Englishman Simon Dyson is a poster boy for the need to modernize and simplify golf's rules.

Golf has long been cherished as a game of tradition, patience, and respect. Yet, as the sport evolves, so do its practices.

Golf usually speaks in absolutes. Players, commentators, and officials talk as if the rules are universally understood. But in reality, the golf community is often submerged in confusion. Back in June ...