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Originally Posted by philnpat
If your foursome decides to play the regulation hole and a tee shot goes into the 6" hole...is it a hole in one, 1/2 a hole in one or an unplayable lie?  
If it is considered to be a hole in one will there be an asterisk in Thursday's sport's section? 
And...will gimmees be extended to 2 club lengths? |
Why would it be any different than cheating today? It's a game of honor. If you were playing the regulation cup and it went in the six inch cup you are just kidding yourself that it was a hole in one. Go ahead and hang the newspaper declaration on the wall. Anyone that could live with that I don't want to play golf with.
Gimmees - WOW. Need I say more. Ask a bunch of golfers what inside the leather means. After you get through that confusion then asked yourself is there any part of a putter that has a defined measurement across types of putters, grips, etc. Oh well at least there is an attempt to measure with the putter method. How about the old boy method - Oh I'm feeling good on this hole so you can have that gimmee. Oh I'm having a rough hole I didn't give you that put.
Speaking only for myself I have played golf long enough that my game is not seeing any major improvements. I am lucky enough to live here in The Villages and play golf anytime I desire. I play 5 times a week on average. It has become more of a social event for me Vs. the challenge of the game. A little variety may help me regain some interest in the game.
I'm willing to give it a try and accept what the majority decides.