In a recent post, Golfweek’s Adam Schupak proposed some rule changes for the USGA to ponder.
- Eliminate the white stakes for out-of-bounds. Stroke and distance is cruel and unjust punishment. OB should be marked by red stakes (penalty and drop at point of entry).
- A ball that moves without the intent of hitting should not be a penalty. This may create a gray area, but in a game of honor, I can live with that.
- If a pro signs his scorecard wrong, he shouldn’t be disqualified for a lower score or forced to accept the higher score. With all the electronic scoring and Shotlink tracking that exists, this rule is archaic.
- Allow a free drop from a divot in the fairway.
- Tamp down all the spike marks you want. The advent of spikeless spikes has done wonders for eliminating this problem, so let’s go ahead and eliminate another antiquated rule.
Do you agree?
What other rules would you like changed?
Personally, I would love to see one added — a shot clock!
Here’s a link to where you can read up on USGA rules.
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