I think the point in the OP is about the timer at the top saying 2, 6 or whatever number of hours for the next free pass, but, that timer in hours only is not exact enough.
If one is timing the use of the free pass to coincide with the Consecutive Days Play Bonus , then u need to know exactly when that is gonna happen, for those of us on a tight schedule, like me,lol
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EDIT: and I agree wiv Billy the purchase of a Free Pass is bollucks if it resets the timer, a bit like purchasing someone the Speed boost in the middle of an Alternate shot game, totally fcks up their play for two or three holes.