As a clubmaker and fitter I seldom post on the forum. I am also a player
that enjoys the game rather it is played by the rules of St. Andrews or
a Saturday morning round of laughter, competition, or a pocket change
gambling, it is still golf. Recently some of the senior players at our
club decided to it was time to abide by the gospel of St. Andrews. Gone
are the days of gimmes, best ball, inside the rubber, and just plain
fun. All at once, without notice to the membership, three or four
players, decide that Scottish Rule will rule the game in ALL play
regardless of times passed. What was once an exercise in relaxation has
become an iron fisted restriction on fun and companionship.
With that said I totally agree and support the rules of golf in every
way when it comes to tournament play. The rules were established so
that the game could retain its integrity through time and sustain its
social following. However there is still room on the course for the
guys that load up on beer and disturb players two fairways away. It is
a game and it will always be just a game so why not let there be room
for just a good time. Tournament play is different and should be
treated that way. The rules of golf are simple, just like another set
of rules for living, not to many to learn, not to many to follow. The
problem is that folks try every way imaginable to bend them for their
own purpose. Just watch a player on TV try to get away with ball
placement during a tournament.
There are very few postings on this forum that I don't read. I save the
ones that I can learn from and even pass on to others the lessons I
learn from. Keep up the postings gentlemen, you are my teacher.
Tom Mason
Marcello Franchi wrote:
Tom,
If my email sent a message like I was in any way offended by your
statements, it was away from my intent and I apologize for that.
English is not my mother tongue, and probably the tone of my email
came out harder than I wanted.
Sorry for that and ciao,
Marcello
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