Regulation

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Rule · #1 (**permalink**) 07-30-2006, 01:24 PM

What does it mean to hit the fairways/greens in regulation?

aftford · #2 (**permalink**) 07-30-2006, 01:35 PM

Hi rule.
Welcome to GTO.
Greens in regulation or GIR is a popular method for pros,amateurs and recreational players to rate their rounds.

To achieve a green in regulation, your ball must be on the putting surface in the expected number of strokes in relation to par. The par for a hole always includes two putts, so to achieve a GIR on a par-3, you must reach the green with your first shot (on the green in one, two putts for par). On a par-4, you must reach in two shots . On a par-5, you must reach in three shots. To claim a GIR, your ball must be on the putting surface. Being 1-inch off the green, in the fringe, but still able to putt the ball does not count. The ball must be on the putting surface.

aft

Rule · #3 (**permalink**) 07-30-2006, 01:56 PM

Thanks for your quick reply. There is so much terminulogy in golf and everyone assumes everyone else knows the terms. This is one of the few I couldn't find in the golf glossary.

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