COMMUNITY

Why shouldn't he be accountable for his actions? Should he be allowed to continue on, business as usual?
Then the next guy doesn't show up because he's sh*t faced from the night before.

Others are not subjected to this rule because they were not asked to participate in the Pro-Am. He committed to play golf with these people and let them down. Don't the amatuers pay big bucks to be in the Pro-Am with these guys? This is a big deal for these people. And don't forget, we are the ones that pay his salary.
What if it was you that had the opportunity to golf with him and he didn't show? You've told all your friends, maybe had a write up on a website or in the local paper. How would you feel?

And although I like to complain about people wanting to change the rules. :o)

Is there a better way?

He plays but gives 10% of his winnings to the people he stood up.
Or he has to play and pay for a round of golf with them during the off season, their choice.
He starts the tourney at +4.
Break his thumbs.

I didn't hear and don't understand Phil's comment. Of course the entire firld is subjected to the rule. Anybody (that includesd all the pros) that is late is disqualified. I guess I just didn't understand to what Mickelson was referring.

YES!!!! We all have to obey the rules

Aboslutely according to the rules, Mickelson made a great point about the rule though it only pertains to those playing in the pro/am!!!!!

unfortunately Yes

According to the rules that are in place..........yes, I dont agree with the rules though. Phil said it best yesterday. Basically, how can you punish someone for a rule infraction that the whole field isn't even subjected to?

Yes!

Hate to say it. Yes he should. You have to make a line somewhere.