Joining us on the couch today is one of the the PGA TOUR's most trusted employees, and a true student of the rules of golf, Mr. Stephen Cox.

For the last 15 years, Cox has served as a rules official at the highest level in the game, and in this episode we dive-in to slow play, some of golfs unwritten rules, player fines, and a few war stories from Matt and Aron's time on tour.  In fact, Every shares a  little history with Stephen, and we get a couple of gems from their run-ins on and off the course!

While umpires and referees are sometimes the punching bags for the professionals in other sports, Stephen's role serves to protect not just the player, but the entire field of play.

Their hours are ridiculous during tournament play, and we truly respect the jobs that all officials perform for all the tours.

We really enjoyed this one, and we hope you do too!


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