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J.J. Spaun purposely drops golf ball on sprinkler, uses Rules of Golf to advantage at Players

Jim "Bones" Mackay said J.J. Spaun purposely dropped his golf ball on a sprinkler head to get relief from the rough into the fairway.

Golf Digest on MSN · 22h

Players 2025: J.J. Spaun was playing his way out of contention. Then he got an all-time break thanks to the Rules of Golf

Despite two bogeys in his first eight holes to start the final round of the Players Championship on Sunday, JJ. Spaun held a share of the lead at 11 under as he made his way to the back nine at TPC Sawgrass.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 17h

J.J. Spaun Benefits From Wild, But Legal, Drop in Final Round of Players Championship

J.J. Spaun had a terrible lie in the rough on the par-5 9th, then two sprinkler heads helped him get relief en route to tying the Players Championship lead.

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Distracted pro at Players Championship commits bizarre rules gaffe

As Bud Cauley was striding toward the 16th green at the Players Championship, his attention wandered, leading to an unusual ...

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PGA Tour pro's outrageously clever drop allowed him to take advantage of golf rules at The Players

PGA Tour pro J.J. Spaun got a huge break with the golf rules as he attempted to chase down Rory McIlroy in the final round of ...

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Rules of Golf Review: 4 do's and don'ts about posting scores for handicap purposes

Many golfers will readily admit there are times when playing a solo round is sublime. However, Rule 2.1 of the Rules of Handicapping states that if you play by yourself, you can’t post your score.

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Rules Guy: Is it legal to play a round using a rubber driving-range tee?

Is it permissible to play a full round of golf using a rubber tee from the driving range? Rules Guy has the answer.

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Players Championship playoff rules: Rory McIlroy vs J.J. Spaun for the title at TPC Sawgrass

We will have a Monday playoff at the Players Championship between one of the game’s biggest stars and a career journeyman.

Inside PGA Tour's Video Review Room: Resolving rules issues at The Players Championship

When rules issues pop up at The Players Championship, the PGA Tour's Video Review Room springs into action. Here's how it ...

GOLF.com on MSN21h

Players contender uses rules to escape brutal lie, makes controversial birdie

J.J. Spaun used the rules to his advantage on Sunday at the Players Championship to escape a brutal lie and make a ...

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