Community Discussion On Chipping and Putting

"Ea, don’t forget that players use legal exploits like this to get ahead of everyone else" It's only an exploit if there using it to get around the rules. There are no rules saying you cant chip on the green. If you don't like it because is somebody is chipping on the green don't play them or better yet chip with them. See if it bug's them?

I found out you could chip on greens by reading this thread!! Lol 

I only play in Career mode and I am actually happy to know that some of the impossible putts I have faced that turned into three or four putt holes because of that can be avoided.  It actually came up in the first round I played after this revelation. 

I have no opinion on the Online Tournaments but please don’t take this out of Career mode or other solo play modes if possible. 

 @ couturemk so you’re telling me that you’re defending this because it makes it easier for you to play the game as unintended. Why even have a putter instead of just a magical chipping club?   I’m sure when racing became a thing, everyone would just run across the track and say they won by crossing the finish line 1st? I think you see my point here . No offense, but allowing everyone to chip and get higher tournaments scores than everyone else that actually uses a putter isn’t good for a video game .  After all this is a video game forum 

For anybody who considers this an exploit, you do realise it's actually condoned as a form of play during the challenges, right? 

Have a look at the caddie tip for the challenge: Spotlights / EA / Path of Least Resistance. 

It's got very few and far between uses, even for myself with my limited depth perception, but it is legitimate as a form of play.

It's something to pull out of the bag when facing a long distance across a long fast undulating green after the shot dispersion decides to have its fun... Why land a multiple bogey, when I can still save par? 

Also, interesting point to note, there is no rule in R&A, PGA / LPGA etc (which are what this game is modelled on after-all) that prevents the use of clubs other than a putter on the green. Local clubs can make their own code of conduct, but under PGA rules, there is no reason not to chip or pitch. 

@Noya_WesaI’m trying to edit my post while you’ve already responded and I’m sorry for that I should just be working now tbough . Anyway, my point wasn’t to insult you or anyone else I’m just saying that I’m not sure they intended for us to avoid the horrendous greens by chipping.  

---

@Miss_Lindaa wrote:
@Noya_WesaI’m not critical of the shot being used in sp formats (most of this game) , but my point is valid for anyone that does the tournaments. Also I’m well aware of irl golf rules and etiquette but my point is that it’s a videogame . That said.. if it’s the only way to get a higher score in tournaments, everyone will do it. An example is many $/xp exploits in other online games where if it’s not totally forbidden… everyone will use the method . I think that because players will now use it to get around tough putting, is exactly why it should be limited to sp only or at least from the fringe only . Remember my point in this isn’t really a discussion about whether or not there’s a specific professional rule prohibiting it or not , it’s about ruining fairness to others if others “exploit” the rules to get an advantage. I don’t mind 2 or 3 putting if it’s the way the game was intended to be played .

---

Firstly, might I say thank you for welcoming civilised discussion on it... 🙂 

I must confess that tournament play isn't something that I partake of, other than when the 4 hole arcade is on the daily freebie. I have no idea of the level of competition, so please understand that I am speaking mostly as an interested outside when it comes to that part of the game. I was looking at purely a technical and 'by the book' kind of stance, and I am genuinely interested in understanding why it would be viewed as exploitative. 

With the rules of golf allowing it, and with the game actually suggesting it as a form of play, I would have thought it would be welcomed. 

I guess there's aspects to the tournament play that I am missing, so I am more than welcome to being educated about the reasons.

It might be lessons that I could pass on to others, after the fact, you know? 

I think I spend too much time watching the 'wow' moments of golf, and not enough time considering how it might work out in online play...