[JohnFromMaine]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Yea, pin placement just unfair, wind too, sore elbow .............

I take the course as I find it. No excuses for me, no do overs and no six inch holes. And I do add a stroke to my game if the ball moves

Yes, I do take the course as I find it and make no excuses. But that doesn't make unreasonable reasonable. BTW, I enjoy the challenge of a windy day on the golf course and I certainly have no complaint for its creator.

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

"An area two to three feet in radius around the hole should be as nearly level as possible and of uniform grade. In no case should holes be located in tricky places, or on sharp slopes where a ball can gather speed. A player above the hole should be able to stop the ball at the hole."

Check out the full list here: United States Golf Association

Thanks Polar Bear.

Here's the beginning of USGA Rule 16. Note that while it says there are no rules, good judgement should be used.

Rule 16:
"Requirements for Hole Location on the Putting Green

"Q. What are the requirements for establishing a hole location on the putting green?

"A. The USGA frequently receives requests for guidelines with respect to selection of hole locations on the putting greens, particularly during competitions. There are no rules regarding hole locations, so there is no such thing as an "illegal" hole location. The USGA believes that many factors affect selection of hole locations. The first and most important is good judgment in deciding what will give fair results. Do not be tricky in locating holes."