jimbosprint
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This is the right answer ^.
On our course, it only counts if it hits the "bell"; pole or base does not count.
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Does a pole hole ace count???
- Thread starter Terry C
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This is the right answer ^.
On our course, it only counts if it hits the "bell"; pole or base does not count.
jimbosprint
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I have not seen one post here to defend the position of why a tone pole ace would not count. Yet there are 5 votes for no and 5 for depends. Hmmm....
Wassup Stray? Yeah, I like to change things up once in a while. In Grand rapids we have a few pole hole courses:
Old riverside (original pole course before the new course and baskets were installed)
Johnson Park (had 18 baskets, all were stolen, went to 18 poles)
Garfield park (18 poles, ghetto park, baskets wouldnt last a week without being stolen)
tstack10
* Ace Member *
So if I set up an object course and hit it with one shot ace? Or does course have to be setup that way prior to me making things up?
tstack10
* Ace Member *
I like the idea and pics of the area off the ground for some aceage. maybe tone that part and regular post the rest?
NothinButChing
* Ace Member *
right, and that is what pole "baskets" would consist of ... so ... ACE!
drickanderson
Double Eagle Member
I think Zman44 had it right. If you put a 1 on the scorecard, then it's an Ace. Seems pretty clear to me.
I'll be that guy, just to draw the fire of everyone who would disagree.
and I really do believe this:
Getting an "ace" on a tone pole is no more an ace than a grown man hitting a ball out of a little league field is a home run. Yes, technically, it would count if you were playing a game, but I personally can't take it seriously.
did you write down a 1? sure. but it just isn't the same, IMHO. I wouldn't tell someone I aced that hole, as I don't consider it a real ace. Just saying.
Vegan Ray
Banned
Is it really that clear?
On the final hole of a PDGA major tournament where you sit in second place by a single throw, if you toss your first throw directly into the basket, then are penalized for a courtesy violation (your second of the round) for screaming "YEAHEAHEAH! SUCK IT!" into your previously-one-throw-ahead cardmate's face, you must record the score as a 2. Is that an ace?
In a PDGA X-tier tournament where mulligans & anti-mulligans are allowed, you shank your drive into the woods. You choose to utilize a mulligan, after which you throw your second drive directly into the basket, noting a "1" on the card & collecting a fat $72 ace pot. Is that an ace?
In a PDGA X-tier tournament where mulligans & anti-mulligans are allowed, you park your drive, having it come to rest leaning on the basket's pole. Your opponent chooses to utilize an anti-mulligan, after which you throw your second drive directly into the basket, noting a "1" on the card & collecting a fat $72 ace pot. Is that an ace?
therealbigtrav
Birdie Member
I voted it depends based on the fact that the option for yes it counts states that it is just as difficult as an ace in a basket. I've hit center chains more times than I can recall, and most of them don't stick. If it was a tone pole, those spit outs would all be aces.
NothinButChing
* Ace Member *
penalized a courtesy violation.... that would be hilarious
yeah, it counts. I would say that is quite an accomplishment considering poles are much thinner of a target
What about a DROT on a pole hole? Does that count too?
(I've seen a disc come to rest on top of a 4x4 so it's not unthinkable ...)
(I've seen a disc come to rest on top of a 4x4 so it's not unthinkable ...)
I think I need to change my Ace count to accommodate the old Deerfield days... Used to be an 18 hole setup with 9 Pole Holes.
Here's my gripe (keep in mind I DESPISE Tone poles or Pole Holes now): What if you nick it as you are flying by so it is not a direct hit? Does that count, or does it have to hit and then lay down right there indicating a "Direct hit". If I kissed the chains and spit out, it would not count. This is a concept that does not exist with Pole Holes.
Hey humchris85, we need your input here: One of the most interesting courses I've had the pleasure to play is the Redwood Curtain, Awesome course but TonePoles.
Here's my gripe (keep in mind I DESPISE Tone poles or Pole Holes now): What if you nick it as you are flying by so it is not a direct hit? Does that count, or does it have to hit and then lay down right there indicating a "Direct hit". If I kissed the chains and spit out, it would not count. This is a concept that does not exist with Pole Holes.
Hey humchris85, we need your input here: One of the most interesting courses I've had the pleasure to play is the Redwood Curtain, Awesome course but TonePoles.
rat106
Bogey Member
If I hit it in 1, then I score a 1. If you don't want to call it an ace, no problem, but it is still a 1 on the scorecard.
tstack10
* Ace Member *
How often does that happen?
tstack10
* Ace Member *
Did he says he hit basket height of 7 foot poll?
Did you Terry? I'm kind of getting convinced for ace but anti ops and strong an a few pro are week but there are several
NothinButChing
* Ace Member *
tstack10
* Ace Member *
People being penalized for being a jerk! Great rule just wondered if anyone had an experience while playing with someone who was penalized.
No one on here would ever be out of control??
Im glad this thread spun off some different viewpoints and discussions. Ive always been interested in others views of the "pole" vs. the "basket" and the opinions of different golfers in different areas of the country.
