Golf scramble rules out of sand

If your putt is the longest putt made, write your name on the marker card and place the marker in the ground on the spot where you putted the ball
from. She hits the birdie putt to about 3" of the cup. You may not repair spike marks prior to putting. This rule was not stated on any printed rules
sheets at the tournament. It actually makes sense, but is such a little detail that provides zero benefit that I basically overlooked it. Originally Posted
by bplewis I had our actual score at -8, give or take a stroke, as it was hard to keep score. Awards, Achievements, and Accolades. On a par 3, I
hit my tee shot to about 10'. She proceeds to walk up and tap it in for a par I got called thursday night to fill in for an injured person that was the
fourth member of a 4 person scramble charity tournament. For some reason the scrambles I have played, we have putted in pars in this case. They
hit so many mulligans that on a couple holes I forgot whether we finished with a legit ball or not. I have seen this same thing happen before. You
need to be a member in order to leave a comment. So do not tap-in for the sake of convenience if there is still a birdie putt attempt that needs to
be rolled. In most scrambles I play in, most are charity events, all you can win is trophies or gift certificates or miscellaneous junk. I have not
looked through the USGA rules of golf to see if there is a specific section regarding a scramble captains choice format and its ruling quirks. Once
the ball is in the hole, the hole is over. Good or Bad for the Game. Once the marker has been placed in the ground, it should stay there until
someone else hits a closer shot. We should have marked her putt which was 3" away, and then I could take my attempt at the birdie. I'm just
wondering if this rule is in print, and is common knowledge in THIS format. Check them out here:. Conversely if I want to shoot out and play a few
holes after work then I just wear what ever shorts Ive got on and a tee shirt and just go for it. Enjoy the day and your fellowship with other
Christian golfers! They went on to explain that you have to "cheer and walk off the green" to make it look good. I watched the last 3 holes from the
group in front of us as each member hit 2 balls from the tee box and every fairway. It's just silly to worry about a non-rule in such a casual
"competition. But the kicker is that I watched the groups in front and in back of us, and virtually every person was cheating. I agree though, I've
never really understood the reasoning, given how little a scramble resembles real golf. Restoring Winged Foot's Greens. The surveying tools are
real, and I know one of the main guys who pioneered it he worked with Mark Sweeney, and has done work on Augusta's greens every year for a
decade or two, etc. I was surprised and started joking about how they were putting pressure on me to perform. Fax WWW. I reckon these are
fine as they are just as tidy as dress trousers these days. In that tournament it was expressly stated to us that when one of the team had the putting
honors, we always had the option of allowing the partner who may be closer, but may be putting for par as opposed to birdie to putt first, thus
allowing the player with the honors to see the line. A great three-part set. Create an account or sign in to comment You need to be a member in
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Posted May 25, There are no strings, no mulligans etc to be bought. If your drive is the longest and over yards in length, write your name on the
marker card and place the marker in the ground on the spot where your ball lays. Enjoy the day and your fellowship with other Christian golfers!
Originally Posted by bplewis Long story short, we won the tournament at The groups were done based on total HC of each group to be about
equal. My experience is exactly that of Rulesman. She hits the birdie putt to about 3" of the cup. I have tons of stories just like this one. The other
team members pick up their balls and place them within one club length no closer to the hole of the marked spot. Balls may be cleaned on the
green, and ball marks repaired prior to putting. Sign in Already have an account? However in this case, the convention is universal. In our
scrambles, the "convention" is always that the first putter is allowed to attempt to hole out knowing that there is a lower score putt still pending.
You can now see why scrambles are such a mess to control if something as fundamental as holing the ball isn't standardised. Where do you Put the
Cheese on a Cheeseburger? Assume for the following example that the putt is for birdie and the tap-in is for par. Recent Hot Streak Part 1. So,
where am I going with this? Yeah the group I usually play with stinks! Would not be, but it was mostly 4 man "random" groups, two groups were 3
man. Please smooth all marks made in Sand Bunkers. Maybe that's not a relevant example because both players still score their respective balls
and only take the best score after each has holed out? By nevets88 , 18 hours ago in The Grill Room. Originally Posted by bplewis24 I'm not sure
if this is relevant or not, but I played in an NCGA-sanctioned 2 person better ball format last year. I have seen this same thing happen before. If
the tap-in is missed, then that cancels any further attempts at the birdie. Just a question, as scramble is not RoG, do amateur rules apply to prizes in
scrambles? Good committees will write them down but most don't so players just have to assume a 'convention'. I'm just wondering if this rule is in
print, and is common knowledge in THIS format. Obviously then the data is smoothed a bit, because green contours that small are likely just a
scuff mark, a ball mark, etc. Want to join this community? I only knew one of the guys and the other two guys were strangers to me, but veterans
of this particular tournament. Recent Hot Streak Part 2. This procedure is followed on every shot for the remainder of the hole, including putts.
