Medal play question

[thegogg]

I played in our monthly medal on Sunday and one of my playing partners was a senior who played off 14 and has been playing the game for over 40 years so I was suprised when he missed quite a short putt and said he was amazed at the amount of break then proceeded to drop the ball and putted again to check the roll. Is this allowed? What about stableford as a debate was started in the clubhouse a few weeks ago when someone was spotted dropping a ball on to green to practise his putting after he's driven out of bounds earlier on the hole and not played another ball. Some said this was ok but others said it wasn't

 

[CMAC]

Yes it's ok to practice or retake your shot on a hole you've completed.
Doing this before you've completed the hole is 'testing the surface' etc etc and against the rules.

 

[upsidedown]

If he used the ball he'd just holed with he was perfectly entitled to have a practice putt, so long as not holding play for the group behind.
And again for O/B I'd be happy for him to have aputt

 

[thegogg]

Thanks for the answers guys.. sometimes the most basic of things happen on the course and it's amazing how many different answers you get.

 

[MashieNiblick]

Yes, Ok to have a practice putt or chip after you've completed the hole so long as you don't hold up play. Covered by Rule 7-2

"A player must not make a practice stroke during play of a hole.
Between the play of two holes a player must not make a practice stroke, except that he may practise putting or chipping on or near:
a. the putting green of the hole last played,
b. any practice putting green, or
c. the teeing ground of the next hole to be played in the round, provided a practice stroke is not made from a hazard and does not unduly delay play (Rule 6-7).
Strokes made in continuing the play of a hole, the result of which has been decided, are not practice strokes.
Exception: When play has been suspended by the Committee, a player may, prior to resumption of play, practise (a) as provided in this Rule, (b) anywhere other than on the competition course and (c) as otherwise permitted by the Committee.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE 7-2:
Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play – Two strokes.
In the event of a breach between the play of two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole."

 

[bluetoon]

Now Confused.com

I thought that practice putting was allowed in matchplay after the hole was completed but not allowed in strokeplay.!!

Hmmmm, Maybe be a local rule at my place, will need to check this out.

 

[jammydodger]

Its ok as long as youre not playing in a 36 hole comp and still have the afternoon round to play.

 

[3offTheTee]

What about if it is a 36 hole Competition and it is the first round of the 2 played that day?

 

[MashieNiblick]

Decision 7-1b/7 Competitor Practises Putting on 3rd Green After Finishing Hole During First Round of 36-Hole Stroke Play Competition

"Q. A 36-hole stroke play competition was scheduled to be played on one day. During the first round a competitor, having holed out at the 3rd hole, plays a practice putt on the 3rd green. Is the competitor disqualified under Rule 7-1b for practising on the course before his second round?

A. No. A competitor is entitled to do anything which the Rules permit him to do during a stipulated round. Rule 7-2 permits a player between the play of two holes to practise putting or chipping on or near the putting green of the hole last played, any practice putting green or the teeing ground of the next hole to be played in the round, provided such practice stroke is not played from a hazard and does not unduly delay play (Rule 6-7)."

I think however that the note to Rule 7-2 suggests the Committee can restrict this as a condition of the competition.

 

[CMAC]

I think however that the note to Rule 7-2 suggests the Committee can restrict this as a condition of the competition.

yes I think they can, but I've played in many many 36 hole comps and its never been done, it would be silly to do so and probably would penalise half the field

 

[Macster]

I'm pretty sure that in Medal/Strokeplay, you are NOT allowed to retake a putt after holing out, but in Matchplay, its fine.

On that basis, as Stableford is a modified Medalplay format, Retakes of Putts wouldnt be allowed either ???

I'd certainly question it if anyone did it in Medal/stableford.

 

[fundy]

I'm pretty sure that in Medal/Strokeplay, you are NOT allowed to retake a putt after holing out, but in Matchplay, its fine.

On that basis, as Stableford is a modified Medalplay format, Retakes of Putts wouldnt be allowed either ???

I'd certainly question it if anyone did it in Medal/stableford.

Before you question it could you find the rule that says its not allowed please

I got pulled on this by our club captain recently yet when challenged he couldnt find the rule

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'm pretty sure that in Medal/Strokeplay, you are NOT allowed to retake a putt after holing out, but in Matchplay, its fine.

On that basis, as Stableford is a modified Medalplay format, Retakes of Putts wouldnt be allowed either ???

I'd certainly question it if anyone did it in Medal/stableford.

Before you question it could you find the rule that says its not allowed please

I got pulled on this by our club captain recently yet when challenged he couldnt find the rule

It might be that I'm not very well but now I'm confused. In essence are we saying yes it is ok to practice a putt after completing the hole providing it doesn't cause delay and yes you can do so even if it is a 36 hole rule?

I presume the only way this is against the rules is if a local rule for that competition is made by the club.

 

[bobmac]

I was playing in a stroke play tournament years ago when there was a hold up on the first tee.
To pass the time, a few went to do some putting on the adjacent 18th green. Mostly juniors.
More and more followed until the starter spotted then.
They obviously had an early trip home

Practicing is allowed after the hole is finished as long as you dont hold up anyone and is not in a hazard.

 

[Tommo21]

I'm pretty sure that in Medal/Strokeplay, you are NOT allowed to retake a putt after holing out, but in Matchplay, its fine.

On that basis, as Stableford is a modified Medalplay format, Retakes of Putts wouldnt be allowed either ???

I'd certainly question it if anyone did it in Medal/stableford.

You could be getting mixed up a little. In matchplay you can go and play the course, tee to green, just before your game. You can also, after the finish of a hole, have another putt. In medal and stableford, after you putt out and record your score you can have a another practice putt if you like. In medal and matchplay you cant play the course or practice on any of the course greens before you start your round.

 

[rosecott]

Now Confused.com

I thought that practice putting was allowed in matchplay after the hole was completed but not allowed in strokeplay.!!

Hmmmm, Maybe be a local rule at my place, will need to check this out.

You can't make a local rule that over-rides a rule of golf.