louise_a
Money List Winner
It works fine for us,
The only new rule I had a problem with was the OOB one, but as its not allowed in qualifiers then its not a problem
any more
New Rules - what are you for and against?
- Thread starter Jacko_G
- Start date
It works fine for us,
The only new rule I had a problem with was the OOB one, but as its not allowed in qualifiers then its not a problem
any more
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
Without picking out any specific rule I am glad to see a lot of the accidental stuff no longer getting a penalty.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Only the flag rule really .
We have tried this and it not as helpful as everyone thinks.
Can’t see a reason for the change of names , penalty area, might as well call the rest the pitch.
We have tried this and it not as helpful as everyone thinks.
Can’t see a reason for the change of names , penalty area, might as well call the rest the pitch.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
No different to chipping in off the back fringe, racing down the hill, smacks the pin and goes in. The objective is to aim at the hole and hope it goes in.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
After today I've got to be honest I'm happy with the flag in rule and tbh can see me leaving the flag in 100% of the time.
Even putting into our heavy metal.pins the ball wasn't bouncing off them and missing.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Our flags taper in at the bottom, I just found if it hits it flush it’s ok, but a glancing blow just dosnt go in.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
If it is not to be used in qualifiers then when is it?
Match play?? Strange one this.
D
Deleted member 16999
Guest
Friendlies, Society Days etc
Bigfoot
Tour Rookie
I have never liked the flag in unless I cannot see the base or is a long way away - and that is rare. That I can't see the base !
6535
Newbie
Unless your in a group that all are happy to putt with the flag in, I can see it's going to slow things up. Player A is 30ft away and (ready to play) wants flag out, but player B 35ft away and not ready but wants the flag left in, and player C is to'ing and fro'ing pulling flag out, putting it back in, whilst tapping down spike marks as well!!! All taking TIME the anti slow brigade......
And by the sounds of some on here, you're more accurate at hitting a skinny flag pole with your putting then a 4 1/2" hole with no flag in it????????🤔
And by the sounds of some on here, you're more accurate at hitting a skinny flag pole with your putting then a 4 1/2" hole with no flag in it????????🤔
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
Generally happy with them.
I don't see that "flag in" is going to cause delay - I just see it that if you're ready to go for a long putt, and the flag is in, then you can take a putt without risk of penalty. Usually I'm waiting around to take long putts - so the combination of "ready golf" and "flag in" means I'll be farting around rather less than now.
I like the removal of double hit as a penalty, and likewise the removal of a penalty for an accidental deflection . After all, if you hit yourself with your own ball, it is already a crap shot with the ball travelling in the wrong direction. Did not like the alternate to stroke & distance, but the Congu decision means the LR is not being introduced at our place, so it's not an issue.
I don't see that "flag in" is going to cause delay - I just see it that if you're ready to go for a long putt, and the flag is in, then you can take a putt without risk of penalty. Usually I'm waiting around to take long putts - so the combination of "ready golf" and "flag in" means I'll be farting around rather less than now.
I like the removal of double hit as a penalty, and likewise the removal of a penalty for an accidental deflection . After all, if you hit yourself with your own ball, it is already a crap shot with the ball travelling in the wrong direction. Did not like the alternate to stroke & distance, but the Congu decision means the LR is not being introduced at our place, so it's not an issue.
Wolf
Well-known member
I actually think all the new changes are positive with the exception of the Drop rule being OK in casual play but then not allowed in comps. Either allow it for both or don't allow it at all that's simpler..
ExRabbit
Club Champion
Ready golf will sort this out. 30 foot man plays first whilst the rest sort themselves out - I am going to be an assertive ready golfer btw! And I will have the flag in a lot of the time. And I will almost always be the fastest golfer in the group, so I am not going to worry about that.
Last edited:
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Unless you have an issue with standing on other players lines.
Just say you have 4 balls on a green all in a similar area but different distance from the flag.
Players who want the flag out are on the same line as those who want it in.
You've also got the potential issue of another ball being on or near your line.
You might want to play ready golf but there's a ball in the way...
There's plenty of potential for pace of play going either way with the flag in rule.
bobmac
Major Champion
I hope I'm wrong but I think repairing pitch marks and spike marks could make rounds much longer
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
I don't think it's been mentioned, one thing that's going to niggle me with the flag stick in rule is that I think it will lead to increased wear on the edge of the hole through people retrieving the ball by lazily yanking at the stick. I do like a nice cleanly cut hole and maybe there's nothing to worry about but watching people do this is going to make me grind my teeth more than it used to.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
I don’t see many spike marks these days with modern shoes.
Get the odd one now and again.
I would hope Pitchmarks are always repaired
We need to make sure players don’t start gardening on the greens.
bobmac
Major Champion
That's what I was thinking.
Players tapping down every little blemish on a 30 foot putt
Jacko_G
Blackballed
Why would you want the flag out from 35 feet anyway?
It's interesting that the spike mark worry comes up so often. I've never played with anyone that fussy about greens. I don't expect that to change.
For those who expect problems is it mainly low handicappers that are likely to be the guilty ones?
For those who expect problems is it mainly low handicappers that are likely to be the guilty ones?
