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Originally Posted by golfing eagles
Prior to 3 years ago, you had to remove it when playing a shot from the green
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In 1962, there was no penalty if we hit the flagstick when putting. If you ever watch old golf videos, you can see times when a player would putt with the flagstick in.
I'm glad they have the new rule to not penalize players for hitting the flagstick when putting.
OK, I found a video of a match between Bob Goalby and Sam Snead. At the 33:09 spot, you see Snead putting with the flagstick in the hole
Snead vs Goalby at Philadelphia Country Club - YouTube