s. The PGA Tour needs to offer more equal opportunity to all of its players. It is a disgrace that the Tour and some of its players awilling to take away the hopes of an unfortunate yet dedicated young man. Many players feel that wlking from hole to hole is the most important part of the game because it allows preparation. Martin is very aware of this and tells people that he would love to walk but he is just not able. Un this case, why don't other golfers take this advantage and take the time to prepare fo rthe next shot? They shouldn't be concerned with whether or not Casey Martin has enough time to prepare for his next shot or not. In contrast, other players should be most concerned with ginving Casey Martin the possibility to win and earn a living. The opposition's idea tat Casey Martin should have to walk from hole to hole is completely ridiculous. In addition, so is their idea that it is unfair to other players, and its not a part of the professional PGA Tour rules, and it doesn't follow the tradition of the game. The Tour isn't sayin that Casey Martin shouldn't be able to play golf, but yes they are. The Tour is saying that he can play in compliance with the rules. Making use of a motorized golf art provides Martin with an unfair advantage over players. For example, on a hot day in Florida Martin is going to be able to save energy by riding in a cart while other players expend more than twice the energy by walking. Then when the time comes to swing the club, Martin will have more energy and concentration to do so. Casey Martin should have dropped his case "for the good off the game," said Tim Finchmen, the Commissioner of the PGA Tour. The Casey Martin situation is an issue of authority and rules not satisfying public opinion. Even though there is a lot of heart and sympathy among the players and officials of the Tour rhey must remain strictly professional and committed to their job. Many players, such as Tiger Wo...
