Forum Home
PC World Chat
Thread ID: 90233	2008-05-27 09:59:00	rules of golf	jayal (1291)	PC World Chat

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
673138	2008-05-27 09:59:00	if this is the wrong forum my apologies, but here goes any golf rules experts out there? had a curly one thrown at me recently match play - my tee shot in the trees, opponents in the fairway - my 2nd hits a branch and flies away(somewhere) - his finds the rough - i look for mine but to no avail so figure if i'm gonna have at least a double bogey and giving him a shot might as well declare it lost - lo and behold opponent now cant find his - both balls declared lost - he claims the hole because mine was first lost any ideas?	jayal (1291)
673139	2008-05-27 10:19:00	GPS tracking on your balls?	pine-o-cleen (2955)
673140	2008-05-27 10:55:00	Nah! restricts the backswing, not to mention the followthrough!	jayal (1291)
673141	2008-05-27 11:45:00	Hole is halved if not completed by either!	SolMiester (139)
673142	2008-05-27 18:26:00	Try these links:- www.golfing.co.nz for simple rules of golf. randapublic.loghar.com R & A web site. My interpretation is that if you conceded a hole then you lost that hole in match play the moment you conceded. If you declare a ball lost then you play on with a different ball taking the normal stroke and distance penalty. It matters not whom lost a ball first. If you declare a ball lost then you can play on. If you concede the hole it is a different matter. Say I teed off and hit one out of bounds. This would mean that my next stroke would count as number 3. I could then concede the hole or play my third shot. My opponent would not even have to tee off in the event I concede the hole. My question is did you declare the ball lost or the hole lost or both?	Sweep (90)
673143	2008-05-27 20:03:00	if this is the wrong forum my apologies, but here goes any golf rules experts out there? had a curly one thrown at me recently match play - my tee shot in the trees, opponents in the fairway - my 2nd hits a branch and flies away(somewhere) - his finds the rough - i look for mine but to no avail so figure if i'm gonna have at least a double bogey and giving him a shot might as well declare it lost - lo and behold opponent now cant find his - both balls declared lost - he claims the hole because mine was first lost any ideas? I'm reading this..and is it just ME that see the humor in it all? Let's see...we start off with the words: "Match Play"..... ...then there's: "Tee shot in the trees"...followed by.... ......"hits a branch...." <Now I'm rolling on the floor.....but I digressed a moment..let's go on>..... "His finds the rough..."...<choke, slobber, wheezing now> "Opponent can't find his..." <tears running down both cheeks to the carpet..Please...Stop it!> "Double-bogey...Declare it lost..." <Gack! No More!> "'Lo and behold....both balls declared lost". <C'mon...I'm in physical pain here...STOP> Then there's the request for information on a golf "expert", a choice juxtaposition in the same post...while you ask if it's the ORDER of the balls lost that count? Ever say the word: "Mulligan"? They can't write better lines than this....<snarffle, snogger..gonna lie down for a giggle nap> ...and Arnie got a 13 on the Riviera in LA once too. There's a plaque there...in bronze. It won't rust or fade away....ahem!	SurferJoe46 (51)
673144	2008-05-27 20:33:00	If you concede the hole that is final. It doesn't matter what else happens after that.	Dally (6292)
673145	2008-05-27 21:09:00	Rather than concession it looks like jayal's partner claimed the hole. What's the penalty for inventing rules?	PaulD (232)
673146	2008-05-27 21:30:00	Not certain if the following will be of any help as you appear to be playing your golf on an outdoor course. For those among us who play indoors, read on: The Rules of Bedroom Golf 1) Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play - normally one club and two balls. 2) Play on a course must be approved by the owner of the hole. 3) Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole and the balls out of the hole. 4) For most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. Course owners are permitted to check shaft stiffness before play begins. 5) Course owners reserve the right to restrict club length to avoid damage to the hole. 6) The object of the game is to take as many strokes as necessary until the course owner is satisfied that play is complete. Failure to do so may result in being denied permission to play the course again. 7) It is considered bad form to begin playing the hole immediately upon arrival at the course. The experienced player will normally take time to admire the entire course, with special attention to well-formed bunkers. 8) Players are cautioned not to mention other courses they have played or are currently playing to the owner of the course being played. Upset course owners have been known to damage a player’s equipment for this reason. 9) Players are encouraged to bring proper rain gear for their own protection. 10) Players should assure themselves that their match has been properly scheduled, particularly when a new course is being played for the first time. Previous players have been known to become irate if they discover someone else playing on what they consider to be a private course. 11) Players should not assume a course is in shape for play at all times. Some players may be embarrassed if they find the course to be temporarily under repair. Players are advised to be extremely tactful in this situation. More advanced players will find alternate means of play when this is the case. 12) Players are advised to obtain the course owners permission before attempting to play the back nine. 13) Slow play is encouraged. However, players should be prepared to proceed at a faster pace at course owner’s request. 14) It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play the game hole several times in one match. FORE!!!!!:groan:	Roscoe (6288)
673147	2008-05-28 05:46:00	If you declare your ball lost and have not played a provisional but have not conceded the hole you must immediately gone back to where you played your last shot from and play another. Failure to do this in effect is to lose the hole. On your way back if your ball is found it is still considered a lost ball.	Dally (6292)
1 2