LeftyHawk Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) One of the guys on the league I play on used what he referred to as a "putting Ball". What it was is the same ball he uses getting to the hole, but once on the green he switches it out for the putting Ball. My question for y'all in the know for the rules, is this acceptable? Personally I really don't care if he switches balls on the green. But some of us got to talking about it, so I thought I'd ask here. Chris Edited June 16, 2019 by LeftyHawk Brian A 1 Quote Far and Sure...... GBB Epic 11* GBB Epic 7W (Heavenwood) : G410 4 thru GW MD3 54*,60* Huntington Beach Soft #4 Tour B RX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I wanna say if you're following the tour rules, this isn't legal. However, I am on a team with a guy in my league who does the same thing. Since it's pretty casual, nobody seems to care. I guess marking your regular can be distracting? Brian A and MDGolfHacker 2 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gbtrsc Posted June 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2019 If you’re paying attention to USGA rules (not “Tour” rules) then once you start playing a hole you must finish the hole with the same ball, unless it is lost or damaged. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk cnosil, HardcoreLooper, JohnSmalls and 9 others 12 Quote ------------------------------ Driver: Titleist TSr2 11 - UST Helium 5F3 Fairway: Titleist TS2 16.5 and 21 - Evenflow Riptide CB R Irons: Titleist U505 4U and T300 5-GW - Aerotech SteelFiber i80 R Wedges: Cleveland Black RTX ZipCore 54 and Full Face 58 - True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedge Putter: Odyssey TriHot 5K TripleWide Bag: Titleist 15 Cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 34 minutes ago, gbtrsc said: If you’re paying attention to USGA rules (not “Tour” rules) then once you start playing a hole you must finish the hole with the same ball, unless it is lost or damaged. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 100% right, you're required to play the same ball all the way to the hole, unless it's damaged or lost. There are a few other times when you can substitute another ball, see rule 6.3b(1). When you m just replace a ball on a spot, as in a putting green, you must play the original ball. TR1PTIK, fozcycle, JohnSmalls and 2 others 5 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekingGolf Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Technically you are supposed to finish the hole with the same ball unless the ball becomes damagedSent from my SM-G960U using MyGolfSpy mobile app JohnSmalls and fozcycle 2 Quote "Obviously my iron play is incredible, and when I get going I can get hot, but this course just fits my eye. The shaping of the holes, and just a couple of the doglegs, I'm able to shape shots." – Bryson DeChambeau In my Hoofer Lite Z765 9.5 with Miyazaka Kaula Mizu 6 Stiff Shaft (TrueGolfFit Recommended!!!) F8 3-4 wood 16* Aldilla Blue 70 Stiff shaft Rescue mid 2 iron 16* One Length Forged Tec 4-GW with AMT Black shafts Futura Phantom 2 Tour B330 RX Like Bass Fishing? Check out my one and only article!!! https://www.bassresource.com/beginner/get-started-bass-fishing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 42 minutes ago, GeekingGolf said: Technically you are supposed to finish the hole with the same ball unless the ball becomes damaged Sent from my SM-G960U using MyGolfSpy mobile app There are some other situations where you may substitute a different ball, per rule 6.3 JohnSmalls and GeekingGolf 2 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreLooper Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 What is the logic behind this? Back in the bad-old-days of balata, we used to do this in friendly rounds because the balls would get lopsided after a few holes and not putt straight (and that's if you didn't cut it). You'll lose a modern ball before you can really do damage to it. fozcycle, golfertrb, cnosil and 2 others 5 Quote What's in the bag: Driver - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Wood (13.5*) - 980F 4 Wood (18*) - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Hybrid (19*) - RBZ 4i - PW - D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S ) 52* - CBX 58* - CBX Full Face 2 Putter - Craz-e Bag - 2.5 (Blue) Ball - AVX Instagram - @hardcorelooper Twitter - @meovino Facebook - mike.eovino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyHawk Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 I believe it's advise he'd gotten from his father, which would have been during those balata days. Just something he holds onto I guess. I can see cleaning the ball off once on the green, never really thought about a "putting ball" until I played a round with him Given the tech in today's balls it didn't make sense to me, but I was also curious as to what the rules were. I don't plan to say anything to him, it works for him and makes the game enjoyable for him. After all, isn't that what it's about ? Chris HardcoreLooper, DaveP043, silver & black and 1 other 4 Quote Far and Sure...... GBB Epic 11* GBB Epic 7W (Heavenwood) : G410 4 thru GW MD3 54*,60* Huntington Beach Soft #4 Tour B RX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I'd call him on it, particularly if it were a tournament and probably in league play, as well. It's outside the rules of golf. GeekingGolf 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyHawk Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 56 minutes ago, CarlH said: I'd call him on it, particularly if it were a tournament and probably in league play, as well. It's outside the rules of golf. Well, I really don't see any sort of avantage and it's a piece of his Dad he carries with him on the course. So I'm not saying anything, just not that big of a deal to me. Chris ncwoz 1 Quote Far and Sure...... GBB Epic 11* GBB Epic 7W (Heavenwood) : G410 4 thru GW MD3 54*,60* Huntington Beach Soft #4 Tour B RX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, LeftyHawk said: Well, I really don't see any sort of avantage and it's a piece of his Dad he carries with him on the course. So I'm not saying anything, just not that big of a deal to me. Chris To each their own....I'm a purist....I believe the rules of golf should be followed in tournament play. If someone is not playing by the rules, regardless of any perceived advantage, it is up to his fellow competitors to protect the field. In a casual game, yeah, who cares....but I won't have a side wager with him. Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf. S Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Sorry, hate playing with people who play fast and loose with the rules, Quiet word at the start of the round just to say it is a penalty each time he does it. I play with 3 other guys thru the winter and we have a wee competition, the winner is the best 5 Stableford score. The last round he is having a stormer which means he is going to pip me. He duck hooks his drive on the 16th into a bush, takes a provisional up the centre, declares the 1st ball lost without looking, someone shouts that it has rolled out into the rough, so he decides to play the original ball. Its friendly but this is taking the p!ss! JohnSmalls and MattF 2 Quote WIMB Driver Callaway Epic 10.5' Fujikura Stiff 3W Callaway Epic 15' Fujikura Stiff 3-AW Srixon Z565 Nippon Stiff 52', 56' Cleveland RTX 585 Wedges Putter Taylormade Rosa Daytona Bags 2017 Callaway Org14 Cart bag or 2018 Srixon Z start Carry bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 40 minutes ago, Alf. S said: Sorry, hate playing with people who play fast and loose with the rules, Quiet word at the start of the round just to say it is a penalty each time he does it. I play with 3 other guys thru the winter and we have a wee competition, the winner is the best 5 Stableford score. The last round he is having a stormer which means he is going to pip me. He duck hooks his drive on the 16th into a bush, takes a provisional up the centre, declares the 1st ball lost without looking, someone shouts that it has rolled out into the rough, so he decides to play the original ball. Its friendly but this is taking the p!ss! You can't declare a ball lost. It's lost if it can't be found within 3 minutes, or if he didnt declare a provisional on the tee (you said he did though) or he plays the provisional before the original ball is found. HardcoreLooper and JohnSmalls 2 Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf. S Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Exactly! He doesn't get to choose is the point. He did blob the hole and ended up beating me by 1 point for the season anyway. JohnSmalls 1 Quote WIMB Driver Callaway Epic 10.5' Fujikura Stiff 3W Callaway Epic 15' Fujikura Stiff 3-AW Srixon Z565 Nippon Stiff 52', 56' Cleveland RTX 585 Wedges Putter Taylormade Rosa Daytona Bags 2017 Callaway Org14 Cart bag or 2018 Srixon Z start Carry bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian A Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 My dad does this. He doesn't like to spend money on balls as he believes he is not good enough to play a high end balll (even though he rarely loses a ball) His theory is if he putts the same ProV1 I gave him to try out every time that his putting will feel consistent. He even has a special mark on it so he knows not to play it! I'll have to let him know he's cheating... will get in his head and give me a few strokes! JohnSmalls 1 Quote Driver: G425 9* Hzrdus Smoke Green Small batch 6.5 70g Fairway Wood: Cobra Radspeed Big 3 Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Hybrid: Cobra Aerojet 5 Wood Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Irons: T200 (4-AW) AMT Black Stiff Shafts Wedges: Tour Rack 56* 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 You can't declare a ball lost. It's lost if it can't be found within 3 minutes, or if he didnt declare a provisional on the tee (you said he did though) or he plays the provisional before the original ball is found.A player can say the ball is lost and doesn’t have to look. There is no requirement to spend three minutes, it is just the maximum time. If however, a playing competitor or spectator finds the ball prior to the time expiration you must move forward with that ball. This exact scenario played out on a season of the golf channels the big break. It also occurred during a LPGA event when the player I was scoring for told the marshalls to stop looking for her ball. JohnSmalls 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 A player can say the ball is lost and doesn’t have to look. There is no requirement to spend three minutes, it