1 – Think about it

Why do the voices of sound reason and sensibility in this LIV golf mess – Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry being at the top of the list – belong to Europeans?

2 – Lefty did it right

Upon exiting a bunker, the first move is to bang sand off your shoes. Which prompts this thought: Has anyone whacked sand from golf spikes as emphatically and flawlessly as Phil Mickelson? “No,” is the correct answer.

3 – Proper signage

Yardage numbers on sprinkler heads should always be displayed so you can easily read them as you approach your ball. You shouldn’t have to walk to the other of the sprinkler head.

4 – Welcome back

Who could ever have imagined that feeling morning dew would be such a delight?

5 – Golf 101

First order of business when I am put in charge of golf: Good, hot coffee is available within 100 yards of every first tee starting one hour in front of the first tee time. And, yes, covers will be provided.

6 – You play, you fix

Until convinced otherwise, methinks a golfer who plays without a divot tool in his or her pocket should be directed to the tennis courts.

7 – Silly stuff

If the PGA Tour and other pro sports would do without Player of the Year or MVP honors, the world would be a better place.

8 – Clean and quiet works best

If someone stops you, points to a wordless golf logo on your shirt or hat and asks, admiringly, “Where’s that from?” then you know that club has done it correctly.

9 – Different perspectives

When asked, “Have you been playing much golf this summer?” please understand that my answer will be shaped by the company with whom I’m with.