Colin L
Tour Winner
The rules official explained that the R and A, USGA and the PGA all spoke together and came to the conclusion that Rule 18 -4 was bought in to cover exactly what had occurred and then unanimously agreed to rescind the penalty.
I heard Justin Rose talk about it before he went out and he came across as what he is, the model professional.
Yes, I understand the process it went through - still a bit a surprised it had to go through that process rather than be seen as coming under Decision 18/4 in the first place. But it's easy to make rulings when you weren't there.
Justin Rose does always come across well doesn't he?