It is far better to lose than to cheat in the game of golf
Though every sport in the world has its own rules and regulations, but the important ones are those that keep the players away from ‘cheating’.
Golf is no exception and this is why it has plenty of grim examples of cheating by players. Bringing a bad name to players and the sport is now more common than ever before—even a single case of cheating, if caught, is enough to taint the hard-earned image
of the sport but these things will probably remain around in the days to come.
Winning and losing is part of every sport. Every player wants to win and defeat cannot be swallowed easily. Golf also has many incidents that overshadowed its integrity and respect in the eyes of fans and observers.
No player wants to be defeated and this is why some players go beyond limits in order to win. coming up with a sly trick to win the match seems the right price to dishonest players, but there are times when players with good character find themselves in
a position where they intentionally do things they should not do.
Golf cheating has become so commonplace that even players who follow the rules and regulations in formal matches or professional events, are often seen cheating in friendly events in order to defeat their competitors.
Dishonest players never miss a chance to trick the spectators and organisers of the event into believing they are honest and often implement their sly plans when no one is looking. Even worse, they have a string of excuses at the ready when grilled about
their cheating.
Acknowledging one's defeat is not as bad as it seems, as there are plenty of well-known players who had to face humiliating defeats in their face-off against rivals, yet they managed to bag heaps of compliment from their fans and patrons of the sport.
Players have devised some mind-blowing ways to cheat on the course and they most of the time manage to escape notice of observers and spectators. Here are some of the tricks that a dishonest player may use, gaining unfair advantage over his/her rivals:
Players, in an attempt to offset the distance between ball and the hole, use a big coin. They typically put the coin under the ball, narrowing the hole distance and they often get away with the trick. Another sure-fire trick that has blinded spectators and
patrons for years is "making a free drop." Picking the ball is another thing that most cunning golfers misuse.
There is a rule that restricts players to handle the ball only when it is between holes. When the ball typically lands between holes, the place where it drops is marked. This is when players are at liberty to handle the ball. However, player often get away
with cheating when the ball lands in the rough, as they lift the ball and put it on a better place to give them a room for a good putt.
As mentioned above, history of golf is awash with examples of cheating and accusations. News about players being suspected of cheating often pops up, giving the impression that golf is no different than other sports where cheating goes unabated most of the
time. In recent months, one incident of cheating raised concerns of many.
Phil Mickelson, an American golfer, was accused of using a club that was not allowed according to rules. Though the action was not as serious as sly tricks golfers use to take unfair advantage against their competitors, Phil Mickelson came out honest and
admitted that he should not have used the club he was not allowed to use.
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