BamaWade 42 years old. Now, we've never attempted this with anything other than a tap in, as if the tap in is missed I can see how it would bring
up confusion: We pick up her ball. IMO 4 person scrambles should be outlawed. Once the ball is in the hole, the hole is over. Before the round, I
was joking about how silly it is to worry about winning a 4 person scramble, and the guys start telling me how they won it the prior year. In that
tournament it was expressly stated to us that when one of the team had the putting honors, we always had the option of allowing the partner who
may be closer, but may be putting for par as opposed to birdie to putt first, thus allowing the player with the honors to see the line. They went on
to explain that you have to "cheer and walk off the green" to make it look good. In most scrambles I play in, most are charity events, all you can
win is trophies or gift certificates or miscellaneous junk. Putts need to be made within 3 inches of the marked spot no closer to the hole. I agree
though, I've never really understood the reasoning, given how little a scramble resembles real golf. Sign up for a new account in our community.
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades. Now, I completely understand the logic. It's just silly to worry about a non-rule in such a casual
"competition. Most of the time it's not really an issue because scrambles are usually 4 person teams, meaning there are no rules hawks there to call
you on it. It's a moral victory if we make it around without a bogey!
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By Vinchenzio45August 20, rues Golf Talk. Each team member hits their next shot from the chosen spot of the prior shot. So, where am I going
with this? Balls may be cleaned on the green, and ball marks repaired prior to putting. Once the marker has been placed in the ground, it should
stay there until someone else hits a closer shot. A great three-part set. It's free and you won't put this ad anymore! Played in many scrambles golf
scramble rules out of sand this has never been an issue. And this has been with different people and no-one has objected. Any more than that
goof mark. I didn't hit a hole in one. Create an account or golf scramble rules out of sand 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. Don't srcamble the par, until you've exhausted all birdie
attempts. Originally Posted by Golfingdad Most of the time it's not really an issue because scrambles are usually 4 person teams, meaning there are
no rules hawks there to call you on it. Good or Bad for the Game. I'm just wondering if this rule is in print, oglf is common knowledge in THIS
format. I'm not sure if this is relevant or not, but Golf scramble rules out of sand played in an NCGA-sanctioned 2 person better ball format last
year. And this wasn't some shady tournament, it is a fairly well-known charity event with golf scramble rules out of sand participants or
something crazy. I can see where someone would bring up that rule. Signing up is freeand you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf
enthusiasts! Sign in Already have an account? It's just silly to worry about a non-rule in such a casual "competition. Golf scramble rules out of
sand In Sign Up. Then when I missed, we could replace her ball, and tap in for par. I agree though, I've never really understood the reasoning,
given how little a scramble resembles real golf. Check them out here:. If people want to dress like professional golfers or a homeless man then so
be it. Let me begin this by saying I understand that a scramble format golf tourney should be enjoyed for a good time, and not much more. IMO 4
person scrambles should be outlawed. In the last 2 four-person team scrambles I played in, they actually had a rule that a putt for birdie can result
in no worse than par. You can now see why scrambles are such a mess to control if something as fundamental as holing the scrzmble isn't
standardised. Once the marker has been placed in the ground, it should stay there until someone else makes a longer putt. Already have an
account? I never expect to win them because I usually play with the same group of guys and: Not bad for 2 man Yeah the group I usually scrzmble
with stinks! I understood the concept that once one of our shots is holed her par puttthat hole is over for us and taking my attempt after she holed
out would not count. Where do you Uot the Cheese on a Cheeseburger? Amazon - From nothing to ubiquitous. In most scrambles I play in, most
are charity events, all you can win is trophies or gift certificates or miscellaneous junk. They hit so many mulligans that on a couple holes I forgot
whether we finished with a legit ball or not. I have never heard lf a scramble where that wasn't so. The other team members pick up their balls and
place them within one club length no closer to the hole of the marked spot. Minneapolis, MN Phone or By iacas13 minutes ago in Golf Courses
and Architecture. As there are no written ruules, organising ecramble have to make them up. So the other day I was ruled a round of golf. Now, I
completely understand the logic. Assume for the following example that the putt is for birdie and the tap-in is for par. Posted May 24, On golf
scramble rules out of sand par 3, I hit my tee shot to about 10'. Please smooth all marks made sadn Sand Bunkers. Posted May 25, Long story
short, we won the tournament at golf scramble rules out of sand Once the marker has been placed in the ground, golg should stay there until
someone else makes a drive longer ecramble yours. The groups were done based on total HC of each group to be about equal. You need to be a
member in order to leave a comment. Register a new account. My wife hits hers on the green, rulees is 30' away.