why was DAVID TOMS disqualified??

[tatehill2000]

I hate this,,, they mentioned it,,, but wont discuss it,,,, I hate that sh**!!,,,,

tater

 

[michael777]

http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,15938154%255E23213,00.html

 

[tatehill2000]

thanks,,,,

tater

 

[RSB]

OK, but what happens if you have him or his opponent in a match up? Does he automatically lose or will it just depend on his 1 day score?

 

[dougstewart]

Here's the story...

Toms disqualified at St Andrews
From correspondents at St Andrews, Scotland
15jul05
FORMER US PGA winner David Toms was on his way home to the United States today after disqualifying himself from the British Open.

Toms believed he may have hit a moving ball while holing out for a double-bogey six on the 17th hole of his first round 74 on Thursday.
The US Ryder Cup star said: "It was just one of those iffy areas about whether or not a rule was violated and I was the only one that saw it.
"I just felt it was better that I disqualified myself."
Toms had been among the leaders after playing the first 10 holes of his round in three under par, but took a double-bogey six on the 13th and another on the 17th when the possible infringement occurred.


He added: "I might have hit a moving ball when I went to tap-in.
"I didn't go through my normal routine and it happened so fast because it was for double bogey. It was just one of those things and I'm not sure exactly what happened.
"The more I thought about it there was too much uncertainty and thought it was better that I disqualified myself. I was probably the only one able to do that.
"It was a disappointing end to a disappointing day altogether but I had a great time here, what a great place to have a golf tournament. I'm looking forward to next year."
Toms won the 2001 US PGA title with the lowest ever score in major championship golf.

Gosh, I hate the rules of golf! That is so ridiculous!

 

[tooran]

A self-disqualification because of a little uncertainty about a possible rule violation? How honorable. All of sudden, I think Toms is cool

 

[CAPNCRUNCH]

OK, but what happens if you have him or his opponent in a match up? Does he automatically lose or will it just depend on his 1 day score?

First rule in match-ups is who played more holes!:sad3: Sorry, all you David Toms guys! (Class-act though):toast: