How to Tend a Golf Flag on the Putting Green

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:TendGolfFlagPuttingGreen
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How to Tend a Golf Flag on the Putting Green

Introduction

While on the putting green, it's not always easy for a player to see the hole. To help the player, another player typically will stand near the hole with a flag in the hole.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Notice the line from which the putt will be coming. The putting line is the estimated path the golf ball will travel from putter to hole.
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Step Two

Stand at a distance from the hole so that your outstretched arm can reach the flagpole comfortably.
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Step Three

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Grasp the flagpole (also known as the pin) firmly.
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Step Four

Avoid casting a shadow in the putting line.
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Step Five

Stand as still as possible until the putt is hit.
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Step Six

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Remove the flag pin and walk away from the hole once the ball is in motion.
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Step Seven

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Leave the flag on the putting green surface out of putting lines.

Tips & Warnings

  • To avoid having the pin stick in the bottom of the cup, lift the pin up a half-inch from the bottom of cup before signaling to the player that it's safe to putt.
  • It's considered good golf etiquette to offer to tend the flag.
  • If the flag is not tended and a putted golf ball strikes the flag stick, the person who putted incurs a two-stroke penalty.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Golf Clubs
  • Golf Flags
  • Putters
  • Golf Balls
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