For Mark Russell and Slugger White, getting into the business as a PGA Tour rules official was a lot easier decision than getting out.
With some 80 years of experience between them – Sam Snead was still playing the occasional tournament when they started – Russell and White are moving toward retirement from their official titles of vice president of competitions.
Russell says he will stay on as a consultant during the transition. White plans to work about 10 or so events next year, making himself available if the need arises.
White played on the PGA Tour for parts of four years in the late 1970s, before the all-exempt tour began, only twice cracking the top 150 on the money list.