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9. This is a tradition at the Masters

Reply to Blue_Tires (Original post)

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 06:07 PM

Apr 2019

Takes place at the Par 3 tournament every Wednesday before the real event starts the next day.
Usually, at least 80% of the golfers skip the ball successfully onto the green. All its needs is a low shot with some topspin, which is pretty easy for these guys.

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What the hell kind of witchcraft is this? [View all] Blue_Tires Apr 2019 OP

Never skipped stones on a lake? (It would indeed be witchcraft if he made it in the hole.) TreasonousBastard Apr 2019 #1

I skipped flat stones with a lot of sidespin, not a golf ball Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #6

We all did. I'm guessing that a dimpled ball with the right topspin... TreasonousBastard Apr 2019 #8

Um. was that intentional? Skinner Apr 2019 #2

Somebody skipped stones as a child. Solly Mack Apr 2019 #3

I skipped flat stones with a lot of sidespin, not a golf ball Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #7

Bet you could do it though. Since you understand the mechanism of doing it. Solly Mack Apr 2019 #11

I've never been a fan of golf... 2naSalit Apr 2019 #4

Sorcery !!! Iggo Apr 2019 #5

This is a tradition at the Masters SCantiGOP Apr 2019 #9

Beginner's luck. Karadeniz Apr 2019 #10

I did that more than once, but never on purpose. nt Gore1FL Apr 2019 #12