The Golf Thread - Page 157

crazyguy · 07-19-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

Not sure what her attitude really has to do with any of this.

phantom injuries, dropping out of tournaments to avoid losing her card for too high of a number, etc.

**GAVol** · 07-19-2008, 09:22 PM

She definitely has been pushed too hard and managed things poorly, but what does any of that have to do with forgetting to sign a scorecard?

crazyguy · 07-19-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

She definitely has been pushed too hard and managed things poorly, but what does any of that have to do with forgetting to sign a scorecard?

I just wonder if the rules might have been interpreted a tad differently had it been anyone else.

vol_in_ar · 07-19-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

She definitely has been pushed too hard and managed things poorly, but what does any of that have to do with forgetting to sign a scorecard?

I'm sure her dad will get the blame somewhere down the road

**GAVol** · 07-19-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyguy

I just wonder if the rules might have been interpreted a tad differently had it been anyone else.

I really doubt it. I can't believe the LPGA would be dumb enough to carry out a vendetta against one of the top draws in women's golf.

doozer · 07-20-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyguy

I just wonder if the rules might have been interpreted a tad differently had it been anyone else.

this is an absolutely asinine thing to suggest. if Norman had done this today, and broke the rule, he'd be gone.

the rules of the game play no favorites.

crazyguy · 07-20-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by doozer

this is an absolutely asinine thing to suggest. if Norman had done this today, and broke the rule, he'd be gone.

the rules of the game play no favorites.

The rules of golf at time can be subjective. I don't think it's asinine to suggest this at all.

**GAVol** · 07-20-2008, 02:36 PM

I see what you are getting at, but this is a really black and white rule. She left the scoring tent area without signing her card. It wouldn't have mattered if it was Annika Sorenstam, she would have been DQ'd.

doozer · 07-20-2008, 02:55 PM

there's stories guys who signed off wrong on their last round of Q School that cost them their tour cards. Michelle Wei, Tiger Woods, Lorena Ochoa; it doesn't matter. all of them would have met the same fate for breaking the rule.

nobody is trying to "punish" her for what has been her childish behavior, which really, is what you would expect from an 18 year old. as she becomes more mature, she'll figure it out. i though she was very contrite in her comments.

crazyguy · 07-20-2008, 03:08 PM

I didn't say that they would not disqualify another player...but they did let her play through the 3rd round. I'm suggesting that perhaps this would not have happened with another player.

doozer · 07-20-2008, 03:16 PM

they couldn't stop in the middle of the 3rd round while she figured out exactly what her actions were after the 2nd round. they have to keep action moving on the course.

crazyguy · 07-20-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by doozer

they couldn't stop in the middle of the 3rd round while she figured out exactly what her actions were after the 2nd round. they have to keep action moving on the course.

they have stopped players in the middle of their round before, are suggesting that it's not possible at all?

**GAVol** · 07-20-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyguy

I didn't say that they would not disqualify another player...but they did let her play through the 3rd round. I'm suggesting that perhaps this would not have happened with another player.

I heard the explanation for that.

The LPGA had no idea that there was a problem since they were looking at a signed scorecard. It didn't come to light until Saturday that she had signed the card only after leaving the scoring area and coming back. Since she was already on the course, they waited until she completed her round to hear her side of the story before making a ruling.

crazyguy · 07-20-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

I heard the explanation for that.

The LPGA had no idea that there was a problem since they were looking at a signed scorecard. It didn't come to light until Saturday that she had signed the card only after leaving the scoring area and coming back. Since she was already on the course, they waited until she completed her round to hear her side of the story before making a ruling.

sounds legit to me. Thanks for clearing it up.

doozer · 07-20-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyguy

they have stopped players in the middle of their round before, are suggesting that it's not possible at all?

you don't think she gets the chance to explain her side of the story? when do you expect them to allow her that opportunity? in the middle of the round? of course not. so they waited.