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Old 06-22-2019, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by stimer737 View Post
I guess I don't understand why leaving the pin in destroys the hole.. seems continually pulling it out and replacing would have that affect. Nothing wrong with the new rule. Its a choice
There is nothing wrong with the rule. I've seen several people jerk the flag out of the hole hoping the ball will come out with the flag, and invariably it damages the edge of the hole. I've seen others carefully remove the flag and remove the ball with a suction cup.