Do You "Slow Drop" the Flagstick?

[CaddyCarl]

In caddy school we were taught to lower the flag softly to the deck. The membership at the club would get heated if caddies were dropping flags. I do it to this day. Every time. Either lower it by the flag, or hook it with my putter. And, by the way, I'm a casual golfer all day long. 

[ChetlovesMer]

I just switched my vote to never. Now I just leave the flag in. 

[Groucho Valentine]

I dont really slow drop it per sea. I do the drop and catch thing with my foot before it hits the ground. Then lower it the rest of the way. 

[birdie seeker]

Dropping the flag stick is on the same scale as not repairing ball marks on the green.

[iacas]

1 hour ago, birdie seeker said:

Dropping the flag stick is on the same scale as not repairing ball marks on the green.

I don't agree. You can drop a flagstick on some greens without doing any visible damage.

Not that you should, but a ball mark is actual repairable damage.

[TRUCKER]

I was told a long time ago not to "drop" it because it could possibly break the little glass things for the range finders.

[The Recreational Golfer]

Dropping the flagstick like it's falling timber is disrespectful to the course.