i try and play by the rules because i want to know my "true" score when i'm done. i don't really care if my playing partners follow the rules until they start bragging if they beat me. when and if they start bragging i'll politely remind them that i had a true score. they will stop bragging when they realize that. i know that my handicap is correct becasue i count all my strokes. i like to know what i shoot.

Hey Carl,

I read this pretty funny and sad article (see link below) and saw your post...  Couldn't believe this...

http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/two-golfers-sent-emergency-room-after-fight-over-rules-golf?sct=hp5

Thanks for sharing Chris,

I head a story of a guy literally choking another golfer for a rules violation.  Pretty dramatic stuff.

Interesting story, Chris.  I think that may be taking the game a bit too seriously.  You have to wonder if there were a lot of $$$ on the line or not or what else was involved.  I'm passionate about my golf, but not passionate enough to get in a fight about it!