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Originally Posted by JimJoe
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.
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I thought the spectators were really crowding Dustin, but I don't recall him asking for them to be moved out of the "bunker". When he asked that they move back between his ball and the intended flight of the ball they complied. I heard it mentioned many times over the four days that specators would be in the bunkers because there were so many bunkers and they were located in places that the pros normally would not hit.
A copy of the notice is posted on the PGA's website. I feel bad that it turned out that way but all players were given fair and clear warning. They are pros, they need to know the rules, and if they question a rule they have officials to make a ruling. Unfortunately Dustin never asked, "Is this a bunker?" Next time a cop pulls me over for going 90 I'm going to try this - "I chose not to read the sign that said speed limit 70". I'll let you know how it turns out.