Keniff Posted September 3, 2020 Posted September 3, 2020 Hi all, got a query I can't find the answer to. I've been using a chipping technique where I do 2 practice swings and then strike the ball on my 3rd swing with no pause. Is this allowed?
cnosil Posted September 3, 2020 Posted September 3, 2020 Hi all, got a query I can't find the answer to. I've been using a chipping technique where I do 2 practice swings and then strike the ball on my 3rd swing with no pause. Is this allowed? Need some more info. Are you reaching out to chip the ball after the two practice swings? Are you swinging over the ball? Trying to picture what you are doing. The rules talk about intent and since you aren’t intending to hit the ball with the 2 practice swings I don’t see a problem. People will look at you odd and wonder if you whiffed. Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue 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: New candidate has been ordered! Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2, Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017
Keniff Posted September 3, 2020 Author Posted September 3, 2020 Hi cnosil, Thanks for your response.Spot on with your first interpretation. 2 swings just inside the ball then reach slightly over on the 3rd swing to strike the ball. I have been suffering terribly with the chipping yips and have been using this technique to take pressure of the actual hit. I've also tried it taking numerous practise swings and striking the ball when it feels right. Proving intent is very difficult though. That's kind of why I am unsure.
cnosil Posted September 3, 2020 Posted September 3, 2020 I would think; I am not a rules expert, that since you line up inside and this is your consistent routine that you should be fine. Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue 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: New candidate has been ordered! Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2, Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017
Keniff Posted September 3, 2020 Author Posted September 3, 2020 I think most people would see it like that and thanks for that. I don't suppose anyone I regularly play with would be bothered but I would like a "rules Expert" to give me a definitive answer if I ever need it. Thanks again for your help.
Denkea Posted May 3, 2021 Posted May 3, 2021 On 9/3/2020 at 4:54 PM, Keniff said: I think most people would see it like that and thanks for that. I don't suppose anyone I regularly play with would be bothered but I would like a "rules Expert" to give me a definitive answer if I ever need it. Thanks again for your help. A swing is a swing but not necessarily a "stroke". You have to intentionally swing at the ball to have made a stroke. Then it counts.
DaveP043 Posted May 3, 2021 Posted May 3, 2021 To me this is clear if you read the definition of Stroke. If you're not trying to hit the ball, you haven't made a stroke. However, if you accidentally move the ball while making a practice swing, you must replace it, and add a penalty stroke. 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
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