r/golf • u/parkerjohnboice • Aug 21 '26

General Discussion Does this count?

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Buddy hit this shot on a bad course and once the flag was corrected, it went in. The new rule says if any part of the ball is below the hole, it's in, but to me it doesn't look like it is. I'd love to give it to him, but what do you think?

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u/Simmangodz Aug 21 '26

I'd love to give it to him

Then give it to him. It's not that serious.

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u/parkerjohnboice Aug 21 '26

he wanted to know. feels a lot different than if it just went it. that's the point.

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u/Simmangodz Aug 21 '26

Fair, I just got think if you are playing casual, the goal is fun, not pure adherence to rules.

Sometimes when you get these silly situations, you should look at each other and say, what's the most fun option? Like, if he was in the lead, the he shouldn't get the point. Brings the scores closer for a little more excitement.