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#1 04-10-2009, 05:15 PM

Rules of Golf.

They suck on the Harrington penalty.
The rules need to be changed.

Kev I need a ruling.
Explain why that rule exists.
It sucks big time.

jwkniska · #2 04-10-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgardn

Rules of Golf.

They suck on the Harrington penalty.
The rules need to be changed.

Kev I need a ruling.
Explain why that rule exists.
It sucks big time.

at least he called the rules guy over... so he didn't get DQ'd.

#3 04-10-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jwkniska

at least he called the rules guy over... so he didn't get DQ'd.

Why does the rule even exist?
So guys will not stand over the ball forever?
That rule... I dont get it.

Cannon Shell · #4 04-10-2009, 05:40 PM

Why do golf announcers whisper?

#5 04-10-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Why do golf announcers whisper?

Because the booths they are announcing from are
often right next to the green? Or tee box.

Personally I think heckling should be allowed.
He putta, putta, putta SWING!

cowgirlintexas · #6 04-10-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgardn

Because the booths they are announcing from are
often right next to the green? Or tee box.

Personally I think heckling should be allowed.
Hey putta, putta, putta SWING!

Cannon Shell · #7 04-10-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgardn

Because the booths they are announcing from are
often right next to the green? Or tee box.

Personally I think heckling should be allowed.
He putta, putta, putta SWING!

They whisper regardless of what hole they are showing. It is just kinda weird.

#8 04-10-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

They whisper regardless of what hole they are showing. It is just kinda weird.

I have actually been to a few tournaments and they have
booths by a heck of a lot of greens. Fewer at the tee boxes.

But you are right. Someone whispered on a fairway shot.
It is kinda soothing... to me anyway. I think I may need
a presciption from a doctor to watch some of it, powerful
sedative.

jwkniska · #9 04-10-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgardn

Why does the rule even exist?
So guys will not stand over the ball forever?
That rule... I dont get it.

the rule's mainly so that people don't move the ball to make the shot easier while lining up the shot and it's written for ANY movement, regardless of what causes it.

a small bit left or right can make a HUGE difference in how a putt will react.

#10 04-10-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwkniska

the rule's mainly so that people don't move the ball to make the shot easier while lining up the shot and it's written for ANY movement, regardless of what causes it.

Is there not a rule about making contact with the ball?
If you make contact, thats a stroke. I understand the improving
your lie without touching the ball, but that was ridiculous.

Harrington is standing over the ball in a hurricane and gets a penalty
after he has moved away just because he addressed it... And the
addressing part seems ill-defined from what was given on the tube.

Damn game is hard enough.
I glad I am turrible and dont play anymore.

jwkniska · #11 04-10-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgardn

Is there not a rule about making contact with the ball?
If you make contact, thats a stroke. I understand the improving
your lie without touching the ball, but that was ridiculous.

Harrington is standing over the ball in a hurricane and gets a penalty
after he has moved away just because he addressed it... And the
addressing part seems ill-defined from what was given on the tube.

Damn game is hard enough.
I glad I am turrible and dont play anymore.

making contact with the club... yes. That's why when it's windy, you never sit over the ball when you address it (high school golf coach drilled that one into us). The addressing rule is really cut and dry.... compared to what they said on tv (bad explanation). It's basically, as soon as you put your club behind the ball... then.. you addressed it.

#12 04-10-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jwkniska

making contact with the club... yes. That's why when it's windy, you never sit over the ball when you address it (high school golf coach drilled that one into us). The addressing rule is really cut and dry.... compared to what they said on tv (bad explanation). It's basically, as soon as you put your club behind the ball... then.. you addressed it.

Even if you are going through all the wigglies
and other strange ticks golfers seem to acquire?

Thanks for the explaination.

GPK · #13 04-11-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgardn

Rules of Golf.

They suck on the Harrington penalty.
The rules need to be changed.

Kev I need a ruling.
Explain why that rule exists.
It sucks big time.

Rule 18-2b talks about a ball at rest being moved after it has been addressed (the player has addressed the ball after he grounds his club). Whats interesting about the type of situation is if Paddy had not addressed his ball and the wind blew the ball closer to the hole, he would have been able to play the ball from where it ended up without taking a penalty. If the ball moves after it has been addressed, the ball must be replaced and the player incurs a 1 stroke penalty, UNLESS the balls moves as a result of the player making a stroke or the backward movement of the club in making a stoke.

I know, crazy stuff

#14 04-11-2009, 01:45 PM

CBS and ESPN suck. The god damn broadcast should be on by now. I don't give a good god damn about this sentimental bulls.hit they're showing right now.

Payson Dave · #15 04-11-2009, 02:10 PM

what time does tv coverage commence?

geeker2 · #16 04-11-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GPK

Rule 18-2b talks about a ball at rest being moved after it has been addressed (the player has addressed the ball after he grounds his club). Whats interesting about the type of situation is if Paddy had not addressed his ball and the wind blew the ball closer to the hole, he would have been able to play the ball from where it ended up without taking a penalty. If the ball moves after it has been addressed, the ball must be replaced and the player incurs a 1 stroke penalty, UNLESS the balls moves as a result of the player making a stroke or the backward movement of the club in making a stoke.

I know, crazy stuff

Kev you are a golf god!

#17 04-11-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by geeker2

Kev you are a golf god!

Bet he could not teach me to hit a ball straight.

I wish I could enjoy this game as there are courses
all around me and some are apparently cheap compared
to other places.
Im getting older and have experienced a severe decline in hops so
basketball is no longer an option.

2MinsToPost · #18 04-11-2009, 06:48 PM

One more thought from this fan of "Hillbilly"

if more PGA Pro's could handle themselves with the class that this "Hillbilly" handles himself with on and off the camera the sport would benefit. Tiger brings an element that draws not thousands, but millions to the game, and he is the real deal. BUT, guys like the "Hillbilly", Kenny Perry, also draw REGULAR guys and gals to the TV. That guy SCUDS you were referring to wearing the overalls, is with his wife, who is battling cancer and he has a heart condition. He would be in attendance at this MASTERS, but FAMILY, for "HILLBILLIES", comes first. All I am saying.

You get my drift I know you do.

SCUDSBROTHER · #19 04-11-2009, 07:13 PM

Hillbilly gunna have his hands full trying to beat Cabrera. Gunna have to start making some more putts. May not win it shooting 70 or 71 again. Don't think Campbell or Furyk will win it, but plenty of other people adore the Furyk guy.

geeker2 · #20 04-11-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Hillbilly gunna have his hands full trying to beat Cabrera. Gunna have to start making some more putts. May not win it shooting 70 or 71 again. Don't think Campbell or Furyk will win it, but plenty of other people adore the Furyk guy.

When Furyk gets the putter going lookout..hope Kenny wins - for his Dad's sake.

Should be a great Sunday of golf!