Putting your balls in a mircowave

["Richard"]

I just saw this on TV the other day, there is either a pro or an amateur who does this all the time... rain or shine...

[Kilroy]

That would bug the hell out of me as an FC.
Maybe he should try snooker.

[Shivas Irons]

True. I've seen this guy too. I think he plays the EURO tour, and to my knowledge the guy lines up EVERY putt this way. Bizarre pre shot routine for sure, anyone know this guys name?

["Richard"]

I think his name is dan kilbank or something like that

[Chieflongtee]

. Or he loses his ball, and drops one out of his pocket and says.. oh here it is!!! and then I find his ball about 50 yards back and say... isn't this your ball? No its not, mine has this little scratch on it... then I say, wow I didn't realize these top flite balata balls were so popular.

Hothot. Nothing like a good old Sharpie. Find an excuse to mark your golf balls before the round starts but be careful not to burn yourself. Watch him on the greens too. After spotting his ball he'll advance it by a foot when he replaces it.

[Kilroy]

Mmmmm Sharpies. Strata wth a blue dot. Nobody I play with has any doubt who's ball that is.

[Chieflongtee]

You could still drop one out of your pocket.

[Kilroy]

Yah, but I've had several returned to me after events. The golf gods take a dim view of such antics.
Speaking of the golf gods... "Faldo" - "red pants" - "uber dude"- "Lemoine" bought a round for the OGTour fellas because he could not do so at Smuggler's Glen where he scored his ace days before, because they had no clubhouse yet! George has paid his homage to the golf gods in a way few would... Hats off to ya Faldo, and you know you deserve a few more HIO's for that gesture!
Best Golf Ettiquite for 2005 Award!

[Started2k3]

Is it illegal to take a golf ball and heat it up? Whether it be in a microwave, hot water, hand warmer in your bag etc?

His answer was "Yes it is illegal. You can not alter the state of the golf ball using any method. It would be like taking sandpaper to a golf ball, you can not do that."

Actually according to the R&A decisions (14-3/13.5):

Q: Is the use of a golf ball that was purposely warmed during a stipulated round with a golf ball warmer, hand warmer or any such device a breach of Rule 14-3?

A: Yes. However, it would not be a breach of Rule 14-3 to use a ball that was artificially warmed prior to the stipulated round. (Revised)

This means that we can all microwave our balls.

Pro shops should make a microwave available.

[fundonny]

I followed Geoff's advice and searched for this thread. Thotho, I'm a little afraid to golf with you now at Sorcier!!! Holy toledo.

["Richard"]

You should be afraid dude. I'm going to microwave my balls and blow past you at each tee box by 150 yards!

PS its stonebridge...