Which rule?

[bobmac]

Which rule do you see being misinterpreted/ bent/broken most often?

For me, I'd say water hazards and where to drop from staked trees are the most common where I play.

 

[Robobum]

Agree, watching people establish their nearest point of relief is comical most of the time.

Options of how to proceed when someone needs to take relief is a popular one I see. The generally accepted solution is to stand with your hands on your hips and ask "what do i do now then?"

 

[alan32195]

Grounding clubs in Bunkers and other hazards would have to be up there

 

[Smiffy]

Which rule do you see being misinterpreted/ bent/broken most often?

The winner of the pot not buying the drinks

 

[Oddsocks]

the no phones on the bloody golf course rule.

nothing worse than lining up for a storming drive on a nice hole on to get the theme tune to some stupid tv program or song on your dam backswing!

That has to be my biggest golf course hate! arggghhhhhhh

other than that i agree peoples peoples two club lengths can some times be questionable, i know our clubs have graphite shafts like fishing rods but their length is definately not the same!

 

[viscount17]

not knowing where the nearest point of relief is (or can be)
not knowing whether to take one or two club lengths
not taking full relief

and the all time favourite,
not having a clue what to do when in a lateral hazard

oh and not to be forgotten,
the 'nearest point of relief' magically being 30 yards away at the edge of the wood with a clear line of sight

 

[jammydodger]

Without a doubt it's the free relief rule ie from staked trees , GUR , immovable obstructions etc etc

Nearly every round I play these days I have to correct/show someone how to take a free drop. Even single figure golfers stand there and measure a club length from the ball and think thats it

It really is disheartening to see the most basic rule totally messed up and it is probably used more than any other.

How many medal rounds are played each week throughout the country where this basic rule is broken ?? Hundreds , thousands ??

 

[DCB]

There's only 34 of them so it can't be that hard ....can it

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Has to be lateral water hazards or relief from staked trees etc. I agree with everyone else that some of the interpretations are "interesting" to say the least

 

[mansell]

Most of you lot, the way you go on you'd think you'make a living from playing the game

Because that's what it is a GAME to be enjoyed by all

 

[19th]

I would suggest the marking of the ball and drop position, when taking relief.

How often do you see someone land in GUR or on an adjacent green, get a free drop and just lift their ball and drop it, without marking where it was lifted from and the relief spot no nearer the hole, that they must drop behind.

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Yep, I've broken all of those

In bounce games, you understand

In medals I'm rather more careful.

 

[jammydodger]

Most of you lot, the way you go on you'd think you'make a living from playing the game

Because that's what it is a GAME to be enjoyed by all

Of course it is , we know that , but every game has to have rules and it's no fun if 99% of you follow the rules and the others dont. All we ask is that when we play competitions people know how to obey the 'basic' rules at least. Not too much to ask really...

 

[JustOne]

I think the rule people have most trouble with is the one where you add up how many shots you have taken

Put me down for a 6

 

[Fyldewhite]

Another vote for "where to drop" from me. Plus, even if they determine the spot, not realising that they have a clublength from there.

Also, "going back on line" from hazard margins and unplayable lies always seems to interpreted as "going back in the rough direction of the tee ensuring that the big tree isn't in the way for the next shot"

 

[bobmac]

Another I have heard several times.......

Tam is on the green 30 feet away in 2.
Jimmy is just off the green 20 feet away, also in 2.
Without asking, Jimmys "putts up" onto the green.
Jimmy thinks because he is off the green, it's him to putt first....and this was in a "B Team" match.

 

[Smiffy]

Another I have heard several times.......

Tam is on the green 30 feet away in 2.
Jimmy is just off the green 20 feet away, also in 2.
Without asking, Jimmys "putts up" onto the green.
Jimmy thinks because he is off the green, it's him to putt first....and this was in a "B Team" match.

Do you actually know anybody with the bloody stupid name "Tam?"

 

[bobmac]

Do you actually know anybody with the bloody stupid name "Tam?"

They make exceedingly good hats

 

[JustOne]

Do you actually know anybody with the bloody stupid name "Tam?"

Seconded....

Is Tam the lesser known brother of Tom and Tim?

 

[GasMan]

Do you actually know anybody with the bloody stupid name "Tam?"

Have you never heard a Geordie bird say Tom before?