Spirit of the Game- Colorado Golf Association

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-...

Ed is joined by CGA Chief Marketing Officer Erin Gangloff who takes him back through his national officiating opportunities including U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open U.S. Amateur and The Masters.

So you hit a perfect tee shot right down the middle… finally! You get to your ball and it’s sitting in a nasty divot left by a player two groups in front of you. Shouldn’t you get relief? Ed and Lewis tackle the debate...

Ed and Lewis look at the Rules issues/situations that made headlines the TOUR so far this year.

Ed and Lewis look at Jordan Spieth’s recent disqualification for signing an incorrect scorecard after the second round of the 2024 Genesis Invitational, and the “dumbest rule in sports” debate that has resurfaced in its wake.

Ed and Robert chat about the rollback of the golf ball and more!

Ed and Lewis dissect the history of the ball drop.

CGA Director of Rules and Competitions Lewis Harry and Executive Director Ed Mate deep dive into Lewis' top 5 rules situations that came up during CGA Championships in 2023.

Ed Mate talks with former CGA staffer, Pete Lis about his journey to being a PGA Tour Rules Official.

Ed and Lewis reveal the lost and misused terms of the Rules of Golf.

With the men's majors in the books for 2023, Ed and Lewis recap the notable rulings that stood out at each of this year's majors.

The Duke of Penalty Areas (formerly Hazards)! In this episode, Ed Mate is joined by LPGA Rules Official Robert Duke. Robert was the CGA Director of Rules and Competitions prior to launching his career as a tour Rules official, and is one of the few experts Ed would consult as a true guru!

Ed Mate and Lewis Harry discuss the most debated rules of golf.

Ed and Lewis catch up with Thomas Pagel, former CGA P.J. Boatwright Intern and current USGA Chief Governance Officer. The key topic of discussion, of course, is the USGA/R&A proposed roll-back of the ball for elite competitions.

Ed and Lewis discuss the rules they would change and why, and at the end give you a chance to submit your biggest change you would like to make for a chance to win a gift!