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2 man best ball and concede hole/putt

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Tue, Dec 14 2010 4:43 PM (10 replies)
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  • TDHarvey
    433 Posts
    Thu, Aug 26 2010 11:24 AM

    I am aware this has been suggested before. I just think its an idea who's time has come and hope that members will suggest this feature as well. Hopefully WGt would listen to the masses. I would really like to see 2 man best ball and concede options in match play.

    This is a feature that WGT should really consider. 2 man best ball shouldn't be too difficult to implement, as WGT already currently offers match play. The concede button would be a fantastic feature. I assume WGT doesn't add this feature due to the fact that it would decrease ball wear and loss. (Only reason I can really think of) However if we were able to concede putts/holes to quicken the pace of matches it would result in more overall matches played and therefore more balls used and lost. It would also lead to more match play challenges which would increase the rake. Two man teams in a match play setting is a very entertaining game, we play them constantly on the ladders site. It would enhance the game, provide more entertainment and an opportunity for WGT to enhance their revenue in my opinion. 

    What could be reasons behind not offering this feature? Anyone have ideas, I'm sure WGT has a reason for this, just wondering what it may be. 

  • andyson
    6,415 Posts
    Thu, Aug 26 2010 11:34 AM

    TDHarvey:
    What could be reasons behind not offering this feature? Anyone have ideas, I'm sure WGT has a reason for this, just wondering what it may be. 

    Its pretty obvious the WGT priorities are: revenue producing items/features, followed by revenue producing features/items, followed by features/items that could produce more revenue.

  • TDHarvey
    433 Posts
    Thu, Aug 26 2010 11:51 AM

    Yes Andy they are in business to make money. I have no problem with that, although I think they sometimes go about it in a strange manner. I think this feature would increase revenue.

  • Doublemochaman
    2,009 Posts
    Thu, Aug 26 2010 12:47 PM

    TD... with respect to the concede hole option I think WGT is working on that.  There is no financial benefit for them since balls suffer no wear and tear on the greens.

  • TDHarvey
    433 Posts
    Thu, Aug 26 2010 1:25 PM

    Really? OK, I assumed anytime you struck it that it incurred wear and tear....would still allow for more matches and more wear and tear in those matches...I'm not saying they  didnt have a good reason for it was just wondering whatt it was....I dont see on it on the roadmap...maybe there is not sufficient interest...I for one would love it. Thanks fot the input mocha.

  • Snaike
    3,678 Posts
    Thu, Aug 26 2010 2:38 PM

    Doublemochaman:
    There is no financial benefit for them since balls suffer no wear and tear on the greens.

    True story... from the FAQs

    FAQS - Pro Shop:

    Durability: Will display how many hits the ball can absorb before being taken out of play

    What is the ball durability limit?

    Each ball can only be used for a limited number of shots. The number of hits will be tracked and displayed on the swing interface in the game under the HITS meter. This will give you an estimate of how many hits you have left with that ball. Putts are not counted as a hit to the ball.


    And yes, we have been asking for a concede button since before Match Play was introduced.  We have been told that it is in the works.

  • Doublemochaman
    2,009 Posts
    Thu, Aug 26 2010 2:59 PM

    Snaike:
    Putts are not counted as a hit to the ball.

    I think we're onto something!!!  If you don't want your balls to wear out and conversely have to pay for new sleeves, just putt your ball around the course!

  • TDHarvey
    433 Posts
    Thu, Aug 26 2010 7:19 PM

    Ok putts dont count....still why no concede button and best ball play? 

  • hbthree
    478 Posts
    Fri, Aug 27 2010 7:50 AM

    TD...Certainly agree with you regarding both a "concede putt" and "concede hole" button in any match play format, singles are teams. 

    However, I am more interested in "Alt-Shot" team play as the initial team format (afterall we can play bestball now without a concede feature).   The alt-shot fomat makes for much quicker games; that said I would like to see the "scramble" format as well the "bestball" format you suggest.  

     

    Harve

  • TDHarvey
    433 Posts
    Fri, Aug 27 2010 1:25 PM

    No doubt Harve alt shot would be great....

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