He grounded the club before his swing...If this happens it'll be a terrible injustice
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He grounded the club before his swing...If this happens it'll be a terrible injustice
What the feck is going on ?? Someone care to explain this rule in newbish terms ?
So your not allowed to ground your club in a bunker? To be fair, that is hardly a 'bunker', surely common sense will prevail...
Is that a bunker though? With all the crowd around him? Surely not, what a load of shit.
I think basically a part of the hill is damaged but before the championship started all such areas where there's sand were classed as bunkers.
When taking a shot out of a bunker a player isn't allowed to ground the club. If they do a 2 shot penalty is incurred.. Which is what we're facing here.
right this is a load of bollox. Every sandy area is designated as a bunker as per the rules of the course. But how the feck can an area where thousands of people have been standing all day be deemed a bunker, why didnt the stewards clear the whole area, thats a rule aswell. Disgraceful
I feel bad for Johnson, the least he deserves is a play-off after what happened at the US Open.
hmmm......doesn't look like he knew it was a bunker, and grounding it didn't give him much of an advantage. Would be rather lame if he gets penalized for this.
His fault for absolutely pissing up the tee shot and ending up in that spot in the first place I suppose. Had his chances, it is harsh though.
Imagine he got the putt to win and was then told of his penalty. I feel for the guy if he gets done for this
Just to cheer you cnuts up, guess who backed him this morning 
At least I had Kaymer to get placed
At least I had Kaymer to get placed
That's bullshit, feck the officials. Why the feck did they allow people to stand in a bunker all day, surely that breaks health+safety rules. Not a sport in the world where the event isn't ruined by the officials
Prelim reports say it was the BAG in the bunker, what the feck?
Massive shame that. I feel sorry for Johnson.
Where was the PGA offical that walks with every group? wdf was he doing?
After what happened to him at the last major hes showed balls of steel today the way he came back. Really hopes he gets there one day.
disgraceful interpretation of the rules. Not one person would have objected to a special circumstances decision
The official thats being interviewed now is giving a very lame excuse for the ruling.
Sad thing is, this was one of the better final rounds in the majors I've seen in quite a while and now all people will be talking about is the decision against Johnson. Like I said, there is too much over offiiciating in sports.
Chin up McIlroy. Massive chin up Johnson.
Bubba ftw.
Bubba ftw.
It's a shame to end the final round like that because it was an absolutely brilliant day of golf but in fairness the rule seems to have been pretty well communicated to the players.
Now let's get this play-off on
Now let's get this play-off on
Kaymers a good bet at 2/1 i reckon
you go for it? more or less evens now.
i didnt actually. I backed him e/w at the start. Keeping a few bob for the match tomorrow
Watson in the water, big chance for Kaymer
Theres the huge weakness in his game that seems to always bite him on the arse at some point. A golfer that cant drive the ball straight!
Almost over now, Kaymer should have 2 shots to win it.
Edit: Great shot from Watson, hits the pin. Kaymer has 2 putts to win it
Edit: Great shot from Watson, hits the pin. Kaymer has 2 putts to win it
Well done Kaymer
Kaymer wins the final major of the year.
European golfers looks in good touch ahead of the Ryder Cup, wonder if Tiger will be there?
European golfers looks in good touch ahead of the Ryder Cup, wonder if Tiger will be there?
Tiger will be picked no doubt about that. Europe will have a very good chance of winning it if these lads can keep up their good form
this is the reality. He got a bad break but it was of his own doing. He hits that well off the tee and this never happens.
After all that the Kraut wins
TBF to Dustin they were notified that there might be footprints in the bunker but nowhere in the copy that they gave to the players said there would be hundreds of spectators standing in the bunker area when he came walking up to the shot.
Again his fault for the errant teeshot but saying that what they gave the players really explained this actual scenario is a bit much.
I guess it's the caddy's job to be aware of the local rules etc?
You used to be able to ground your club in waste bunkers, and bunkers outside the spectator rope. A player mistook a real bunker for a waste bunker last year so they changed the rules so ALL bunkers were treated the same.
Everyone was warned by the PGA what the rules were this week. The bunker rule was number one on the local rule sheet, AND there were notices in the changing rooms. The player screwed up, and he has no one to blame but himself. He should have at least had the sense to clear the spectators back and see if the area was a bunker. Better still call the official over and ask him to make a judgment.
Everyone was warned by the PGA what the rules were this week. The bunker rule was number one on the local rule sheet, AND there were notices in the changing rooms. The player screwed up, and he has no one to blame but himself. He should have at least had the sense to clear the spectators back and see if the area was a bunker. Better still call the official over and ask him to make a judgment.
How to the footprints appear in the bunkers?? By lots of people standing in them!!
Nonsence. The caddy cant be expected to remember to tell the player not to ground his club every time hes in a bunker.
This ^^^^ is right.
Not the players responsility to clear the crowd. No idea why the officals didnt. They had plenty of time, I think they all just got caught up in the moment. It also disappointed me that the tour pro who walks with every group didnt seem to get involved at all.
