Ball Markers

[CMAC]

I have a Gleneagles ball marker but it is the same size as a poker chip

Chris is that the heavy metal ones in black and Gold? they are really nice.

If it is that one I hope you know the centre piece is magnetic and in actual fact is the actual ball marker about the size of a 10p. You can use the big one as well, or anything come to think of it.
Brian Barnes and the can of beer marker anyone?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

That's the sensible answer, I think there's a few that just like arguing here, its a hobby to them.

So if they use a poker chip marker for longer putts then they are no longer ignorant or using gamesmanship ?!

As for arguing remember it's yiurself that accused people who used them as being ignorant.

 

[3565]

Hey up, there all chipping in now:rofl:

my mate uses a poker chip just for that fact that he hopes it puts players off. Some players do do it.

The post by Bratty made me laugh, and all poker players should take note........

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I just do whatever my partners want. Usually put a poker chip down but happy to use a small coin or small marker. It's no big deal is it and even the smaller ones can be deemed to be interfering with a players line so I don't think the size is a great problem

 

[Markw]

Hey up, there all chipping in now:rofl:

my mate uses a poker chip just for that fact that he hopes it puts players off. Some players do do it.

The post by Bratty made me laugh, and all poker players should take note........

A few at our club have admitted to it, seems extreme to me to try and gain an advantage!

 

[Markw]

So if they use a poker chip marker for longer putts then they are no longer ignorant or using gamesmanship ?!

As for arguing remember it's yiurself that accused people who used them as being ignorant.

Of course not, they can use a manhole cover if they are not in my line. Its ignorant putting down a poker chip when you know its in someone's line which is what happens, followed by the gormless ' do you want me to move it'

 

[Robobum]

A few at our club have admitted to it, seems extreme to me to try and gain an advantage!

You seem easily bugged Mark, search for the historic standing position thread......you'll cream your pants!!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Of course not, they can use a manhole cover if they are not in my line. Its ignorant putting down a poker chip when you know its in someone's line which is what happens, followed by the gormless ' do you want me to move it'

So you wouldn't want a small marker moved if it was on your line ?!

 

[Markw]

So you wouldn't want a small marker moved if it was on your line ?!

Probably but I know if I hit it, it wont knock my ball of course.

 

[Break90]

Its not so much it putting me off, if they are within 3 ft of hole in my line and I have a long putt then I don't want my ball hitting it as 8-12 inches left or right might not be enough, why not use something sensible to mark your ball?

As they are available for purchase at many pro-shops nowadays, marketed as 'ball-markers', how are they not sensible? They're being used for exactly the purpose they are designed for.

If it's in your way ask for it to be moved, if its not just get on with it, you're slowing the game down.........

 

[Deleted member 15344]

As they are available for purchase at many pro-shops nowadays, marketed as 'ball-markers', how are they not sensible? They're being used for exactly the purpose they are designed for.

If it's in your way ask for it to be moved, if its not just get on with it, you're slowing the game down.........

Is the correct sensible answer :thup:

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Probably but I know if I hit it, it wont knock my ball of course.

A small marker would more than likely knock your ball offline

So you would need to have the marker moved regardless of what size it is

So it's a pathetic statement to call someone ignorant for putting down a pokerchip marker when there is minimal difference to a small marker

 

[Imurg]

Im still searching for that dead Hippo that I wanted to use a few years back....
Funnily enough, I'm struggling....
I have no problem with poker chips, personally I think they're too big and bulky but if someone wants to use one that's OK....

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Probably but I know if I hit it, it wont knock my ball of course.

Of course it will, especially if the marker is near the hole and the ball is losing speed

 

[Rumpokid]

I have been fitted for one..It is as big as dustbin lid, and my handicap has tumbled down..

 

[Markw]

You seem easily bugged Mark, search for the historic standing position thread......you'll cream your pants!!

Not in the slightest, very chilled especially on the golf course. The main issue I have is someone sticking down a poker chip, when directly in my line on any length putt. they know its in my line so after I've messed about with them a few times moving it they soon get the message!

 

[CheltenhamHacker]

Not in the slightest, very chilled especially on the golf course. The main issue I have is someone sticking down a poker chip, when directly in my line on any length putt. they know its in my line so after I've messed about with them a few times moving it they soon get the message!

The message I would get is "don't play with him again, he's being an arse for no reason"

 

[Markw]

A small marker would more than likely knock your ball offline

So you would need to have the marker moved regardless of what size it is

So it's a pathetic statement to call someone ignorant for putting down a pokerchip marker when there is minimal difference to a small marker

You're saying that the 1mm FJ glove ball marker would affect the ball the same as a 4-5mm poker chip?

 

[Rumpokid]

Not in the slightest, very chilled especially on the golf course. The main issue I have is someone sticking down a poker chip, when directly in my line on any length putt. they know its in my line so after I've messed about with them a few times moving it they soon get the message!

If you have an 'issue' with poker chip markers, how can you be so chilled on the golf course when playing someone who uses one?..Just asking..

 

[Deleted member 15344]

You're saying that the 1mm FJ glove ball barker would affect the ball the same as a 4-5mm poker chip?

What am I saying is your actions towards someone who uses a pokerchip maker is quite sad really and as been said would just point to you acting an arse on the green and contributing to slow play

No one has ever hit my marker when playing because I ensure its not on their line - that according to you makes me ignorant.