McCarron could be in trouble for "slandering" Mickelson''
FROM THE AOL GOLF NEWS SERVICE
Phil Mickelson is taking advice on what course of action to follow in the wake of accusations of cheating.
The world number two came in for criticism from fellow American tour player Scott McCarron on Friday regarding his use of a pre-1990 Ping i2 wedge with square grooves to exploit a loophole in a new regulation allowing only V grooves.
The Ping wedges are allowed by the games rule makers, the United States Golf Association and Royal & Ancient Golf Club, and approved by the US PGA Tour for use in tournaments following a 1993 legal settlement with the club manufacturer that takes precedence over the governing bodies' new regulations.
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Despite (Mickelson) playing (these) approved clubs in his opening event of 2010 at this week's Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, McCarron told the San Francisco Chronicle: "It's cheating, and I'm appalled Phil has put it in play."
Having responded to that statement on Friday by saying he disagreed with the new rule but was within his rights to use the club in question, Mickelson was more outspoken following his third round at Torrey Pines.
"Well, we all have our opinions on the matter, but a line was crossed, and I just was publicly slandered, and because of that I'll have to let other people handle that," Mickelson said.
Asked whether that might lead to legal action, he added: "I'm not sure. I'm not sure. I think the (US PGA) Tour will probably get on top of it."
The US PGA Tour had already issued a statement on Saturday that reiterated the legality of the pre-1990 Ping clubs and cautioned against criticism of players who decided to put them in play.
"Because the use of pre-1990 Ping Eye 2 irons is permitted for play, public comments or criticisms characterising their use as a violation of the Rules of Golf as promulgated by the USGA are inappropriate at best," the US PGA Tour statement said.
FROM THE AOL GOLF NEWS SERVICE
Phil Mickelson is taking advice on what course of action to follow in the wake of accusations of cheating.
The world number two came in for criticism from fellow American tour player Scott McCarron on Friday regarding his use of a pre-1990 Ping i2 wedge with square grooves to exploit a loophole in a new regulation allowing only V grooves.
The Ping wedges are allowed by the games rule makers, the United States Golf Association and Royal & Ancient Golf Club, and approved by the US PGA Tour for use in tournaments following a 1993 legal settlement with the club manufacturer that takes precedence over the governing bodies' new regulations.
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Links to more golf news:
Daly - I'm not retiring
Imada two clear
Casey takes route 66 to top spot
Stenson returns to US PGA Tour
===============================
Despite (Mickelson) playing (these) approved clubs in his opening event of 2010 at this week's Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, McCarron told the San Francisco Chronicle: "It's cheating, and I'm appalled Phil has put it in play."
Having responded to that statement on Friday by saying he disagreed with the new rule but was within his rights to use the club in question, Mickelson was more outspoken following his third round at Torrey Pines.
"Well, we all have our opinions on the matter, but a line was crossed, and I just was publicly slandered, and because of that I'll have to let other people handle that," Mickelson said.
Asked whether that might lead to legal action, he added: "I'm not sure. I'm not sure. I think the (US PGA) Tour will probably get on top of it."
The US PGA Tour had already issued a statement on Saturday that reiterated the legality of the pre-1990 Ping clubs and cautioned against criticism of players who decided to put them in play.
"Because the use of pre-1990 Ping Eye 2 irons is permitted for play, public comments or criticisms characterising their use as a violation of the Rules of Golf as promulgated by the USGA are inappropriate at best," the US PGA Tour statement said.
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