[dmitrynts]

I can't imagine what it was like to have to play with this guy. He wasn't as bad wtih it yesterday in the final round, but Saturday was agonizing and I think it may have cost Zach Johnson the tournament.

[unapelosina]

i want to know why it is not a stroke when he's clearly addressing the ball and swings right over it.

[goatteatromiag]

i want to know why it is not a stroke when he's clearly addressing the ball and swings right over it.

14/1.5

Intent to Strike Ball Ceases During Downswing; Club Not Stopped But Path of Clubhead Altered to Avoid Striking Ball

Q.A player begins his downswing with the intention of striking the ball but decides during the downswing not to strike the ball. The player is unable to stop the club before it reaches the ball, but he is able to swing intentionally over the top of the ball. Is the player deemed to have made a stroke?

A.No. The player is considered to have checked his downswing voluntarily by altering the path of his downswing and missing the ball even though the swing carried the clubhead beyond the ball.

If the player had not successfully checked his downswing (i.e., he had struck the ball), he is considered to have made a stroke.

[flowersnewacq]

IIRC he was warned for slow play on Saturday, but no 2nd warning, and no penalty strokes given. I am sure they were clocking him on Sunday, and maybe a reason he did not play as well?

[MontyP@thon]

That would drive me crazy. Sergio-esque.

Though I've had moments in the past when I had trouble starting the swing, those were few a far between, and nothing like that.

[Brainpole]

That crap would make you miss Sergio!

[vTLWqa1l]

14/1.5

Intent to Strike Ball Ceases During Downswing; Club Not Stopped But Path of Clubhead Altered to Avoid Striking Ball

Q.A player begins his downswing with the intention of striking the ball but decides during the downswing not to strike the ball. The player is unable to stop the club before it reaches the ball, but he is able to swing intentionally over the top of the ball. Is the player deemed to have made a stroke?

A.No. The player is considered to have checked his downswing voluntarily by altering the path of his downswing and missing the ball even though the swing carried the clubhead beyond the ball.

If the player had not successfully checked his downswing (i.e., he had struck the ball), he is considered to have made a stroke.

SO I guess I can get some strokes back.

[Proodustommor]

SO I guess I can get some strokes back.

No, because the key phrase is that "he is able to swing intentionally over the top of the ball."

I'm sure you had every intention of hitting the ball.

[nonDosearrany]

No, because the key phrase is that "he is able to swing intentionally over the top of the ball."

I'm sure you had every intention of hitting the ball.

There are so many flaws in my game that getting that 1 or 2 strokes (per hole) back wouldn't help me.