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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 1630184)

The thing abbout Gimmes is they start off at 6-12 inches, and finish at 2-3 feet. Putt out!

Exactly!

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Originally Posted by DenDen (Post 1630145)

Courses should adapt the flag sticks similarly to putting green sticks. Where there is a plate at the bottom of the stick that pulls the ball out when the stick is removes. Easy retrieval and no damage to the hole.

Post #6.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...547-post6.html

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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1629547)

In thinking further about it (and staying on topic :oops:), I'll bet it won't be long before cup/stick manufacturers come up with a design similar (lighter and curled on the edges, so it won't mark the greens when laid down?) to what is used on most putting greens so that the flagstick has a base on it...thereby making it easier to pull the ball out of the hole by pulling out the flagstick.

In fact, having a broader base might also help keep the flag straighter when the wind is blowing and/or...when the cup is not cut perfectly.

Soooo, never mind about inventing a device for the end of the grip to pull the ball out with the stick in.

Gee, I just saved myself...a whole lot of cerebral work. :D

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Originally Posted by stimer737 (Post 1629868)

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.