Posts by mad max

Quote: Originally Posted by Golfingdad  OK ... I don't think you are using the right word, but I understand what you are saying.  There is nothing subjective about it.  You, and everybody else involved, come...

Quote: Originally Posted by Golfingdad  How are they subjective?  There are options as to how to proceed, but they are cut and dried.   And ever since the website hooked me up with these little...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dave2512    PS, the OP's considerations are based on the fact that he plays mountain courses. Which in my experience are not a typical layout and demands a different style of...

Quote: Originally Posted by mad max  The more I think about this the more I think that the problem lies with rules governing red stakes or LWH.     If it wasn't for that rule you wouldn't have so many...

My point is if you can't find your ball for whatever reason the penalty should be the same.  I am off to work so I won't be responding until tonight.

Quote: Originally Posted by iacas    Asked and answered. Several times, in fact. It's a worse shot because the penalty is more severe. Heck, that alone is what makes it a "worse"...

Quote: Originally Posted by mad max  Why?  If I hit the ball 250 yards into a lake how is that a better shot than one that goes 250 yards that ends up off the course or in a spot designated as being off the...

NoQuote:Originally Posted by Fourputt A ball in an unplayable lie through the green is also a ball you can't play.  Should a player be required to take a stroke and distance penalty just because his ball rolled a couple of feet too...

Fourputt,  Just to be clear I have no problem with O.B., lost ball being stroke and distance, but I feel if the ball is lost wherever it is lost the penalty should be the same.  I don't think we would have as many complaints...

Quote: Originally Posted by Fourputt    The ball in the hazard is still a ball in play.  The ball out of bounds is not.  That is a fundamental definition in the game, and a fundamental difference...