I agree that the concept of "protecting the field" is important, but it's never the job of a TV viewer to protect the field. It's the job of the playing partner(s) to make sure an opponent doesn't get away with anything, intentional or not. The rule change is a very good one. My understanding is that the Lexi Thompson call-in was unusual, as the viewer was some kind of golf rules official who knew exactly how to contact the PGA. We civilians probably couldn't make a call or email that anyone in charge would ever see. Nevertheless, a good rule change.
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