6 Rules Most Golfers Don't Know

[@Omnis2]

Neil Tappin sounds like the most prolific putting name ever

[@robhendrikx2198]

That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw his name. And should he quit golf, he could take up dancing.

[@db5095]

That is hilarious. Well done.

[@cpintucson1]

Good video. Loved the rules guru saying "There's water behind there." when you attempted to hit the green from the high, thick rough.

[@markg.4246]

I laughed out loud when he casually mentioned the water. Hilarious!!!

[@PanglossDr]

1st rule. You were not clear that you are only allowed the practice after the hole has been completed by all players. The implication was that you could take a practice shot before holing out!

[@jeremyellwood4515]

Thank you. In match play or a Stableford where the tap-in was irrelevant, you wouldn't need to make it first, only in a Medal

[@PanglossDr]

@@jeremyellwood4515 Correction. In Stableford you must always hole out.

[@jeremyellwood4515]

@@PanglossDr That's not correct. One of the main reasons Stableford exists is so you don't always have to worry about completing a hole

[@Randsurfer]

@@jeremyellwood4515 His short putt was for bogey, so it wasn't irrelevant. In the video, he should have holed-out and then asked his question about practicing his par putt again. The video was a bit confusing.

[@Randsurfer]

@@PanglossDr You can pick up at any time and take zero points for the hole.

[@Vee-Hive]

True story. I applied for this job and Neil Tappin got the nod over me.
- Nigel Threestab

[@simonbarnard1861]

🤣

[@haydendrumright6920]

So good 😂

[@self-preservationsociety7057]

I also applied , didn’t even make the interview, - A Hook

[@miketrout20]

We had a query come up when playing yesterday. My ball landed on the green and left a pitchmark before rolling onto the fringe grass. My playing partners said that I could not repair the pitchmark before I played my shot from off the green even though it was not on my line but that they could as their ball was on the green and they were putting. Under rule 13.1c I was under the impression any pitchmarks ON the green could be repaired but not if they were OFF the green. I also thought you could remove sand and loose impediments that were ON the green. Was I correct because it seems silly that they could repair it but I couldn't? They thought it had come up on a recent televised professional event where someone was penalised.

[@davechavezjr5399]

Great video! Thank you for the information; very well presented!

[@darrelkopsa7143]

This is something that was just brought back to me while watching a tournament on TV. When The Golf Channel first started they interviewed Arnold Palmer several times. On one program he discussed etiquette in the bunker. As he put it, this involved being courteous to both players and greenskeepers. When you wind up in a bunker, enter from the back side if possible, disturb as little sand as possible, and never leave the bunker up the front slope! This immediately disturbs the surface all the way to the green, and in essence changes the possible lie for "all" players behind you! Considering all the "silly" rules in golf that bunker courtesy should be added in some way.

[@Bazza47]

Excellent video, thanks for putting it together

[@geoffreyhyde3570]

My club has started using maximum score for holes during a stroke round. If you reach max on a hole where a penalty occurred you potentially have no penalty

[@kenbrown2808]

the group I play with have a "bag limit" which, depending on the group, is either 8 or double par. after that you stop counting. needless to say, it's not tournament play.

[@ra1der5]

2:04 - Replacing a Ball:
I think it’s worth clarifying, a player may replace a ball ANY TIME they are taking relief for lost ball, penalty, abnormal course conditions, etc.
Rule 14.3, Dropping Ball in Relief Area says “You may use any ball each time you drop or place a ball under this Rule.”

[@Mrostrich2011]

In some pro tournaments, such as PGA/LPGA, replaced balls must be exactly the same model and brand.

[@ra1der5]

@@Mrostrich2011 Thanks Eric. Yes, they make your point at 2:15 in the video. What they failed to mention, and what the rules now allow, is that a player may replace the ball with a new/different one ANY TIME they are taking relief.

[@Mrostrich2011]

@@ra1der5 Yes. That's right. During the holes, replacing with a different ball is allowed only in a condition the original ball is DAMAGED and plus what you mentioned above ANY TIME they are taking relief. Also between the holes that the rule now allows a player may use a different ball when starting a hole.

