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Originally Posted by atticusfinch
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· removing or pressing down sand, loose soil, replaced divots or other cut turf placed in position, or
Not sure what in this part of 13-1 says it answers what I have questioned. I have seen nothing whatsoever in the rules that does. I do understand we all accept the play it as it lies but as I've shown there are areas in shortly mown areas that allow for the relief in certain situations. So either the rules do have flaws and irregularities in their application or one can assume to take the rules for what they say and apply equity to the situation. If one person played from a spot that had no divot yet he made one then in equity the next player at that spot should also be entitled to have a similar lie as the first, in equity. I believe the rule says you can't replace a divot before playing your stroke. We assume the rules mean for us to play out of the divot and that is the way we play it but the main thing I've argued is the equity factor. It has been pointed out that particular equity is only How the rule is applied to the situation to all golfers equally. My complaint has been the rules govern play as well and not just the wording of how the rule is used. I respect your knowledge of the rules and know you mean well and I hate to be the manure disturber but I point out the inconsistencies in the rules and how they apply them but many just want to accept they are the rules and that is that. We play by them and try to follow them to the letter to the best of intent but it doesn't mean they do not have flaws as to their rulings in certain applications. If they said play it as it lies and never allowed relief I could live with that. You do get good breaks and bad. The problem I do have is giving someone a good break or bad break by no fault of their stroke or because of their stroke. I know, I know, I should just play cards.
