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Originally Posted by DeanFL;12***15
Never had a USGA membership, but... For the first time ever we watched an entire golf last-round on TV. I did DVR the first few hours then ffwrded thru commercials and little action. That said, when the DJ matter came up on, I believe the 5th hole, it was quite clear to me after all the Fox TV slo-mos etc that it was nearly impossible for the ball to rotate back 15 degrees or so after he soled the club lightly beside the ball (no touch) and simply moved the putter behind what seemed to be an inch or so - but never grounded the head. Yes you're right - the video was not 100% definitive (either way) and at that point take the pro's word.
And how the officials handled it from their was atrocious. They and the USGA lucked out that DJ won it outright. Good for him - VERY BAD for them - could have been a very tainted ending.
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amateur hour for USGA officials. Handled very badly