Crazy Golf Rules

May 20, 2017May 19, 2017 / The Grateful Golfer / 2 Comments

This is just a crazy golf rule that I had to share. It is a cut and paste from BarDown website. I take no credit for the original reporting, but I just had to share it!

Bizarre rule leads to golfer having to strip down and jump into a lake!

Water Hazard

Sometimes golf gets weird when you drop the ball.

Wednesday, during the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional, Jacksonville golfer David Wicks found out just how serious tournament officials are about certain rules, no matter the circumstances. After hitting a putt close to the pin on the 13th hole, Wicks picked his ball, placed it in his pocket and put down his marker. Moments later, Wicks went to check his scorecard causing him to accidentally drop his ball off his shoe. The ball ended up rolling into the drink, meaning that unless Wicks was able to retrieve his ball, he would face a penalty shot.

So Wicks did what any good team player would do…he took his clothes off and jumped into the lake.

“Wicks stripped down to his underwear and dove in with a five-minute time limit. “David probably found 20 balls in the stretch of five minutes, but he never could find his,” said Blackburn. “It was just a stroke of bad luck. After the five minute period ended the rules officials gave him a two-stroke penalty, which really could’ve hampered our comeback. But David rebounded, finishing the day with five straight pars to keep us in the race.” (JUDolphins.com)

For all those asking for evidence of today's antics. The camera adds 10lbs 😬 pic.twitter.com/8cRAIoSnY3

— DaveWicks (@DaveeeWicks) May 18, 2017

While we understand that rules are rules, that rule just seems a bit silly. Careful of mistakes on the golf course…some can cause you to have to jump in a lake.

(H/T: FTW USA Today)

LPGA – What Were You Thinking!

April 4, 2017April 3, 2017 / The Grateful Golfer / 6 Comments

I know it is Masters week and most of us are focused on the exciting golf starting in a couple of days, but I cannot stay quiet! The LPGA decided graciously award Lexi Thompson a 4 stroke penalty in the final round on the 12th hole of the ANA Inspiration golf tournament. Continue reading →

Changing the Rules of Golf

March 8, 2017March 7, 2017 / The Grateful Golfer / 10 Comments

The governing bodies of golf are changing the rules. Set to take effect in 2019, these rules will designed to make the game simpler for the average golfer to play. They are discarding the decisions book entirely and reducing the number of rules from 34 to 24. Well, I can say that it is about time! Continue reading →

Golf Infographic: Nearest Point of Relief

August 29, 2016August 28, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / 6 Comments

One of my more popular posts explains the concept of Nearest Point of Relief. It is an important stroke saver that many players do not quite understand. Therefore, in addition to my previous post, here is an infographic that I think will help.

GG-rule-book-infographic-PONR

If you have ever played a round of golf, understanding the concept of the nearest point of relief is important!

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

Rules of Golf Simplified

August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / 4 Comments

The new rules of golf are out for your reading pleasure. They cover all the important points that golfers should know and understand. For some, this book is an exciting must read; for others, well lets just say that it is a good book to sleep by.

Periodically, I will attempt to demystify some of golf’s rules to save you the time you would spend reading the book. For now, I am going to start out with an easy, but misunderstood rule about the tee box.