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PGA Championship 2026: Tour pro points out little-known rule for watching early coverage of a tournament you're playing in
TL;DR
Michael Kim reveals that golfers with late tee times often watch early tournament coverage. He highlights a little-known rule that could impact players, referencing Garrick Higgo's recent penalty.
Key points
- Michael Kim watches early coverage before his afternoon tee time
- Little-known rule affects how players can observe the course
- Garrick Higgo received a penalty for being late to his tee time
Ever wonder what a golfer with a late tee time at a major does in the morning? Are they laid up on a couch watching early coverage like millions of golf fans? In short, it's highly likely!
Michael Kim confirmed as much on Friday morning. With the PGA Tour winner not teeing off in the second round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink until the afternoon, he had his eyes on ESPN+ to see how the course was playing.
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But he also pointed out a little-known rule that most golf fans aren't aware of. Heck, based on Garrick Higgo's two-stroke penalty for showing up to his Thursday tee time late, there's a good chance some players don't know this one. Anyway, we'll let Michael explain:
So he's allowed to watch and take mental notes, but not take actual notes to bring out on the course. Interesting.
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And how would this rule be enforced? Well, according to Kim, it really falls upon the players to enforce it themselves because he's never had to hand his yardage book over to a rules official.
Kim also confirmed this rule applies to both player and caddie:
Anyway, Kim's big takeaway from watching on Friday morning?
Yep, it certainly is. Good luck out there, Michael.
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Q&A
What is the little-known rule for golfers watching early tournament coverage?
The rule pertains to how players can observe course conditions before their tee times, which may affect their performance.
Why did Garrick Higgo receive a two-stroke penalty at the PGA Championship?
Garrick Higgo was penalized for arriving late to his tee time during the tournament.
How do late tee time golfers prepare for their rounds at major tournaments?
Golfers with late tee times often watch early coverage to gauge course conditions and player performance.