Golf

Stupid rules of golf

Rory McIlroy thought he had carded a four-under 68 in the third round of the Abu Dhabi Championship to be a shot off the lead and one ahead of Open champion Phil Mickelson, who shot 63.
But he was penalised for having one foot on a spectator walkway while dropping his ball on the second hole.
"There are some stupid rules in golf and this is one of them," said McIlroy.
McIlroy was only informed of the possible infringement after finishing his round, though before he had signed his card.
The former world number one accompanied European Tour chief referee John Paramor to the scene of the incident in an attempt to resolve the issue.
After looking at the area from which McIlroy had played his shot, it was determined that his left foot would have been on the white line marking the crossing.
That meant he had not taken full relief and a two-shot penalty was applied to his score, turning a par into a double bogey and a 68 into a 70.

I have had the "pleasure" of being in Paramor's company and he is an arrogant twat. A real jobsworth.

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Africa Open
East London GC
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa 13 Feb 2014 - 16 Feb 2014

(10-02-2014 14:01 )brudgon Wrote:  next tournament

Africa Open
East London GC
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa 13 Feb 2014 - 16 Feb 2014

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Thomas Aiken

next golf tournament

WGC - Accenture Match Play Championship
Ritz-Carlton GC, Dove Mountain
Tucson, Arizona, USA 19 Feb 2014 - 23 Feb 2014

Tshwane Open
Copperleaf Golf & Country Estate
Centurion, South Africa 27 Feb 2014 - 02 Mar 2014

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Augusta proving pretty tough this year and overnight leader Bubba Watson has gone from -7 to -5.
The greens are treacherous as usual.
Tap the ball and it goes a mile .
Lee Westwood slowly working his way into contention as I type. Birdie at the 15th to reach -3.
If he can stay at that mark or better he should feel positive about tomorrow.
Come on Westy .