[@jdwond3673]

What if you touch the ball with the club before the shot either lining it up, or with the putter from the fringe during a practice swing, but the ball does not move from the spot?

[@Randsurfer]

If the ball doesn't move, then you didn't accidentally move it.

[@bobnightingale6978]

I have two questions on the rule raised,
Firstly when practicing at the next teeing box, what is considered near?
Secondly is there a penalty if the ball you hit, either in a bunker, or in the trees is deflected back towards you and strikes your equipment.
great series on the rules, thanks.

[@joetroupe893]

Great video and great lessons on the rules of golf. Thanx ....

[@rogerarmstrong1628]

The rule that has flummoxed a number of people I have played with is the question of whether a ball on the (out of bounds ) line is out or in. Unlike soccer, rugby etc its in.

[@finnray9792]

Is there a minimum amount of damage needed to switch out a ball? For example does it need to be "unplayable" or can i switch out my scuffed ball that took a bad hit off the cart path?

[@geraudvlgolf]

Is the second applicable during a tournament ?

[@dt2745]

If you have 15 clubsDid you get called for it take your four-stroke penalty do you get to keep the club or what happens Do you have to give the club up or do you get to keep it for the rest of the round I would guess you have to give it up but I'm not sure

[@elindstrom3850]

Rules question: At the request of one of my playing partners who was making a putt I moved my ball mark one putter length. When I was my turn to putt I forgot to move my ball mark back and made my putt and holed out. I did not remember I had moved my ball mark until I was on the next green. What is the penalty for this error?

[@jamesortega3119]

That exact situation happened to Zach Johnson a few years back on the 72nd hole of a tournament, and if I recall correctly he was assessed a 2 stroke penalty (he had not signed and turned in his scorecard). Luckily for him, he ended with a 3 shot lead, so with the penalty he still won but by only 1 stroke. Note that had he signed his scorecard and turned it in, I believe he would have been disqualified, but I'm not certain on that part.

[@rogerschuck5013]

great information, keep them coming

[@petermcgill1315]

Am I mistaken that if you’re able to mark and lift a ball, you’re entitled to change the ball (not including the putting green)?

[@MRW2022]

I just want to celebrate the nominative determinism of the surname Tappin for a golfer!

[@christianj.3082]

Is the rule concerning the Stableford points being taken from the overall score still true after the latest change in 2023? I think it's not, or is it?

[@billjordan1173]

Watched a vid not long ago by a youtuber who puts up a lot of golf instructional vids, and in one, she was telling people to keep loose by just swinging wildly around the ball in the fairway. I commented that could be dangerous because you could accidentally hit the ball. She commented that there was no penalty for accidentally hitting the ball, and insisted this to be the case after I noted I thought she was mistaken. Apparently, it's not just the weekend hacker that doesn't know the rules.

[@kenbrown2808]

my thought would be if you accidentally hit the ball doing that, it's your stroke.

[@billjordan1173]

@@kenbrown2808 You would think, but I believe the rule is that you place the ball back in the original spot and take a penalty stroke. My assumption for that is that it keeps you from having to take additional strokes should you accidentally hit the ball into a penalty area.

[@kenbrown2808]

@@billjordan1173 interesting. I looked it up, and the rules APPEAR to say if you take a practice swing on the course (as opposed to at the tee or on the green) and move the ball, then if you choose to take it as a stroke, you then get a two stroke penalty.
it could be that if you accidentally move the ball, you get a stroke penalty, then you have the choice of moving it back, or of counting it as a stroke and playing it from the new lie.

[@billjordan1173]

@@kenbrown2808 The way I read it is that if you accidentally hit the ball (other than on tee or green as you note), you are SUPPOSED to replace the ball back in the original spot and take a stroke penalty. If you instead play the ball from where you accidentally hit it to (because you either had a brain fart or simply don't know the rule), you get a 2 stroke penalty (or lose the hole in match play) and still may have to replace the ball in its original spot and replay it (I didn't look up when this applies). So, I don't think it is necessarily that you get a choice, but that playing the ball from where it was accidentally hit is an additional rules violation. Either way, seems to me it would be much easier to simply count the accidental stroke as an intentional stroke, and just play the ball where it lies. What the heck are people doing taking their practice swings so close to the ball anyway (I play with an older guy who does this at least once a round)??

