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What do the while lines mean on a golf course?
Jun 22, 2004 · Updated on 05/25/19 The "cut line" is the score that represents the dividing point between golfers who continue playing and those who are cut from the field in a golf tournament. Many golf tournaments employ a cut that trims the field to only the top scorers at a certain point in the tournament, typically follow two rounds of play.
What does the cut line mean in golf?
Aug 27, 2004 · Learn about our Editorial Process. Updated on 05/27/18. Red stakes pounded into the ground on a golf course or red lines painted on the ground are the markers used to indicate a lateral water hazard. A lateral water hazard is differentiated from a "regular" water hazard by the fact that it is, well, lateral.
What do the red lines on a golf course mean?
Jan 17, 2020 · Using a line on the golf ball is an age-old debate in golf, with no clear answer. Here's what GOLF Top 100 Teachers have to say.
What makes a golf course a links course?
Jan 31, 2020 · For some players, like Rory McIlroy, using a line makes them feel like they’re lining up in the wrong spot, which will affect both their confidence and …
What is the cut line in golf?
The cut line is the score that players must have in order to continue playing. For example, if the cut line is +4, then all golfers in the tournament who are at +4 or better continue; those worse than +4 are cut from the field. That specific number is not known prior to the start of the tournament — only the cut rule used in the tournament is known.
Who is Brent Kelley?
Brent Kelley is an award-winning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. The "cut line" is the score that represents the dividing point between golfers who continue playing and those who are cut from the field in a golf tournament. Many golf tournaments employ a cut that trims the field to only ...
What does the red line on the ground mean?
Red stakes pounded into the ground on a golf course or red lines painted on the ground are the markers used to indicate a lateral water hazard. A lateral water hazard is differentiated from a "regular" water hazard by the fact ...
What is lateral water hazard?
A lateral water hazard is differentiated from a "regular" water hazard by the fact that it is, well, lateral. That is, it runs alongside or adjacent to the line of play, rather than across it. Picture a typical water hazard, say, a creek that crosses the fairway or a pond in front of the putting green.
Who is Brent Kelley?
Tom Pennington/Getty Images. Brent Kelley is an award-winning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. Red stakes pounded into the ground on a golf course or red lines painted on the ground are the markers used to indicate a lateral water hazard.
Kevin Weeks, Cog Hill Golf & C.C
I tell people to ahead and try putting with a line on the ball, but find it helps very few people. The theory is great; a line on your putter and a line on your ball will help you see your line better.
Brady Riggs, Woodley Lakes G.C
There are strong arguments on both sides for using/not using the line when putting. Using the line can take away the doubt of where the ball/putter are aimed at address and free up the stroke. Not using the line can help the player connect to the target, make subtle adjustments at address and become less focused on the stroke.
Andrew Rice, Westin Savannah Harbor
In my experience most golfers should not use a line on the ball when they putt! The reason being is that most golfers grossly under-read putts and if they line the ball and their putter at an incorrect aim point they corrupt their ability to adapt and adjust according to their feel for the putt. Good green readers go ahead with the line.
Jason Baile, Jupiter Hills G.C
There has been some wonderful research done on this topic by many top coaches including a mentor of mine and fellow GOLF Top 100 Teacher, Mike Shannon. For me this question comes down to “Conflict.” Does the use of the line eliminate conflict or does it create conflict? I use the line on my ball personally because it eliminates conflict.
Kellie Stenzel, Boca Raton Resort & Club
Some golfers should use a line on their putter when they putt and others should not depending upon their putting style. If a golfer likes to pick a specific point to putt to — a small target six inches right and three feet short, for example — then go ahead and use a line.
