Inkster DQ at Safeway

[Blue]

Originally Posted by bangkokbobby

I also don't think these professional rules violations that get call/emailed/tweeted in, etc protect the field...it just protects the field from whomever is on tv, as Say You Se Ri points out: Seoul Sisters Golf // View topic - 2010 Safeway Classic presented by Coca Cola

...who's to say how many people grounded their club like Dustin Johnson...or did something that broke the rules like Juli...but because Nicole and Judy were having a Juli love fest at that moment, the cameras were on her...

Exactly. This kind of arbitrary, literally arm chair officiating is what makes the rules of golf look like a joke and what causes so many people to proclaim the rules themselves stupid.

If golf is going to have rules the tours have to make a better effort to apply them evenly and professionally.

[Saint-Just X]

Is golf the only sport in the world where the outcome can be decided by someone sitting in an armchair 1000 miles' away ?

In saying that,Juli Inkster has no excuse for not knowing the rules ;and those rules can't be altered on the fly because a popular player is involved...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

[xman5]

1) This is a fairly obvious rule. It's all her fault.
2) Taping fingers has been addressed in the rules a long time ago.
3) The rules are an evolution of over 100 years. The purpose of these clearly definded rules, both playing and equipment, though sometimes strange are to make a fair playing field and to address the many possible situations that can occur on a golf course, from the obsucre to the common.
4) Golf is a game of honor. But clearly if you don't realize you made a mistake then you can not call a penelty on yourself. It is not important how you find out you made a mistake.
5) Why is no one complaining about Michelle Ellis being dqed.

[Putter]

Originally Posted by xman5

5) Why is no one complaining about Michelle Ellis being dqed.

Because her DQ wasn't because of a "stupid" rule.

[Buzzer]

Why was Ellis dq'ed??

Viva Annika

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Signed an incorrect scorecard Buzzer. Pretty silly.

[NTB]

Originally Posted by xman5

1) This is a fairly obvious rule. It's all her fault.
2) Taping fingers has been addressed in the rules a long time ago.
3) The rules are an evolution of over 100 years. The purpose of these clearly definded rules, both playing and equipment, though sometimes strange are to make a fair playing field and to address the many possible situations that can occur on a golf course, from the obsucre to the common.
4) Golf is a game of honor. But clearly if you don't realize you made a mistake then you can not call a penelty on yourself. It is not important how you find out you made a mistake.
5) Why is no one complaining about Michelle Ellis being dqed.

Xman the rules are very old as you say. They are still valid good rules if the people that oversee the rules understand where and why they came about.
Giving yourself an advantage for instance would be such as putting a groove
in the sand to better your chance of making a putt. The stymie no longer
is in place now its mark the ball. Julie was swinging a weighted club I think.
This could only keep you loose. Not really an advantage. I doubt this was
even thought of when the rule was made. Julie is at a disadvantage with
her age maybe the younger players should jog in place while waiting.
(Tongue in cheek xman.) The rules should be changed and made more clear as
Blue said Number one no phone calls from John Freeken Q.

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Originally Posted by notaxbill

The rules should be changed and made more clear

How could you make the rule that got Inky DQ'd MORE clear?

[NTB]

Originally Posted by Putter

How could you make the rule that got Inky DQ'd MORE clear?

Explain the advantage to me.

[Putter]

Originally Posted by notaxbill

Explain the advantage to me.

Ask the USGA to explain the advantage - here's the rule:

Except as provided in the Rules, during a stipulated round the player must not use any artificial device or unusual equipment, or use any equipment in an unusual manner:
a. That might assist him in making a stroke or in his play; or
b. For the purpose of gauging or measuring distance or conditions that might affect his play; or
c. That might assist him in gripping the club, except that:
(i) plain gloves may be worn;
(ii) resin, powder and drying or moisturizing agents may be used; and
(iii) a towel or handkerchief may be wrapped around the grip.
Exceptions:
1. A player is not in breach of this Rule if (a) the equipment or device is designed for or has the effect of alleviating a medical condition, (b) the player has a legitimate medical reason to use the equipment or device, and (c) the Committee is satisfied that its use does not give the player any undue advantage over other players.
2. A player is not in breach of this Rule if he uses equipment in a traditionally accepted manner.
Penalty for Breach of Rule 14-3: Disqualification.

Seems "clear" to me!