Jump to content
IGNORED

Ian Poulter's 4 putt

ezmoney5150

By ezmoney5150,
in Tour Talk

 Share
Note: This thread is 6270 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

ezmoney5150 Well Established Member

ezmoney5150

I could be wrong but on Friday Ian Poulter tried to tap in a missed putt on the other side of the hole. Was this a rules violation??? If not it was still funny.

What's in my bag
Driver: Taylor Made R7 425 9.5 degrees UST Proforce 65 shaft
3 Wood: Taylor Made V Steel 15 degrees
Taylor Made Rescue Dual 22 degrees (UST IROD shaft)
Irons: Mizuno MP-67 (bent 1 degree upright)Gap Wedge: Mizuno R Series Black Nickle 52 Sand Wedge: Mizuno R Series Black Nickle...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

J.P. Well Established Member

J.P.

I did see that on tv as well.

I don't know if it is a violation. He was disgusted with putt one, then reached across the hole to almost "drag" in the 2 footer (putt 2). That rolled 4 feet by back to where he originally putt from. Putt three looked like putt one - two feet by, then he again reached across and "dragged" in putt four. By the way, that one nearly missed too.

It could be some violation if there is anything about a "traditional" or "not unusual" stance, but I have not heard of any rule like that with respect to stance before.

That was a shame - if you are going to wear pants like that, you better not four putt.

J.P.

Bridgestone J33 10.5* Fujikura Rombax w
Bridgestone J33 15* Fujikura Zcom tw74
Tour Edge XCG 18* 3 hybrid Mizuno MP30 4-PW DG S300Vokey SM 52 bent 51Vokey Spin Milled 56 & 60Cameron Newport BchBridgestone B330s

Link to comment
Share on other sites

pickapocket Member

pickapocket

I did see that on tv as well.

First of all lets get one thing straight, the guy is an arse! The message he is sending out by doing that is pathetic, what are all the young kids who clearly follow someone like Poulter gonna think? I for one do not want to be playing with some young kid in a club medal who starts behaving like that, it would put me off my game. As far as legality you cannot straddle a put and put "croquet style" Sam Snead used to put that way and it was outlawed way back in the 60's or something. I do not think he actually straddled the put so it would not be a rules violation. Either ways I would fine the bugger for his petulant outburst. Ei ther that or make him play in a skirt next week.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

chingali Well Established Member

chingali

I did something similar but even more stupid about twenty years ago. I missed a two footer that ended up lipping around the cup and sitting directly behind the hole along the line it was originally hit. I reached over the hole and attempted to knock it back in to the hole in disgust. It didn't quite work out, the ball jumped the hole and hit me in the foot, two shot penalty. I then tapped the next one in for an effective five putt from two feet.

I've haven't tried to backhand one in since :)
Link to comment
Share on other sites

ezmoney5150 Well Established Member

ezmoney5150

  • Author
After he missed the first putt he missed the cut anyway so I guess he didn't care how he hit it in the hole

I'll have to look and see if he was disqualified or if he missed the cut on strokes.

What's in my bag
Driver: Taylor Made R7 425 9.5 degrees UST Proforce 65 shaft
3 Wood: Taylor Made V Steel 15 degrees
Taylor Made Rescue Dual 22 degrees (UST IROD shaft)
Irons: Mizuno MP-67 (bent 1 degree upright)Gap Wedge: Mizuno R Series Black Nickle 52 Sand Wedge: Mizuno R Series Black Nickle...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Administrator
iacas Hall of Fame Member

iacas

  • Administrator
It's not a DQ or a penalty to reach across the hole and tap the ball in. The only possibility would be that you're standing astride the line of your putt, but the rules explicitly allow for such a situation for tap-ins. I called one of my junior golfers on it last year as a test, and a day later another one of the kids showed me the rule.

Specifically: The “line of putt’’ is the line that the player wishes his ball to take after a stroke on the putting green. Except with respect to Rule 16-1e, the line of putt includes a reasonable distance on either side of the intended line. The line of putt does not extend beyond the hole.

Erik J. Barzeski — ⛳ I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • Author, Lowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

Check Out: New Topics | TST Blog | Golf Terms | Instructional Content | Analyzr | LSW | Instructional Droplets

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Shindig Incredible Member

Shindig

As others have said, it isn't a rules violation, but it is a bad idea. I think - and I'm either going to be corrected or reminded, I'm sure - that someone lost the British Open some years ago, and at one point, missed his tap-in putt, possibly in a similar fashion.

We just do that style when there's a group waiting to hit to the green and the next tee box is open. But we play for considerably less than Poulter and friends.

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Note: This thread is 6270 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.

  • Popular Now

  • Posts

    • snapfade
      This Putting Product Actually Seems Like it May Have Some Value.

      By snapfade ·

      I always get adds for "Find your Eastern European Soulmate" I think it's a nifty gadget to have at home. If your going to do a dedicated putting session I could see setting it up. Thanks for sharing.
    • snapfade
      Future Pro: Miles Russell Age 15

      By snapfade ·

      Here's the bet. Assuming the pursuit of a Tour card holds, who wins their first Tour event? Charlie, or this Russell kid? Bet is off if Miles Russell signs with LIV. 
    • billchao
      Strategy on Neshanic Valley Ridge #2

      By billchao ·

      It seems like too much work for me. I'm actually surprised at myself for spending as much time on this as I already have. Shot Scope tells me my shots to finish with a 7i is 0.1 better than with my 50 or 55 so I'm just going to go with it. Actually, I tend to be the complete opposite. I've never faced a shot I'm convinced I can't hit. It leads to great heroics and complete flops. Conservative for me might just be someone else's normal.
    • iacas
      Strategy on Neshanic Valley Ridge #2

      By iacas ·

      Tell me you've not seen Bill play without telling me you've not seen Bill play? 😄 Just teasing @billchao. 😄 
    • iacas
      Future Pro: Miles Russell Age 15

      By iacas ·

      And like Matt said, and I have hinted at… it's ONE ROUND. Because you have to get hot. Better players than him failed to get through. And… Peaked too soon, perhaps. He could also get injured, get surpassed, lose interest or lose his game… Again, if I trusted y'all to uphold the bet, and if the bet wasn't basically a 15-year proposition… I'd bet y'all. The odds are against him, and heavily so. So… he didn't qualify, and he's playing on a sponsor's exemption. Jordan Spieth was 16 years old when he tied for 16th in a PGA Tour event… and I realize that mentioning Jordan Spieth (who has obviously had a lot of success) seems to argue against my point, but Spieth is the exception and he did better at only a year older than this fella. The odds are strongly against him.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept
The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...