Bernhard Langer did the unthinkable in Scotland this week, posting a top-5 finish at The Senior Open, despite his ailments stemming from his torn Achilles.
Before the Senior Open, Langer sent a request to the R&A asking if he could utilize a cart to get around Carnoustie during competitive play. He had a good reason to ask for one, considering he ruptured his Achilles tendon less than six months ago playing pickleball.
But the R&A denied his plea, citing this rule: if a player had walked a golf course within the past 12 months, he is automatically deemed fit enough to travel without assistance, per Golf Digest.
Interestingly, Paul
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