[Hebrews 11:6]

45-2 was invoked properly. 1-2, disqualification, was not, but should be.

[TexasGator]

You should go back and read 1-2, EXCEPTION 1.

[TexasGator]

“45-2 was invoked properly. 1-2, disqualification, was not, but should be.”

Dude, if 45-2 is invoked you CANNOT INVOKE 1-2!

[JustOneStarfish]

I haven't made it all the way through this thread yet, but in case no one has explained to you, rule 1-2 doesn't apply under exception 1: 1-2. Exerting Influence on Movement of Ball or Altering Physical Conditions A player must not (i) take an action with the intent to influence the movement of a ball in play or (ii) alter physical conditions with the intent of affecting the playing of a hole.

Exceptions: 1. An action expressly permitted or expressly prohibited by another Rule is subject to that other Rule, not Rule 1-2.

Also bear in mind that if no other rule could be equitably applied, rule 33-7 allows the tournament committee (in this case) to waive, modify or impose the penalty of DQ as it sees fit. 33-7 does not allow the number of penalty strokes imposed by the rule, but there was no violation of the rules in imposing a 2 stroke penalty and not DQ'ing him.