Lee Hodges Ball Overhanging Hole at 2023 PGA Championship

Ed Mate discusses ruling for the ball overhanging the hole.

[OmegaS-]

RIP Don January. Don January is the reason why that rule was made because he said the golf ball was still moving he waited over 7 min. Before it fell in the hole

[MerkinMuffly]

But what's the rule if plastic explosives are involved.

[kevintregunno]

What was the point of starting the clock as soon as it was over-hanging? Just wait until the player reaches the hole in a reasonable time, then start the stopwatch. If it reaches 10 seconds, time is up.

[broker]

When two rules of golf are at play. Which one supersedes the other? By the rules of Golf, He could not putt a moving ball and had to wait which forced him to violate the time rule. Therefore, No penalty. The rules of golf should be amended to reflect this. In addition, His playing partner Spieth told him not to putt. Hodges is 16 shots back so this situation will not change the outcome of the championship, It might cost Hodges a little money.

[darrenmcintosh]

I've waited 5 minutes
Every time I hit my ball
Because the group ahead took 10 practice swings every hit
You even said the ball was still moving
Come on you're not going to give the guy 30 seconds