When reading through the Rules Forum, there are a number of great threads and I've learned many rules by reading through the threads.... Unfortunately one thing that I find is that there is no clear and concise way to summarize what the finding/decision/ruling is for the thread that I'm reading.
A thread could be 1 page, or it could be 30+pages... But the user has to read through any number of pages to find the 'meat' of the decision/ruling in question by the OP... Or follow-on conversations by the various users.
For instance, this thread:
I'd like to see the thread minimally have tags for: Rule 16: The Putting Green
Then have a link to the USGA/R&A rule/decision for the readers linked in the OP, so that readers can quickly understand which ruling/decision is under discussion.
If there is a breach found, list what the penalty is.
If there is a decision, list what the decision is.
In my opinion, the Mods should be able to go through and group these threads into sub-forums on a weekly or monthly basis and place them into the proper 'Rules' sections. Meaning there would be 34 Sub Forums - and the threads would be moved to the appropriate Sub Forum (Rule 1 through Rule 34) once the thread has had a chance to take off.
I think this would greatly help users understanding of the game. And ensure that the users of the Sandtrap are learning how to accurately play the game of golf under the current rulings of the game.
Thank you for the consideration.