Fair play to him for facing the cameras, he had some poxy lucky in the majors this year. Thought he was outstanding other wise yesterday and Im sure his time will come. A genuine talent who can strike a ball as good as anyone out there. Bit like McIlroy needs to be patient.
Nice to see a few younger americans starting to show some consistency. Good for the game in general.
Congrats to Kaymer fancied him to win a big title this year. Another fantastically brave player as displayed in the play off. Mentally very tough and a cert for the Ryder Cup.
Nice article on the runner up
Just thought i post this as Im sure not everyone is aware of the family issues the Bubba has had to deal with recently. His father has terminal cancer and his wife was recently admitted to hospital with a suspected brain tumour.
Watson feels like a winner in second By Jason Sobel
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- In a sport starved for young superstars, golf received a three-for-one deal Sunday at the 92nd PGA Championship.
There was Martin Kaymer. The eventual champion played near-flawless golf throughout the final round, and at age 25 looks like he could be an elite player for the next two decades.
There was Dustin Johnson. The sacrificial lamb of this course's ambiguous bunkering will forever receive the empathy of fans and praise for the way he handled an unfortunate situation.
And then there was Bubba Watson.
Despite falling short in his bid to win the PGA Championship, Bubba Watson maintained he was pleased because he landed a spot on the United States Ryder Cup team.
Neither the champion nor the chump, Watson instead turned out to be the charmer of these festivities. This fact was evident even if you didn't tune into the tournament until after his wayward second shot on the final playoff hole found a water hazard, ultimately eliminating him from title contention.
Whereas most players would be heartbroken after such a loss, Watson was hopeful. Flanked by a radio announcer and bouncing with anxiety, the first words he said upon losing the playoff were, "Do we know anything about Ryder Cup? That's all I care about."
Believe it, too. Bubba is a guy who speaks his mind and wears his emotions like a badge of courage. So when he was told that yes, he did qualify for the United States team -- well, his smile turned so unending you could have mistaken him for the guy who won.
In fact, later in the interview room, one reporter began a question with "I'm sure you're feeling a mix of emotions, but …" only to have Watson cut him off. "No," the player maintained. "I'm happy as can be."
Armed with a contagious smile and more facial expressions than there are bunkers at Whistling Straits, he was an impossible figure to root against while chasing his first career major championship title. Though he garners worldwide support in large part because of the playful first name, Bubba retains those fans with a personality often lacking in this sport.
He is a social media freak, often interacting with followers on Twitter and posting wacky viral video clips of himself. Earlier this year, he used the application to earn a guest spot on "Ellen," thanks to incessant clamoring for the honor. His first post-PGA Championship tweet came not long after he had finished and confirmed his happiness, as it read simply: "Ryder cup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Watson is not limited to emotions of enthusiasm. When he won earlier this summer at the Travelers Championship, his post-round news conference was often interrupted by joyous bouts of sobbing in regard to his wife's recent cancer scare and his father's current battle with the disease. When he took the first-round lead earlier this week, he repeated the act, saying, "Hopefully, you all don't think I'm a sissy. You know, I do hit the ball a long way."
It's true. Watson has never met a 300-yard carry he didn't like, employing a pink-shafted driver to launch drives into orbit. He is hardly just a bash-it-and-find-it type of player, though, instead preferring to work the ball in different directions and with varying levels of height depending on the situation.
Put it all together and you have a player who is eminently likable, who can bring a smile to the stoniest face when simply explaining a round of golf.
"I just tried not to throw up on myself," he said of his feelings down the stretch. "I get nervous. The game is fun, but I want to win every week. I'm like Tiger [Woods]; I come to a golf tournament to win. I just don't win as much as he does."
Really, he's nothing like Tiger. Honest to a fault, refreshing in both victory and defeat, Bubba is a next-generation superstar who cares what you think of him.
Whereas Woods responds only with "yes" when asked if he wants to play in the Ryder Cup, Watson says: "I'm going to do everything possible to spur the team on and play well. You know, what I bring to the table is I want to be there and I have a passion to play there. I might play terrible when I get there, but the one thing is I'm never going to pout for being there, I'm never going to put my head down, because you are representing your country."
Whereas Woods intimates only that his next trip will be home, Watson wells up with tears and says, "I'm happy. I get to go home and see my dad tomorrow."
Bubba Watson didn't win Sunday, but that underscores his newfound role as a fan favorite and ultra-talented up-and-comer. This will go down in history as the PGA Championship that Kaymer won and Johnson lost, but chances are we won't forget Watson's sincerity and playfulness for a very long time.
Just thought i post this as Im sure not everyone is aware of the family issues the Bubba has had to deal with recently. His father has terminal cancer and his wife was recently admitted to hospital with a suspected brain tumour.
Watson feels like a winner in second By Jason Sobel
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- In a sport starved for young superstars, golf received a three-for-one deal Sunday at the 92nd PGA Championship.
