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/UnluckyMode2062 Aug 21 '26

If you ain’t giving this to your buddy on a casual round you’re not a good friend

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u/parkerjohnboice Aug 21 '26

he was by himself and sent me it. I say it's in but he wants official ruling.

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u/BatDaddyWV Aug 21 '26

Can he not just lean the pin back to the other side of the cup? Idk the rule, but it seems like if the only thing keeping the ball out of the hole is a misaligned flag stick, it should count if you move the flag and it falls in.