Does Bryson DeChambeau wear an earpiece?

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What are they yelling at DeChambeau?

This all became a thing early this summer when a video emerged of somebody shouting Brooks Koepka's nickname ("Brooksie") at DeChambeau during a practice round at the PGA Championship. DeChambeau responded, "Whoever is calling me Brooksie needs to get out of here." As you can imagine, it has escalated since.
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Can professional golfers wear headphones?

Rule 14-3 covers "artificial devices" and holds that using headphones or earplugs to tune out noise or distractions is a no-go, under penalty of disqualification.
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Did Bryson withdraw from DeChambeau?

Bryson DeChambeau hoped that he would be able to return to the course for the 2022 PGA Championship, but he still isn't ready to play just over a month after having surgery on his left hand. The PGA Championship announced Wednesday that DeChambeau had withdrawn from the tournament, citing a hand injury.
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Why did Bryson DeChambeau use a compass?

' "Because a compass is not a usual piece of equipment in golf, and Bryson clearly stated that he had used the device to assist him, the USGA, R&A and the PGA Tour agreed it was in the best interest of the game to share this determination with Bryson immediately.
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Why Does Everyone Hate Bryson DeChambeau



Are compasses illegal in Golf?

After consulting with the USGA, there is no clear precedent on the use of a compass in this manner and it is not currently prohibited under the Rules of Golf.
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Can you use compass Golf tournament?

“The USGA has ruled that the use of a protractor (also known as a drawing compass) during a stipulated round is a violation of Rule 14-3a of the Rules of Golf," read a statement from the PGA Tour to players. “It is considered 'unusual equipment that might assist him in making a stroke or in his play. '”
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What has happened to Phil Mickelson?

A year ago, then-50-year-old Phil Mickelson dazzled the sports world by winning the PGA and becoming the oldest player to win a major. But Mickelson remains in a self-imposed exile from golf after making inflammatory comments about a new tour financed by money from Saudi Arabia.
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What is Bryson DeChambeau longest drive?

In Capital One's The Match, Bryson DeChambeau's 402-yard drive wins the Longest Drive.
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Why do golfers wear Airpods?

Secondly, they're water and sweat-resistant. Golfers often play and practice in excessive heat and rain for extended periods so this makes them far more functional. Thirdly, a better fit to better secure the ear bud while making the motion of a golf swing.
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Can PGA players wear ear plugs?

There's no rule against it. I remember that a PGA Tour pro named Richard Zokol used to wear headphones* while playing. There may be some players who wear earplugs, but I am not aware of any who do. It's pretty weird to swing or execute strokes with earplugs in (try it and see).
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Can PGA Tour players listen to music?

May I play music? A. Yes. However, you may not do so if the purpose is to eliminate distractions or help you with your swing.
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What is the brooksy rule?

“By coming to a PGA Tour event, you're expected to contribute to a welcoming and safe environment by refraining from and reporting any unsafe, disruptive, or harassing behavior. Comments or gestures that undermine the inclusive and welcoming nature of the game will not be tolerated, nor will any harassment of players, ...
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What did Bryson DeChambeau say to cantlay?

Cantlay was asked about a situation on the 14th hole in the final round, when Bryson DeChambeau backed off his approach shot and said, “Patrick, can you stop walking?” "And I took that personally." The NBC Sports announcing crew was a bit taken aback.
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What is the brooksie rule?

Spectators will be ejected if they shout 'Brooksie' at Bryson DeChambeau at PGA Tour tournaments. Photograph: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images. Spectators will be ejected if they shout 'Brooksie' at Bryson DeChambeau at PGA Tour tournaments.
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Who hit the longest golf drive ever?

Mike Austin's 1974 strike is recognized by Guinness as the official world record golf drive. And the historic shot had several unique elements to it. Firstly, the absurd 515 yards drive at the National Seniors Open Championship was made by a 64-year-old man with a wood driver.
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What is the farthest golf ball ever hit?

The world record recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest drive in a competition is 515 yards (471 m) by 64-year-old Mike Austin in 1974 at the US Senior National Open Qualifier with a 43.5" steel shafted persimmon wood driver.
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What was Tiger Woods longest drive?

Back in 2002, Woods hit the longest drive in PGA Tour history recorded by ShotLink, a 498-yard blast on the par-5 18th on the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii during the Tournament of Champions.
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What does LIV stand for?

The controversial breakout professional golf league run by CEO Greg Norman, financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and offering outrageous purses is called LIV. It is pronounced liv, as in "live free," and is not an acronym.
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What did Phil say about Saudi?

Mickelson, according to Shipnuck, told him he agreed with the sports washing assessment. But Saudi riches were too good to ignore. “They're scary motherfuckers to get involved with,” Mickelson told Shipnuck. “We know they killed Khashoggi and have a horrible record on human rights.
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What did Mickelson say about PGA Tour?

"They've been able to get by with manipulative, coercive, strong-arm tactics because we, the players, had no recourse," Mickelson said of the PGA Tour in February to Alan Shipnuk. "As nice a guy as [PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan] comes across as, unless you have leverage, he won't do what's right.
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Can you use a wind gauge in Golf?

RULES

With the introduction on Jan. 1, 2014 of Decision 14-3/18 - Weather Information Accessed on Multi-Functional Device, accessing local weather information such as temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, and radar on such a device is also permissible.
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Can you use a wind meter in Golf?

According to the USGA and RCGA, Appendix IV, players cannot use any device that: the gauging or measuring of slope; the gauging or measuring of other conditions that might affect play (e.g., wind speed or direction, or other climate-based information such as temperature, humidity, etc.);
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Why do golfers use a compass?

14-3/4 Use of Compass During Round

A player uses a compass during a stipulated round to help determine the direction of the wind or the direction of the grain in the greens.
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