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Month: November 2018

Why a Na/Senden Whiff Distinction

Why a Na/Senden Whiff Distinction

Def “Stroke”: “…the forward movement of the club made with the intention…” SM, At first glance, it doesn’t seem that there should be a distinction as the stroke is a matter of intent, and Senden said he intended to divert his swing. (Dec14/1.5 says missing intentionally is the same as checking swing and not a stroke (the Na case).) The ref in this case, however, apparently relied on Dec14/3, in which case it is a stroke if the club is…

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“He’s Got an Object!” (R10.2b(3)

“He’s Got an Object!” (R10.2b(3)

Facts “Hit it! Please, please hit it!” Foremost was watching closely and offering a silent prayer as Reader and opponent JS lined up with his driver on the 5th hole at BMCC. JS had teed the ball up nicely. He had carefully taken his stance and was aligning his feet and body with the ball, adjusting his hands and posture. He took a step back, and executed a calm and measured practice swing. He then repeated this exact procedure again…stance,…

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The Caravan is Coming!

The Caravan is Coming!

No single news item has gripped the attention of the nation, even the world, as much as the slow, but inexorable march of the caravan. And though its arrival is still days away, it’s effects are already being felt. Feared by some; welcomed by others…the only certainty is that it will bring major changes … changes that will affect us all. The caravan has placed good people… genuine friends…in different camps. “I like it the old way”, say many…advocates of…

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