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JohnnyStroke Member

JohnnyStroke

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Hey Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening!

Watching the US Open, had a random thought. I've never seen or least don't remember seeing a player put the golf ball in their pocket. They seem to always give the ball to their caddy.

If that observation is correct...why do they do this? Probably dumb question but couldn't Google the answer. 

Thanks!!!


MrGolfguy67 Dedicated Member

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It's called LOIBIP  (Loy-Bip)

Loss of interest, Ball in Pocket

 

 

 

just kidding

Carry on my wayward drive

There'll be pars when you are done

Lay your weary wedge to rest

Don't you shank no more 

 

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JohnnyStroke Member

JohnnyStroke

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Just now, roamingbard13 said:

Rickie Fowler puts it in his pocket after every hole, or at least he has every time today. 

Really? Geez im stupid, been watching past 30 mins and didn't even notice. So no rule against it.  Got it! Thank you!

1 minute ago, MrGolfguy67 said:

It's called LOIBIP  (Loy-Bip)

Loss of interest, Ball in Pocket

 

 

 

just kidding

Lol, I deserve that. Smh. Haa


David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

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Yeah, I agree...

....dumb question.

:-D 

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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colin007 Incredible Member

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Is that ball in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

Colin P.

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RickK Dedicated Member

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In the Pro-Ams I have played in, I see the pro getting the ball out of the hole and then hands it to his caddie.  The caddie wipes the ball off with the towel he carries.  Sam Saunders caddie would also reach for our ball and wipe it off also then hand it back.  When I have played courses where we had to use forecaddies, they usually always carry a towel and will ask for you ball when you putt out so they can clean your ball.  

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Aguirre Great Member

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I ran a golf outing for several years around 1998-2001 called Golf Balls In Your Pocket.

True story, bro.

"Witty golf quote."


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