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Declares "I'll just blob this hole but keep playing it anyhow"...

Is this considered practice on the course?
 
5.5b/1 – When Practising Between Holes Is Allowed

Stableford, Par/Bogey, and Maximum Score

When the player has holed out, or has picked up after scoring zero points, losing the hole or reaching the maximum score.
 
jim8flog said:
5.5b/1 – When Practising Between Holes Is Allowed

Stableford, Par/Bogey, and Maximum Score

When the player has holed out, or has picked up after scoring zero points, losing the hole or reaching the maximum score.
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What is Maximum Score golf - that's a new one on me...never heard of it though I can guess what it might well be...

Any player who has already taken the maximum of shots (inc penalties etc) for the hole (specific to each hole or as applied for every hole?) picks up. Stops players keeping going after already racking up a big number on a hole - but I've never before heard of the format.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
What is Maximum Score golf - that's a new one on me...never heard of it though I can guess what it might well be...

Any player who has already taken the maximum of shots (inc penalties etc) for the hole (specific to each hole or as applied for every hole?) picks up. Stops players keeping going after already racking up a big number on a hole - but I've never before heard of the format.
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Its something that came out in the new rules in 2019....the committee can specify the maximum number of strokes a player can take on any hole....e.g Par + 5 strokes
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
What is Maximum Score golf - that's a new one on me...never heard of it though I can guess what it might well be...

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Full details can be found in the Rule Book
21.2 Maximum Score
a. Overview of Maximum Score
Maximum Score is a form of stroke play where a player’s or side’s score for a hole is capped at a maximum number of strokes set by the Committee, such as two times par, a fixed number or net double bogey.........................

Mainly intended for competitions for very high handicappers
 
Traminator said:
I need a lie down after that ?
Only thing missing was the OP coming back with some acknowledgement at the end.
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It was comical, the question was answered immediately but the OP wouldn't have it.
I'd like to think he made a grovelling apology to the wronged golfer. but i somehow doubt it....
 
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