‘Neither of Them Cared’: Following a Recent Etiquette Breach, Another Budding Golfer Falls Prey to This Major Mishap

Golf is considered one of the most elegant sports ever. Thus, it comes with a set of etiquettes that are bound to be followed. A visible lack of those is considered rude at the course, which puts a bad light on the golfer. A similar story broke out recently when a golfer nearly stepped on the hole at a tournament, which wasn’t taken lightly by the golf community.

College golfer nearly steps on the cup

The incident occurred at a college golf event, with the clip showing three women golfers around the hole. But as the clip proceeds, one of the players, dressed in an orange top, walks over the hole with no hesitation.

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While she wasn’t aware of her actions, the reaction of the woman in red, standing behind the former, said it all. From the clip, it looked like she was the only one who noticed the woman’s act, upon which she sighed with her eyes towards the sky.

Evidently, fans were quick to find the clip and have a go at the golfer. Many were of the opinion that the woman in orange took the step deliberately, and voiced necessary actions. Others, however, felt the action required further clarity before coming on to a judgment. Some also passed on their knowledge of the rules regarding the matter. Here’s a selection of those Tweets:

Can golfers step near the putting green?

According to the rulebook, placing your foot on the line of your putt is unacceptable, albeit with few exceptions. Rule 16-1A states that “The line of putt must not be touched except: (seven exceptions you can touch the line of putt include….moving loose impediments, addressing the ball, measuring, lifting or replacing a ball, pressing down a ball-marker, repairing hole plugs and ball marks, or moving movable obstructions).”

Additionally, what do the rules say while striking the golf ball? “The player must not make a stroke on the putting green from a stance astride, or with either foot touching the line of putt or an extension of that line behind the ball,” rule 16-1E says.

Do you think the college golfer’s clip goes against the laws of golf? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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