bobmac
Major Champion
Clearly, he's not allowed to increase his own handicap and as per rule 6-2 he should be dq'd.
What would you do, bearing in mind the circumstances and that he played like a knob?
What would you do in Richart's place?
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Clearly, he's not allowed to increase his own handicap and as per rule 6-2 he should be dq'd.
What would you do, bearing in mind the circumstances and that he played like a knob?
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
explain the correct rule to the opponent then wish him well in the next round
HRC99
Journeyman Pro
I'd report it and let the committee sort it out.
Off 4.3 and playing in 36 hole away comps, he should and, possibly, did know better.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Semi-final match - I'd report it to the committee and ask for a ruling. The rules would seem to be pretty clear cut. Had it been the first round and I'd played badly and lost then fair enough but with a final place for grabs I'm afraid I'd be a bit more hard nosed.
Matty
Tour Rookie
If it had no effect on the result then let it go. If he's have been 1/2 strokes adrift of winning then maybe argue the toss and raise with the committee.
Bacardibatman
Challenge Tour Pro
maybe let it go this time if it had no affect on the match
but still make committee aware in case he tries it next time where it could be crucial!!
but still make committee aware in case he tries it next time where it could be crucial!!
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Bit of a double-edge sword for me. Technically the other guy has broken the rules ans should dq'd but would Young Rich want to get to the final having not played well enough to win....?
On balance I'd get the Committee involved and leave it at their door.
On balance I'd get the Committee involved and leave it at their door.
User20205
Money List Winner
surely it's cheating. Just the same as any other form. Report it to the committee, let them make a ruling. I think I’m right in saying ignorance is no defence
I would maybe consider refusing a place in the final if it was offered. For me it wouldn't be about progressing, just making a point.
I would maybe consider refusing a place in the final if it was offered. For me it wouldn't be about progressing, just making a point.
kid2
Money List Winner
Id highlight it with the commitee but id also leave it go and let them deal with it...
I was beaten well but i still walk away proud in the knowledge that i played fair..
Its in the commitee's hands after that but i wouldnt like to be the one that progressed through a D/Q if i played poorly...
I was beaten well but i still walk away proud in the knowledge that i played fair..
Its in the commitee's hands after that but i wouldnt like to be the one that progressed through a D/Q if i played poorly...
backspin22
Club Champion
How do you go up 0.2 in one day, anyway? If his handicap hasn't been changed by the committee, it stays as 4. He is a cheat and he knows it. Report him and YOU move on to the next round. He should know better, he's supposed to be a good player.
SharkAttack
Q-School Graduate
Showing my age here, but when I was Cat 1 (Many moons ago) your handicap couldn't go up until the end of the month. I take it this has changed with the use of 'puters?
Shark
Shark
backspin22
Club Champion
Thinking about it more, he's obviously a cheat. You have a duty to report him.
If he's off 4/5, unless he's Happy Gilmore, he should know the rules. What a ***!
If he's off 4/5, unless he's Happy Gilmore, he should know the rules. What a ***!
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Why not leave it at the committees door, but as a compromise rather than see him kicked out ask if it can be replayed. If he beats Richart again then fair enough and if Richart prevails the guy hasn't really got any comeback as he's got a second chance he shouldn't really have anyway. Seems a win win
Mr_T
Challenge Tour Pro
Is what I would do
bladeplayer
Money List Winner
As its match play im with Matty on this one .. strokes you would have to report it , i agree with the guys this seems an experienced competitive golfer , he should know ..
bobmac
Major Champion
Interesting, no-one has suggested telling the guy he was wrong and hoping he would DQ himself.
Reading Bob's OP it sounds like Richart's opponent told him about the .2 increase before they teed off. If that was the case then I'd say Richart should've queried it then and stuck to his guns. You can't put your own handicap up.
It's up to both players to know the rules.
I was always told to get the handicaps sorted on the first tee and then it's game on.
If on the other hand he said on the first tee that he was off 5 and only later explained about the .2 increase then I'd say he should be DQ'd.
It's up to both players to know the rules.
I was always told to get the handicaps sorted on the first tee and then it's game on.
If on the other hand he said on the first tee that he was off 5 and only later explained about the .2 increase then I'd say he should be DQ'd.
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
I would bubble him.
The way Richard is playing, it's the only way he's going to make the final
The way Richard is playing, it's the only way he's going to make the final
jammydodger
Tour Winner
He wouldnt have played off 5 if he was playing me cos i'd have known the rule. He was being a chancer imo and should be told the correct ruling for this situation so he doesnt make a *** of himself in future. He could then decide if he was man enough to d/q himself from the final or maybe offer Ricart a rematch if Richart would accept this compromise.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Would a rematch be allowed under the Rules....?
The Rules clearly state that starting with a higher handicap than you actually have results in DQ...
Can the Committee sanction a re-match....?
The Rules clearly state that starting with a higher handicap than you actually have results in DQ...
Can the Committee sanction a re-match....?
