364 days a year, a club plays under the regular rules of golf, unamended. No problems. No disputes.

One day a year, the club plays its championship. Same regular members participate - no sleepers or unknowns.

They impose the "one ball rule" for this tournament.

When asked why they have the rule, the answers vary from "tradition" to "because that's how other club championships are run". None of the responses hint at any need due to expertise.

(Note: The club happens to consist of women. None of whom can hit a drive further than 220 yards, most of whom hit their drives between 160 and 180. I.e., none of the players generate exceptional clubhead speed. Handicaps vary from 8 thru 30+.)

What do you all think about their once-a-year rule? Good idea or bad?