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Originally Posted by Mikeod
The difference, to me, is that the PGA Tour uses video to see if a violation occurred when informed after the fact that one may have occurred. In this case, the USGA had its rules expert {?} at the scene and got info from Dustin and Westwood and ruled no infraction had happened. That should be the end of it. Otherwise, why have an official walking with group?
Also, there was the other player who actually placed his putter behind the ball and it shifted to the side slightly. That was ruled as no violation. Why the different rationales?
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If you are refering to Lowry, he did indeed take a stroke for the violation. And had to replace his ball back to the original position before putting.
I just don't get why everyone is so upset by this. Golf has caught up to other sports in the use of replay to confirm penalties - a proven improvement in officiating.