[@kenbrown2808]

@@billjordan1173 I agree on the why are they taking practice swings so close question. I very rarely take a practice swing, so I am that much more separated from the behavior.

[@TheCarty1986]

Rule 1, I was told Match play is the only game type that allows you to have a practice putt after a hole is finished.
I was told that stableford and stroke you are not allowed to practice putting or chipping during the round.

[@jeremyellwood4515]

Hello there - there are differences between stroke play and match play in terms of the practice permitted on the course before a round, but during a round, as described in this video, there is no difference between match play and stroke play in the limited amount of practice you are allowed to do between holes

[@andy5392]

@@jeremyellwood4515 I think the reason why they are confused about the rule is because normally on the PGA tour practicing during the round is not allowed (rule made by pga ) but allow it in matchplay events

[@Randsurfer]

You were told wrong.

[@toddwmac]

Thanks guys...always good stuff. Question...is there a precise definition of damaged when it comes to balls?

[@jeremyellwood4515]

Hello there - cut or cracked are the key words from Rule 4.2c, part of which is pasted below...
You may only substitute another ball (by replacing it on the original spot) if it can be clearly seen that your original ball is cut or cracked and this damage happened during the hole you are playing - but not if it is only scratched or scraped or its paint is only damaged or discoloured.

[@russellthorburn9297]

5:35 "There's water behind there." :-)

[@billjordan1173]

Regarding the rule about placing the ball when it won't stay put on the green, do you have to keep it in line with the original spot, or can you put it anywhere it will stay (no closer to the hole), potentially changing the putting angle significantly?

[@davidowens5898]

Jeezuz krist, Just think about this for a minute. A green so slick, or so sloped, (or both) that when a ball is placed upon it, it won't stay still. Shoot me now,..........

[@billjordan1173]

@@davidowens5898 I've played on a local course with a couple greens where this rule would have come into play had the ball plugged. I don't play that course often.

[@tweds3060]

Maybe don't properly repair the pitch mark by leaving a small ridge behind the ball to stop it rolling ? Is that cheating, or a fairer solution due to the fact that you could have an easier putt from the recommended solution of nearest point ?

[@colinw2003]

Finish the hole before practice putting and chipping !

[@paullacroix9888]

What is a stable Ford with two bloob bloobs????

[@diffident2009]

Blob is when you don't score on a hole

[@warriormvp]

"There's water back there" "Right, sod off Jezz"

[@johnl6855]

I commonly have more than 14 clubs, given these days pw is so strong, you need like 5 wedges in total to feel enough. Damn, I hope they change the rules to 15 clubs.

[@vikrampitre2343]

Couldn’t agree more and don’t know how 15|16 clubs matters ~ ultimately it’s shots that count.

[@sloebone7399]

During the recent rule changes, I wrote to the USGA several times with well thought out reasons why 15 clubs should be the modern standard. I didn’t think recreational golfers should have to choose between their gap wedge and their 4 iron. They dismissed the idea without even discussing it. It was very frustrating.
So I just decided, screw them, and put my 4 iron back in the bag.

[@Randsurfer]

12 clubs are more than enough.

[@sloebone7399]

@@Randsurfer - True if you’re 6 years old.

[@Randsurfer]

@@sloebone7399 If you can't hit a 3/4 PW, you should stay at home.

[@brendanmorgan3343]

I thought the first rule does not apply in stroke play. That's why you never see the pros re-taking a putt in stroke play comps

[@johndfc4647]

That's what I thought too . I heard years ago that you cant chip on to the practice green before a round because only the green was a designated area and therefore not part of the course. Maybe the rules have changed since then (1980s)

[@Mrostrich2011]

I thought either. Even a pro player can miss that 7-foot hole and never saw them play it again. The first rule might be for practicing before the comps.

