Hi Linda,
Love reading all the rules questions you reply to.
A friend of mine was playing in wet weather, and the card
was ruined. The marker got a new card and filled it out. Then the club
handicapper came and took the card from the marker, without the player’s
knowledge or opportunity to sign the card. The player was then disqualified,
for not signing the card. This seems very unfair, but I can't find anything in
the rules to prevent the disqualification. The player was nearby when the
card was taken – within 10 feet / in the same room. She had won club
championships, and had a group congratulating her. She didn't know the card had
been taken until she was told she was disqualified. She knew she had to sign
it, but wasn't given the opportunity.
Is there a rule or decision to cover this situation?
Lulu from Australia
Dear Lulu,
I understand why you feel the situation was
unfair. This disqualification was completely avoidable. The marker should have
told the player she was rewriting the card, and the player should have remained
with her to review and sign the card before celebrating with her friends. The
marker should not have allowed the club handicapper to take the card until the
player had an opportunity to review and sign it. The club handicapper should
have checked the card for a signature before whisking it away. But ultimately,
the responsibility for this fiasco lies with the player. She is required to
review the card with her marker, sign it, and submit it at the end of her
round. She did not meet her responsibilities, and she paid a dear price for her
carelessness.
Linda
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