A few years ago, as I refereed at the prestigious and competitive Tannahill Shield that is played at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, I was called upon to make a ruling on a green. The format of play is match play and the competitors who are some of the best amateur golfers in the country can be quite spirited. So, whatever ruling I make, I always expect some push back from the party that feel aggrieved.
In this particular case, one of the young players, in an uncharacteristic slip-up, had picked up his ball from the putting green without first marking its position.