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Originally Posted by nfotiu
How would it even be possible to set up controls to determine conclusively whether it provides a statistical advantage or not? Show some stats that prove it is not an advantage! Maybe Mythbusters could tackle the subject.
I think the most succinct statement I've heard is a lever is easier to control than a pendulum. The rules of golf are not designed to provide the easiest way possible to get the ball from the tee into the hole. Otherwise people would be using these clubs http://totallyabsurd.com/12gaugegolfclub.htm
The stroke should have never been allowed in the first place, and will now be rightfully labelled as cheating. |
In the very defense of the ruling it is stated that it is NOT an advantage statistically but that the rules aren't based on stats. There is no leg to stand on here with scientific evidence and they have plainly said so. Some golfers have success with different grips, or a multitude of different putters and the long putter feels good to some other guys. It ain't putting the ball in the hole for them. Statistical evidence isn't there so they are using other rubbish reasons. Cheating would be something that gave you an actual advantage.
This is just a bunch of old farts whining.