Bunkers can be intimidating for amateurs, and the rules inside them are more nuanced than most golfers realize. In Episode 17, Corey breaks down the bunker rules that actually matter, including what counts as being “in” the bunker, how to handle a ball that disappears in soft sand, why you can’t ground your club, and what to do when there’s standing water.

We also cover practical situations like rakes and movable objects, abnormal bunker conditions, footprints and unraked lies, unplayable ball options (including when you can leave the bunker), and what happens if a bunker shot goes out of bounds. To wrap up, Corey shares Birdie Board updates, including recent releases, login improvements, and ways to opt into the email list.

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The PGA Tour 2026 season is officially underway, and the storylines are already heating up. In this episode, we break down what makes the start of this season different, why Signature Events matter more than ever, and how early-season tournaments set the tone for the year ahead.

We dive into the cancellation of The Sentry, the importance of non-signature events like the Sony Open, and how the FedEx Cup “Swing Five” impacts player eligibility. The biggest headline of all: Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour. We unpack the PGA’s Returning Member Program, the financial implications, and what Koepka’s decision could mean for other LIV players.

Whether you closely follow professional golf or just want context for the season ahead, this episode serves as a clear, easy-to-follow primer for what to watch as the PGA Tour ramps up.

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In Episode 15 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey continues the winter rules series by breaking down the “general area” rules, everything between the tee box and the green (fairway, rough, other teeing areas, and even the wrong green). You’ll learn the most practical rules to save strokes: the 3 minute search clock, lost ball options for pace of play, how to identify a ball properly, what you can and cannot move around your lie, accidental ball movement, embedded ball relief, free relief from cart paths and abnormal course conditions, what to do on the wrong green, the truth about divots, when to take an unplayable, and a few weird ones like animals taking your ball and double hits.

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