I agree that no gimmees slow the game down. However, without regulating gimmees the length given seems to get longer as the round goes along and determined by how well a player is actually putting.
I sensible standard to help is one easily measured without any hassle. So a scorecard is no good if you don't have it in your pocket, But when on the putting green we all have a putter and so a putter grip is an obvious solution (not a broom handle if there are any still around). Anyone who can miss from that range is in real trouble!
The problem with 'no gimmes' is that is slows the game down. Imagine being stuck behind Slow Derek if he wasn't given every put within 10 feet? You'd be out there for days!
I agree that no gimmees slow the game down. However, without regulating gimmees the length given seems to get longer as the round goes along and determined by how well a player is actually putting.
I sensible standard to help is one easily measured without any hassle. So a scorecard is no good if you don't have it in your pocket, But when on the putting green we all have a putter and so a putter grip is an obvious solution (not a broom handle if there are any still around). Anyone who can miss from that range is in real trouble!
The problem with 'no gimmes' is that is slows the game down. Imagine being stuck behind Slow Derek if he wasn't given every put within 10 feet? You'd be out there for days!