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Hit one OB, you can go up to where you hit it out, drop in fairway and hit your 4th.
That will require some thought when you go OB. If the OB was an anomaly or really short then you might want to retee. Otherwise you’ll be hitting 4 anyway. Should make people play a little quicker.
^ Being one that sometimes finds themself OB , don’t think they went far enough with the rule. Should treat it as a hazard, stroke penalty and play it two club lengths from where it went OB.
But that’s JMO. Guess they want to avoid some trying to play it out of the ‘hazard’, i.e. someone’s backyard but still think it’s a bit punitive. But, I am biased due to my lack of skills.
But that’s JMO. Guess they want to avoid some trying to play it out of the ‘hazard’, i.e. someone’s backyard but still think it’s a bit punitive. But, I am biased due to my lack of skills.
That's a local rule option. I wonder if it will be eliminated during certain events at clubs such as member-guest, club championship, etc.
Hard disagree. Having OB in play changes everything when you step onto a tee, as it should. That would allow anyone to simply drive up, take your drop, and then potentially 2 putt for bogey or even make Par. Out of Bounds is the ultimate penalty in golf, and 1 stroke & no distance would take that away.
The rules, to me, seem designed in the spirit to improve pace & eliminate "silly" unintentional things that happen -- not take away penalties for bad golf shots or make the game "easier."
-The biggest issue w/ the Drop & 2 strokes is going to be the drop itself. Average golfer will be dropping from about 270, when his duck hook probably went in just past the 200 yd marker.
I'm assuming local/club tournaments will still play OB as standard stroke & distance.
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Can’t argue with that. As I said, I’m a bit biased.
BTW - got a call from Bear Trace who said someone found a hybrid with your name on it on 9. Somewhere in the right hazard.
No idea how it got there.
BTW - got a call from Bear Trace who said someone found a hybrid with your name on it on 9. Somewhere in the right hazard.
No idea how it got there.
I’m torn on whether to use the OB rule for myself. Probably will just retee and not ever use it, unless a tourney allows.
^I like it. Just like knocking your ball off the first tee. Just retee it, or on putting green just move it back. I actually changed my putting routine to not ever hit it. Didn’t happen often but it did happen. No problem with that rule.
It’s doubtful anyone in my group would care if I retee, unless they are an asshole.
You have the option to retee no matter what the dbags, in this case UKO, think.
Look who you just responded to in this thread. You play golf with him. He’s an asshole so he will care.
Well sometimes on those long doglegs I’ll hit it 350 through the dogleg and it will go OB. And that’s with a hybrid. So it can’t be helped sometimes.
Heading out to Phoenix in January, playing these 3 courses MLK weekend with some buddies. Anyone played any of these?
TPC - SCOTTSDALE, CHAMPIONS COURSE - FRIDAY 11:00AM
TPC - SCOTTSDALE, CHAMPIONS COURSE - FRIDAY 11:00AM
- Need I say more? This is the sister course to the stadium course.
- This was our "cheaper course" still voted Best of the West.
- Nicklaus designed, southwest Phoenix, managed by Troon
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Dad/Uncle head out there every year for a golf trip -- they worship Troon North.
Osborne Cup? I had to back out last minute.
My guys said they were told 15.
Little late on the reply but yes. Thats what i heard too but figured no one would believe it haha
I'm not sure I've ever played in a group that even remotely timed it. Usually either find the ball or the guy that hit it says forget it and drops. Agree it speeds up play but sometimes it just takes a while to find a ball without spotters.
Late to the party but doing everything possible to kill time until tip off....
We pretty much play a "use your best judgement" style rule. First hole of $2 game, take a minute to look and lets move along. Closing hole(s) of a club championship or decent chunk of change, lets try to find that ball.
Also agree with BBDK on the OB rule. Having "true" out of bonds in play can make a short hole with a relatively easy tee shot and turn it into a absolute pressure cooker. Especially after you just watched your first one sail into the into abyss.
Still not sure why there is no relief from a ball in a sanded divot in the fairway.
We pretty much play a "use your best judgement" style rule. First hole of $2 game, take a minute to look and lets move along. Closing hole(s) of a club championship or decent chunk of change, lets try to find that ball.
Also agree with BBDK on the OB rule. Having "true" out of bonds in play can make a short hole with a relatively easy tee shot and turn it into a absolute pressure cooker. Especially after you just watched your first one sail into the into abyss.
Still not sure why there is no relief from a ball in a sanded divot in the fairway.
Hell, let’s just start playing it up everywhere, no penalty. 2 off first and tenth tee, tee it up in fairway if you want, one mully per 9, etc. ![[eyeroll]](http://l.yimg.com/j/assets/img/emoticons/rolleye/rolleye0011.r191677.gif "Eye roll [eyeroll]")
Hell, let’s just start playing it up everywhere, no penalty. 2 off first and tenth tee, tee it up in fairway if you want, one mully per 9, etc.
You’re effing brilliant. I think the USGA and R&A should make you golf czar for life.
Well I figured it was a given that you hacks would approve of and be excited about the new changes which enable cheaters. And also my proposed additions.
We all aspire to be half as good as you Tub. You are the golf god of the paddock. You’re so good we believe everything you say even though you’ve never shown any proof.
Forget god you are the Wizard of the Paddock hiding behind the greens curtain occasionally deciding to impart some of your wisdom on us lowly hacks.
You know how some guys aspire to shoot their age...
Well, there are some who aspire to shoot their IQ.
Well, there are some who aspire to shoot their IQ.
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We talking 9 holes?You know how some guys aspire to shoot their age...
Well, tub aspires to shoot his IQ.
man, you guys sure give Tub a hard time. Why is that? Asking for a friend.You know how some guys aspire to shoot their age...
Well, tub aspires to shoot his IQ.
Go back and read some of his posts.
Maybe I was a bit too harsh... but being nice ain't gonna help drain that 4 ft. knee knocker on 18.
