1 – You build it, they will go another way

Spending millions to redesign East Lake GC, then incorporating a hideous “internal out-of-bounds” because players come up with an unconventional way to get around a few of the new holes is all a little bit silly, no?

2 – It’s planting season

At the very least, couldn’t they have gone out and bought a few Lon Hinkle Trees in the Atlanta area?

3 – Everyone has the answer

At last count, 3,476 golf writers have weighed in on the best way to fix the Tour Championship and get rid of the staggered start.

4 – Communication not a priority these days

So the receptionist said she couldn’t hear me. Hmmm, I thought. Could it be the 2-foot glass partition and the fact she’s wearing ear buds?

5 – Get the blowers on standby

Just watched a half-dozen leaves drift aimlessly onto my lawn. So it’s not too early to start wondering when the leaf rule goes into effect.

6 – Two is plenty

When Player of the Year ballots are distributed, it’s traditional to list three candidates. But there’s no need in 2024 – it’s Scottie Scheffler or Xander Schauffele. Don’t be tossing in a Ross Perot for the heck of it.

7 – Dangerous game

What can you say to Scottie Scheffler after the year he had, except for perhaps: Please, stay away from pickleball.

8 – Enough already

It might rub some folks the wrong way, but methinks there are too many team cups in golf.

9 – Give me stupid stats for $100

In a sport that maintains a lot of senseless statistics, PGA Tour career money is most irrelevant.