which golf course have baskets instead of flags

What are the flags on golf courses called?

'Pin' "Flagstick" and "pin" are synonyms and are used interchangeably by golfers. ("Flagstick" is often shortened to just "flag," too.) However, the governing bodies always use flagstick, never pin.

What do the different colored flags mean on a golf course?

Red - A red flag indicates the hole is at the front of the green. Blue - A blue flag denotes the pin is at the back of the green. Yellow - A yellow flag shows the pin position is at the back of the green. White - A white flag signals the hole position is in the middle of the green.

Where are the flags on a golf course?

A blue or yellow flag typically indicates a pin position, or where the hole is located, at the back of the green; a white flag is used when the hole is in the middle of the green; a red flag signals a pin position at the front of the green. The flag colors may vary, though.

Who designed Merion East?

Hugh WilsonCh ampionship golf and champion golfers have long been intertwined with the mystique of Merion Golf Club's East and West Courses. Designed by Hugh Wilson, Merion's East Course has played host to more USGA Championships than any course in America and is home to some of its greatest moments.

What is an ostrich in golf?

Supposedly, this is the name assigned to completing a hole having struck the ball five fewer times than par. In other words, this is what happens when you hole-out a Par 7 with two strokes or shoot a Hole-In-One on a Par Six.

Can you take the flag out when off the green?

It's common practice once all golfers are on the putting green for someone in the group to ask, "Hey, anyone need the flag?" If the answer is no, the flagstick can be removed and set aside (place it off the green, out of the line of play).

What does a red flag on a golf course mean?

A red flag may signal a hole placement towards the front of the green. For a golfer who switches clubs every ten yards, such a situation might require a more lofted club for an approach shot. Similarly, a blue or yellow flag may indicate a hole pushed towards the back of the green.

What does the white flag mean on golf course?

WHITE means that the hole has been cut somewhere in the middle of the green. RED means that the hole has been cut at the front of the green. For example: A golfer is in the fairway and his ball is close to the white stake. That means he is roughly 150 yards from the center of the green.

What does a blue flag on a golf cart mean?

There are other flags involved in golf as well, such as the blue cart flag. The blue cart flag indicates that a player is allowed to drive their cart within feet of the green. This is usually due to the player having an issue that may prevent them from parking further off the green and walking up to it.

How difficult is Merion golf course?

Puring my 3 wood on the first tee, which sits right next to where all of the members dine. Shooting a respectable 84 on what's known as the toughest short(ish) course in the world. Merion may have the best showers in the world. It's like being under an Amazonian waterfall.

How do you play Merion golf?

Merion is currently ranked the 14th best course to play in the world and you are only allowed to play it with a member. The current offer is $3,100 with a guide price of $5,000. Merion does come up fairly frequently on charity auctions (the members must be a generous bunch) and often go for around the $3,500 mark.

How many courses are at Merion?

two coursesThe club has two courses: the East Course, and the West Course. The East Course has been consistently rated in the top 10, #5 in 2015, by Golf Digest in the annual "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses", and it has hosted five U.S. Opens, most recently in 2013.

Where did the baskets originate?

The (Potential) Origin Story. The origin of the baskets remains a mystery, but one story involves Hugh Wilson, the designer of the East Course in Ardmore, Pa. Wilson, a fine player, had never designed a course so he took a seven-month trip to Scotland and England.

Why did the Herders keep their lunch in the wicker baskets?

Further investigation revealed that the herders kept their lunch in the wicker baskets as a convenience — and to keep their food away from animals. Wilson liked the idea for the top of his flag sticks at the course he had yet to build.