Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
If you are confident in the rules then just carry on
Been challenged before about using my towel to clear leaves from the green - just simply asked them to show me which rule I was breaking
Not knowing the very basics of rules in comps.
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If you are confident in the rules then just carry on
Been challenged before about using my towel to clear leaves from the green - just simply asked them to show me which rule I was breaking
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I understand your point but I ma sure we've all been with people that are certain they are correct. You think differently and I have played two balls and marked two scores simply to keep a level of civility in the group and fot the benefit of the other playing partners not involved.
cliveb
Head Pro
That's incredibly naive. The world is full of golfers who are confident about some rules that they learned from other golfers who confidently explained what the rules were - and were wrong. And then those erroneous beliefs get passed along to the next generation.
ExRabbit
Club Champion
We call that the (insert golf club name here) whispers.
I had this just a couple of weeks ago (I refused to take relief that he was offering me) - I asked him to show me where the rule to take that relief was, and he said that so-and-so had told him what to do the last time the ruling came up and that I was wrong saying otherwise.
He said he'd find the ruling and show me, but he hasn't spoken to me since for some reason...
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Just for kicks...
To everyone that's in favour of the concept/theory of us needing to pass rules level 1, I assume you've all done it already ?
To everyone that's in favour of the concept/theory of us needing to pass rules level 1, I assume you've all done it already ?
Neilds
Assistant Pro
Of course they have - and they also drive the ball 320 yardsJust for kicks...
To everyone that's in favour of the concept/theory of us needing to pass rules level 1, I assume you've all done it already ?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Yep..scored around 85% if I remember correctly....Just for kicks...
To everyone that's in favour of the concept/theory of us needing to pass rules level 1, I assume you've all done it already ?
Wasn't a hardship
D-S
Well-known member
Yes.Just for kicks...
To everyone that's in favour of the concept/theory of us needing to pass rules level 1, I assume you've all done it already ?
When IanM posted the link on here a few years I put it out to my golf mates WhatsApp group. Most did it and found it interesting and it was a bit competitive as to who could get the highest score.
Subsequently I have also done and passed Level 2.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Yes. The R&A rules official brought it up for us to do at our last rules refresher eveningJust for kicks...
To everyone that's in favour of the concept/theory of us needing to pass rules level 1, I assume you've all done it already ?
cliveb
Head Pro
I haven't but would be happy to. So went to take a look and noted with interest that you have to register with the R&A in order to do the test.Just for kicks...
To everyone that's in favour of the concept/theory of us needing to pass rules level 1, I assume you've all done it already ?
That means the R&A knows the email address of anyone who fails the test. That fact could be passed on to England Golf, who could then suspend their handicap pending a retake. It's an idea ...
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
I haven't but would be happy to. So went to take a look and noted with interest that you have to register with the R&A in order to do the test.
That means the R&A knows the email address of anyone who fails the test. That fact could be passed on to England Golf, who could then suspend their handicap pending a retake. It's an idea ...
Big brother is watching
Took the test a while back
Maybe we should get all the pros to take them and if they fail they lose their tour card
D-S
Well-known member
If you take it please tell us what you thought of it and whether getting players to do it would be a good idea or not.I haven't but would be happy to. So went to take a look and noted with interest that you have to register with the R&A in order to do the test.
That means the R&A knows the email address of anyone who fails the test. That fact could be passed on to England Golf, who could then suspend their handicap pending a retake. It's an idea ...
Neilds
Assistant Pro
Not sure which quiz you are referring to but the R&A site has 3 levels, all with 6, 9 or 18 questions that you can take without registeringI haven't but would be happy to. So went to take a look and noted with interest that you have to register with the R&A in order to do the test.
That means the R&A knows the email address of anyone who fails the test. That fact could be passed on to England Golf, who could then suspend their handicap pending a retake. It's an idea ...
WorldHandicapSystem
Active member
Yes I have.Just for kicks...
To everyone that's in favour of the concept/theory of us needing to pass rules level 1, I assume you've all done it already ?
The people who cry so much about the WHS should make more noise about the rules being followed sits a much bigger problem than a few hooky handicaps.
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Backache
Assistant Pro
Personally I don't see rules not being followed in competitive golf locally. If there is a problem in one area it was no reason to introduce an easier form of cheating in another.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
there is a simple test on the R&A app is there not with no need to registerI haven't but would be happy to. So went to take a look and noted with interest that you have to register with the R&A in order to do the test.
That means the R&A knows the email address of anyone who fails the test. That fact could be passed on to England Golf, who could then suspend their handicap pending a retake. It's an idea ...
cliveb
Head Pro
I've done those; not the same as the Academy test. Scored 9/9 on the advanced (but only 8/9 on the intermediate
). And I thought some of the questions were of dubious value. For example, the beginner one asked whether someone else you're playing with is a "partner". Does it really matter? Shouldn't the quiz focus on things that affect whether you're playing to the rules?
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
That's just a quiz and while any rules knowledge is good its not the R&A level 1 exam
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I totally agree but at least it gives people a starting route without fear of "big brother" as someone put it somewhat dramatically
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