![]() Again, in the poll there was only a slight change, but on the course the change seemed to be more drastic and it'll be interesting to see how it plays out as the golf season continues. In fact, as I have looked around the course the last two weeks, it seems that more people than not are leaving the pin in. Owner and President of Pull the Pin (formerly Golf Etc of Lancaster) Blessed to have the opportunity to really be living the dream everyday. Recently, in a foursome, myself and one other member preferred to pull the pin, while the two others admitted they no longer mind leaving it in. Now, because I knew that I was going to be writing this article, I have been paying attention to members at my club. Nothing other than I got used to it." Davis' response is most likely extremely similar to many other players, as a number of golfers have become accustomed to leaving the pin in, especially on longer putts. Bring your friends and learn together Register Join Youth on Course Today The most valuable membership in golf for kids Learn more below. ![]() From mid to long range, I would leave it in. When asked if COVID effected his change, Davis responded, "I guess I would take it out inside a certain distance. When you aim at the pin you are subliminally putting more pressure on yourself to pull off a great shot. Davis was one of the few people who responded that he pulled the pin prior to COVID, but will leave the pin in moving forward. As a result of the slight change, AE Golf News asked Essex County Club's Head Golf Professional, Jack Davis, for an answer. No, it's not a drastic change, but there was a slight change. Then, in response to Question #2, 8% revealed they will remain putting with the flagstick in, while 92% said they'd return to pulling the pin. In response to Question #1, 6% revealed they putted with the pin in, while 94% said they putted with the pin out. The poll entailed two questions: 1.) Before COVID-19, did you putt with the pin in or out? 2.) When you're allowed to remove the pin again, will you continue to leave it in or will you return to pulling it? ![]() ![]() In search for an answer, I turned to Instagram, where I posted a poll on the AE Golf News Instagram account. Make sure you lift the pin straight up and avoid pulling it toward you or bending it. Over the last year, many clubs have prohibited pulling the pin, but as restrictions begin to be eased up, I wondered what the lasting impact of leaving the pin in would be. While it's not as drastic as wearing a mask, one example is how golfers became accustomed to leaving the pin in. On a much lesser scale, COVID-19 has even changed the world of golf. Over the course of the last year, COVID-19 has changed the lives of everyone. ![]()
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