In 1912, sculptress Lucy Richards used the lad as the model for her bronze statuette in sundial form. Since Richards wasn’t a golfer, Ross demonstrated the proper grip and stance for her-but the image is not of Ross, who was a grown man at the time. The shaft of the club created the shadow that would be used on the sundial to tell time, and in order to get the proper angle, the length of the club had to be inordinately long. The statue was known as “The Sundial Boy” until the 1970s, when “The Putter Boy” name caught on. For many years the statue sat on a concrete base between the two large putting greens beside the clubhouse. It was moved in 1978 to the PGA/World Golf Hall of Fame but returned to Pinehurst around 1990 and now is displayed prominently once again outside the clubhouse. When Pinehurst’s marketing and retailing officials were trying to decide what components to use for the logo for the 1999 Open, Stephen Cryan believed “The Golf Lad” was a natural choice. Cryan, then the director of retail operations at Pinehurst, felt the image from old advertisements was classic and respected and an ideal graphic to associate with the Open at Pinehurst.
Gotta love those free reads Mark gets when he leaves a putt short and then rolls the ball toward the hole to "demonstrate" what would have happened if he had hit it harder.
I'm more of a Mr. Rogers guy, despite the town he was from. In all seriousness, I know he has no intention of cheating when he does that, but it just jangles a nerve when I see it. Guess that happens when you pull for Coach Lockey. Still love Mark...Peace!!!
love your travel videos you guys show all of us how the game should be played, your laughing and joking and having a good time is amazing. Keep up the good work. Cheers from the USA
Ray I absolutely love it when you are playing, but you need to fix that putting stroke asap. Maybe try a putter that favors a more straight back straight through style of putting?
alespainX008 I feel like he just needs to get his shoulders goin rather then being so armsy. I think that'd give the head more of a chance to open and close and get some rhythm. He also has a pretty big arc to his stroke
Rule 25-2 Embedded Ball Rule Q. On what part of the course is a player entitled to relief from an embedded ball? A. Under Rule 25-2, a player may only take relief from a ball that is embedded in a closely-mown area through the green. A closely-mown area is any area that is mowed to fairway height or less. However, the Committee may adopt a Local Rule that allows for relief from an embedded ball anywhere through the green. This Local Rule can be found in Appendix I; Part B.
By definition this was not an embedded ball so rule 25-2 would not apply. Coach's ball came to rest in a hole that seems to meet the definition of "abnormal ground conditions." In this instance Rule 25-1 would be the applicable rule and as such Coach's actions were appropriate. See below for rule and associated definitions: USGA/R&A Rule: 25-1. Abnormal Ground Conditions Interference by an abnormal ground condition occurs when a ball lies in or touches the condition or when the condition interferes with the player’s stance or the area of his intended swing. A player may take relief from interference by an abnormal ground condition as follows: i) Through the Green: If the ball lies through the green, the player must lift the ball and drop it, without penalty, within one club-length of and not nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief Applicable Definitions: Abnormal Ground Conditions An “abnormal ground condition” is any casual water, ground under repair or hole, cast or runway on the course made by a burrowing animal, a reptile or a bird Through the Green “Through the green’’ is the whole area of the course except: a) The teeing ground and putting green of the hole being played; and b) All hazards on the course Embedded Ball A ball is “embedded” when it is in its own pitch-mark and part of the ball is below the level of the ground.
I would argue that the ball was not plugged in the ground as is was surrounded by loose pine straw. He could've moved all loose pine straw as long as the ball didn't move.
If I had to pick one part of each of your game I would take Marks driving, Lockey's short game and Rory's.....ummm.....hmmmmm.....I would like Rory's....ummmm?????? Sorry Rory I think I have every part of your game already 😂😂😜😜 just so you know Rory I love having you in these videos and I know you're a 7hcp.
I thought it was supposed to be one set of rules why is the embedded ball rule different for pros and amateurs different. why make it harder for amateurs. thx for any info on this
I was questioning what made the 4th hole so difficult that it would be a low enough handicap for Ray to get a shot since it was only 3W and wedge. then I saw his wedge shot haha. #israyevena7handicap?
Do you ever get hassle from clubs about using your drone for the overheads? Really surprised that these high end clubs allow it to honest. Amazing editing though
Like I said - I personally think it is great and can understand mid-range clubs that need promoting not having an issue.....just surprised that courses such as Pinehurst allow drones considering how much it costs per round. I wouldn't imagine St.Andrews, Belfry, Royal Birkdale et al giving approval.
Rule 25-2 Embedded Ball Rule Q. On what part of the course is a player entitled to relief from an embedded ball? A. Under Rule 25-2, a player may only take relief from a ball that is embedded in a closely-mown area through the green. A closely-mown area is any area that is mowed to fairway height or less. However, the Committee may adopt a Local Rule that allows for relief from an embedded ball anywhere through the green. This Local Rule can be found in Appendix I; Part B.
