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re: Is golf a sport that you have to play to enjoy watching?
Posted on 4/13/14 at 3:43 pm to KingRanch
Posted on 4/13/14 at 3:43 pm to KingRanch
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I shot 85 this morning by USGA rules
I believe you. But as to my original point... do you ever play with golfers who don't play strict rules?
If so, how do you avoid not offending them when they say 'just move your ball away from that tree...this game is tough enough.'
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Posted on 4/13/14 at 3:46 pm to Zach
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I believe you. But as to my original point... do you ever play with golfers who don't play strict rules? If so, how do you avoid not offending them when they say 'just move your ball away from that tree...this game is tough enough.'
You're thinking too hard. All of us know who were playing with and what were playing for before we start. Not to mention it's an individual sport when handicapping so nbd
Posted on 4/13/14 at 3:48 pm to Croacka
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While I agree, I'll say that the golfers that have the ability to shoot 70 and below are far more likely to be playing usga rules IMO
This.
Once you've reached that skill level you aren't cheating. A hacker may cheat. But when a guy reaches a point of skill to break 70? They will always know they cheated to get to 69. So they will know they really didn't break 70.
Posted on 4/13/14 at 3:52 pm to Zach
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You cannot read. Have a nice day.
what? 
Yea you too I guess.
Posted on 4/13/14 at 3:54 pm to Zach
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how do you avoid not offending them when they say 'just move your ball away from that tree...this game is tough enough.'
Why the hell would you? Playing for money?
As was said, you are thinking too hard. If you aren't playing for cash and you are spouting USGA rules you will sound ridiculous.
Posted on 4/13/14 at 3:58 pm to Zach
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just move your ball away from that tree...this game is tough enough.'
FTR, I've literally never heard this said when someone has faced a challenging shot. Not to say it doesn't happen, but I doubt moving your ball 20 ft. is a common occurrence.
ETA: unless you're a 36 handicap, and usually in that case their is no knowledge of the rules anyway.
This post was edited on 4/13/14 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 4/13/14 at 3:59 pm to unbeWEAVEable
Well weave, looks like you got owned again. But by an old dude named Zach this time.
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:00 pm to unbeWEAVEable
Yea. I mean if I'm playing a round with my buddies for practice. I'm not going to hit off a root or something. But if were playing a real round. Never heard this discussed.
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:02 pm to BRgetthenet
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Well weave, looks like you got owned again. But by an old dude named Zach this time.
yea zinger. He got my big.Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:04 pm to Golfer
I am not damaging my equipment off a root or tree. But if playing for cash or beers/lunch then I am.
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:05 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Exactly.
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:06 pm to LSU alum wannabe
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As was said, you are thinking too hard. If you aren't playing for cash and you are spouting USGA rules you will sound ridiculous.
Wrong. It's not about spouting rules. It's about playing by the rules when your partners are cheating. I have never chastised a playing partner for cheating. Never.
But when they see me refuse to improve my lie they feel guilty and get pissed off. "Why don't you just move your ball from under that tree limb, Zach?"
I could say "It's cheating." But instead...
"I'm going to get on my knees and to try to hit it with the toe of my putter to get it back into the fairway."
Has this never happened to you if you play strict rules when others in your party do not?
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:07 pm to kjntgr
Play one round and you'll appreciate it. Last year for my buddy's bachelor party we played a round. I haven't played a round in about 15 years. First hole I shot a 7 haha. I now appreciate the sport much more.
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:07 pm to Zach
You play with shitty people. Nothing more
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:08 pm to Zach
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But when they see me refuse to improve my lie they feel guilty and get pissed off. "Why don't you just move your ball from under that tree limb, Zach?"
Oh here we go guys. Now he's getting on his moral high horse.
This post was edited on 4/13/14 at 4:09 pm
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:13 pm to unbeWEAVEable
Do most of you really putt everything out when playing with your buddies for money??
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:15 pm to lsugolf1105
Yes, especially for money.
I make a practice of doing it because when I play in tournaments, I can't exactly rake it back
I make a practice of doing it because when I play in tournaments, I can't exactly rake it back
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:17 pm to unbeWEAVEable
Damn. Tough group. We give putts in the leather even for money.
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:18 pm to unbeWEAVEable
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Oh here we go guys. Now he's getting on his moral high horse.
Translation: I CHEAT, ZACH. And you're making me feel very bad about myself.
Hey Weave, go ahead and cheat. Almost everyone does. And that was my point. And those who disputed that point are looking like idiots on this thread. And if you would like to continue looking like an idiot keep disputing my point.
Posted on 4/13/14 at 4:19 pm to lsugolf1105
Well, the guys I usually play with are also tournament players, so it's mutual. It's not like we sit there hoping someone will miss a two foot putt.
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