[@neilbruce9437]

I think you should have made it clear that you can only practice that putt AFTER. You have holes the tiddler

[@jeremyellwood4515]

Hello Neil - in stroke play yes, but in match play if the first putt had been for the half he wouldn't have needed to tap in

[@PanglossDr]

@@jeremyellwood4515 He might if it was a tight match.

[@jeremyellwood4515]

@@PanglossDr Hello there - it wouldn't matter how tight the match was - if the first putt had been for a half then that hole would have been over when he missed it

[@PanglossDr]

@@jeremyellwood4515 Please, don't change she subject.
The commentary was ''I've just missed a six footer for my par.....' Clearly not a matchplay situation.

[@johnslocombe2777]

Easy with the jazz hands!

[@reginaldgraves1684]

I am often told that I am breaking the rules when I chip while waiting to tee off. It is always people who have been golfing a long time and I think that they were stopped by parents when they were kids. When I get the rule book out they lose interest, or tell me I'm wrong!

[@crackspider101]

I don't understand why this was ever a rule - the ball isn't in play once you've holed out, and it isn't in play again until you tee off

[@ianplummer]

So you find on hole 4 you have 15 clubs, what do you do with the extra club? just carry on but don't use it. All your playing partners have 14 so you can't give it to them.

[@cadenwhitsitt8147]

Put it upside down in your bag and declare to your playing partners you are taking it out of play

[@AndyPlaysGolf]

Love this stuff. Do many old schoolers pulling their hair out lol

[@jamesedwards9441]

Interesting. What is the rule now if you accidently hit the ball twice? I think it used to be 1 stroke and replay the shot from where it landed? This happened to a friend on Saturday in a bunker but it can happen anywhere really, especially in the long grass.

[@mrdfw666]

Now no penalty play it where it ends up

[@jamesedwards9441]

@@mrdfw666 thanks

[@FF04RDF]

Can you ‘practice’ putt in a stroke play competition or are you just talking about a game with your mates? I know you can re try a putt in match play but never believed that applies in a medal round.

[@daverave6676]

You can in a stroke play competition, but you mustn't delay play.

[@Dooguk]

It would have been much clearer if he had holed out and then 'practiced' the first putt again. That was not well explained in my opinion.

[@blackvulcan3]

@@Dooguk I agree and why I came to comment. You need to hole out and then if the conditions they referenced are met have at it.

[@jeremyellwood4515]

@@Dooguk in Medal play, yes, but in matchplay or Stableford, the tap-in putt may have been irrelevant

[@camouflage_cat1973]

@@jeremyellwood4515 If you do not hole out in Stableford, you will not get any points for that hole.

[@brianyasvinski5205]

When taking a practice putt on the green do you have to declare it a practice shot first and if it goes in can you declare it your actual putt

[@MrBremit]

You can only practice after you've completed the hole

[@jamesortega3119]

Unfortunately I know people that play like that LOL!

[@miketrout20]

We played a foursomes match play knockout yesterday at our club. On the first tee our opponents announced that they wanted to share a putter as one of them did not have his with them (but was carrying a different one in case which he ended up using), are they able to share as effectively it is a team game? On the 3rd hole they then played their ball into a bush and the next to play tried first tried to back into the bush but was afraid if he broke off a branch he would be penalised (is this true if he was taking his stance?) so ended up playing left handed. He missed the ball altogether and handed his club to his partner to have a go (who also missed it completely). They conceded the hole at this point but could we have claimed the hole for what was a simple lapse in using his partner's club to avoid walking back to their buggy to grab his wedge?

[@annefilippobertozzi7601]

As far as I know, no clubs sharing is allowed.

[@camouflage_cat1973]

In an foursome, sharing of clubs is allowed, as long as the total number of clubs they have is not more than 14. So if I have only 12 clubs in my bag, I can use up to two clubs from my partner.

[@annefilippobertozzi7601]

@@camouflage_cat1973 absolutely not sure about that… I hope JE will clarify it.

