Stick Case Billiards
putting with a...billiard stick?
my friend got a billiard stick out of the golf bag and intended to use it as a putter, he made his case saying that he was just stroking the ball, not pushing it, just from a different "stance", to his credit, he did quite well on the green, and i didn't argue cause: 1) we play for fun, 2) i thought it was funny, but then i got curious about what the rule book says
It is specifically forbidden by the rules.
First, there are specific rules concerning the shape and dimensions of a golf club. One of these rules states that it must have a shaft and a head. The pool cue has only a shaft. (Appendix II of the rules of golf.)
Rule 14-1 says the ball must be fairly struck with the head of the club.
Note that it says "head" and not "face". You can turn the club around and hit it with the back of the club head.
Decision 14-1/2 says that striking the ball with a billiard-type motion constitutes "pushing" the ball. The stroke counts, but you add a two-stroke penalty.
Rule 4-4 says that a player may only carry 14 clubs. If he had 14 clubs in addition to the cue stick, he would be penalized two strokes for each hole, up to a maximum of 4 strokes.
If he counted the cue stick as one of his 14 clubs, he's still got troubles.
Rule 4-1 says that he may not carry a non-conforming club. If he carries it, but doesn't use it, it is a two-stroke penalty for each hole up to 4 maximum.
If he uses a non-conforming club to make a stroke, he is disqualified.
The reason he did well with this stroke is the same reason that it's against so many rules of golf. It is easier to make a shot like this than with a normal golf stroke. But it ain't golf.
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A Look At Snooker Games And Other Forms Of Billiards
Many people think that billiards as a game is limited to snooker games and pool only, but this is not the case. There are actually three types of billiards games and it is good to know what each are. Even if you plan to stick with pool and never play snooker games, you may still want to know the difference between the three games. There are several differences between snooker games, pool and carom billiards, the third form that many people are unfamiliar with. Here is a look at each of the three games and how they differ from one another.
There are several similarities between carom billiards, pool and snooker games. The first is that they are played with a cue. A cue is often referred to as a stick by some players. There are many different weights of cue and each player tends to have their own personal preference. Generally, a heavier cue means that you can strike more forcefully when making shots or breaking. They are less likely to warp and so people are more willing to strike hard and fast, which is handy on a break.
The second similarity between these games is that they are all played on a table, but there the similarity ends. Each table is usually lined with felt and is designed to be smooth so that the balls can move freely. The traditional color for the felt on a pool, snooker or billiards table is green although that is changing. Pool tables were the first to change but even the tables on which snooker games are played are now available with felts of different colors.
One of the things that people will notice first when they look at a game of carom billiards or snooker games is that the balls are different. Standard pool games use fifteen balls known as object balls which are divided into solids and stripes. With snooker games, there are more balls on the table and they must be sunk in a specific sequence in order to clear the table and win the game. Snooker games use twenty one balls. Carom billiards, on the other hand, use only two balls in addition to the cue ball.
The pockets are also different between snooker games and pool games. Both pool and snooker games use six pockets but with snooker games, the pockets are smaller which makes it more difficult to sink your shots. There are also often differences with the table rails leading to the pockets. The corners on traditional tables where snooker games are played are squared off rather than the angled rails on pool tables. This also makes it difficult to sink a shot.
With carom billiards, the pockets are done away with entirely. Instead of scoring by sinking balls, a billiards player uses a caroms system to score points. It is a unique game that many people are unfamiliar with but enjoy watching when they get the opportunity to.
Pool games tend to have many different variations that have been created over the years. This means that learning them is a great way to keep a sport fresh even if you have been playing the game for years.
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