There was Martin Kaymer. The eventual champion played near-flawless golf throughout the final round, and at age 25 looks like he could be an elite player for the next two decades.
There was Dustin Johnson. The sacrificial lamb of this course's ambiguous bunkering will forever receive the empathy of fans and praise for the way he handled an unfortunate situation.
And then there was Bubba Watson.
Despite falling short in his bid to win the PGA Championship, Bubba Watson maintained he was pleased because he landed a spot on the United States Ryder Cup team.
Neither the champion nor the chump, Watson instead turned out to be the charmer of these festivities. This fact was evident even if you didn't tune into the tournament until after his wayward second shot on the final playoff hole found a water hazard, ultimately eliminating him from title contention.
Whereas most players would be heartbroken after such a loss, Watson was hopeful. Flanked by a radio announcer and bouncing with anxiety, the first words he said upon losing the playoff were, "Do we know anything about Ryder Cup? That's all I care about."
Believe it, too. Bubba is a guy who speaks his mind and wears his emotions like a badge of courage. So when he was told that yes, he did qualify for the United States team -- well, his smile turned so unending you could have mistaken him for the guy who won.
In fact, later in the interview room, one reporter began a question with "I'm sure you're feeling a mix of emotions, but …" only to have Watson cut him off. "No," the player maintained. "I'm happy as can be."
Armed with a contagious smile and more facial expressions than there are bunkers at Whistling Straits, he was an impossible figure to root against while chasing his first career major championship title. Though he garners worldwide support in large part because of the playful first name, Bubba retains those fans with a personality often lacking in this sport.
He is a social media freak, often interacting with followers on Twitter and posting wacky viral video clips of himself. Earlier this year, he used the application to earn a guest spot on "Ellen," thanks to incessant clamoring for the honor. His first post-PGA Championship tweet came not long after he had finished and confirmed his happiness, as it read simply: "Ryder cup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Watson is not limited to emotions of enthusiasm. When he won earlier this summer at the Travelers Championship, his post-round news conference was often interrupted by joyous bouts of sobbing in regard to his wife's recent cancer scare and his father's current battle with the disease. When he took the first-round lead earlier this week, he repeated the act, saying, "Hopefully, you all don't think I'm a sissy. You know, I do hit the ball a long way."
It's true. Watson has never met a 300-yard carry he didn't like, employing a pink-shafted driver to launch drives into orbit. He is hardly just a bash-it-and-find-it type of player, though, instead preferring to work the ball in different directions and with varying levels of height depending on the situation.
Put it all together and you have a player who is eminently likable, who can bring a smile to the stoniest face when simply explaining a round of golf.
"I just tried not to throw up on myself," he said of his feelings down the stretch. "I get nervous. The game is fun, but I want to win every week. I'm like Tiger [Woods]; I come to a golf tournament to win. I just don't win as much as he does."
Really, he's nothing like Tiger. Honest to a fault, refreshing in both victory and defeat, Bubba is a next-generation superstar who cares what you think of him.
Whereas Woods responds only with "yes" when asked if he wants to play in the Ryder Cup, Watson says: "I'm going to do everything possible to spur the team on and play well. You know, what I bring to the table is I want to be there and I have a passion to play there. I might play terrible when I get there, but the one thing is I'm never going to pout for being there, I'm never going to put my head down, because you are representing your country."
Whereas Woods intimates only that his next trip will be home, Watson wells up with tears and says, "I'm happy. I get to go home and see my dad tomorrow."
Bubba Watson didn't win Sunday, but that underscores his newfound role as a fan favorite and ultra-talented up-and-comer. This will go down in history as the PGA Championship that Kaymer won and Johnson lost, but chances are we won't forget Watson's sincerity and playfulness for a very long time.
If form means anything the Europeans will bitch slap the US in the Ryder Cup.
Given the circumstances I still feel the stewards could have done a far better job. I reckon the player and his caddie had other things on their minds just then. Look at a reply of his shot again, the crowd were literally on top of him the second he hit the shot.
Alot of future stars showed their talents this weekend. Gona try and remember it for those reasons.
Not sure the Ryder Cup will be as one sided as people feel, rarely works out like that. On paper they have it all to do I agree.
You must be having a laugh. I have been watching this game for 30 odd years and have never seen what played out on the 18th yesterday. To your point the information they received stated exactly that (footprints in the bunkers) but no where did it state (mr. Golfer if 500 people are standing in the bunker and you happen to be a flat piece of ground with some dirt that its still a bunker).
Its a tough lesson for the lad and as I said this isnt an issue if he hits his drive down the middle and pars out, but your response is as myopic as any ever posted on these forums.
I disagree, my response was absolutly correct. If there are going to be footprints in a bunker then there will be people in the bunker. They were alerted to this before the start of the round.
Sure its harsh, and a bit hard on him, but if he was stupid enough to ground the club, then he probably deserved to be penalised. Any golfer from a pitch and putter to a tour pro knows that you cant test the ground. If he wasnt sure then he should have checked. The Onus is on the player. It was his fault and no-one elses.