Originally Posted by
Wknd_Warrior
Most annoying rule in golf, you have a great record breaking round going, hit a ball down the edge of the 17th, get out there and it's gone, must have bounced over the fence. There's no recourse for having an official score at that point other than walking back to the tee, which ain't happening if there's anyone else on the course. If it's a busy day IMO it's pretty rude and taking yourself too seriously. No ball in play cause you didn't hit a provisional? suck it up and take a 7 for your cap, an X for the round, better luck next time.
Similarely there is a limit to how many provisionals someone should play. I'll hit a couple in a round, if I'm losing every second ball I hit then I give up, it's just pointless. Go look, If I can't find it boo hoo, I'll drop a ball just to finish the hole, card an "X" ...
Playing by the rules is great, but there's also taking your game too seriously and ultimately just making everyone else wait on you while you card your "honest" 95.