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Golf is considered one of the most elegant sports ever. Thus, it comes with a set of etiquettes that are bound to be followed. A visible lack of those is considered rude at the course, which puts a bad light on the golfer. A similar story broke out recently when a golfer nearly stepped on the hole at a tournament, which wasn’t taken lightly by the golf community.
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College golfer nearly steps on the cup
The incident occurred at a college golf event, with the clip showing three women golfers around the hole. But as the clip proceeds, one of the players, dressed in an orange top, walks over the hole with no hesitation.
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While she wasn’t aware of her actions, the reaction of the woman in red, standing behind the former, said it all. From the clip, it looked like she was the only one who noticed the woman’s act, upon which she sighed with her eyes towards the sky.
Why does this make me feel weird 🥴😵💫 pic.twitter.com/LfRtaujPxi
— Peter Finch (@PeterFinchGolf) March 2, 2023
Evidently, fans were quick to find the clip and have a go at the golfer. Many were of the opinion that the woman in orange took the step deliberately, and voiced necessary actions. Others, however, felt the action required further clarity before coming on to a judgment. Some also passed on their knowledge of the rules regarding the matter. Here’s a selection of those Tweets:
She nearly stepped in the cup. It upsets me more, the more I watch it.
— Duncan Horlor (@Duncan_Acorn) March 2, 2023
The player in the red was just upset she hit a bad putt. The player in blue was busy doing her own aim point thing. Looks like neither of them cared or even noticed what the player in orange was doing. And many other players have walked over those spots all day. No harm, no foul.
— Dave Andrews (@PopsandSunshine) March 2, 2023
It’s this step here that gets me.
She’s within 2-3 inches of the hole!
Who does that? pic.twitter.com/U4QagjCJcN— Thanks for coming (@VeteranDave) March 3, 2023
within the leather around the hole is no-step zone for sure
— Cameron Paulk (@cameron_paulk) March 2, 2023
2 things I was taught when I started playing golf, never walk that close to the hole and never walk on the line or through line of a putt. Looks like things have changed !
— nick isherwood (@nickisherwood1) March 3, 2023
Honestly what is wrong with it. The putt is at rest. She's disappointed she left a long putt back. The other girl started reading her putt, doesn't step on the line and it actually doing quick play which we encourage.
— Goulds (@Goulds90) March 3, 2023
I was always told you never walk on the line of your opponents putt. I know it’s only a courtesy but that includes the line through to the far side of the hole. 🤷♀️
Has golf etiquette changed 🤔— Conor Fallon (@ConorFallonGolf) March 3, 2023
I’ve missed the wider context… not sure about the redness. Was it the missed putt or the competitor standing basically on the hole 🕳️ 🙈🤷♂️
— Andy (@NismoDK_efc) March 2, 2023
It’s her in the orange stopping on the cup, surely that would be improving it?
— Craig Meikle (@CraigMeikle30) March 3, 2023
Can golfers step near the putting green?
According to the rulebook, placing your foot on the line of your putt is unacceptable, albeit with few exceptions. Rule 16-1A states that “The line of putt must not be touched except: (seven exceptions you can touch the line of putt include….moving loose impediments, addressing the ball, measuring, lifting or replacing a ball, pressing down a ball-marker, repairing hole plugs and ball marks, or moving movable obstructions).”
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Jun 14, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Sam Ryder putting on the 5th green with Paul Casey looking on uring a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
Additionally, what do the rules say while striking the golf ball? “The player must not make a stroke on the putting green from a stance astride, or with either foot touching the line of putt or an extension of that line behind the ball,” rule 16-1E says.
Do you think the college golfer’s clip goes against the laws of golf? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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