@Orbituation I apologize, I now see what you meant, namely that Palmer no longer had to worry about being disciplined for conduct. I thought you were saying that we should award Palmer some lee-way because it was his final match. You must admit your words are open to both interpretations!
One of the rules is that you have to make every effort to reach the ball. It was the correct speed by Darwish to get to the pick-up. What else was he supposed to do? Palmer was in the way. If Palmer didn't want to be run into, then he should've either played another shot allowing his opponent ...
@Orbituation I apologize, I now see what you meant, namely that Palmer no longer had to worry about being disciplined for conduct. I thought you were saying that we should award Palmer some lee-way because it was his final match. You must admit your words are open to both interpretations!