"But it was an honest mistake. I don't know why or how it happened. But, you know, I just forgot to sign it. It was really unfortunate, but hopefully it won't happen again. It was a good learning experience."
To those who decry the disqualification of Wie there is this one last point to make: While perhaps too much is made of it at times-?cheating undoubtedly has occurred-?golf is the only sport where players turn themselves in. Creamer once disqualified herself for a rules violation--the day after the tournament ended when she realized she had violated the rules.
What happened to Wie was unfortunate, and it was sad given how much she has struggled over the last two years. But it was within the rules under which all of the players compete. Golf is different than other sports. The only person who really knows what happened is the player. That's a responsibility each player has to take seriously, and one that must be cherished. It's a big part of what makes golf the game it is: A test not just of skill, but also of character.
If Manny Ramirez hits a home run and the umpire incorrectly says it was a foul ball Ramirez has no opportunity to correct the mistake. Golfers have that right, and with the right comes certain responsibility. Is it really too much to ask of a player that they verify and sign their scorecard? Hey, maybe we should just give them all putts inside the leather.
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