Welcome to FTW Explains: a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Are you wondering about all this talk about "mud balls" and preferred lies at the 2025 PGA Championship? And you're confused? We got you covered.
The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow has been entertaining so far, but there's been A LOT of talk about a rule in place that has fans and players alike buzzing: the decision to not have "preferred lies" after lots of rain in Charlotte.
What's the deal there? Let's dive in and explain it: