Ewen Ferguson, the nightmare experienced



by ANDREA GUSSONI

Ewen Ferguson, the nightmare experienced
Ewen Ferguson, the nightmare experienced © Getty Images Sport - Luke Walker / Stringer

With two days of rain preceding the Open de France's final weekend, the greens at the infamous Ryder Cup 2018 course, L'Albatros, had finally dried up. As a result, the course's well-known difficulty had reemerged with a vengeance.

Sunday's players struggled, particularly through the first few holes where the diabolical flag positions made for catastrophic results. One of the primary victims was Ewen Ferguson, the Saturday night co-leader alongside Jordan Smith.

Ewen Ferguson, results

Despite regulation play on the first hole, Ferguson's aggressive putt went awry, ending up in the water hazard and costing him a double bogey. His troubles continued on the second hole when he found water again with his iron shot.

Two double bogeys in two holes dashed any realistic chance of his taking home first prize. As the 132nd-ranked player in the world, Ferguson ultimately turned in a lackluster scorecard, ending in 10th place at +5. Christopher Bring, the Danish player, also suffered through a horrendous round, carding a score of 81 (+10) with the first three holes played in +6.

It's safe to say that L'Albatros had once again revealed its treacherous nature. The Rules of Golf are a set of standard rules and procedures by which the sport of golf should be played. They are jointly written and administered by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St.

Andrews, the governing body of golf throughout the world, outside of the United States and Mexico, which are the jurisdiction of the United States Golf Association. An expert commission made up of members of the R&A and USGA oversees and refines the rules every four years.

The latest revision is effective January 1, 2016. Changes to the rules of golf generally fall into two main categories: those that improve understanding and those that in certain cases reduce penalties to ensure balance. The rule book, entitled "Rules of Golf", is published on a regular basis and also includes rules governing amateur status.

In Italy it is up to Federgolf to supervise the competitions by enforcing the rules issued by the R & A, checking that these rules are observed by the Clubs, Associations and their members and managing the resulting sporting justice, protecting their interests abroad.

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