Controversy on the 18th: Play the Ball as It Lies or Dodge the Obstacles?

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After a disturbance on the 18th hole, golf fans are split on whether players should move the ball to avoid obstacles or play it as it lies.

After the disturbance on the 18th the commentators mentioned being able to move the ball to avoid that stuff. Wasn’t precedent set at the ‘97 Tour Championship with McGavin that you play the ball as it lies?
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Summary

  • Golf fans are divided on the precedent set at the ’97 Tour Championship regarding playing the ball as it lies.
  • References to movie characters like Shooter McGavin and Happy Gilmore add humor to the debate.
  • Questions arise about rules for addressing significant damage to the hole during a game.

Debate Over Precedent

Some users argue that the precedent set at the ’97 Tour Championship with McGavin dictates playing the ball as it lies, while others believe players should be allowed to move the ball to avoid interference.

Movie References Add Humor

References to characters like Shooter McGavin and Happy Gilmore inject humor into the discussion, with users drawing parallels between movie scenes and real-life golf incidents.

Rules for Hole Damage

Questions are raised about rules addressing significant damage to the hole, such as if the pin was damaged, leading to a debate on how such situations should be handled.