Smart move on his part, cost Phil 2, but might have saved him 2 also.
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Disqualify? He broke rule 4-5....he hit a moving ball. He made a stroke and almost made it. He didn’t alter or deflect the ball, he putted it while moving. Not a violation of rule 1-2, which is not an automatic disqualification either....it’s a 2 shot penalty, unless in an extreme curcumstance where the player is deemed to be giving himself an obvious advantage. He made a 10, had he not hit it while moving, probably makes an 8 or a 9. He knows the rules as well as the officials and used the rules to get it over with. Probably not the best stage to do it on, but oh well the course was playing pretty rough at that point. I think it was more of a slap at the USGA for the set up.
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Originally posted by Cajun Blake View PostTW: Hey Lefty, remember that time I had the gallery
move a 2 ton rock that was impeding my shot to the green ?
PM: Yep, sure do ......... (loose impediment my arse )
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Originally posted by Gherkin05 View PostExactly- well said. And he told Fox why he did it. I find it odd that folks want to throw stones. The guy is a hall of fame player, he made a choice, and he took the two strokes. Big deal, move on.
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Since I share the same disease he has I can only respect how hard it is to be able to even compete on that level...…….I don't discount his age either!
Originally posted by 17ncs View Post
All Decisions on the Rules of Golf start with, " The Decision of The Committee is final". That means even if their decision is wrong it is correct. In my judgement, they should have looked at Rule 14, then used Rule 1-2 and DQ'ed him. If he argued then I would say you are getting ready to get hit with 33-7 so call the pilot and tell him to get ready to go West.
They are weak.
Originally posted by RLB View PostDisqualify? He broke rule 4-5....he hit a moving ball. He made a stroke and almost made it. He didn’t alter or deflect the ball, he putted it while moving. Not a violation of rule 1-2, which is not an automatic disqualification either....it’s a 2 shot penalty, unless in an extreme curcumstance where the player is deemed to be giving himself an obvious advantage. He made a 10, had he not hit it while moving, probably makes an 8 or a 9. He knows the rules as well as the officials and used the rules to get it over with. Probably not the best stage to do it on, but oh well the course was playing pretty rough at that point. I think it was more of a slap at the USGA for the set up.
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This is typical of the times. People make it all about themselves. Whether its morals, ethics or just common courtesy it doesn't seem to mean much anymore to some. People throw out the "to each his own", or "who am I to say someone did wrong" etc. But the bottom line is he violated a rule, so he was cheating compared to the standard of the game. Thats why he recieved PENALTY strokes. You get penalized when you do something wrong. To say he was just taking advantage of the rules is an oxymoron. He violated the rules and was penalized for it plain and simple. He cheated to better his position. Golf is a goofy game anyway, but its filled with tradition and etiquette. Its not really a true sport considering it takes no true athletic ability to play. But regardless, rules are rules and fair play exist in all sports or games. He broke a rule, deviated from normal or traditional play, and that's why he received a penalty.
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Originally posted by tef View PostThis is typical of the times. People make it all about themselves. Whether its morals, ethics or just common courtesy it doesn't seem to mean much anymore to some. People throw out the "to each his own", or "who am I to say someone did wrong" etc. But the bottom line is he violated a rule, so he was cheating compared to the standard of the game. Thats why he recieved PENALTY strokes. You get penalized when you do something wrong. To say he was just taking advantage of the rules is an oxymoron. He violated the rules and was penalized for it plain and simple. He cheated to better his position. Golf is a goofy game anyway, but its filled with tradition and etiquette. Its not really a true sport considering it takes no true athletic ability to play. But regardless, rules are rules and fair play exist in all sports or games. He broke a rule, deviated from normal or traditional play, and that's why he received a penalty.
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Originally posted by tef View Postthis is typical of the times. People make it all about themselves. Whether its morals, ethics or just common courtesy it doesn't seem to mean much anymore to some. People throw out the "to each his own", or "who am i to say someone did wrong" etc. But the bottom line is he violated a rule, so he was cheating compared to the standard of the game. Thats why he recieved penalty strokes. You get penalized when you do something wrong. To say he was just taking advantage of the rules is an oxymoron. He violated the rules and was penalized for it plain and simple. He cheated to better his position. Golf is a goofy game anyway, but its filled with tradition and etiquette. its not really a true sport considering it takes no true athletic ability to play. but regardless, rules are rules and fair play exist in all sports or games. He broke a rule, deviated from normal or traditional play, and that's why he received a penalty.
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