The backstopping debate that erupted in the middle of the Honda LPGA Thailand last week came with derision that stung Amy Olson, who found herself in the center of the storm with world No. 1 Ariya Jutanugarn.
While Olson recognized discussion about Rule 15.3a’s application can be healthy, there were assumptions and accusations she felt compelled to address Sunday in Instagram and Twitter posts. She called accusations of cheating hurtful, and her post drew an apology from one of the tour’s top caddies.
Rule 15.3a prohibits players from agreeing to leave their balls unmarked near the hole, in attempts to create the possibility of backstops.