posted Jul 16, 2009

A push is not defined in the Rules of Golf, we can't therefore assume a definition. Rule 14 applies, as does the definition of a stroke. The organising committee would never disqualift Tiger Woods unless he comitted a clear breach of the rules. If the stroke is brought to his attention, he will simply state that he made a fair stroke, and that will be the end of the matter. Player's at that level always get the benefit of the doubt, cases in point being, Monty, Rory McIllroy, Seve etc. So it's time to let the issue drop.

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posted Jul 16, 2009

1917: Hit it, Padraig! He leaves his birdie putt short at 18, but he's in with a very respectable 69. He'll have bitten your hand off it you'd offered him that before the start of play.

Not at all, Padraig will be thinking like the other players who shot similar scores - should have done better. He would have seen the way the course was playing and the scores of all those before his tee off time of 2.21.

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posted Jul 16, 2009

Why do people keep say playing links golf in strong winds and perhaps driving rain as the true test of golf. Being a fairly good golfer myself, I personally cannot think of anything more unattractive. Am I alone in thinking this?

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posted Jul 16, 2009

thumbsup i think you are alone mate in your way of thinking

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posted Jul 16, 2009

Tom Watson currently at 180-1

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posted Jul 16, 2009

comment by moobmonkey (U14072057)
posted 3 Hours Ago

Anyway I was just saying that if Tiger can hit puts without a backswing then so can everyone else, but we can't as we will get a penalty.

Anyway enjoy the golf everyone.
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I need to know if I've been breaking the rules for 20 years.......

So evertime I knock a ball in that is sat on the lip of the hole and don't take a backswing (that is at least an inch long, going by your examole), this is pushing?

I see it every week, amateurs and pros flick the ball in from cm's without drawing the putter backwatds? (just knock it with a forward motion) Are they breaking this rule?

No DQ for Tiger yet?

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posted Jul 16, 2009

Great to see the Brits all up there!

Perhaps we shouls stick to cricket

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posted Jul 16, 2009

Typical Poulter,
the guy is a joke! He talks himself up before the Open that he has a feasible chance, so much so that I wager a few hard earned on him each way, and what does he do??
Blows up in spectacular fashion, only just managing to beat 'Sir' Nick Faldo who hasnt picked up a club in anger in months!
He's obviously talented to a point, only more so at self promotion than in actually playing the game of golf!!

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posted Jul 16, 2009

Just watched the clip of tigers "push". I don't know who started that rumour but shame on you.

You were talking rubbish his club starts about 6 inches before the ball. It would have to have started almost touching the ball to be a push.

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posted Jul 17, 2009

Re Ian Poulter. I think it's time for him to shut up and get playing golf. Am I the only one who's sick of him 'bigging himself up' and then seeing him fail? I like the guy, he brings colour to the game in more ways than one but he needs to let his clubs do the talking

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