Quote Originally Posted by LobWedge
What is the status of a flagstick when it is removed and placed off of the green in the fringe or rough?
It is an unattended flagstick.


Quote Originally Posted by LobWedge
What happens if a ball is putted off the green and strikes the flagstick then?
The player incurs a penalty of two strokes and the ball must be played as it lies - see Rule 17-3.