‘Professionals Cheat at Every Opportunity’: Golf World Reacts to Scottie Scheffler’s Interesting Rules Situation at the Masters

Almost every sport has a set of rules that can be worked around. Sometimes, these can come in handy during a crucial situation. For Scottie Scheffler, some significant rules helped him out of a tricky situation at Augusta National on Saturday.

Scheffler smartly used a combination of rules, which ultimately worked in his favor.

Finally, this whole situation was a win-win for Scheffler, who clinched his very first major title. Fans, of course, had a varied reaction to Scheffler’s choice of play. Often, fans tend to view some rules as cheating and are unhappy with the way rules work at times.

Were fans unhappy with Scottie Scheffler at The Masters?

While on the 18th hole in the third round Scheffler was allowed to clear away pine straws after an erratic tee shot. This originally worked because the young golfer opted for Rule 19.2c, in which he can drop the original ball within a two club-length relief area while using a spot as a reference point.

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Additionally, he removed the pine needles. They are referred to as loose impediments and fall under Rule 15.1a. Of course, carelessly sweeping and removing an excess will cause a fine. Scheffler also looked around for tree trots. Rule 8.1a allows this part and can be necessary at times.

Is poking the ground allowed?

To the regular viewer, however, this looked like cheating. While many seemed unaware of the actual rules, some were confused and others wondered if Scheffler’s actions were allowed. Certain fans added that while picking pine stripes was okay, poking for tree trots was valid in all cases or not.

In the end, it is the official rules that allowed Scheffler to carry out his shot. As per some viewers, this was carried out properly, and Scheffler followed rules. A few fans remained confused over the whole thing.

That being said, Scheffler played on and managed to maintain his lead throughout the tournament. Eventually, Scheffler held on to secure his very first Green Jacket and major title.

Do you think Scheffler used all the correct rules? Let us know in the comments below.

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