is there a definition of "reasonable"? sounds like there is nothing stopping you standing still while you watch the putt and wait x number of seconds to see if it drops, then casually saunter towards the ball, getting to it as slowly as you can?
. Maybe one of the rules guys can advise when it was brought in and the incident that caused it to be brought in?
Exactly. Next time one of my putts stops on the edge of the hole I'll be sure to 'accidentally' drop my putter on the ground, then realise that my laces need tightening on both shoes so I'd better do that before I start walking again....
I'm more of a Google guy than a rules guy...I'm guessing the rule was brought in because players were taking the mick. Creating shade so that a piece of grass would wilt etc. How long is long enough
It didn't even drop after the 7 minutes so this only reinforces what I was saying. He should have been given an additional one-shot penalty for undue delay of play.I'm more of a Google guy than a rules guy...
How a 7-Minute Wait in the Phoenix Open Led to Golf's 10-Second Rule
Once upon a time, a PGA Tour golfer waited so long to see if his ball would fall into the cup that the USGA and R&A created the 10-second ru...www.golfcompendium.com
Thank you for sharing that, I couldn't remember who it was. It took about 20 seconds to drop once he got to the hole, obviously all the players/caddies could see the ball was moving which is why they waited for it. I just cannot see any logic in penalising him a shot for that. The ball was moving and all he did was allow it to go in, which is the aim of the game after all.
You’ll see different “natural” reactions from players it has happened to, I’ve seen some drop to their knees in disbelief, some drop their putter and take 2-3 steps in the opposite direction, both then proceeded to the hole.
I did a quick search but couldn't come up with anything. You did a better jobI'm more of a Google guy than a rules guy...
How a 7-Minute Wait in the Phoenix Open Led to Golf's 10-Second Rule
Once upon a time, a PGA Tour golfer waited so long to see if his ball would fall into the cup that the USGA and R&A created the 10-second ru...
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The way I saw it, this thread is for more pernickety things that come up day to day, whereas the other thread is for grander things that really put a downer on the whole essence of golf for you. Only a small difference I'll grant you.
Well I do see the other thread every day so I guess I put this in the right one!The way I saw it, this thread is for more pernickety things that come up day to day, whereas the other thread is for grander things that really put a downer on the whole essence of golf for you. Only a small difference I'll grant you.
Yeah. Not much more to say from me now, I just think it's unnecessarily mean to the player and there's absolutely no need for it. It's a rule that ruins one of the lighter aspects of golf that normally produces a chuckle from all involved. Miserably busy-bodies run the game though I guess.
One more thing I forgot to say as well... it's supposed to be an offence to hit a moving ball as well isn't it? So they can't win.
