Golf fans will no longer be able to call in or email possible rules violations they witness while watching broadcasts of tournaments on television.
The golf governing bodies announced Monday that beginning Jan. 1, such information will not be considered in administering the rules of golf, according to a joint announcement made by the United States Golf Association and R&A.
The PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, European PGA Tour, Ladies European Tour and the PGA of America are on board with the decision. As part of the new rule, all have agreed to assign one or more officials to monitor the video broadcast of a competition to help identify rules issues.