The Official GM Forum Rule Myths Book

[MendieGK]

It's OK, we have concessions for those who carry ORKAs around. They are a 'unique' breed

You're correct. although I prefer 'Better' or 'correctly informed'

 

[North Mimms]

I've got loads more- I must play with people who don't possess a Rule book...

 

[Val]

An air strike doesn't count, it's classed as a practice swing

 

[Slab]

Once found if you don't like your original you can choose to play your provisional ball

 

[Slab]

You cant declare a ball unplayable on the fairway/green

 

[North Mimms]

An air strike doesn't count, it's classed as a practice swing

I don't normally swear after a practice swing. People can always tell the difference1

 

[Jimaroid]

"You can't putt whilst holding the flag with one hand."
"All changes on a scorecard have to be initialled."
"You can't take relief without permission from a playing partner."

 

[Colin L]

"You can't take relief without permission from a playing partner."

Is that relief from a playing situation under a rule of golf or just from a strained bladder?

 

[bladeplayer]

Knocking any leaf off on your practice swing is an automatic penalty ..

You can go back from point of searching to hit a provisional to save time while the others are still looking ..

You have to look for your original tee shot

You must initial changes on the score card

You cannot leave the course during a round

Your allowed a free drop/place away from aeriation[sp] holes

You cant practice putt on a green uve played in stroke play

You cant repair a pitchmark on your line on the green if you are off the green

You cant borrow ball off another player as you cant share equipment


Ye guys should try a couple of days at our place ..

 

[USER1999]

You always get relief from a sprinkler head if it's on your line of play.

 

[USER1999]

Nearest point of relief must give you a clear shot at the green, and couldn't possibly be in a Bush.

 

[Fyldewhite]

Unplayable ball in trees.....you drop anywhere on the line it went in.
Incorrect arithmetic on a scorecard is a penalty/DQ.
Nearest point of relief is always nearer the fairway.
You can't repair a pitchmark on the green if your ball off off the green.
You can't hold the flag while tapping in a putt one handed.

 

[Kellfire]

A minor adjustment to the air shot one I heard recently is more basic...

Air shot doesn't count because you missed the ball!

 

[bladeplayer]

Right Dave its up to you now to gather all this info into 1 information pack ok spreadsheet ,OH , ok then, 1 post ,

Maybe ya should direct the guys from the Mag to it then, as they did say previously that it would be a good fun feature to cover

 

[North Mimms]

Right Dave its up to you now to gather all this info into 1 information pack ok spreadsheet ,OH , ok then, 1 post ,

Maybe ya should direct the guys from the Mag to it then, as they did say previously that it would be a good fun feature to cover

It would be a great feature!

 

[Slab]

A player can disqualify themselves

 

[North Mimms]

"You can take relief from casual water inside a water hazard"

 

[Martin70]

If the group behind drive up to you it is permissible to either throw the ball into bushes or stamp on it.

 

[bladeplayer]

"You can take relief from casual water inside a water hazard"

EH ?

 

[North Mimms]

In mixed matchplay, if the SSS for men's and women's course is different, the ladies are graciously allowed courtesy shots at the men's discretion