Official Golf geeks gibber thread

[Tommy Brown]

2 hours ago, kila said:

Ready golf for stroke play, but match play you'll lose the hole if you play out of turn without partner giving the thumbs up first.

 

Not correct.

 

You should tell him that he has played out of turn and he has to play the shot again.

I think, if you don't you've accepted it with no penalty.

 

 

In match play, there's no penalty for playing out of turn, but the opponent has the option to cancel the stroke and have the player play again in their turn, according to the R&A and the USGA. The opponent can decide whether to cancel the stroke based on the situation, potentially if the out-of-turn shot was good or bad. 

 

 

addition:

A mate caused a stooshie last year with this.

I think the opponent putted out.

He told the guy that he lost the hole, the opponent wasn't clued up and accepted it.

Mate thinks he knows the rules inside out, he bloody doesn't, always pointing out things to him.

 

Edited June 2, 2025 by Tommy Brown

[kila]

30 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said:

Not correct.

 

You should tell him that he has played out of turn and he has to play the shot again.

I think, if you don't you've accepted it with no penalty.

 

 

In match play, there's no penalty for playing out of turn, but the opponent has the option to cancel the stroke and have the player play again in their turn, according to the R&A and the USGA. The opponent can decide whether to cancel the stroke based on the situation, potentially if the out-of-turn shot was good or bad. 

 

 

addition:

A mate caused a stooshie last year with this.

I think the opponent putted out.

He told the guy that he lost the hole, the opponent wasn't clued up and accepted it.

Mate thinks he knows the rules inside out, he bloody doesn't, always pointing out things to him.

 

 

👍

 

Thanks for the correction. To be honest, I use the R&A Rules app anytime I need to check something during a match anyway

 

 

[Tommy Brown]

Owen Wilson was being interviewed on BBC Breakfast TV

Mainly about the Apple TV series Stick, where he plays an ex-pro golfer.

 

it went on to other celebs and their Handicaps

Michael Douglas 22

Catherine ZJ  10

Samuel L Jackson  6.9

and

Drum Roll

Donald Trump

further Drum Roll

2.3

 

Is that right Donald, aye?

 

lying orange clown

 

[escobri]

24 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said:

Owen Wilson was being interviewed on BBC Breakfast TV

Mainly about the Apple TV series Stick, where he plays an ex-pro golfer.

 

it went on to other celebs and their Handicaps

Michael Douglas 22

Catherine ZJ  10

Samuel L Jackson  6.9

and

Drum Roll

Donald Trump

further Drum Roll

2.3

 

Is that right Donald, aye?

 

lying orange clown

 

He is a club champion so might be true 🤷

[Bigsmak]

37 minutes ago, escobri said:

He is a club champion so might be true 🤷

 

He actually impressed a bit on the video with Bryson - but not a 2.3.. no way  - he is a cheat and god help his playing partners who call him out on it.  

[escobri]

44 minutes ago, Bigsmak said:

 

He actually impressed a bit on the video with Bryson - but not a 2.3.. no way  - he is a cheat and god help his playing partners who call him out on it.  

Was it the current North Korean leader who shot 18? This could  make a classic match if so 🤣

[ƒιѕнρℓαρѕ]

1 hour ago, escobri said:

Was it the current North Korean leader who shot 18? This could  make a classic match if so 🤣

I heard he shot a 14, had a couple of REALLY good holes!

[Bigsmak]

18 hours ago, escobri said:

Was it the current North Korean leader who shot 18? This could  make a classic match if so 🤣

 

Think it was his dad - 

[Samuel Camazzola]

 

[escobri]

On 08/06/2025 at 21:43, Samuel Camazzola said:

 

 

 

Class from Phil, this clip is more relatable 🤣

[Tommy Brown]

[OBE]

US Open golf venue, Oakmont, not allowing the world's best to show of their envious skills. I can witness double and triple bogeys in most medal comps. USGA have lost the plot here...👎

[Rudi Skacel]

2 hours ago, OBE said:

US Open golf venue, Oakmont, not allowing the world's best to show of their envious skills. I can witness double and triple bogeys in most medal comps. USGA have lost the plot here...👎

They are showing off plenty skill. Far better than watching the target golf we see for most events. Its great watching where sometimes bogey is a great score. Nice also seeing players punished for errant shots. 

