EP193: From Tiger to Lexi: Golf's Wildest Rules Moments with Christie & Bob Austin

Some golf conversations are worth revisiting, and this is definitely one of them. We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes with legendary rules officials Bob and Christy Smith to breakdown some of the most talked about rules situations in professional golf.From Tiger Woods and Lexi Thompson to Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, and more, Bob andChristy explain what actually happened, why the rulings were made, and how many of those moments helped shape the Rules of Golf we play today. Whether you're a competitive golfer or just want to avoid costly mistakes during your next round, this episode is full of practical takeaways and fascinating behind the scenes stories.In this episode:The real story behind Tiger Woods' 2013 Masters drop and how it changed the Rules ofGolfWhat happened with Lexi Thompson and why the "Lexi Rule" exists todayDustin Johnson's infamous Whistling Straits bunker penaltyPatrick Reed's embedded ball and palm tree controversiesWhy viewer call ins are no longer part of rules decisionsRecent rules changes every golfer should knowHow to handle rules situations with integrity during competitionWhat it takes to become a certified Rules OfficialIf you've ever questioned a ruling, wondered why the rules changed, or wanted a better understanding of how they're applied, this episode is a great place to start.Resources Mentioned:USGA Rules of Golf quizzes and educational resourcesUSGA Rules of Golf appLocal and state golf associations for Rules Official opportunitiesDon’t forget to grab your FREE Workbook: Short Game 100!Watch this episode on YouTubeFollow Uswww.toritotlis.com.Instagram: @tori_totlis.TikTok: @tori_totlis.Facebook: @TeamTotlis