Liang pins down some rules
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IN a role-reversal of sorts, Chinese golfer Liang Wenchong, who has often been filmed playing at tournaments across the globe, is using his celebrity in front of the camera to illustrate the rules of golf for beginners so they can understand the sport better.
A brain child of the R&A, the international governing body of the rules of golf, the four recently released clips cover four scenarios during a game of golf — lost ball and out of bounds; playing the ball as it lies, unplayable ball and water hazards.
“For amateur golfers there are no referees on the course to see if the rules are being obeyed. Players should observe the rules themselves and, if necessary, penalize themselves. Self-discipline depends on good knowledge of the rules and etiquette of the sport,” the 36-year-old Liang said.
Each clip lasts for two to three minutes. Liang said the whole video making procedure was not easy, but very meaningful. As R&A ambassador, Liang took a break from his preparation for this year’s third major, the 144th British Open, at St Andrews next month to unveil the clips in Shanghai yesterday.
The clips have been recorded in Mandarin and have English subtitles.
They are made available through media outlets, including golf channels. Golfers can also scan a QR code to access the contents via smartphone for free.
“I believe that this initiative will encourage more players to take up golf by making the rules and etiquette of the sport easier to understand,” said Dominic Wall, R&A’s Asia-Pacific director.
The organization has been helping the China Golf Association in cultivating golf referees in the country.
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