There are several things that I often refer to as "the dumbest rule in golf." Most often I'm referring to when you move your mark to accommodate someone else's putt, and then forget to move it back. This is a violation of rule 13.1-d, and it's a two stroke penalty. Very rarely would you actually benefit from it. And the other player usually indicates which way you should move it. I try to remind myself when I move my mark by placing it upside-down.
The other "dumbest rule in golf" actually makes some sense for high level play. But not so much for casual rounds, or even (in my opinion) "regular" club tournaments. Rule 10.2 says that you cannot give advice, or ask anyone for advice. This would include giving yardage, club selection, or even commenting on the wind. Our club does not enforce this rule very stringently, and I'll bet your club doesn't either.
Today I am referring to the rule that you can't post a solo round. I played with three strangers yesterday, and posted my score when I was done. The other players have no idea what I shot, what I posted, or even that I posted the round at all. So why am I not allowed to post a round that I play solo? When I'm counted on to call my own penalties, it makes no sense that I can't post a score from a solo round.
I had my first eagle today, and it totally doesn't count. I was playing solo behind a foursome, so I was playing two balls. I drove the green on the par four 6th and made the putt. With my second ball. At least I got a birdie with the first ball.
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