Phil’s fiasco (and others) have exposed a deepening rift between the ruling body and the game’s best players, who once even considered a boycott of the US Open.
It will be a brief return to the top spot for Rose, however, as the closeness of the Official World Golf Ranking points system ensures Brooks Koepka will be No.1 again this time next week.
A continuing commitment to variety and innovation will also play a significant part in the schedule that concludes with the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai next November.
