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On a related subject, the USGA intends to limit future noticing of Rules infractions to those which can be done without use of cameras.
High definition cameras have enabled views which are outside the "spirit of the Rules".

Thankfully at least one golf organizations still believes in golf being a game of honor. If only the R&A, PGA, and LPGA could do similarly
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For most who take the game seriously. golf is a game of honor.
Regarding pro Tour golf and, or,  high level amateur golf events, one popular misconception is that the on course Officials are there to spot Rules infractions.  Unlike other sports, golf's on course Official's are there  (if asked to do so by a player) , simply to provide a Ruling.
That said, a significant number of Tour players, and top level amateurs, do routinely cheat. Wrongly marking a ball which rests on a green, claiming illogical and unreasonable relief from obstructions, and taking liberal point of entry drops from hazards are the most common examples of cheating.
To end this message on a positive note, I will say that two of golf's most honorable high profile participants graduated from Stanford. They are Tom Watson and his friend, the late Frank "Sandy" Tatum.
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Sandy was truly a great man, according to my grandfather who graduated from Stanford with Sandy and knew him all his adult life.
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For anyone who is interested to learn about Sandy Tatum, here is a link to his obituary:

http://www.sfgate.com/sports/golf/articl...240981.php

As an SF resident, I am especially grateful for what Mr. Tatum and another Stanford graduate (Charles Schwab) did to restore Harding Park Golf Course. Considering the political climate of SF, the competitive environment of the PGA Tour , and more,  Tatum and Schwab's use of their connections and resources to make Harding Park world class is a truly stunning accomplishment.

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[quote author=SF_Cardinal_Fan link=topic=17135.msg197015#msg197015 date=1502549754]
[quote author=winflop link=topic=17135.msg197013#msg197013 date=1502548457]
[quote author=SF_Cardinal_Fan link=topic=17135.msg197010#msg197010 date=1502544781]
On a related subject, the USGA intends to limit future noticing of Rules infractions to those which can be done without use of cameras.
High definition cameras have enabled views which are outside the "spirit of the Rules".

Thankfully at least one golf organizations still believes in golf being a game of honor. If only the R&A, PGA, and LPGA could do similarly
[/quote]

For most who take the game seriously. golf is a game of honor.
Regarding pro Tour golf and, or,  high level amateur golf events, one popular misconception is that the on course Officials are there to spot Rules infractions.  Unlike other sports, golf's on course Official's are there  (if asked to do so by a player) , simply to provide a Ruling.
That said, a significant number of Tour players, and top level amateurs, do routinely cheat. Wrongly marking a ball which rests on a green, claiming illogical and unreasonable relief from obstructions, and taking liberal point of entry drops from hazards are the most common examples of cheating.
To end this message on a positive note, I will say that two of golf's most honorable high profile participants graduated from Stanford. They are Tom Watson and his friend, the late Frank "Sandy" Tatum.
[/quote]

Sandy was truly a great man, according to my grandfather who graduated from Stanford with Sandy and knew him all his adult life.
[/quote]

For anyone who is interested to learn about Sandy Tatum, here is a link to his obituary:

http://www.sfgate.com/sports/golf/articl...240981.php

As an SF resident, I am especially grateful for what Mr. Tatum and another Stanford graduate (Charles Schwab) did to restore Harding Park Golf Course. Considering the political climate of SF, the competitive environment of the PGA Tour , and more,  Tatum and Schwab's use of their connections and resources to make Harding Park world class is a truly stunning accomplishment.