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Ruling on using cell phone on golf course to access local weather conditions, including wind speed and direction

Larry, the gadget golfer, pulled out his cell phone during a round of golf. Scott asked him if he was looking up the distance with GPS app. Lary said, "No, I 'm looking at local a local weather station that provides wind sped and direction for the local area." Scott replied, "Too bad, that's not authorized, it's going to cost you a general penalty which is two strokes.

Was Scott correct? What is the correct ruling?

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