John Daly, denied use of golf cart, withdraws from the Open Championship

[True Dough]

John Daly has withdrawn from The Open Championship three days after being told he can't ride in a cart.

The R&A announced Tuesday that Daly, who won The Open at St. Andrews in 1995, has withdrawn because of a medical condition. He was replaced at Royal Portrush by Kevin Streelman.

Daly cited the Americans with Disabilities Act in requesting -- and receiving -- a cart for the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. Daly says he has osteoarthritis in his right knee and that makes it difficult to walk.

The R&A said it denied his request because it considers walking to be an integral part of the tournament.

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/27153709/daly-denied-use-cart-pulls-open


And Auggie sheds a tear!

[PJMcK]

1. The R&A is correct

When players have to walk a course, they tire since the walk can be 6 or more miles. Then they have to make precision golf shots which gets more difficult as they tire.

It's an unfair advantage to let a player ride in a cart when everyone else has to walk.

Besides, walking is an integral part of the game. It's part of what makes golf a sport.

John Daly was once a great player. He's certainly a colorful character! But now, he's older and suffering from age-related issues. Why should he be given a special advantage?

One other point: Daly is a Trump-lover so he can sit out the Open for all I care.

[Auggie]

2. Daly can use a cart on the Seniors tour

[True Dough]

3. Does he get

a seniors discount on drinks as well?

[Auggie]

4. Heh ...

I think he'd have to wait until he turns 62 or so, provided he still has a liver.

[Blue Owl]

5. Somewhere tRump is polishing up a Medal of Freedom

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