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Post by dbc on Jan 19, 2019 5:16:50 GMT
I do however like removing the accidental movement penalty,, either on the green, or stepping on it while searching.
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Post by dhull10 on Jan 19, 2019 17:31:16 GMT
I have a friend who treats a lost ball like he dropped a $100 bill from his pocket. He looks forever to save a stroke.
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Post by lari on Jan 19, 2019 17:59:18 GMT
I have a friend who treats a lost ball like he dropped a $100 bill from his pocket. He looks forever to save a stroke. I have that same friend.
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Post by garyu on Jan 19, 2019 19:03:46 GMT
I have a friend who treats a lost ball like he dropped a $100 bill from his pocket. He looks forever to save a stroke. I have that same friend. Not in our 4-some.
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Post by lari on Jan 19, 2019 23:07:57 GMT
So, no-one really used the "flag stick in the hole rule" in Abu Dhabi. Yes, on one or two occasions during a downhill putt they did, but for the vast majority on even long distance putts the pin was off.
So I know all enthusiasts and casual golfers I play with, they watch the pros, so I'm thinking maybe it won't be any different now in 2019 after all. I read the statistical analysis and how the ball gets holed more likely with the pin in, and I expected all the pros to use it to their advantage and then with regular club players it'd be 50/50 back and forth wanking with the flag stick. Maybe now everyone just continues playing like they used to?
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Post by dhull10 on Jan 20, 2019 1:57:29 GMT
I was watching Desert Classic. Most took out stick except when the left a chip a few inches short, they just went up and tapped in. Although last 2 weeks in Hawaii I saw it used a bit but it was a new thing. Perhaps the novelty isn't there with the pros as they are so used to not having it in.
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Post by garyu on Jan 20, 2019 4:32:32 GMT
I was watching Desert Classic. Most took out stick except when the left a chip a few inches short, they just went up and tapped in. Although last 2 weeks in Hawaii I saw it used a bit but it was a new thing. Perhaps the novelty isn't there with the pros as they are so used to not having it in. Caddy's getting 10% to do what's requested.
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Post by Jimmy on Jan 20, 2019 12:30:24 GMT
I was watching Desert Classic. Most took out stick except when the left a chip a few inches short, they just went up and tapped in. Although last 2 weeks in Hawaii I saw it used a bit but it was a new thing. Perhaps the novelty isn't there with the pros as they are so used to not having it in. Caddy's getting 10% to do what's requested. Not if he's on Kooooooch's bag.
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Post by dbc on Jan 20, 2019 13:45:44 GMT
A few of the LPGA girls left it in yesterday. Jutanugarn was one.
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Post by lari on Jan 20, 2019 13:52:23 GMT
Ladies are less afraid of having poles in their holes.
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Post by garyu on Jan 20, 2019 15:07:32 GMT
Ladies are less afraid of having poles in their holes. Especially many on the LPGA.
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Post by lari on Jan 20, 2019 15:31:32 GMT
Ladies are less afraid of having poles in their holes. Especially many on the LPGA. That makes no sense. Unless you're suggesting LPGA members are more likely than the average woman to engage in intercourse with men.
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Post by dhull10 on Jan 31, 2019 12:23:04 GMT
Gary You are The man! I am now a fan and will be rooting for you.
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Post by brendan on Jan 31, 2019 13:49:58 GMT
if you hit the seagulls frozen on the course, hows that work?
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Post by garyu on Jan 31, 2019 15:24:19 GMT
if you hit the seagulls frozen on the course, hows that work? Let um thaw, mighty fine eatin.
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