One Other Golf Thing - Letter To B.J. Wie

[groo]

I'm familiar with these rules, I'm just wondering why they no longer seem to be enforced?

[HDPM]

Agreed, I don't think they are adequately enforced. Even when merchandise certificates are given, I think people play for too much in prizes and it detracts from amateur tournaments. I think the USGA has been derelict in policing amateur status. I don't think Wie should be singled out - I think more scrutiny should be given to shady practices at all levels. But when you pimp for Nike on national TV...

[groo]

But when you pimp for Nike on national TV...

LOL.....You'd think that would be pretty obviously outside the rules of amateur status.

[HDPM]

But she has the defense that all kinds of people buy golf aparrel with logos on it. I mean every pro shop sells hats with company names on them that pros are paid to wear. In my old age I occasionally go out of my way to get clothing without logos, but I admit some shirts I wear have them. Hats too, but I still have not advertised a golf ball or club company on my hat for free. Oh for the days of crusty amateurs with bad bucket hats with the country club logo.

[andyfox]

That letter should go to every woman's golfer's father(or husband or whatever) other than Anneka's. She's running the table.

[groo]

But she has the defense that all kinds of people buy golf aparrel with logos on it.

Isn't golf still a game where you call penalties on yourself when you step outside the rules?