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Originally Posted by Russ_Boston
If the Mass Open was match play then the mistake would have been loss of hole. Maybe that's what happened? I really don't think an exception was made. These state opens are played to the letter of the law. (BTW: Dana was a great name from my area of the world in Rehobeth, MA - I think he won every New England State open at some point!).
Let's not forget that Zack's caddie's dad died last week. I think there was true emotion over that. Of course the player, and only the player, has the obligation of remembering but usually the caddie or fellow competitor will remind you.
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The Mass Open has been at stroke play for as long as I can remember. The incident took place on the 18th hole at Charles River Country Club.
Yes, the state open is run by the letter of the rules. The rules in this case provided the committee with some leeway. I believe that the rule at the time was that the player had to go back and replay the stroke from the correct place and take a two stroke penalty, but this must be done before the ball is holed. If a ball played from a wrong place was holed the penalty was disqualification. There is a provision in the rules called equity. I believe that the MGA used the equity rule to give my friend, Andy Morse two strokes and not disqualify him.
Yes, Dana was a great player, It was really good to see him get his personal issues straightened out and go on to the wonderful success that he had on the Senior Tour