Troymcclure
Medal Winner
Had an incident in a match Friday.
My ball finished just past the green, in a tyre track, on a steep incline.
Called my oppo over, confirmed free relief, nearest point of relief marked with a tee, and one club length area determined.
I then went to drop inches behind the tee (within 1 club length), in the knowledge that the ball would roll back into the tyre track, repeat, place where drop landed which I’d decided was the more favourable position for my next shot.
Oppo was adamant I had to drop the full one club length.
The debate was taking too long and I didn’t want to sour the atmosphere so did as he wanted.
I’m sure I’m correct on the ruling (or am I?) but in hindsight I’m wondering if his point wasn’t the rule itself but sportsmanship i.e. knowingly dropping where I’d most likely get to place rather than further away to lessen the chance of such an outcome.
Thoughts?
My ball finished just past the green, in a tyre track, on a steep incline.
Called my oppo over, confirmed free relief, nearest point of relief marked with a tee, and one club length area determined.
I then went to drop inches behind the tee (within 1 club length), in the knowledge that the ball would roll back into the tyre track, repeat, place where drop landed which I’d decided was the more favourable position for my next shot.
Oppo was adamant I had to drop the full one club length.
The debate was taking too long and I didn’t want to sour the atmosphere so did as he wanted.
I’m sure I’m correct on the ruling (or am I?) but in hindsight I’m wondering if his point wasn’t the rule itself but sportsmanship i.e. knowingly dropping where I’d most likely get to place rather than further away to lessen the chance of such an outcome.
Thoughts?