jbeck Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yep guys, I figured out how to keep the handi cap up. There is a 2 stroke penalty for putting the ball into the cup without removing the pin. I played one of my 1 1/2 hr. rounds the other night and I didn't pull the pin on any of the 18 holes. that is a total of 36 strokes, my score was a 68 so therefore I shot a 104. I think I'll keep this up and get that handicap up to about a 12. I believe I can make some money at our course with a 12 handicap. Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I knew there was a catch..... I just don't see you shooting a 104. But you are right you could make some money by having 12 handicap :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'd like to see that rule. Always thought it was the player's prerogative to pull the pin at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hmmmm, found it. USGA rule 17-3. Ball is not allowed to hit the flagstick if it is unattended. Learn something new everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) I'd like to see that rule. Always thought it was the player's prerogative to pull the pin at any time. 17-3. Ball Striking Flagstick or Attendant The player’s ball must not strike: a. The flagstick when it is attended, removed or held up; b. The person attending or holding up the flagstick or anything carried by him; or c. The flagstick in the hole, unattended, when the stroke has been made on the putting green. Exception: When the flagstick is attended, removed or held up without the player’s authority — see Rule 17-2. Penalty for Breach of Rule 17-3: Match play — Loss of hole; Stroke play http://www.usga.org/search.aspx?q=2%20stroke%20penalty%20for%20hitting%20the%20flag I didn't see your previous reply when I posted this....sorry Edited August 3, 2009 by toddyboman ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 He's right.....................that rule is true as long as you are putting. If hitting from anywhere else but the green the flag can stay in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Sandbagging without actually "sandbagging"? Sounds like cheating to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Sandbagging without actually "sandbagging"? Sounds like cheating to me. LOL I think there is a clause that says you can only take a 4 stroke penalty for a multiple infraction. I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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