGA Rules Committee Chairman on Thursday and Saturday. Price is one of the top rules experts in all of golf. I know that between us, and especially with David's comprehensive knowledge and classy demeanor, we're prepared and ready.Working rules at The Masters is a far different than giving a ruling in the club championship at The Legends Golf Club! You always want to get it right, but especially when the entire golf world is watching. Plus, every golf fan seemingly thinks they are an expert on the rules
your golf travel. so the fans and players expect you to know and they won't relent if you don't.It's funny how this works, but in my previous two years I have actually had to give five rulings. As luck would have it, John Merrick and Padraig Harrington have each surfaced twice. Truthfully, when a Rules Official reports to his or her assignment
golf business, the hope is for no rulings and no controversy. That being said, we all know anything is possible in golf. And we'll be ready for anything.