Matt Kucher's ruling on 16 today

[Dr_Fu_Manchu]

For those watching the Deutsche Bank today, can someone explain why was Kucher allowed to drop in front of the wall, closer to the hole?

[deasy55]

It wasn't closer from what I could see, and if it was then it was a terrible mistake by him and the rules official. He took an unplayable, after a long chat with the rules official in trying to get a dodgy free drop.

[Dr_Fu_Manchu]

I guess I expected the drop to be behind the wall not in front of it.

[Dave H]

I was wondering that as well. His ball appeared to be nestled right up against the base of the wall, yet when he dropped he was on top of the wall with what would seem a much easier pitch shot than having to go over the wall.

[rustyredcab]

two club lengths no closer -- wall doesn't matter any more than a tree.

[Dr_Fu_Manchu]

][quote name="rustyredcab" url="/t/53010/matt-kucher-s-ruling-on-16-today#post_645423"]

two club lengths no closer -- wall doesn't matter any more than a tree.

[/quote] Right, I understand the rule. But if you saw the play, the wall somewhat followed the curve of the green. It looked like going over the wall would have been closer ton the hole. Obviously, this mustn't have been the case, as there were two officials there. I just wasn't sure if there was another rule allowed him to take a drop closer.

[rustyredcab]

I agree that it sure looked closer from the TV perspective. I'd have never even thought to go on that side of the wall.