[@camouflage_cat1973]

@@annefilippobertozzi7601 Rule 22.5 is clear about this.

[@219garry]

HAHAHA, I always switch to my "water ball" when I have to hit over LMAO

[@shaandalal5563]

yep i got a pocket full of range balls just for hitting over or near wayer

[@brianheckman920]

What about using the foot wedge?

[@kenbrown2808]

only if you put it in the bag between strokes.

[@elindstrom3850]

Rules question: After finishing a round of stroke play I found an extra wedge in my bag that did not belong to me or my playing partners that was apparently but in my bag by someone in a group in front or in back or us. I turned the club into the club house. Was I in violation of the rule you mentioned in this video and should I have taken four stroke penalty?

[@Randsurfer]

No. You had legal number when you started and YOU did not add any.

[@davidowens5898]

Seriously? Who cares? Why would you care? A 4 STOKE PENALTY? The rules of golf are just plain ridiculous. The game was clearly invented by a psychopath.

[@berniemcquade573]

If your balls lands in the brick work of a bridge and bridges are deemed immovable obstructions. There are red sticks definitely a hazard beside the bridge but the ball is between the red sticks and the bridge. Ie the bridge is not in the lateral water hazard What is the ruling?

[@Randsurfer]

If the bridge is not in the penalty area, what is the question?

[@colinschrank5576]

What about making adjustments to your clubs during a round as so many clubs are adjustable now?

[@maxphilpott9677]

Yeah you can adjust your clubs just not during a round

[@jeremyellwood4515]

No, you can't make adjustments to any club during a competition round

[@maxphilpott9677]

@@jeremyellwood4515 any round you’re handing ima card you can’t except for tightening a head or something

[@sane9875]

If it is true that golfers do not know these rules then this must be why so many bandits still win competitions... 🤠

[@geoffdrew5207]

Quick question, I was putting from just off the green, one of my playing partners was not paying attention and accidently walked into the path of my ball and was hit on the foot. What is the rule in this case?

[@Randsurfer]

Replay the shot.

[@geoffdrew5207]

@@Randsurfer Thanks mate, I have been golfing for over 50 years and never had it happen before. Nobody in our group knew which rule covered it.

[@alysiajones1718]

This is a good question and I would have guessed that you have to play from where it lies. What's the difference between hitting someone’s foot or another ball that’s already on the green?

[@Randsurfer]

@@alysiajones1718 What's the difference? What would you have 'guessed'?

[@alysiajones1718]

Randsurfer rule 11.b If a player’s ball in motion accidentally hits any person or outside influence, the ball must be played as it lies. It’s irrelevant that the ball was putted. It was just off the green.

[@anthonya2349]

On #5 before the putt he created a penalty because he removed something on the green ahead of his ball.

[@erdi950]

#3 just was not explained clearly enough. When do you get a penalty for accidently touching the ball?

[@jeremyellwood4515]

Hello there - I think we explained that there is a penalty for accidentally moving your ball in the general area other than when searching for it, or in a penalty area. There is no penalty on the putting green (or in the teeing area when the ball is not yet in play on that hole)

[@samspratt7004]

I don't understand why it's a pen shot when you hit it on the fairway accidentally. You've hit the ball, why is there not a choice to either take a penalty and replace, or, carry on counting the stroke?

[@billjordan1173]

Totally agree. I imagine in most cases there is no score difference in putting the ball back and taking a penalty or counting the stroke and continuing, since you likely didn't move it very far anyway, but it would make more sense to me to just count the stroke. I guess the penalty stroke option would be useful if you accidentally hit the ball into an unplayable lie.

[@methshin1]

What do you write down on the score card when you say "Fuck this hole" and walk off?

[@kenbrown2808]

depends on your local rule. group I play with, it can be 8 strokes or double par for the hole. - which, if you are rage quitting the hole, you have probably already exceeded.

[@jeffbecker8716]

Only 14 clubs? Heck, I usually have at least twenty in there - Like to experiment with different ones. Loved hearing the rule about practicing. Perfect!!

