williamalex1
Money List Winner
and it can be grounded on the green as your putter can ?
Pitching from the green?
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rosecott
Money List Winner
Why not?
munro007
Tour Rookie
I think we need the rule guru's on this one guys.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
If I remember correctly, Darren Clarke did this on his way to beating Tiger in the WGC event a million years ago.
Kidney shaped green and DC was on the wrong part to the flag. 2 inch rough to putt over or a simple chip over...
If you can do it - no problem.......
Kidney shaped green and DC was on the wrong part to the flag. 2 inch rough to putt over or a simple chip over...
If you can do it - no problem.......
D
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No need, there is nothing in the rules of golf that states you have to use your putter on the green.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Confess to having done this myself many years ago at st andrews on one of the double greens, couldnt get it back there with putter lol
DCB
Well-known member
We have a large double green where you sometimes need to improvise to get the ball back towards the actual flag you are playing to. Played various types of shot there over the years including a shot with a lob wedge. It certainly makes you concentrate on picking it clean.
munro007
Tour Rookie
So what happens if you take a divot, don't you think its really irresponsible. Fair doo's if you take it clean. Interesting post.......
chris661
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Why? It has been explained several times from what I can see.
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
So what happens if you take a divot, don't you think its really irresponsible. Fair doo's if you take it clean. Interesting post.......
If you take a divot you replace it as best you can
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
And the Greenkeeper comes along and fixes it...
It's not against any rule and it is only a bit of grass after all......
It's not against any rule and it is only a bit of grass after all......
D
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munro
wouldn't you say it's more irresponsible of the course designers that design these ridiculous greens in the first place? Golf is all about getting the ball into the hole in the fewest number of shots, if that involves a wedge on the green then so be it
wouldn't you say it's more irresponsible of the course designers that design these ridiculous greens in the first place? Golf is all about getting the ball into the hole in the fewest number of shots, if that involves a wedge on the green then so be it
LIG
Q-School Graduate
Not sure that I'd be happy to lose a shot just because it doesn't suit someone's sensibilities!
I have chipped like this at least three times, the most recent being a few weeks ago when it simply wasn't possible to putt off the green and through the fringe to the hole as there was a sprinkler head on my line through the fringe. There was no rule that allowed me relief so....
I was extremely careful to take the ball cleanly (but some times a sliver just can't be avoided) and I'd have no problems with a "digger" taking a divot as long as he repaired it, but I suspect that anyone who is a "digger" is unlikely to take on that type of shot. (wild generalisation I know).
The Rules of Golf don't prescribe what club must be used to tee off (or to make any stroke) - use a putter if you want to ....so I'll continue to use what I want.
I have chipped like this at least three times, the most recent being a few weeks ago when it simply wasn't possible to putt off the green and through the fringe to the hole as there was a sprinkler head on my line through the fringe. There was no rule that allowed me relief so....
I was extremely careful to take the ball cleanly (but some times a sliver just can't be avoided) and I'd have no problems with a "digger" taking a divot as long as he repaired it, but I suspect that anyone who is a "digger" is unlikely to take on that type of shot. (wild generalisation I know).
The Rules of Golf don't prescribe what club must be used to tee off (or to make any stroke) - use a putter if you want to ....so I'll continue to use what I want.
munro007
Tour Rookie
I have learn't a new thing. Thx guys. You have a good point about hole designs. The next time i play the west course @ North Berwick and that stupid green, my wedge will be coming out, if i am on the wrong side.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Do it - you know you want to....
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
i very nearly attempted to do this at strabane one day. i was at the bottom of a 3 tier green with flag at the top. told my brother that i was thinking of using a wedge as i thought id get it closer than attempting to putt. thought about it some more. looked at the lovely unspoilt greens. had a look over my shoulder and seen a group behind us waiting and bottled it. took the putter and didnt make it up to the third tier.
should of chipped it, digger or not! lol
should of chipped it, digger or not! lol
munro007
Tour Rookie
So whats the rule on this, you are playing say the 17th hole, you slice your drive and land on the 13th green. Do you lift and drop, or do you play it in where it is.
AmateurSwinger
Medal Winner
I've seen the video of him chipping in on the green when there was a hailstorm.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Wrong green - drop off the green
Correct green - fill yer boots!
Correct green - fill yer boots!
munro007
Tour Rookie
Hahahaha cant wait to try it out, i might wait for my V-easy :clap:
