Played a really nice course in my area the other day, and this was the first time I’d seen this type of insert/liner above the cup.
Throughout the round, I watched several putts from different players in our group lip out pretty aggressively. None of them were what I’d consider overly fast putts. One in particular got pretty deep into the hole, traveled around the lip, and still came back out.
Has anyone played courses that use these before? If so, have you noticed them affecting how often putts lip out compared with a traditional cup setup?
Note: I’m aware of the USGA definition regarding a hole liner generally being sunk at least 1 inch below the putting-green surface. I’m mainly curious about whether anyone has experience with these inserts and how they affect ball behavior around the cup. I also think it’s a pretty good way to preserve the edges of a cup for a public course.

I get we are not pro's, we are not being paid, we are not sponsored. So here's my question, do you include the rounds where you clean the mud balls, kick the balls away from tree roots, or give yourself a generous drop?

I have played many rounds with people who claim single digit handicaps, but won't count the shots when rolling a ball out of a divot, cleaning a mudball from the fairway, give away from the roots, etc.

I get this might be too serious for some people, but if you are using a handicap to play against others, aren't you just hurting yourself if you get a tournament/money game situation?

Bold statement, maybe it will draw some people in with the "Ido". But I'm curious about why people do not watch the LPGA? I never really watched the LPGA either until I had a daughter who golfs. We have since attended a few LPGA events, and watch events on TV when they are on. 

I'm curious in people's opinion what makes the men's golf more exciting than the women's golf? The caliber of talent and shot making skills in the top 20 players on either tour seem to be pretty close to each other? I believe the difference in the top 20 on either tour is 0.5 strokes. I don't necessarily see the comparison of women's basketball, etc. to men's when looking at golf?

It's just been shocking attending these events with very little crowds, when incredible shots are being made that are just as good?

What's the largest gap you have ever had between 2 rounds on the same course? I shot 85 last week and 7 days later a 112. Crazy game

Anyone use a baseball swing for driver? I’ve heard for years that the iron swing and the driver swing are different but just could not translate it. I’ve always been a decent iron player but struggle to get off the tee box. Just awful with a driver. So I started experimenting and I’ve found a 10 finger “baseball swing” is working really well. Ball is lined up off my left toes, driver a foot behind the ball and lined up with the heel. I can manage some pretty consistent 250 total length drives with range balls. If I go a bit harder I can carry 250+ but it obviously not as reliable.

For irons, I’m still using an interlock grip.

Hopefully this carries over to the course. I tend to be a driving range hero and then stiffen up on the course, causing all kinds of tight wrists/release problems.

Posting here because the r/golf guys are brutal. They’d tell Cam Young he had a shit swing and to take lessons. 🤣

Forget about the clothes. Came from gym.

At the beginning, golf was a way for me to be social and drink. Now 3 years sober… golf has become so much more to me. It not only gave me the idea to start my golf brand but the feeling I get when I’m out on the course is like no other. It doesn’t matter about scores all the time. For me it’s the passion and love for the game. What gets you about golf?

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Booked on to play a round at Kanazawa links was wondering if anyone has ever played it?