Cheating on the PGA Tour

A survey was taken by the caddies on the PGA tour and more then half said they have seen a form of cheating while playing a tournament.  This is a conflict with the games long standing tradition of integrity and so called "scouts honor".  "You see guys tamping down the rough behind their ball with a 3-wood and then hitting a 9-iron out," said one of the caddies, all of whom were granted anonymity so they could speak freely without fear of repercussion. "It's illegal, but it happens all the time."
  Another caddie said that one player in particular has a reputation for marking his ball illegally.  "Everyone knows it," the caddie said. "The way he marks his ball, he'll turn a 23-inch putt into a 21-inch putt, which is huge psychologically."  There are also problems with players manipulating the rules. Many plays are employing the rules to gain an advantage.  "I have seen a lot of 'manipulation of the rules,' if you know what I mean -- people wanting drops that aren't exactly ethical but that they've somehow justified in their minds," one caddie said.  Players find ways to use the rules to their advantage.  It goes against the games integrity and needs to be watched more carefully by not just the rules officials but by the caddies and players as well.





















































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