is just the maximum time. If however, a playing competitor or spectator finds the ball prior to the time expiration you must move forward with that ball. This exact scenario played out on a season of the golf channels the big break. It also occurred during a LPGA event when the player I was scoring for told the marshalls to stop looking for her ball. This actually happened with Phil once. He had 1,000 people looking for a ball that he wanted to abandon and someone found it, oops!You can’t use a putting ball, while there may be occasions where you can change balls during play on a hole it’s not always going to happen.The PGA tour has a local rule that prohibits playing a different type ball even when is taken out of play - so if you start with aPro VIx you must continue with it. That goes back to a time when guys would switch ball type hole to hole depending upon the wind or type of hole they were play. That rule does not apply to us so I could play one hole with my Yellow RevKev Pro VIx and the next with a Taylor Made TP 5x as I did yesterday - there was a 45 minute deluge between 7 and 8 yesterday - it was so wet afterwards that I didn’t want to risk one of my gamers. :)Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy JohnSmalls and cnosil 2 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteddyGolf Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 We golfers are so funny when it comes to rules. I’m not sure any other amateur athlete quotes the rules more than the amateur golfer. Many years ago I was an avid basketball player. I’d play any and every where I could find a game. This street ball basketball had its own set of socialized rules based on the neighborhood you were playing. One thing for sure was regardless of the location of the game a lane violation (3 seconds) was never called and unless there was bodily harm nor were fouls called. I guess my point here is as long as the group all agrees what rules the group will play by then “Rules of Golf” be damned. Enjoy yourself! Tournament play, sanctioned events and for official handicap rounds then of course the rules of golf should be closely followed. No “putting ball” allowed. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy JohnSmalls, GeekingGolf, MaxEntropy and 1 other 4 Quote Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 21 hours ago, cnosil said: A player can say the ball is lost and doesn’t have to look. There is no requirement to spend three minutes, it is just the maximum time. If however, a playing competitor or spectator finds the ball prior to the time expiration you must move forward with that ball. Correct. Heres a scenario I witnessed during a regional strokeplay event. Par 3, one player pushes his shot into thick rough/bushes, delares a provisional, which he stiffed to 6 inches. He didnt want to look for his first ball and to ensure his playing partners didnt find it - meaning he would have to play it - he almost sprinted to the hole and tapped in for a 4. Point to note, he couldn't have done that in a matchplay event JohnSmalls and cnosil 2 Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 37 minutes ago, perseveringgolfer said: Correct. Heres a scenario I witnessed during a regional strokeplay event. Par 3, one player pushes his shot into thick rough/bushes, delares a provisional, which he stiffed to 6 inches. He didnt want to look for his first ball and to ensure his playing partners didnt find it - meaning he would have to play it - he almost sprinted to the hole and tapped in for a 4. Point to note, he couldn't have done that in a matchplay event To get even deeper into the weeds. he actually COULD have done that in a match. However, his opponent would then have the option of making him replay the shot that was played out of turn. JohnSmalls and cnosil 2 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 We golfers are so funny when it comes to rules. I’m not sure any other amateur athlete quotes the rules more than the amateur golfer. Many years ago I was an avid baseball player. I’d play any and every where I could find a game. This street ball basketball had its own set of socialized rules based on the neighborhood you were playing. One thing for sure was regardless of the location of the game a lane violation (3 seconds) was never called and unless there was bodily harm nor were fouls called. I guess my point here is as long as the group all agrees what rules the group will play by then “Rules of Golf” be damned. Enjoy yourself! Tournament play, sanctioned events and for official handicap rounds then of course the rules of golf should be closely followed. No “putting ball” allowed. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyAny league that I’ve played in follows the rules of golf with any modifications being listed as a local rule. (Which is still following the rules) I do agree that if you’re playing for fun with friends or with a regular informal group you should feel free to do as you’d like to have fun so long as what you’re doing doesn’t hold up play or disturb other groups. But in league play which the OP stated this was in, I’d probably talk to the guy after the round and suggest he look at the rule book or consult with a league officer - I wouldn’t bother him about it during the round although I should. It’s not fair to the rest of the guys in that league. It’s really not up to me to determine whether or not it’s to his advantage - he’s clearly, blatantly and repeatedly breaking a rule. