Alright, so here’s the deal with the whole “Morikawa handwritten notes” thing. I’ve been digging into this, and let me tell you, it’s a bit of a rollercoaster.
First, I started with looking up what the heck even happened. It seems like Collin Morikawa, this pro golfer, got hit with a two-stroke penalty at the Hero World Challenge. Why? Because he used some handwritten notes to figure out his putts on the green, and apparently, that’s a no-no according to some local rule, G-11 or something.
So, I dove deeper into this Model Local Rule G-11. Turns out, it’s all about restricting the use of these fancy green-reading materials. They’re pretty strict about it, and Morikawa, or maybe his caddie, J.J., used these notes they wrote by hand. And bam, they got penalized.
I thought to myself, “Is handwriting notes really that big of a deal?”
- I found some studies on how handwritten notes are actually good for learning.
- It’s like, when you write stuff down, it sticks in your brain better, or something like that.
- But these rules are there for a reason, maybe to keep the playing field level.
I tried to get into Morikawa’s head a bit. Maybe he was just trying to get a better feel for the green. Or maybe he didn’t even realize it was against the rules. I mean, they were his own notes, not some high-tech gadget. But rules are rules, I guess.
I even tried to imitate that. I wrote a few notes about something simple, like a to-do list. It does feel different when you write it by hand. More personal, you know? More engaging, I guess that’s why people say hand writing is good for memory.
Finished up by realizing that golf has all these intricate rules, and sometimes even the pros mess up. It is just like that Morikawa case, you can take some notes on paper, but it depends on where you can use it.
In the end, Morikawa took the penalty, and life went on. But it’s a good reminder that even in a game, there are lines you can’t cross. And sometimes, even handwritten notes can land you in a bit of hot water.
What a day, huh? I think I’m gonna go play some golf now, without any handwritten notes, of course.