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Originally Posted by BogeyBoy
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.
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I can't wait till the Masters so I can sit in the bunkers and watch since we now know that bunkers are open to walk in, stand in, and sit in while the pros are hitting. I won't have to stand in the crowds anymore! If they tell me to get out I am going to say the PGA rule is you can be in "bunkers" unless the player asks the official before every shot if his ball is in a bunker. Then the player and I will know it is a bunker.
Are you really telling me the PGA official at the scene does not enforce bunker rules unless the player asks him to?