[Daxdog]

Why do you even care?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by theruizs

Actually, if he had been playing a PGA tournament, I think it would have counted.

a pga tourney with pvc

[ficoguy]

You want it that bad, I guess you need to live with yourself. On the other hand, the local ground rules supercede the rules of golf....

[dmarti1973]

So if the same person passes gas on the course and no one hears or smells it, does that mean it did not happen? Go ahead and take the moment from that golfer, it makes everyone criticizing better for it. Good lord!

[nhtexasrn]

Originally Posted by justjim

I see all the hole- in- one’s listed in The Daily Sun the past few weeks and wonder seriously you count those under current conditions when they hit the pvc pipe that covers the golf hole. Well, if that makes you feel good, but to me that is not a legitimate hole in one and does not deserve a certificate as such. Personally I’ve seen golf balls hit the hole and bounce a couple feet away. We also found a ball in the hole when we didn’t actually see it roll in because of the hole location to the tee box. Yes, there definitely is some luck involved but as the old saying goes “the harder you work the luckier you get”. Just saying...

My friend got one yesterday. The ball was actually leaning on the pole. Legitimate hole in one!!

[Guitarman1951]

Originally Posted by justjim

I see all the hole- in- one’s listed in The Daily Sun the past few weeks and wonder seriously you count those under current conditions when they hit the pvc pipe that covers the golf hole. Well, if that makes you feel good, but to me that is not a legitimate hole in one and does not deserve a certificate as such. Personally I’ve seen golf balls hit the hole and bounce a couple feet away. We also found a ball in the hole when we didn’t actually see it roll in because of the hole location to the tee box. Yes, there definitely is some luck involved but as the old saying goes “the harder you work the luckier you get”. Just saying...

I had an eagle a few weeks ago on Glen View when my second shot from about 120 yards hit the pvc pipe. I took the score but I think it could have skated over the hole or careened off the stick otherwise so I didn't report it. If it would only bounced back a few inches, it might have been different but.. who knows. Yet we aren't pros and it's just a game to indulge us in our retirement, so I say who cares if the ball would have went in or not. People who are too serious about golf aren't helping their health. Just have fun with it cause just about everything else is more important.

[Heytubes]

I got one but it has an asterisk and no certificate. Some courses in other cities have put foam rubber half an inch below the opening that is much less expensive than pvc and makes your game legitimate.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Too bad, it's just a birdie. But, if he only had 14 clubs, he may not have used that club, and would not have made the same shot. Hence, the reason for the rule.

Wow when I played had no idea how many clubs I had in the bag and if I ever got lucky to get a hole in one under any conditions it would count as one.

Why do people take golf so seriously?

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Originally Posted by devorejh

Really? We are not playing in PGA sanctioned events out here? How many clubs you have in your bag doesn’t matter !

I would consider it a kindness if you would go through the rules of golf and tell us which to ignore and which to observe. After that, please do the same with deed restrictions, traffic laws, leash laws.

[dewilson58]

In golf, a hole in one or hole-in-one (also known as an ace, mostly in American English) occurs when a ball hit from a tee to start a hole finishes in the cup.

[Hoggs]

On the executive course the ball will go in the hole. I witnessed my wife hit a hole in one on Grey Fox and the ball disappeared in the cup. I agree with you though on just hitting the stick and claiming a hole in one.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by justjim

I see all the hole- in- one’s listed in The Daily Sun the past few weeks and wonder seriously you count those under current conditions when they hit the pvc pipe that covers the golf hole. Well, if that makes you feel good, but to me that is not a legitimate hole in one and does not deserve a certificate as such. Personally I’ve seen golf balls hit the hole and bounce a couple feet away. We also found a ball in the hole when we didn’t actually see it roll in because of the hole location to the tee box. Yes, there definitely is some luck involved but as the old saying goes “the harder you work the luckier you get”. Just saying...

I agree, but I really don't care.

I do however thing that if a ball is resting against the PVC pipe there can be no other conclusion than it would have been in the hole if not for the pipe. If a ball simply hits the pipe and bounces off, one cannot come to that conclusion.

If you believe that you got a hole in one and want to report it, go ahead and get your certificate. It really doesn't affect anyone else.

[bumpygreens]

Originally Posted by justjim

I see all the hole- in- one’s listed in The Daily Sun the past few weeks and wonder seriously you count those under current conditions when they hit the pvc pipe that covers the golf hole. Well, if that makes you feel good, but to me that is not a legitimate hole in one and does not deserve a certificate as such. Personally I’ve seen golf balls hit the hole and bounce a couple feet away. We also found a ball in the hole when we didn’t actually see it roll in because of the hole location to the tee box. Yes, there definitely is some luck involved but as the old saying goes “the harder you work the luckier you get”. Just saying...

How about they report it as "Plugged Tee Shots"?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I agree, but I really don't care.

I do however thing that if a ball is resting against the PVC pipe there can be no other conclusion than it would have been in the hole if not for the pipe.

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Wrong.
The pipe is not centered, resting against the side of the cup & the ball came to stop next to the hole, touching the pipe.

[EVH234591]

I agree that the sudden increase in holes in one and shooting ones age should be taken with a grain of sand.