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Movable/Immovable Objects Rule
Tiger has been involved in controversy in two different events surrounding movable/immovable objects. Here are the two different controversies:
1. In the 1999 Phoenix Open, a huge boulder (approximately 1000 lbs) blocked a line for Tiger to take a shot near the green. The gallery was able to move it without penalty.
2. In the 2005 Wachovia Open, Tiger's ball was near a fence. The gallery broke the fence, so that Tiger could have a better second shot. He was assessed a two shot penalty.
In both cases, the gallery was moving an obstruction from Tiger. Is it really fair for the gallery to be involed, since that would favor or hurt players like Tiger?
My opinion, is that only rules officials, players, and caddies should move obstructions.
Thoughts?
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