[kila]

 

🤣

[Ferryjambo99]

Some poor sack finished 35 over

[hmfc_liam06]

Buzzing for Eyemouth open today 🥴

[Ray Gin]

17 hours ago, OBE said:

US Open golf venue, Oakmont, not allowing the world's best to show of their envious skills. I can witness double and triple bogeys in most medal comps. USGA have lost the plot here...👎

 

Dread to think what I'd score on that course. I'd likely NR after 4 holes and walk off in a huff.

[OBE]

15 hours ago, Rudi Skacel said:

They are showing off plenty skill. Far better than watching the target golf we see for most events. Its great watching where sometimes bogey is a great score. Nice also seeing players punished for errant shots. 

 

That target golf you reference on courses over 7k yards long, I can only dream of having that ability. Birdies and eagles are extremely skillful on your "Target Golf". 

 

USGA are using the irrigation system at Oakmont to monkey with the players heids. Landing areas of the tees are being watered, no run out. Other landing areas are being dried out on sloping fairways where the 9" rough awaits. Mother nature is not in charge at Oakmont, which is very disappointing.

Edited June 14, 2025 by OBE

[OBE]

11 minutes ago, Ray Gin said:

 

Dread to think what I'd score on that course. I'd likely NR after 4 holes and walk off in a huff.

 

Find your H/cap @ Oakmont... 

 

 

[Bigsmak]

14 handicap - nice -  I'd be giving you reprobates here about 25 shots! 

[Ray Gin]

15 minutes ago, OBE said:

 

Find your H/cap @ Oakmont... 

 

 

 

I'd be off 32 and I'm pretty sure I still wouldn't break 100 net.

 

 

[Rudi Skacel]

1 hour ago, OBE said:

 

That target golf you reference on courses over 7k yards long, I can only dream of having that ability. Birdies and eagles are extremely skillful on your "Target Golf". 

 

USGA are using the irrigation system at Oakmont to monkey with the players heids. Landing areas of the tees are being watered, no run out. Other landing areas are being dried out on sloping fairways where the 9" rough awaits. Mother nature is not in charge at Oakmont, which is very disappointing.

I never said target golf wasnt skillful. However we see every other week tournaments being won with 20 under par. Lets see their skill in a different way where a birdie means much more. And being able to make par is great aswell. 

[Malinga the Swinga]

Can someone please tell Paul McGinley to shut the **** up. He adds nothing to what is on screen.

 

No idea why US coverage so isn't on showing players on  practice drive area when there are others on the course. 

Edited June 14, 2025 by Malinga the Swinga

[OBE]

Sky scum! Was watching women's amateurs from Nairn on Sky Golf, 6 off a 36 hole final to go and they switch it Sky Sports Mix, scummy behaviour, the want me to subscribe...£**k off...🤬

Edited June 15, 2025 by OBE

[hmfc_liam06]

2 minutes ago, OBE said:

Sky scum! Was watching women's amateurs from Nairn on Sky Golf, 6 off a 36 hole final to go and they switch it Sky Sports Mix, scummy behaviour, the want me to subscribe...£**k off...🤬

Sky Sports Mix is free to air 🤷‍♂️ 

[OBE]

5 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

Sky Sports Mix is free to air 🤷‍♂️ 

Piggy back on Virgin it ain't mate... found it on randa.org though...happy days...🤓

[sadj]

What a start to the leaders rounds today. 

[ehcaley]

Come on Bob

[Luckies1874]

38 minutes ago, ehcaley said:

Come on Bob

 

Great birdie. 

 

If he can par the last he will put lots of pressure on the others. 

[Luckies1874]

This is getting interesting for Robert! C'mon son. 

[HMFC01]

There was an interview a few days ago with Scheffler.   They asked him how he thought his chances were about winning .  The usual questions.   In the background zoomed out but you could make out it was Bobby Mac walking past .   I thought he's winning this.    Ironic asking Scheffler at the time he's walking past in the background.

 

Anything can happen.   Great stuff.

Edited June 15, 2025 by HMFC01

[Samuel Camazzola]

Clubhouse lead for Bob Mac.. 

[Luckies1874]

Did what was required. Great chance of at least a play off unless someone does something pretty special.

[Samuel Camazzola]

Some finishing two holes to clinch it.

[Pasquale for King]

I think Bob had to birdie the last to put more pressure on Spaun, Victor helping with the line too, but to finish birdie birdie is a great way to win. 
Lots of moans about the course but its been brilliant really.

