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Radical Change at Home of Golf - LITE
Oct 29, 2025 | Edition #95
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
When The Open returns to the historic grounds of St Andrews in 2027, it will look vastly different from the last time it was played there. And not without some major reasons. The R&A plans to revamp the traditional layout starting next week. We’ll look into that, plus Paige Spiranac’s cheeky jab at golf’s ‘sacred’ rule, the LPGA’s latest decision, and more in today’s edition.
Let's dive in...
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St Andrews Old Course Forced to Undergo Historic Revamp |
Home of Golf has undergone changes before as well, but never at this scale and scope. The reason behind the change also points to a concerning trend in today's game. |
As you read above, Paige Spiranac has once again raised the topic of dress code restrictions in golf, which makes us curious to know…
Do You Think Golf Clubs Should Relax Their Dress Code? |
Tuesday’s Results: 95.44% of you said Jack Nicklaus was right to sue his former business partners.
Until the late 1800s, golfers played the Old Course at St Andrews in a clockwise direction. It was only around 1870 that Old Tom Morris changed the game, separating the 1st and 17th greens and introducing an anticlockwise direction on alternate weeks. The quirky humps, hollows, bunkers, and run-offs you see today are actually leftovers from the original clockwise layout. |
Before you head out for heavy work or a round of golf, kickstart your day with a fun challenge. Test your golf vocabulary in today’s Wordle. (Hint: This shot veers right when you least expect it.)
Tuesday’s Picture Puzzle: Tommy Fleetwood
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