1-4. Points Not Covered by Rules
“If any point in dispute is not covered by the Rules, the decision should be made in accordance with equity.”
So, let me get this straight – the USGA researches, reviews, implements and revises rules for golf every so often, right? Why? As stated above with Rule 1-4, the USGA has chiseled in stone the ultimate “Watch Their Ass” rule. This pretty much says if it’s not in the book then YOU make a FAIR judgment call and get on with it because it’s…a…rule…in…the…book. Huh? I know, confusing, but what an incredible stroke of genius! It technically means the rule book covers every situation there could be, even if it’s not in the book! Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
The USGA’s rules and regulations committee have given themselves a ridiculous amount of leverage. They can dictate when or if they will be revising the rules simply because Rule 1-4 covers it all. If PGA officials approach the committee with ” We’ve had an unusual situation this past…” The USGA can interrupt with: “Hold it right there Skippy…Rule motherf$%#in’ 1-4…Now if you don’t mind you’re interfering with my nap.”
Could you imagine if this was a law passed by congress? “If any point in dispute is not covered by Constitutional, codified, uncodified, federal, state or territorial laws set forth by the appropriate means for jurisdiction within the United States of America , then you guys work it out fair n’ square cuz’ we said so and it’s the law, bitches!” Still got that pipe lying around?
Hahaha. I love it. That is an awesome rule.
ok, I’ve played a lot of competitive golf. I can assure you that every now and then a situation will occur that you are not familiar with or which a rule appears to cover.
Golf is not played on a pitch, court or track… there are a lot of variables out there…
So you have to reiterate that in the event of something coming up that is not covered then ‘do the fair thing’. I think given the thousands of possible scenarios this is reasonable… shoot me if you don’t agree…