“Defending the rules”
This is the title of a Ron Sirak column in the July 25, 2008, Golf World, where the author defends the rules in the wake of the Michelle Wie DQ at the LPGA State Farm Classic.
He closes the article in the magazine this way: “There is perhaps no sport that so completely tests the mettle of a person as golf. It’s not just about skill; it’s about discipline, patience, integrity and, ultimately, responsibility. And it’s about rules. Remember, even when the world sees [Manny] Ramirez hit a home run, he still has to run the bases. That’s what the rules require.”
And I found a more thorough piece on the topic from Sirak online.
I like Ron’s work but he could not be more wrong in my opinion. The Manny analogy is flwed. If he were required to go into a room and sign a scorecard after going over it to make certain of its accuracy…that would be comparable, and equally ridiculous.
Posted by B.I.G. on 08.01.08.Well, B.I.G., I like your work too, but though I may agree that the Manny anny is a bit flawed, Sirak’s sentiment is something I’m 100% on board with. Golf is a game of responsibility, and along with the handshake at the conclusion of every round, there’s also the responsibility for accounting accuracy, signified by the player’s signature (and that of his fellow competitor). I’m not sure if you’re taking exception with that too, but just in case, I wanted you to know that on my blog I’ll get the last word (if I want it).
Posted by Mark on 08.01.08.Ah yes the game indeed needs accuracy…that we agree on. An unsigned scorecard with the correct digits in the correct boxes is nonetheless accurate…and a scorecard with just one wrong number on it(that is if the offending score is lower than the actual)is deserving of an early ride home on the G5.
Posted by B.I.G. on 08.01.08.