Someone tell Bob Harig...

that the PGA of America and the PGA Tour are different entities. While Mr. Harig might be excused for a faux pas, given the excitement of today’s announcement (Yay, a bunch of amateurs will find another reason to give up golf!) he should know that the two bodies are not the same. Read this quote from this piece and tell me if you agree with me:

The PGA Tour, and likewise any professional circuit, is not bound by the USGA/R&A rules change. However, it would be extremely unlikely that the tour would not comply.

“We are asking them to seriously consider the impact this proposed ban may have on people’s enjoyment of the game and the overall growth of the game,” PGA of America president Ted Bishop said in a statement.

The PGA Tour does not have its own set of rules but  plays under USGA guidelines. The European Tour has the same relationship with the R&A. It would be possible for the PGA Tour to implement the anchoring ban earlier than 2016, although such decisions are still to be determined.

Am I right? Does he connect Ted Bishop with the tour? I thought so! If he wants a quote from the tour, shouldn’t it come from Tim Finchem? Come on, Bob.