These Wacky Golf Playoff Scenarios: Joost Luiten One And Done Tee Shot Edition

Will Gray sums up the bizarre BMW Masters situation Thursday which had Joost Luiten hitting one tee shot, then withdrawing from a shoulder injury to keep his Race For Dubai hopes alive. This was due to a new rule requiring players to tee it up 2 out of 3 times in the run-up to the finale, a seemingly decent idea until you realize there are injuries.

Luke Donald did not agree for the obvious reason that the first alternate is deprived of a chance to play:

Can't blame Joost, new rule forced his hand RT @riponcitygolf @LukeDonald surely it's still massively selfish of him to deprive 1st reserve?

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) October 24, 2013