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Who goes 1st?

Graham Brown


Handicap : 18.5

Posted : Sat 15th Aug 2009 01:13

Just watching the USPGA and I have to say I'm not clued up so much on the rules as the guys I play with are for fun rather than serious golf.

However on the the 18th of the 2nd round Rich Beem has just putted even though Harrington was off the putting surface (although closer to the hole.)

I always thought if you were off the green then you went 1st.

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Darren Millichip


Handicap : 7.8

Reply : Sat 15th Aug 2009 07:45

Hi Graham

My understanding is whoever is furthest from the hole will play first

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John Pettitt


Handicap : 18

Reply : Sat 15th Aug 2009 09:38
Darren is correct, Graham, furthest from the hole plays on all shots.
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Russell Middleton

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Handicap : 14.7

Reply : Sat 15th Aug 2009 15:40

In a normal, friendly game of golf I would let the person who is off the green play first.

Then when everyone is on the green we can either take the flag out of the hole or it can be tendered if need be.

The pros play a different game to us, they have caddies to get the flag and carry and fetch for them.

Russ

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John Pettitt


Handicap : 18

Reply : Sat 15th Aug 2009 16:01
We tend to do the same in friendly games, Russ, usually because I certainly like to have the pin left in when playing from around the green.
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Patrick Bourke


Handicap : 11.1

Reply : Sat 15th Aug 2009 20:34
 I always thought it was whoever was furthest tho' my playing partner did mention that the pros played different. I reckon he just used it as an excuse to grt his shot in first knowing my recent putting woes (which hopefully have now gone).
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Paul Everett

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Handicap : 18.3

Reply : Mon 17th Aug 2009 21:19

I must admit, I thought everyone had to be on the green before anyone could putt out, (except a tap in if agreed by playing partners).

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