krupicka
Double Eagle Member
That proposal was not meant to disallow run-ups, but to provide a reasonable stance rule that
a) does not cause injury
b) simple to state and understand
c) allows for easy verification of adherence to the rules
It also disallows jump-putts which are difficult to accurately assess for legality.
I took stats on Winthrop Gold 5 (second shots where many do take a run-up) one year in the final round to see how many players would be able to meet this rule if it was the rule. I would have to find my numbers wherever they are, but IIRC it was something like 80% already would meet this rule without effort. 10% with slight modification, 10% would have to change their technique.
a) does not cause injury
b) simple to state and understand
c) allows for easy verification of adherence to the rules
It also disallows jump-putts which are difficult to accurately assess for legality.
I took stats on Winthrop Gold 5 (second shots where many do take a run-up) one year in the final round to see how many players would be able to meet this rule if it was the rule. I would have to find my numbers wherever they are, but IIRC it was something like 80% already would meet this rule without effort. 10% with slight modification, 10% would have to change their technique.