Tending the flag

[KenL]

No idea and not sure why that makes a difference

There are a couple of greens where i would ask for it if the pin was in a certain place

What is so bad about asking for it to be tended - where is the hardship

It’s from a bygone era, zero need for it in my opinion.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

It’s from a bygone era, zero need for it in my opinion.

But others may see the need for it and it’s still used by players and it’s still allowed within the game of golf .

Again what’s the hardship about holding it for a PP

 

[Pin-seeker]

 

[KenL]

But others may see the need for it and it’s still used by players and it’s still allowed within the game of golf .

Again what’s the hardship about holding it for a PP

It wastes time, at least it did when people asked for it to happen.

I would guess that amateurs would only hole about 1 in 50 putts that they couldn’t see the hole. Most of those would drop with the pin left it.
It is a pointless practice.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

It wastes time, at least it did when people asked for it to happen.

I would guess that amateurs would only hole about 1 in 50 putts that they couldn’t see the hole. Most of those would drop with the pin left it.
It is a pointless practice.

What time does it waste - surely better than the flag Hokey Cokey

Some stats been thrown about there without much evidence

And it won’t be pointless to the person who asks for the flag to be tended

Also if it’s pointless why do pros have it tended ?

 

[IanM]

Regardless of the above, I cannot actually remember the last time someone asked for the flag to to 'tended! (or any of the derivatives mentioned)

 

[KenL]

Exactly.

Regardless of the above, I cannot actually remember the last time someone asked for the flag to to 'tended! (or any of the derivatives mentioned)

Exactly!

 

[hambugerpete]

What time does it waste - surely better than the flag Hokey Cokey

Some stats been thrown about there without much evidence

And it won’t be pointless to the person who asks for the flag to be tended

Also if it’s pointless why do pros have it tended ?

You're confusing stuff. Flag in vs flag out on makeable putts is a different story altogether. But having the flag tended on a long range putt from where you're more likely to 3 putt than 1 putt is wasting time and pointless.

 

[hambugerpete]

Regardless of the above, I cannot actually remember the last time someone asked for the flag to to 'tended! (or any of the derivatives mentioned)

Best not play with Arthur wedge then .....

 

[Arthur Wedge]

You're confusing stuff. Flag in vs flag out on makeable putts is a different story altogether. But having the flag tended on a long range putt from where you're more likely to 3 putt than 1 putt is wasting time and pointless.

It won’t be pointless for the person asking

And there is no confusion

 

[Voyager EMH]

Best not play with Arthur wedge then .....

I would be happy to play with him - safe in the knowledge that should either of us or our playing partners ask for the flag to be attended - it will be done without any issue arising.

 

[KenL]

Voyager Arthur.

 

[hambugerpete]

It won’t be pointless for the person asking

And there is no confusion

Why in late 2024 are you still asking for the flag to be tended.?

 

[rulie]

Why not?
It’s permitted. What is your point in continuing?

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Why in late 2024 are you still asking for the flag to be tended.?

Because there are some greens where you can’t see the hole and some people don’t like the flag in the hole when putting

 

[hambugerpete]

Because there are some greens where you can’t see the hole and some people don’t like the flag in the hole when putting

But the flag is in the hole when you putt, just not when your ball pulls up 5 foot short.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

But the flag is in the hole when you putt, just not when your ball pulls up 5 foot short.

and then the flag is taken out and isn’t in the hole as the ball goes into the hole

If it was so pointless why do pros have the flags tended

 

[rulie]

We all know hamburger’s point of view, maybe time to quit feeding him?

 

[KenL]

and then the flag is taken out and isn’t in the hole as the ball goes into the hole

If it was so pointless why do pros have the flags tended

They are playing for hundreds of thousands of $, not 50p.
Plus, they can be a bit precious.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

They are playing for hundreds of thousands of $, not 50p.
Plus, they can be a bit precious.

So it’s not pointless then