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy JohnSmalls, THEZIPR23, CarlH and 1 other 4 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 ... Lots to unravel here. I play strictly by the rules, but honestly don't care if you do or not. Great thing about this game is like a dogleg over water, you can bite off as much as you would like. I also agree in tournament or league play everyone must follow the rules and as Rev stated, local rules can be anything from rolling the ball in the fairway to changing out balls on the green, as long as all agree. I do think changing todays balls on the green offers zero advantage, but them's the rules. SteddyGolf, CarlH, JohnSmalls and 3 others 6 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Aerojet 3/5 ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Steelfiber 780Hy DHy #4 ... Diamana LTD 65r Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/17/2019 at 4:37 AM, perseveringgolfer said: You can't declare a ball lost. It's lost if it can't be found within 3 minutes, or if he didnt declare a provisional on the tee (you said he did though) or he plays the provisional before the original ball is found. Actually you can. If you declare that you do not want anyone to look for the ball, you can declare that ball out. Quote Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Kor.A.Door said: Actually you can. If you declare that you do not want anyone to look for the ball, you can declare that ball out. that's not accurate, your opponents or competitors can search for your ball, no matter what you say, and you are required to identify it if it is found. the only way to avoid that is to play 3 from the tee, not use the provisional option. cnosil and perseveringgolfer 2 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, DaveP043 said: that's not accurate, your opponents or competitors can search for your ball, no matter what you say, and you are required to identify it if it is found. the only way to avoid that is to play 3 from the tee, not use the provisional option. Yes they can look, the player can instruct no one is to look for it, which he is basically declaring it a lost ball, and therefore would put his provisional ball into play. Which would be his 3rd from the tee. The new rules do allow for some different scenarios as we are learning at our course. Quote Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 there is an interpretation on specifically this topic, rule 18.3. if he has announced and played a provisional, the provisional only becomes the ball in play if he hits it from nearer the hole than the original was likely to be, before the original was found. perseveringgolfer 1 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesmandan76 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 It’s definitely against the rules. League play is not casual; it’s competition. Everyone has to play by the same rules. And any round used for establishing a handicap is not casual; it must be done following USGA rules. For newbies, I do recommend playing cheapo balls off the tee or anywhere else they are likely to lose them, and use a good ball around the greens. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Brian A 1 Quote Driver: TM M1 9.5* 4W: Wishon bent FLAT Irons: Mizuno MP20MB Wedges: 50/55/60 Mizuno Putter: Evnroll ER2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 On 6/17/2019 at 8:19 PM, SteddyGolf said: I guess my point here is as long as the group all agrees what rules the group will play by then “Rules of Golf” be damned. Enjoy yourself! +1. My winter gang employs some "adjusted" rules and we have a blast - even when BIG $$ is at stake playing wolf. SteddyGolf and JohnSmalls 2 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 10 hours ago, Kor.A.Door said: Actually you can. If you declare that you do not want anyone to look for the ball, you can declare that ball out. As @DaveP043 states, it doesn't matter what you say, if it's a provisional from the tee and the other ball is found prior to you hitting the provisional first, and closer than the 1st ball, then the first ball is the one in play. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) but not being able to declare a ball lost came into affect in the 60's! you'd think we'd all know that rule by now Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 3 hours ago, perseveringgolfer said: As @DaveP043 states, it doesn't matter what you say, if it's a provisional from the tee and the other ball is found prior to you hitting the provisional first, and closer than the 1st ball, then the first ball is the one in play. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) but not being able to declare a ball lost came into affect in the 60's! you'd think we'd all know that rule by now You can’t declare it lost, you CAN instruct that nobody is to look for it. That’s what I am talking about. If the people you are playing with are Jerks, then you may be SOL. Yes, if it is found, the provisional ball is no longer an option. You have to play the first ball and with the new rules there are options. JohnSmalls 1 Quote Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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