Spirit of the Game- Colorado Golf Association

This month Ed and Lewis are joined by special guest Ken Tackett. Ken is the Vice President of Rules and Competitions for the PGA TOUR, so be sure to listen in as they discuss topics including Pace of Play, the Tour’s policy on Lift Clean and Place, and the challenges that come with making rules when so much money is at stake.

Ed and Lewis are joined by a very special guest - Craig Winter, USGA Senior Director Rules of Golf and Amateur Status! Topics include Rules education , changes, USGA Championships and more!

Ed Mate and Greg With answer questions from listeners!

Ed and Lewis discuss pace of play!

Ed and Lewis are reunited as they reflect on the 2024 season and the remarkable rules situations that were played out.

Part two of Tragic Rulings with Ed Mate and Greg With.

Ed Mate and special guest Greg With discuss tragic rulings in part one.

Ed is joined by CGA Rules Guru and Board Member Brad Wiesley – the topic is “Top 5 Famous “Get out of Jail Free” Rulings! Do you agree with them? Listen in!

Ed and Lewis offer up some sound advice to approach learning the rules and advancing your expertise to the highest levels!

Ed is joined by Bob and Christie Austin – Colorado’s “Official” couple who have officiated over 115 USGA championships between them. But the one Ed wants to hear about most is the recent U.S. Open at Pinehurst!

Christie, a Colorado Golf Hall of Famer, served on the USGA Executive Committee from 2007-13 and as the first female chair of the USGA Rules of Golf Committee, in 2012. For the past twenty-plus years Bob has served on numerous USGA committees, served as the head golf coach for the Kent Denver boys golf team, and taken the USGA Rules of Golf exam more times than he can count!