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Against the spirit of the game?

DaveR said:
Is it within the spirit of the game not to concede a 3 inch putt?
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She wasn't given the chance too. Had her opponent looked over at her and she didn't give the putt then you could argue that it was poor form not to give it considering the distance left. The girl putting jumped the gun and paid the penalty.
 
DaveR said:
Is it within the spirit of the game not to concede a 3 inch putt?
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There are guys on here who have quite clearly stated they will not give putts and will make an opponent put out, are they wrong?
 
I played a comp earlier this year and left a putt six inch short assumed it was a gimme and knocked it ten foot back where I had putted from. It was a medal comp.
PP said "what are you doin you plank" what should of been a four was a six.
I had a right meltdown.
my fault totally. Thing is it proper got in my head for the next few holes
 
pauldj42 said:
There are guys on here who have quite clearly stated they will not give putts and will make an opponent put out, are they wrong?
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I always tell ops that if they have a shot on the hole they will be putting out.
Its just a mental thing for my concentration
If they want to win the hole the ball will be holed , if I hole for a half then I might give it.
This is my way of concentrating but nobody has ever caused me any probs.
 
DaveR said:
Is it within the spirit of the game not to concede a 3 inch putt?
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Its quite clearly longer than 3", more like a foot. And in the latter stages of a comp I'd make 'em putt out. I've won enough holes by not conceding from that distance to know its valid not to concede at squeaky bum time.

Hale Irwin missed from less than that in the final round of the 1983 Open, and ended up second by one shot. Everyone can miss a short one.

Spuddy said:
She wasn't given the chance too. Had her opponent looked over at her and she didn't give the putt then you could argue that it was poor form not to give it considering the distance left. The girl putting jumped the gun and paid the penalty.
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Is the right answer.
 
Why in any form of golf are putts given anyway

Should always putt out

one of the reasons I don't like match play, depending on your level of scumbag you can gain an advantage

I hhave given a putt then later not been given a similar putt before


I have also been give. 3 foot putts on a breaking putt and wondered what the hell my opponent is thinking
 
Hobbit said:
Its quite clearly longer than 3", more like a foot.
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I've watched it several times and it is only a few inches. Nobody is disputing the rules but Shepherd had a clear opportunity to overlook the incident and walk away but she didn't. Poor form on her part, I wonder how satisfied she is with her victory.
 
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Dasit said:
Why in any form of golf are putts given anyway

Should always putt out

one of the reasons I don't like match play, depending on your level of scumbag you can gain an advantage

I hhave given a putt then later not been given a similar putt before


I have also been give. 3 foot putts on a breaking putt and wondered what the hell my opponent is thinking
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Wow, I play golf to make new friends and enjoy peoples company :eek:
 
Dasit said:
Why in any form of golf are putts given anyway

Should always putt out

one of the reasons I don't like match play, depending on your level of scumbag you can gain an advantage

I hhave given a putt then later not been given a similar putt before


I have also been give. 3 foot putts on a breaking putt and wondered what the hell my opponent is thinking
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Sometimes I think you just say stuff to shock people - scumbag ?! Really
 
Dasit said:
Why in any form of golf are putts given anyway

Should always putt out

one of the reasons I don't like match play, depending on your level of scumbag you can gain an advantage

I hhave given a putt then later not been given a similar putt before


I have also been give. 3 foot putts on a breaking putt and wondered what the hell my opponent is thinking
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Off your handicap??? You have have the nerve to call others "scumbag" Sad post
 
Dasit said:
Why in any form of golf are putts given anyway

Should always putt out

one of the reasons I don't like match play, depending on your level of scumbag you can gain an advantage

I hhave given a putt then later not been given a similar putt before


I have also been give. 3 foot putts on a breaking putt and wondered what the hell my opponent is thinking
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Golf is a competitive game and the giving and receiving gimmees is all part of the cut and thrust of a match. Just because you give putt it doesn't mean your opponent is obliged to reciprocate, that is the game!
 
chrisd said:
Golf is a competitive game and the giving and receiving gimmees is all part of the cut and thrust of a match. Just because you give putt it doesn't mean your opponent is obliged to reciprocate, that is the game!
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Yep, watch them hole a few decent ones early on then start giving them 18"-2' putts. Then on the back 9 stay quiet on the gimmies - love it. I never expect a gimmie, and its forgotten as soon as its received. No point in getting hung up on what you should or shouldn't expect from your opponent.
 
Hobbit said:
Yep, watch them hole a few decent ones early on then start giving them 18"-2' putts. Then on the back 9 stay quiet on the gimmies - love it. I never expect a gimmie, and its forgotten as soon as its received. No point in getting hung up on what you should or shouldn't expect from your opponent.
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Exactly, I assume I'm holing everything. If it's really a gimme there's no problem with knocking it in and if I'm concerned about a short one it's not a gimme anyway.... but I'll look confident and accept if it's given!
 
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