Golf in United Kingdom

England Golf tightens 2027 championship entry checks: two general-play scores now trigger review

England Golf will review entries with at least two general-play scores in a player's last 20 and reduce the permissible Score Differential gap from over 2.0 to over 0.5 for specified oversubscribed elite events in 2027. WHS rules themselves are unchanged.

21 Oct 2026

Rules · United Kingdom

'Borderline': Timing of Scottish Open fog delay spotlights interesting golf rule

Thick fog rolling in off the ocean at the Renaissance Club forced a suspension of play during the third round of the Scottish Open, but the timing of the delay raised questions. J.J. Spaun noted conditions on the first hole were 'borderline' long before the official stoppage, shedding light on the nuances of golf's rules regarding visibility and when play should be halted.

11 Jul 2026