Recent content by rulie

Agree with the bolded parts above. Annual membership dues do not cover most clubs' total expenses (may be so at Augusta National and a few other very private clubs).

Very sorry to hear of your wife's passing. 🙏

Yes (again), my misread of the original post. Always read the question, at least twice, before posting/answering. And when refereeing, ask the player to explain the situation again before making a decision! Jumping to conclusions isn't good exercise! Thanks!

My opinion - yes and yes - breach in both instances.

Did you copy your club's management with this? ;)

As phrased, it's a simple poll question.

"Defendable" to whom?

This would certainly qualify as a "random irritation", certainly not an issue with the majority. Much simpler than announcing everyone's records. And Ivor was the best!

Match play is wonderful, whether you're giving or receiving strokes. It's the original form of play - mano a mano.

Rule 10.2b. I saw that also, and it may have been missed or was part of the second bullet of 10.2b(4), Help Other than Aiming.

Imo, the "powers that be" are the local Committees. Rule 1 (play by the Rules and the spirit of the game), Rule 4.3a (Prohibited uses of equipment - must not create a potential advantage) provide the local Committee with all the authority that is needed. They just need to act.

And those scores are being posted for handicapping? Is anything being said or done about it?

I'm with you, in singles stroke play - it's my gross score that matters and my play is to be as low as possible. Obviously, team games can impact strategy. And Monday morning doesn't matter much to me, it's right after the game at the 19th! :)

Exactly. No sense worrying about where strokes are applied in stroke play - just play each shot and hole the best you can.

yes.