At the start of 2019 we saw major changes to the rules of golf. In a bid to make the game as accessible as possible to new players and speed up the overall time it takes to play, a raft of major changes came into play at the start of 2019 that would affect professionals and amateurs alike. The dust has now settled after a year of the new rules of golf and this has given way to a run of frequently asked questions about certain areas. In this video Neil Tappin and Jezz Ellwood answer some of your questions related to the new rules - they run through what you are and are not allowed to do in certain situations to help you navigate what is often a confusing and potentially damaging area of the game!

The 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open is just 50 days away, but construction started nearly two months ago. It takes construction crews months of ‘round-the-clock’ work to build the “city” at TPC Scottsdale for The People’s Open. Things are looking good as we gear up for the next edition of the WM Phoenix Open.

For more than 34 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona has provided a “home-away-from-home” for families traveling to the Valley for medical care for their children. Thunderbird Charities, the giving arm of The Thunderbirds who host the Waste Management Phoenix Open, has been a charitable partner of Ronald McDonald House Charities for years.

“Its thunderbirds charities substantial contribution to our capital campaign that’s helped us move our mission forward and enabled us to help more families. And for that we’re very thankful,” said Scott Harris, board chair, RMHC of Central and Northern Arizona. “When you see thousands of people at the Phoenix Open each year, it’s easy to forget Thunderbirds Charities is there to raise money for dozens of non-profits in our community.”

Grants from Thunderbirds Charities allows Ronald McDonald House Charities to provide assistance for families to make them comfortable while the children are being taken care of and help those families in need and to make them comfortable in a very uncomfortable situation.

In this video, Neil Tappin lists the 9 things tour players do... that you don't! He highlights those small tips and tricks that give the best in the world the edge over other golfers. Whether on the course, in practice or away from the heat of competition, these pointers help the top golfers think smarter and play better when it matters most. Of course, the pros have more time to dedicate to the game but these simple pointers can easily be put into play by amateurs as well. From the way in which you work on your putting to how you devise a strategy there are golf tips here for everyone. If you want to get better, faster think about adding some of these simple aspects to your own game - it could make a big difference!