PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL — In a move that surprised absolutely no one paying attention, the PGA Tour today announced the implementation of the 'Gator Rule,' a groundbreaking new policy mandating that at least one PGA Tour event each season must be won by an alumnus of the University of Florida. The decision follows Ricky Castillo's recent victory at the Puerto Rico Open, which marked the 100th PGA Tour win for a former Gator.

“Frankly, it was getting a bit silly to pretend this wasn't already happening,” stated PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan in a press conference held entirely in orange and blue lighting. “The numbers don't lie. At some point, you stop calling it a coincidence and start calling it a force of nature. Or, in this case, a really good marketing opportunity.”

The new rule, set to take effect immediately, will see a designated 'Gator Open' each year, with contingency plans for other tournaments to be retroactively awarded to a Gator should the primary event fail to produce the desired outcome. “We’re exploring options like ‘Most Enthusiastic Gator Fan in the Gallery Wins’ or ‘Closest to the Pin While Wearing a Jorts-and-Crocs Combo’ if necessary,” added Tour spokesperson Chad 'Chomp' Harrison.

Critics argue the rule undermines the integrity of the sport. However, Monahan dismissed such concerns, noting, “Integrity is important, but have you seen the merchandise sales projections for 'Gator-Approved' golf balls? It’s a slam dunk. Or, you know, a hole-in-one.”

The Tour also confirmed it is in preliminary talks with the University of Alabama to establish a similar 'Roll Tide Clause' for the NFL.