[@ronrobinson7812]

only in match play not medal

[@chrisfletcher14]

I recently tried to hit out of a stand of trees and hit a tree......the ball came flying back at me and in a pure reflex action I caught it in my left hand! What is the ruling?

[@annefilippobertozzi7601]

Penalty for stopping the ball in motion, I believe.

[@Randsurfer]

Join a cricket club.

[@Randsurfer]

If you caught the ball, it didn't accidentally strike you. That would be considered intentional.

[@kc8923]

What is the penalty if you accidentally hit the ball twice during your swing?

[@jeremyellwood4515]

There is no penalty

[@PanglossDr]

No penalty now, there used to be.

[@Randsurfer]

Counts as one stroke, no penalty.

[@Astro_Gardener]

I use whatever balls I find on the course.

[@AmrishKelkar]

Good video, but I wish you would let the older gentleman speak freely, whilst also not rushing him, or your self.

[@user-ys9to2ie7k]

Stopped the video at the 00 minute mark because the one rule everybody gets wrong, Is the drop - it shall be dropped at about knee height and this was adopted to pick up the speed of play and to make the drop more like an actual positioning of the ball and the PGA Tour had completely screwed up when everybody was holding it next to their knee and then dropping it. At about knee shall be accomplished by holding it out in front of you about knee and then dropping it, but nobody has addressed this fact ¿`_

[@Randsurfer]

Nothing says you can't hold and release it from "next to your knee". Many people do that so that it is obvious they are following the knee height rule.

[@mikee2]

I have 2 rules question. If the professionals are playing slow, they are warned and then if they are still playing slow, they are penalized. Today, in the St. Jude Classic, English was told he was playing slow and is now on the clock. My question is, he is in the last group. Playing slow is not holding up anybody behind him. So, what would be the call?
Let's say a player has a 6 foot up hill putt. He putts it very hard, the ball goes into the hole but the ball hits the interior rim of the cup and pops back out. What would be the call, sunk putt or not?. This happened to me a couple of years ago in a tournament and nobody had an answer. I had to putt it back into the hole.

[@johnsadler6441]

Simple answer 1. You shouldn't hold up the field nor lose holes to the group in front. Would be nice if the PGA applied the rules evenly and regularly. It's not often the final group gets put on the clock .... no top 5 marquis player in the group this time ... perhaps :-)
Simple answer 2. The ball is not considered in until it comes to rest so bouncing out doesn't count as holed. Has happened to plenty of us. Hope you didn't miss the putt. I had one bounce out because covid blocks were place in the holes making them about an inch or so deep. Happy days

[@annefilippobertozzi7601]

@@johnsadler6441 yes, there was: Bryson De Chambeau. And he was the reason for his group put on the clock…

[@Randsurfer]

If your ball doesn't come to rest in the hole, it is not in the hole. It's not good enough to just "hit the hole". Did you really need to ask this?

[@billjordan1173]

@@johnsadler6441 Our covid-blocks were often pool noodles that left about an inch of hole to put into, so we made an exception for balls that were bounced out by covid blocks. I imagine most courses had a similar local rule for that instance. In some cases, they actually raised the cup above the hole, so all you had to do was hit the cup. Made putting way easier (but I still missed some short ones).

[@billjordan1173]

I don't think the putting question was stupid at all. The ball was technically 'in the hole', it just didn't stay in. I knew the rule was that it didn't count as holed, but I could see where someone might think it would.

[@ropefreeze1660]

Put 50 clubs in the bag and have yardages for everything and take your 4 shot penalty, new strategy

[@mrdfw666]

I find the most broken rule is asking or giving advice.

[@kc8923]

Played in 1 comp and my playing partner started telling me off for not telling him to play a provisional when he'd hit the ball into the rough and then couldn't find it!!

[@rowan7658]

Except if you are playing a foursome or a fourball; in which case you can give/receive advice from your partner.

[@mrdfw666]

@@kc8923 the rules allow you go advise that a provisional ball maybe a good option. You cannot tell or ask what club was used or advise how to play a certain shot. Nor can you advise them what they are doing wrong. You can give advice re distance and shape of hole.

