Possible Rule Changes

[Fish]

Why not just have preferred lies for any shot 'through the green' - (6" radius not nearer hole)- and let you clean the ball - if you've hit short grass why should you be penalised by a bad lie? Golf is hard enough, they're trying to make it more attractive and easier to play. Good lie with clean ball = better result of shot = quicker golf!

But the chompers and hackers will only make that marginal divot scrape deeper keeping divots to a minimum rather than adding another trench in the fairway 😜😂😂😂

#Joke 😉

 

[User62651]

But the chompers and hackers will only make that marginal divot scrape deeper keeping divots to a minimum rather than adding another trench in the fairway 😜😂😂😂

#Joke 😉

tbh I think the better players, the good ball strikers, tend to take the bigger divots!

 

[MendieGK]

Why not just have preferred lies for any shot 'through the green' - (6" radius not nearer hole)- and let you clean the ball - if you've hit short grass why should you be penalised by a bad lie? Golf is hard enough, they're trying to make it more attractive and easier to play. Good lie with clean ball = better result of shot = quicker golf!

Who said golf was supposed to be easy to play?
Its part of the game, if people repaired divots it wouldn't be an issue.

There are still more than enough 'contentious' issues caused by the rules, why add another one?

 

[Fish]

tbh I think the better players, the good ball strikers, tend to take the bigger divots!

Which I was told once is healthier as they replace easier and recuperate quicker/better against a burn like divot which can't be immediately repaired and that scuff dies!

Most higher handicappers tend to pick the ball just brushing the fairway in this way, I always carry a seed bag though for all my skid marks 😜😂🏌️

 

[User62651]

Who said golf was supposed to be easy to play?
Its part of the game, if people repaired divots it wouldn't be an issue.

There are still more than enough 'contentious' issues caused by the rules, why add another one?

Easier not easy!

How is moving a ball within 6" contentious? It's done at most clubs through the winter already.

 

[MendieGK]

Easier not easy!

How is moving a ball within 6" contentious? It's done at most clubs through the winter already.

I'm talking about the divot rule.

 

[User62651]

I'm talking about the divot rule.

So you're worried about more divots? Fair enough.

Is it a rule or a 'you should' rather than 'you must' i.e you wont get a penalty but you might get a bollocking off an angry greenkeeper!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Ah the old preferred lies throughout the year argument

People wanting to make the game easier because on the very odd occasion they make role into a divot - in the 8 years I have been playing it's happened twice where it's been a significant divot.

One of the fundamentals of golf - play it as it lies , if someone has a bad lie - oh well rub of the green. Agree with it at times during the winter where the ground could be sodden and you could end up doing damage but at times I would like it gone because you could see people looking and begging for preffered lies anywhere on the course - how about tee up every shot ?

 

[MendieGK]

So you're worried about more divots? Fair enough.

Is it a rule or a 'you should' rather than 'you must' i.e you wont get a penalty but you might get a bollocking off an angry greenkeeper!

I'm saying, a free drop (or place) in your example from a divot would be contentious as their would be debates as to whether or not it is a divot. At what point is a divot no longer a divot etc?

Your suggestion is more extreme and whilst would remove the example above, i dont agree with it or like it. What next? allow people to tee the ball up wherever they like?

 

[User62651]

I'm saying, a free drop (or place) in your example from a divot would be contentious as their would be debates as to whether or not it is a divot. At what point is a divot no longer a divot etc?

Your suggestion is more extreme and whilst would remove the example above, i dont agree with it or like it. What next? allow people to tee the ball up wherever they like?

Well no, tees are for the teeing area.
Governing bodies are looking at changes so just throwing out an idea. Preferred lies isn't really 'out there', I live on west side of Scotland, it's wet a lot, parkland courses are wet and mossy, we probably suffer from duff lies and dirty balls (dont go there!) on fairways more than other areas.

I can live without it......Just sayin'

 

[MendieGK]

Well no, tees are for the teeing area.
Governing bodies are looking at changes so just throwing out an idea. Preferred lies isn't really 'out there', I live on west side of Scotland, it's wet a lot, parkland courses are wet and mossy, we probably suffer from duff lies and dirty balls (dont go there!) on fairways more than other areas.

I can live without it......Just sayin'

Yeah fully agree mate, ideas are good. not telling you, you are wrong.

 

[oltimer]

As these proposed changes are how many who don`t know the rules already play the game, at least we will now have a more level playing field.

don`t like what will be giving a preferred lie in the rough.

 

[North Mimms]

Putting with the flag in- I REALLY like this.
Speeds up play and maybe reduces wear around the hole from people tending.

Also being able to remove stuff from bunkers, excellent

 

[backwoodsman]

Err... there seems to be plenty of discussion on here about the wisdom of allowing a drop from a divot. That's not being proposed - is it??? (If it is, I've missed it and can someone point me at where, as I'd be interested to read)

 

[drdel]

I think most reflect common sense and I don't have any big issues.

For the average golfer the small advantages of dropping or 'favourably placing' with have next to no impact on the outcome of a 150yd shot. Likewise moving 'stuff' in the 'average' Clubs' bunker with an already variable sand depth will, very rarely, effect the result for the hole. In any case the 'advantages' will probably balance out during a round.

Let's be honest the changes and their real impact on the execution of the vast majority of shots which are of 'average' accuracy will be next to now't.

 

[clubchamp98]

Who said golf was supposed to be easy to play?
Its part of the game, if people repaired divots it wouldn't be an issue.

There are still more than enough 'contentious' issues caused by the rules, why add another one?

what about the birds that remove divots early morning looking for worms I have seen them do it.
In equity if you are on the fairway you should have a fairway lie NOT a crater from someone else's divot.
I take big divots and always replace them but God help anyone who ended in one of mine if a bird removed it.

 

[rulie]

Well no, tees are for the teeing area.
Governing bodies are looking at changes so just throwing out an idea. Preferred lies isn't really 'out there', I live on west side of Scotland, it's wet a lot, parkland courses are wet and mossy, we probably suffer from duff lies and dirty balls (dont go there!) on fairways more than other areas.

I can live without it......Just sayin'

In fact, the governing bodies have proposed changes and are looking for comments on those proposed changes. In their evaluation of potential changes, they discarded the idea of free relief from divot holes.

 

[hopeful]

One's I've seen in the press look to be generally common-sense updates and should speed the game up but...
...can see the pro's going in for some meticulous gardening
...will we have to carry some sort of measuring device for 20" and 80" ?
...can't see the time advantage of 'flagstick in'

 

[Lord Tyrion]

...can't see the time advantage of 'flagstick in'

Some courses have huge greens. You may get to your ball at the front, flag at the back and then have to wait for someone to take their trolley to the far side, walk across and pick out the flag. Now you can just line up your putt and go without waiting for your pp to catch up. I like that one.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Some courses have huge greens. You may get to your ball at the front, flag at the back and then have to wait for someone to take their trolley to the far side, walk across and pick out the flag. Now you can just line up your putt and go without waiting for your pp to catch up. I like that one.

The flag will also stop a poorly hit putt from going too far - don't like the rule. People normally wait until pitch marks repaired and balls marked which give plenty of time for a players to remove the flag