About Doug Hoffmann
Doug is tournament director with the MGA, and a highly knowledgeable rules and competitions expert. His experience in the golf world includes membership in the PGA of America, where he attained Master Professional status.

Tigergate — By The Rules

Posted April 17, 2013 by Doug Hoffmann

This past Saturday morning, the worlds of golf and sport came to a collective standstill as the Rules Committee at the Masters decided the fate of Tiger Woods. Would they? Could they? Did they dare disqualify him for violating a Rule that resulted in his signing an incorrect score card? There was a media frenzy with everyone having an opinion. Social media was alive with theories. Even the participants in the Rules Workshop I was … Continue reading →

Ready, set, compete

Posted March 28, 2012 by Doug Hoffmann

Test yourself against your peers — competitive golf is a whole new level of the game. Continue reading →

Is it time for putter standards?

Posted February 13, 2012 by Doug Hoffmann

Should the game’s ruling bodies decide the fate of the belly putter? Do you think it’s within the spirit of the Rules of Golf? Continue reading →

A golf term for the ages

Posted January 26, 2012 by Doug Hoffmann

Golf vernacular traced back to Mary Queen of Scots time on the links… Continue reading →

Thank You, Webb Simpson

Posted December 13, 2011 by Doug Hoffmann

If you hadn’t called a penalty on yourself at this year’s Zurich Classic because the wind had its way with your golf ball, the USGA and Royal & Ancient, being steadfast guardians of the rules of golf, may never have adopted Rule 18-2b which takes effect in 2012. Continue reading →