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Using wedges in the putting Blitz

Tue, Jan 14 2014 9:10 AM (195 replies)
  • Dubfore
    4,350 Posts
    Wed, May 29 2013 4:15 AM

    @ Ducati916

    I'll just repeat what I said to Courteneyfish, sarcasm doesn't really add to the debate, I think it show's you're losing the argument and that's your best shot.

    So I won't reply to any of these amazing 'observations' you make. Guilty!

  • Dubfore
    4,350 Posts
    Wed, May 29 2013 4:58 AM

    @Ducati916

    Me narrow minded? Not wanting to know what other people think?  I did ask in my first sentence this>> "I was wondering how so many players could get so low scores on the putting greens in the putting tourneys.  Is this down to the accuracy of their wedge play?"

    I don't know if wedging on a green is too hard for me, I never tried it and won't. I like the challenge of trying to putt better, online or on a course. If you  think I'm looking for the easy option, you're wrong.

    You said:  "You sound like the typical under achiever..."I can't win the way it is...."  That is exactly why the 'wedgies' won't use the putter, it's not easy enough for them to get the prizes,  including yourself I suspect.

    The 'wedgies' are the players looking for the easy pickings,  they seem like your typical lazy person, why walk the couple of blocks when I can hop in a cab?  They are lazy and can't be bothered to  tax their brains on greens. Yes, under achievers at putting.

    I respect peoples 'opinions', but some of the comments made suggest people haven't given this issue serious thought, many, -including you- are missing the points. And one of them is this:  The overuse of the wedge on greens on WGT would not be tolerated in the real game. Because it's so underplayed in the real game, it doesn'y really get much attention, and, as has been pointed out, players use it mainly to get off sand or bad ground on greens.

    Although it wouldn't ruin the game if 'wedging' was completely banned on greens, I'm not asking for a total ban, (as pointed out in my earlier post),  It's being abused and overexploited, particularly where credits and prizes are at stake.

    I think WGT should compromise and remove it's use for these competitons.  Where's the harm in that?

  • Dubfore
    4,350 Posts
    Wed, May 29 2013 5:10 AM

    If you're going to keep using the 'rules of golf' as your main argument, and keep missing the point of 'the sprit of the game', fair play and good sportmanship. I suggest you also consider 'etiquette' (also in the rues of golf) and have a bit more respect and  refrain from the abuse.

    This says more about you than any arguement or point you care to make.  You're resorting to a lot of cheap shots, just like your wedging on the green.

    Etiquette.aspx

  • Dubfore
    4,350 Posts
    Wed, May 29 2013 5:41 AM

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    4,350 Posts
    Wed, May 29 2013 5:42 AM

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    4,350 Posts
    Wed, May 29 2013 5:54 AM

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  • Romax
    1,876 Posts
    Wed, May 29 2013 11:52 AM

    Dubfore:

    Hello, I just want to say thanks for opening up this debate again.

    Cheers.

    I think the only solution here is to have a "wedge only " competition available to anyone who wants to play it. (on the putting course). Then we could start a whole new debate about the unorthadox bazztards who actually pull out their putter to get closer ! Fair enough ??

  • borntobesting
    9,695 Posts
    Wed, May 29 2013 12:55 PM

    What if I pulled out my driver and punched it close or even in??? I have made many many putts doing just that!

  • Romax
    1,876 Posts
    Wed, May 29 2013 1:15 PM

    borntobesting:

    What if I pulled out my driver and punched it close or even in??? I have made many many putts doing just that!

    NO NO NO ....born. U must only use the club designated. It is mandatory to conform to the other players private "rules". Soooo.. now we have putter /wedge /driver debate happening.I think I'll just hit whatever I damn well please, same as always !!

    I'm working on "putt from the bunker " shot, but that's not going too good.  ;)

  • bubbadork
    984 Posts
    Wed, May 29 2013 1:28 PM

    In real life I can use my foot to improve my lie. Why can't I do that here?

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