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duncan mackie replied to a thread In which order are rules applied? in Rules of Golf

Generally you get to choose. If an action is available to you then you may choose it - whether another situation subsequently comes into play will...

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17-Apr-2018, 08:16

duncan mackie replied to a thread New rules in The Lounge

Couldn't disagree more. Now will just cause confusion, on going loses control (you can't be on top of responding to everything all the time for 7...

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12-Apr-2018, 19:55

duncan mackie replied to a thread Constant battle with driver spin rates in The Lounge

Obviously the simple answer is to not hit low in the face and I will work on this but the distance drop off is far too much for what is essentially...

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12-Apr-2018, 19:39

duncan mackie replied to a thread 2 Ball/Foursome Courses in The Lounge

I think it's the other way round....the origins of the game of golf are singles matchplay and four players would play that with alternate shots for...

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12-Apr-2018, 19:25

duncan mackie replied to a thread Speed of Play! Etiquette? in The Lounge

The enlightened ones have realised that they risk losing many more members if they don't - accepting that it has to be done in the right way, of...

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12-Apr-2018, 19:23

duncan mackie replied to a thread Speed of Play! Etiquette? in The Lounge

Why can't he? What's the point of employing a Marshall if he can't implement club policy? Or doesn't the club subscribe to the etiquette...

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04-Apr-2018, 18:32

duncan mackie replied to a thread Range v grass in The Lounge

If you accept that there's no right, or wrong, AOA with irons (other than 'slightly down at impact') it follows that someone who has a steeper angle...

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02-Apr-2018, 08:19

duncan mackie replied to a thread Golf Glove Wear!! in The Lounge

Indeed. I'm sure I saw an article somewhere (maybe GM or another mag in paper) which related various wear patterns with grip, and swing, faults.

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01-Apr-2018, 18:52

duncan mackie replied to a thread When others 'NR' in a comp. in The Lounge

Indeed. Posts on here would seem to confirm it - and certainly posts elsewhere have. The real problems start when people realise that they won't...

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31-Mar-2018, 14:18

duncan mackie replied to a thread Upward adjustment or not? in Rules of Golf

Lol - 3rd club.... Regarding the general principle isn't it the handicap record of the players home club that's the master record in this context,...

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31-Mar-2018, 12:49

duncan mackie replied to a thread Upward adjustment or not? in Rules of Golf

7 No if's, no buts.

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31-Mar-2018, 10:58

duncan mackie replied to a thread Course closed in The Lounge

You aren't alone.

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31-Mar-2018, 10:58

duncan mackie replied to a thread Number of Qualifiers Entry Criteria in The Lounge

We have always done it manually from the competition records on the computer (if that makes sense!); it's normally blindingly obvious to the comp...

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31-Mar-2018, 09:33

duncan mackie replied to a thread When others 'NR' in a comp. in The Lounge

Your experiences have obviously led to your major concern being people building their handicaps - others, including CONGU, are generally more...

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31-Mar-2018, 09:24

duncan mackie replied to a thread Number of Qualifiers Entry Criteria in The Lounge

Firstly you have missquoted the rules and do not need to play in any Qualifing competitions to maintain a 'c' handicap under CONGU. You need to...

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30-Mar-2018, 19:43

duncan mackie replied to a thread When others 'NR' in a comp. in The Lounge

The default position is that they get a 0.1 increase. If the committee knows better then they should take appropriate action outside the default. ...

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30-Mar-2018, 19:36

duncan mackie replied to a thread New Club in The Lounge

Indeed.....and good luck.

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30-Mar-2018, 19:30

duncan mackie replied to a thread At a loss in The Lounge

I can only add that when I was suffering really badly I was advised to take the club away straighter, rather than inside, and to stop fanning the...

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30-Mar-2018, 19:23

duncan mackie replied to a thread What does your club do in regards to outside of comps. in The Lounge

So how close to the clubhouse do most people live? Club's will differ greatly in their catchment and membership. For some they are golf and clubs,...

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29-Mar-2018, 12:26

duncan mackie replied to a thread What ball do you use? in The Lounge

Srixon soft feel is the one that seems to have fallen away a bit, probably because of competition in that sector and that they were the cheap option...

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29-Mar-2018, 11:49

duncan mackie replied to a thread Putting with different balls in The Lounge

Using an insert putter the type and model of ball can have a significant impact on the result from the same stroke. Then again two apparently...

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29-Mar-2018, 11:41

duncan mackie replied to a thread What ball do you use? in The Lounge

My preference is a chrome soft. If I have some in the bag that's the one that gets used. From what I'm currently picking up a huge number of...

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29-Mar-2018, 08:16

duncan mackie replied to a thread What loft should I have my driver set at? in Ask the Experts

The problem here is that ball speed, launch angle and spin rare are all interconnected and, in terms of optimum solutions if you adjust one you will...

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28-Mar-2018, 19:20

duncan mackie replied to a thread When others 'NR' in a comp. in The Lounge

Jim, You started with cat 1 players NR in order to avoid 0.1, and you are now citing players deliberately trying to gain 0.1 without even...

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28-Mar-2018, 14:40

duncan mackie replied to a thread Handicap rule help please in Rules of Golf

Even that article, and the relevant quotes, have the potential to be missleading in another aspect. CONGU references qualifying scores, the article...

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27-Mar-2018, 20:48

duncan mackie replied to a thread Swindles, Roll ups & tee times in The Lounge

You don't seem to see the paradox in what you have written - no bookable times except the swindle members who expect to be able to play at their...

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27-Mar-2018, 20:41

duncan mackie replied to a thread Swindles, Roll ups & tee times in The Lounge

We had this issue an out 5 years ago, triggered by a group who joined wanting to book to play (together) at the time the swindle historically went...

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27-Mar-2018, 20:13

duncan mackie replied to a thread Handicap rule help please in Rules of Golf

Welcome to the forum. Whilst I understand the Irish open element, as already presented, you have posted a link to a club's faq on a specific...

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27-Mar-2018, 12:25

duncan mackie replied to a thread Deep Bunkers and Right to get Out of them in The Lounge

I'll leave the getting out advice to the professionals, personally it's hit and hope with my low bounce 60 opened up.... We have built some bunker...

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27-Mar-2018, 12:08

duncan mackie replied to a thread When others 'NR' in a comp. in The Lounge

From a handicapping perspective there is absolutely no difference (unless you are deliberately choosing not to return a card that would have got you...

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