clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Or perhaps not .
Lots of science to say it’s not an advantage.
Not many of the new pros keep it in.
But it’s the players choice , that should always remain imo.
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Lots of science to say it’s not an advantage.
Not many of the new pros keep it in.
But it’s the players choice , that should always remain imo.
Mandofred
Well-known member
I think the guy got by as well as possible.....just a wicked shot to the back of the head. The young guy who got him I think went home.....don't blame him, I'd feel pretty crappy. I'm new to this club, but people stopped us a number of times going around the course to ask what happened. Lots of blood, but I "think" he will likely just have a headache and a few stitches. One of the guys called the pro who came out to get him in a golf cart.....he was 90% ok at that time.
At my old course last week I had back to back tee shots rattle around in the trees over my head from the last hole.....no shout.....nothing. I just assume if you don't know.....start yelling. I covered up a couple of times today from hearing shouts from nearby holes.....If someone gives me time to get my hands over my head, then I'll just get hit in the arms instead of the head......which I would prefer.
My opinion.....people just aren't yelling as much as they used to.
rulefan
Tour Winner
Lots of science and stats to say it is.Lots of science to say it’s not an advantage.
SaintHacker
Journeyman Pro
Sounds horrible and i hope the guy that got hit is ok. Did the lad who hit the shot, or anyone from his group, shout?
Steve Wilkes
Well-known member
Yes they shouted "Attend the pin for us before you leave the green"
SaintHacker
Journeyman Pro
Wow. Really?
PNWokingham
Journeyman Pro
just tried to read these 446 posts - are we of the sane opinion that someone is perfectly entitled to ask to have the flag attended as per the rules and etiquette of the game or are the cancel-culture brigade going to ban try and ban this as well?
Voyager EMH
Slipper Wearing Plucker of Pheasants
I would like to be allowed to attend the flag and have the flag attended for me. Once we are "post Covid restrictions" I can not see reason to not have this option.
Golfnut1957
Newbie
Freudian slip but oh so apt for this thread.
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
Hey I’ve got an idea.....Why don’t we just wait and see .....
People getting all het up over hypotheticals
Does my head in , so it does
People getting all het up over hypotheticals
Does my head in , so it does
RichA
Well-known member
Not hypothetical - approx 50 rounds of golf since starting again last summer after a 10 year hiatus. This topic has not come up in conversation a single time with actual live golfers. It's a theoretical argument about a non-subject.
Funny that the dude who lit the fuse hasn't posted in the conversation since the original post.
Funny that the dude who lit the fuse hasn't posted in the conversation since the original post.
Mandofred
Well-known member
Different opinions on that one. I sure didn't hear anything, but the guy I kept playing with said the fellow that got hit heard something. .....hmmm. I'm pretty good about covering up if I hear a loud shout....granted.....there are some people who don't shout very well. I quite often add a "fore" to people I play with because I didn't think they put much ooomph in it. Somebody 150yds away isn't going to hear anything if you just "kind of" shout. Granted...I'm an ex-PE teacher/Coach...raising my voice was part of the job.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Ahh science and stats !Lots of science and stats to say it is.
That’s why scientists do experiments because they are trying to find the answer.
But different ones find different answers.
Golf isn’t a science as we all find out when we tee it up.
theoneandonly
Blackballed
Since the rule change I have not asked anyone to tend the flag for me, nor has anyone asked me either. Thats countless rounds with loads of different golfers.
I'd hedge anyone who does ask is just being awkward.
Crow
Crow Person
454 posts.
Has anybody changed their opinion?
Has anybody changed their opinion?
Steve Wilkes
Well-known member
As one of the original posters on this topic, I have changed my mind, when I first posted I would begrudgingly attend the pin if asked, but now I'd gladly attend the flag and reply "no problem" when asked to. Once flag touching is allowed of course454 posts.
Has anybody changed their opinion?
KenL
Tour Rookie
I am still of the opinion that there is not need for the pin to be tended and I won't be asking anyone.
If asked I would do it. If it was a pal, friendly banter would be forthcoming. If it was someone I had been drawn with, I might avoid them in future.
Baldy Bouncer
Blackballed
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Guest
As I said earlier - a perfect example is on two tier greens when someone is putting from distance on the bottom tier and can’t see the bottom of the whole when the flag is out
Would you really judge someone because they would like the flag tended ? Blimey we all have our own little quirks whilst playing
chrisd
Major Champion
Attending the flag is as much part of the game as helping to look for a ball for someone. I cant understand people's reasoning for either refusing or not playing with someone again, who's asked for it to be done