[sadj]

52 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said:

Did what was required. Great chance of at least a play off unless someone does something pretty special.

Jinx 🤣 Spaun sinking that was unreal

[Luckies1874]

Just now, sadj said:

Jinx 🤣 Spaun sinking that was unreal

 

Birdie birdie finish was pretty sick in those conditions!

[sadj]

Just now, Luckies1874 said:

 

Birdie birdie finish was pretty sick in those conditions!

Unbelievable, especially after starting 5x5 out in 40 on Sunday and winning the US Open has never been done (popped up on screen when he was on the 17th) just wild wild day of golf

[Samuel Camazzola]

6 hours ago, Pasquale for King said:

I think Bob had to birdie the last to put more pressure on Spaun, Victor helping with the line too, but to finish birdie birdie is a great way to win. 
Lots of moans about the course but its been brilliant really.

I enjoyed it. Good to see pars being rewarded like birdies and bogeys becoming good scores at times.

 

The rough and bunkers proved to be penal. I still believe finding a divot on a fairway deserves relief. 

[Malinga the Swinga]

Whilst not the win Bob hoped for, it's guaranteed him entry next year, guaranteed him the Masters next year along with a load of world ranking and Ryder Cup points. Combine that with $2m odd and it's a fair weekends work.

Can't argue that 2 birdies on last 2 holes didn't deserve the win. That rain break came at the perfect time for Spain.

[hmfc_liam06]

36 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said:

I enjoyed it. Good to see pars being rewarded like birdies and bogeys becoming good scores at times.

 

The rough and bunkers proved to be penal. I still believe finding a divot on a fairway deserves relief. 

 

As much as it is harsh finding a divot, a rule like that in golf would be totally abused.

[Samuel Camazzola]

20 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

 

As much as it is harsh finding a divot, a rule like that in golf would be totally abused.

There would be chancers but those who've played the game can tell what is a legitimate divot.

 

 

[hmfc_liam06]

8 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said:

There would be chancers but those who've played the game can tell what is a legitimate divot.

 

 

 

There'll be plenty who have played the game also chancing it. The slightest scraping of turf will be deemed a "divot". Just another avenue for cheating in a sport where cheating is already rife.

 

It's just bad luck, we can't eliminate bad luck from the game. 

Edited June 16, 2025 by hmfc_liam06

[Samuel Camazzola]

52 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

 

There'll be plenty who have played the game also chancing it. The slightest scraping of turf will be deemed a "divot". Just another avenue for cheating in a sport where cheating is already rife.

 

It's just bad luck, we can't eliminate bad luck from the game. 

Down to the playing partners to back or reject the call. R&A would give clear guidance on what qualifies as a divot.

 

 

[kila]

Burns hit to 2 feet from a divot. It isn't impossible even if it seems unfair.

 

A bit like hitting the flag stick - too good a shot can end up in a penalty area! But such is life.

[hmfc_liam06]

1 hour ago, kila said:

Burns hit to 2 feet from a divot. It isn't impossible even if it seems unfair.

 

A bit like hitting the flag stick - too good a shot can end up in a penalty area! But such is life.

 

Can hit a perfectly good shot down the middle and take a horrific kick and land behind a tree or you can land in a footprint in a bunker. Such is golf. 

[hmfc_liam06]

1 hour ago, Samuel Camazzola said:

Down to the playing partners to back or reject the call. R&A would give clear guidance on what qualifies as a divot.

 

We'll be adding depth gauges to our long list of equipment 😅

[kila]

What if a duff shot and the ball rolls back down into your own divot? Would be farce if you got relief for that 

 

[Samuel Camazzola]

31 minutes ago, kila said:

What if a duff shot and the ball rolls back down into your own divot? Would be farce if you got relief for that 

 

Time to take up bowls.

[Ray Gin]

1 hour ago, kila said:

Burns hit to 2 feet from a divot. It isn't impossible even if it seems unfair.

 

A bit like hitting the flag stick - too good a shot can end up in a penalty area! But such is life.

 

41 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

 

Can hit a perfectly good shot down the middle and take a horrific kick and land behind a tree or you can land in a footprint in a bunker. Such is golf. 

 

Aye but the flagstick and tree aren't there because some lazy dick in an earlier group failed to follow course etiquette.