Mackinzie Kline is a rising star on the junior amateur circuit. She's done this while managing a congenital heart defect that has recently caused her to feel disoriented while walking a golf course. Doctor's have discovered that here blood is not getting enough oxygen.

Against doctor's wishes, Kline has decided to play the U.S Girls' Junior tournament at Charlotte's Carmel CC. She has petitioned the USGA to be allowed to use a golf cart. Her petition was denied because of a rule that requires players to request golf carts when they register for the tournament. However, Kline's condition has recently flared and she did not know she would need a cart when she registered.

The girl is only 14. Give her a break. I know junior golf is competitive and snarky, but I doubt any player or parent would object to a doctor's recommendation. We all understand the integrity of the game and the rules of golf, but even the USGA rules book is open to interpretation or ruling. This girl has overcome being born with a single ventricle, I doubt that she is trying to manipulate the system or gain some unfair advantage. The USGA is taking the easy way out of this and they should be more compassionate with their rulings.  The public should be outraged.

"I can't believe after what I've gone through... that they would do this on a technicality, shooting down this precious little girl who just wants to play golf." said Casey Martin. "This is absolutely shocking." The Supreme Court awarded Casey Martin the use of a cart on the PGA tour. If you feel the same as Casey, let the USGA know.

Kline plans to play in the tournament and will carry oxygen with her on the course. I cannot imagine how her parents can afford to let their daughter play in this tournament.