[@PanglossDr]

@@mrdfw666 Good clarification

[@raycarmack4654]

Check me if i'm wrong but you should show your playing opponent your damaged ball.

[@bobreidy8665]

Clarification please. If you reposition the ball on a green because it keeps rolling from the marker can you place it on the fringe or do you have to drop it AND if the nearest flat area is closer to the hole can you use that area to place the ball.

[@jeaniewolfe6693]

You can place it, but no closer to the hole than your original position. (Do not drop, do not place it any closer to the hole than your original position).

[@jeremyellwood4515]

@@jeaniewolfe6693 That's correct - must be placed, not dropped, and it can't be nearer the hole. It could potentially even be in the fairway or rough in the general area if that's the nearest spot where it will stay at rest

[@Mrostrich2011]

@@jeremyellwood4515 any penalty stroke in such senario?

[@Randsurfer]

Curious why (Scenario 1) the gent in red shirt said that the other gent would not have honor on next tee just because he made a bogey.

[@kenbrown2808]

first, are you aware that "having the honor" in this contest means you are the first to tee off on the next hole?
so in essence, what the gent in red is saying is "since you aren't teeing off first, you have time to make a practice putt without delaying the game"

[@Randsurfer]

@@kenbrown2808 He said 'since you made a bogey, you won't have honor on the next tee". A person who makes a bogey can certainly have honor on the next tee depending what his opponent makes as well as who had honor on the previous hole.. You repeated what I said but not answered my question "why"?

[@kenbrown2808]

@@Randsurfer I would presume because Jezz shot par or better.

[@Randsurfer]

@@kenbrown2808 There is no reason to presume this.

[@kenbrown2808]

@@Randsurfer other than that typically the person with the lowest score on the previous hole has the honors.

[@DH-sm7sw]

Rules far too complex. Go back to basics - play the course as you find it and the ball as it lies; if can’t or don’t want to play it declare it unplayable.

[@billjordan1173]

Seems it could be a much simpler game. The only thing I might add to what you note is that you get a free drop if your ball or swing is impeded by something that is not an intentional feature of the course (like if your ball lands behind a branch that broke off a tree).

[@robward155]

Sorry guys, but as a 75 year old golfer playing once a week, my friends and I play our own rules especially geared towards our current abilities and not hold up play and that do not excatly follow usga rules of golf. If pros had to play the public courses we play and not have the pristene tees, fairways and greens they play every day, their scores would certainly be higher. The goal is to have fun, score as low as possible and follow the rules of golf as we interprup them, not the usga.

[@ExbotHero]

blob?!

[@marknc9616]

He He. You hit a ball off into the woods. You return from the woods holding two balls that you found, neither one was the one you hit in. In most cases you take the best ball that you found, drop it in and play away. Sometimes you get an upgrade. Sometimes you are crying about that quality ball you lost.

[@Vnam72]

Blob blob?!

[@diffident2009]

No points in stableford is a blob

[@jeremyellwood4515]

Sorry - as Mark says, it's a very commonly used term in the UK for when someone fails to score on a hole in a Stableford. We'll watch out for that in future videos if it's a less universal term than we'd perhaps imagined!

[@dingleberryridesagain3606]

Of course,rule 43 C applies in this situation: if on holidays in Spain avoid the tattoo covered beer swilling English expert acting like a house trained Orangutan ,he will bore the arse of you !! He will probably be a five day member in some pay as you play dirt track,and will know Everything about Everything

[@pontusolssonPrivat]

what golfer in the world has been playing only pro v1 thinking he is not allowed to switch during a round? This list was desperate

[@mikes2902]

I accidentally used a practice ball i found in the woods during a tournament and found out it was illegal. My first thought, why would anyone ever use a practice ball lol?? Why do practice balls even exist? Id want to practice with the ball im gaming, not so,e bullshit practice ball

[@tedzink4574]

Practice balls are cheaper than the actual model and people are cheap AF. My pet peeve is finding marked range balls on the course. That's so cheesy.