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Originally Posted by collie1228
From what I read this morning, the "local" rules sheet passed out to every player and posted in the locker room clearly instructed the players that there are bunkers on the course that might not be apparent as bunkers, would not be raked and which would have footprints, heel marks, etc. in them caused by spectators. It also said that there would be no special relief in those bunkers. If Dustin had read the rules (which I understand most players do not), he would have been aware of the unique situation at this particular course. I feel badly for him, but anytime you get fair warning and don't pay attention, you can't blame the officials. I do agree that the official should have done a much better job of clearing the area of spectators before he attempted the shot.
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Spectators are not allowed in "bunkers". Therefore when Dustin asked the official to move the spectators back and they did not move them out of the "bunker", the rulling at that point was it was not a bunker. The official onsite determined that and allowed the spectators to be present. Later an another official ruled the opposite. Totally unfair.