Speechless…
Posted by VeRonda Wicks November 19th, 2008I just have to get right to it… Golfer, J.P. Hayes, disqualified himself during a PGA qualifying tournament in Texas (Yes!… you have to read this!).
Hayes was playing for a full-time spot on the PGA Tour and discovered that on two shots he had mistakenly (unknowingly I might add) used a ball that wasn’t approved for competition by the USGA (You, too? I didn’t know you had to have a certain type of ball… learn something new, huh?). He says he believes anyone in this sport (golf, of course) would have done the same thing.
The consequence: Because of this disqualification, Hayes is ineligible to play full time on the Tour in 2009.
Uh, just one question (Maybe not just one because I am pleasantly surprised and totally taken aback [both] at the same time!)… In what other sport would this had happened? I can think of so many examples where trying not to get caught by referees is part of the game, so??…
Note to self… Do not eat that one grape at the market when, you know, you’re checking to see if the grapes are sweet or not. Hilarious!
Wow!
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November 24th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Yes, I do not believe there is a more honorable sport than golf. As my husband alllllways says, the game is only a small part of how it develops the person. As a golfer for many years I can tell you he’s seen it all. Many people don’t get it, and cheat, which defeats the whole purpose of the game.
We’re watching now as our son takes an interest in golf (trying not to push him!). He’s got a personality that would mesh well with the whole concept, and it’ll be exciting to watch two the blend!
November 24th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Hey Sheila!
I agree, that there must not be a more honorable sport… actions [still] speak louder than words. I hope your son continues to follow his heart.
November 25th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Yeah, the USGA has a list of conforming clubs and balls that they have certified for use. If you are a Pro and use one of these you can get in trouble. But, like you said, it seems here it was on accident and he reported it. Basically, J.P. has to either get sponsor’s exemptions or play qualifying rounds for open tournaments to get to play. If he makes enough money doing that, he can skip Q-school next year and be a exempt player in 2010.
Like you said, there aren’t many other sports where a person would do this. Not that all golfers are angels by any means.
Okay, enough rambling. :0
November 25th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Hi Mike! I just want JP to work it out… It’ll be horrible to miss out, on what might be, a chance of a lifetime. Thanks for the visit.