Brad Faxon, the putting coach for Rory McIlroy, has commented on the contentious disqualification of Jordan Spieth at the Genesis Invitational.
Brad Faxon, the putting coach for Rory McIlroy, adopted a staunch position regarding Jordan Spieth’s recent disqualification.
After the second round, the American was disqualified from Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour event for signing the wrong scorecard.
Later on, it seemed to be an illness Spieth’s desperate need to use the restroom may have led to his dismissal from the Genesis Invitational.
Still, Spieth came to see the humorous side of things eventually. But because of his DQ, some have suggested that this particular rule should be relaxed.
After all, on the PGA Tour, each and every shot is monitored. Put differently, since we already have the technology, we should make use of it.
Faxon, who seems to be a stickler for tradition, stated on Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio that there is no need to amend the rules.
Like McIlroy, Faxon feels that understanding the rules of the game should be “a badge of honor.”
“As long as you ask each player if they’re comfortable signing the right scorecard while they’re in the scorer’s tent,” he explained.
“I predict that 100% of people will say, ‘Yes, I think that’s a good idea.'”
“Let calls are made when a player blocks your path or somewhat obstructs your ability to reach the ball in squash, but that’s subjective, right?
“A clear shot doesn’t necessarily mean that one wins. There may be some differences there, but the scorecard’s number is not the same. It is unambiguous.
“I still love the idea that knowing the rules of golf should be a badge of honour that can help you in all of these situations.
“You can’t get away with anything now if you’re a top player because [TV] is always watching you.”
Concerning Spieth’s DQ, McIlroy responded that, despite their proximity, he has never signed a wrong scorecard in his professional career.
He has also never missed a tee time, although he misjudged a drop a few weeks ago at Pebble Beach.
How does he perceive Spieth’s DQ, then? He remarked, “I can see both sides of it.”
“You know, we all need to keep our playing partners’ scorecards and we’re responsible for that if we’re really trying to keep this game like unbifurcated and trying to — you know, the pros play by the same rules as the amateurs.”
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