how close......

[full_throttle]

....is a GIMME?

simple question really, although i guess the answer differs quite a bit, but how close to the hole has the ball to be before you tell you partner/oppenent to pick it up?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

If you are playing with Smiffy, not even when it's at the bottom of the cup. It depends on whether its a proper match or not. In a competitive game it depends on the score, etc but I tend to see a few in to start and then give a couple from around a two feet and then get them to putt one again. Certainly down the stretch I tend not to give too much.

In a friendly anything within a putter length (not broom handle or belly) is usually good enough

 

[GB72]

depends on the position of the ball and how close the match is (even my friendly games have a good competitive edge). Generally within a putter lenght is good enough for me but if someone has missed a sitter or 2 or the put is a nasty downhiller or across the break then I will see it in.

 

[Losttheplot]

Agree with homer, anything competitive then see a few in first.
Non competitive then dustbin lid is gimme.

 

[HTL]

Whats a Gimmie? No chance finish the hole you lazy git.

 

[Junior]

putter length ???? Putter grip more like

 

[USER1999]

6" tops.

Saw a 1" putt missed last year. Left it short. One inch!

 

[SwingSlow]

Depends on the person - couple of feet usually - unless there is a strong slope to the side.

 

[Tiger]

6" tops.

Saw a 1" putt missed last year. Left it short. One inch!

didn't know whether to laugh or cry at this. How the he'll did they manage that????? Did they actually hit the ball?

 

[Smiffy]

In our groups games we have now started putting everything out. It avoids arguments, because one mans "gimme" is another mans missed putt. At least it levels the playing field for everyone. I missed a putt at Forest Pines last week that could have only been 3" from the hole. How I laughed....

If we are playing matchplay then we will still have gimmes. But not in Stableford.

 

[USER1999]

6" tops.

Saw a 1" putt missed last year. Left it short. One inch!

didn't know whether to laugh or cry at this. How the he'll did they manage that????? Did they actually hit the ball?

He stood with his feet about 4 feet apart, trying to avoid two other peoples lines, and as he swung at it, toppled backwards, and topped the ball half a roll forwards. Not enough to hole it though. Laugh? Oh yes, we did. For ages.

 

[steveyjd81]

I don't want people to give me any putts! I like to see the ball go in the hole as that is the idea of the game!

 

[Fyldewhite]

No set distance, it depends on the player, the situation in the match, the green conditions, slope etc. Generally if I think it's a more or less nailed on certainty they are going to knock it in I'll give it. Friendly games perhaps a bit more generous.

 

[JustOne]

I'm reknowned for being very generous with gimmies.... I'll say no more

 

[freddielong]

Dont do Gimmes unless trying to play with someones head in matchplay, I like holeing out

 

[USER1999]

I'm reknowned for being very generous with gimmies.... I'll say no more

That's not quite how I remember it....

 

[Smiffy]

I'm reknowned for being very generous with gimmies.... I'll say no more

Still a bit of chicken on that bone eh?