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What are the flags on a golf course used for?

Jun 28, 2012 · At the golf course today, they had replaced all of the normal flags on the greens with U.S. flags. It was a nice gesture for Memorial Day, but they failed to provide a stand to keep the flag from touching the ground when the pin was …

What happens if a golfer hits the flag?

Striking the Flag. While a player does not suffer penalty for striking an unattended flag from off the green, this does not hold true once the green is reached or if another player or caddy is...

How do flags on golf pins work?

Jul 07, 2011 · First, it's a violation of the (unenforcible) US flag code and most people lay the flagstick on the ground, allowing the flag to touch the ground. I once saw an old veteren playing in front of me get very upset when getting to the 18th green because they'd done this …

Where can I buy nylon golf Flags?

Mar 13, 2018 · How to Keep Flags Clean. In general, golf flags can be machined washed using a mild laundry detergent or even some concentrated Simple Green in the gentle cycle. Then all the flags to air dry. Putting your golf flags in a tumble dryer is NOT recommended.

Can you have the flag tended in golf?

Can you tend flag off green?

What color should the flag be on a golf hole?

Why do pro golfers leave the pin in when putting?

Can you brush sand off the green with a towel?

What does yellow flag on golf course mean?

What does a checkered flag mean on a golf course?

What does a red flag on a golf cart mean?

eagles1

Had a discussion with a fellow Wrxer, member of my my club and good friend yesterday about the above. I am sure he wlll read this post as he values opinions from the members of this site.

bubbagump

The course I played at Sunday had the same thing, it was pretty cool. They also had a stake with a little clip next to every green to put the flag on to keep it upright when you pull it. To your question I have no idea what you are trying to get at.

eagles1

During normal play, our course utilizes red flags for front. white flags for middle and blue flags for back. Yesterday in honor of the 4th all flags were American flags so players, especially where the greens are elevated, could not discern whether the flag was front, center or back.

TheCityGame

I faced the same issue this weekend. It's kind of annoying not knowing front/back/middle. Also. .didn't feel right about laying a flag on the ground. We did NOT have clips, and we're not going to pass it around as each guy putts. It's a good idea in theory. Bad idea in practice.

twgolf

To answer your question, yes it is trivial. One day a year to do something to honor this great nation and you are concerened about front/middle/back pin locations. If you do not have a range finder, whats to stop you from getting up a little closer to the green and seeing where the pin is in corrulation to front/middle/back.

FLOGMR

When was the last time shooting to the middle of the green was a bad idea?? Honour your flag and enjoy the day. A little off topic but I played a course a few years ago that did not put any flags or pins out one day ...everyone just aimed at the greens and found the hole when they got there..........not a good idea on a regular basis but unique and interesting.

eagles1

Thanks for all the responses. I guess my issue really is the lack of forethought on the part of the greens keeper management. The course I play is private and the pins are changed every day.

When were flags first used in golf?

Flags mark the way for a golfer's journey. Flags, the objects on top of the sticks used to mark each hole on a golf course, were first mentioned in 1875, although golf historians believe they were used before that date.

What is the safety feature in golf?

This safety feature typically is used in tournaments, when the course is crowded, and involves marshals who monitor play . The marshals use flag signals ...

What does it mean when a golf course uses a variety of methods to indicate when the target area is clear for

In situations where golfers must hit shots without having a view of the target, courses use a variety of methods to indicate when the target area is clear for a shot to be hit.

What is the rule for flagsticks in golf?

Rule 17 of the Rules of Golf governs flags and flagsticks. If a golfer hits the flag with a shot when the flagstick is in the cup, the next shot must be played from where the ball comes to a stop. If you putt from on the green or if the flag has been removed for your shot, you are penalized if the ball hits any part of the flagstick, ...

Do flags have to be on flagsticks?

The USGA doesn't require flags to be attached to flagsticks -- some courses top the sticks with other adornments -- but the vast majority of courses maintain the tradition by using cloth or nylon flags. The size of flags varies by course. The flagstick itself, however, is regulated by the USGA.

How big is a flag stick?

The size of flags varies by course. The flagstick itself, however, is regulated by the USGA. The stick must be circular in cross-section and no more than 3/4 inch in circumference to allow enough room for the ball to drop into the cup. Also, it can't be padded or covered with absorbent material that can influence the reaction of a ball that hits it.

Why do golfers put flags on the green?

Whether standing on the tee area to hit a drive or hitting an approach shot from the fairway, golfers typically use the flag to help aim their shot to the green. By visualizing the most direct path to the hole, golfers can plan their shots to play the hole with the fewest number of strokes.

How to get consistency in golf?

For consistency, use one type of ball—the ball you play with—when experimenting. And after you have flight-to-roll ratios, be willing to adjust them for course conditions, like fast greens, or the situation, like an uphill lie. You'll get there, and remember, there's no substitute for doing it yourself.

What is the first skill to learn in the short game?

The first skill to learn in the short game is swinging the grip end of the club to the left through impact. This might seem oddly simple, but it's absolutely critical. Swinging directly toward the target, which so many amateurs do, causes poor contact because the low point of the swing comes behind the ball.

Why does my golf club decelerate?

It also causes deceleration, because the club runs out of room going straight. Poor contact and deceleration are killers around the green. Swinging the handle to the left moves the low point of the swing forward, so you hit the ball and then the ground. It also helps you make contact with the center of the face.

What is the master move of the short game?

It also helps you make contact with the center of the face. And then there's acceleration. You're creating more space for the club to travel. Swinging left is the master move of the short game.

How to get the sole of a golf club to sit flush?

Unless you manipulate it, the face will open or close so the sole of the club sits flush to the ground. If you raise the handle, the heel comes up so you have to close the face to get the sole to sit flush. If you lower the handle, the toe comes up so you have to open the face to get the sole flush.

What happens when you swing the handle down the first exit?

If you swing the handle down the first exit, it moves quickly to the left and gets very close to your left hip. That produces a higher shot. If you take the second exit, that's the standard shot. If you take the third—still going left the same amount, just on a longer arc—that produces a lower shot.