Golf Controversies
October 24, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Merion C.C. 1950
Ben Hogan was one shot behind Lloyd Mangrum on the 16th hole of the U.S. Open playoff. Lloyd Mangrum was about to putt when he noticed a bug on his golf ball. Without thinking, he picked up the ball and blew the insect away. Mangrum incurred a two-shot penalty for lifting and cleaning his ball which was against the rules at that time. Hogan went on to win the playoff.
Canterbury C.C. 1940
A storm was brewing before the final round of a major when Porky Oliver and five other Pro's rushed to the first tee ahead of their starting times, there was no official there to stop them. Oliver shot a 71 to tie Gene Sarazen and Lawson Little, only to be disqualified for teeing off early.
