Tending the flag

[bobmac]

A heated flag debate? I feel like I’ve missed the fun

Me too.
I haven't played since the rules changed but I'd imagine after 50 years of playing one way, putting with the flag in would feel so wrong, it even looks wrong when I see people do it.
As far as lasers are concerned, I'm not sure they slow things down.
If anything, I think a quick zap gives the exact yardage, removing the possibility of indecision and hesitation.

 

[hambugerpete]

Yep - regularly

I have been watching some golf last day or two and flag was either in or out. Yet to see a pro have it tended.
I'm sure the odd one might do , but it seems to be the exception as opposed to the norm. In fact several were putting with the flag in at all times.