As we have said from the outset of this lawsuit, we believe firmly in the basic premise of any sport, that one set of rules must be applied equally to all competitors. Additionally, we believe strongly in the central role walking plays for all competitors in tournament championship golf at the PGA Tour and Nike Tour levels. The courts and many professional golf fans do not seem to believe walking is so central to the PGA Tour. Mr. Martin just needs a ride to the starting line. We're not asking for a 50-yard lead.
Many sports journalists feel the same way.
Some act like Martin is some finely conditioned athlete like Evander Holyfield, looking to cruise along in a cart to preserve energy. Martin's competitors still hold a tremendous advantage because they can condition their bodies in a way Martin can't. Martin, for example, can't condition his legs to generate extra power in his swing. His legs, after all, are deteriorating. Who knows how long his leg, or career, will hold up.