HerbieM
New member
Yes both sides.
Seems to me they really could do with getting this right as it appears they may not have, clearly advised players of the playing conditions.Not my match but get the feeling a decision was reached then a hunt for a rule to pin it on took place.
Queried with local golf union who originally backed the decision saying rule 20.1b did not apply as the issue occurred before the match started not ‘during’ the round.
On pressing again they have sent it to the R&A for a decision.
ðŸ‘think u may be spot on .. thank uBladeplayer See my post #24
The R&A makes rules. It cannot enforce clubs or anyone else to follow them. It can tell a club or competition committee what the rules say but it is up to the club/committee to act as they please in relation their own competition(s).
What sanction could the R&A apply? The R&A operates with consent, it has no control.
The R&A try to ensure the rules can be applied with integrity but it is up to the club/committee/player to do so.
R&A confirmed committee was wrong and result should have stood. They have also said:
“now that the committee have ruled on the matter that ruling will standâ€
The committee can therefore ignore the rules of golf entirely and the R&A will support them over the game itself, I mistakenly thought that it was a game/sport where integrity of the game and those involved was the most important factor, clearly not and very surprised. There is time to correct the mistake but they cannot/do not have to correct it.
That's one of the reasons I joined a club without a committee, no one is more important than the other person and you can park in any parking bay!!
Sorry but why ? Loads of pay and play clubs without Committees ads affiliated and have Handicaps - they just have a pro or office staff do the workIf you joined such a club, it could not be an affiliated club and would not be able to award and administer official handicaps.