Golferbest
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I am not saying that at all. I am saying the rule is cut and dry. Whether the decision was a good or bad one isn't all that relevant. It's not all that dramatic of a change.
But I use the example again, if you allowed the belly putter why couldn't I ground my club in the bunker? Both are in equal standing in the rule book.
And from your stand point you are completly right. Rules are rules. However when im playing with people and their ball is on a tree root I tell them to move it so they dont damage their clubs or wrist. If a ball is sitting in a very soggy area then ill let them move it so they dont get drenched and muddy. In a friendly game I definitely let some rules go to enjoy the game a little more.
Now in a tournament rules must be folllowed, no exceptions.
I just know in my standpoint if its just a weekend round for fun or even a little skins if a player is enjoying the game using a belly putter for whatever reason im not going to count them out of the friendly competition...