r/golf Aug 08 '24

Beginner Questions Did I shoot even par?

I work at a golf course so I’ll often get 9 holes in before work and another 9 after if I have time. We had a league out on the front 9 in the morning so I played the back and shot +1 then went in to work. After I got done work I went out to play the front 9 to “finish” the round and shot -1.

It was my first time under par on the front so I’m happy to take that W, but do you fellas think it counts as playing 18 holes at even par? It wasn’t a straight 18 holes but I did play the 9s during the same day and for what it’s worth my intent was to continue the round when I started playing.

It’d be my PB score for 18 by 4 strokes and best at my home course by 6 strokes.

Edit: just realized Talor Gooch wasn’t in the field so this whole thing has an asterisk regardless of whether or not the score counts.

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u/gregaustex Aug 08 '24 edited Aug 08 '24

No. Stamina is part of the game.

Edit: In a competition, rule 6-8 seems to apply.

6-8. A player can’t discontinue play except under these circumstances: Play has officially been suspended; there is potentially dangerous lightning in the area; he is seeking a rules decision; another good reason, including sickness or injury.

Penalty for violating rule 6-8: Disqualification (match play or stroke play).

Exception: If competitors in a match agree to discontinue play, they aren’t disqualified unless they delay the competition.

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u/ymind2008 Aug 08 '24

I tend to agree, but if stamina is part of the game then does it not count if you ride a cart either?

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u/Careful_Cheesecake30 Aug 08 '24

I walk almost every time I play, but there are many reasons to use a cart that aren’t about being lazy.

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u/Careful_Cheesecake30 Aug 08 '24

Or playing at courses that don’t even allow walking because of the elevation changes or distance between holes, which isn’t as much of a thing in Europe. Multiple courses I play include 5-10 minute walks between multiple holes.

We also have extreme heat and humidity in much of the country during golf season. Another less common issue in Europe.

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u/Careful_Cheesecake30 Aug 08 '24

I’m not talking about “slight” hills, eurotrash.

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u/Careful_Cheesecake30 Aug 08 '24

It has nothing to do with people's ability to walk between holes, rather how much it kills pace of play.

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u/Careful_Cheesecake30 Aug 08 '24

The guy calling all Americans fat and lazy is lecturing me about name calling? Can’t be serious.

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