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This image shows a moment familiar to most of us recreational golfers, low handicappers and duffers alike: a long putt left short of the hole and the quiet negotiation that follows. One golfer stands near the flagstick on the green, while another, farther away, gestures and asks, “Gimmie?”—a common term used in casual rounds of golf to request that a short putt be counted without being played. (I’ve had guys I’ve played with at Lincoln Park here in Colorado who have asked for “3 foot” gimmies).
Situations like this happen frequently during friendly matches, especially when pace of play and goodwill are more important than strict adherence to the rules. While “gimmies” are not permitted in official competitions, they remain a popular tradition among friends and weekend golfers.
The humor in this scene comes from the distance involved and the unspoken tension between sportsmanship and honesty. Golf is unique in that it relies heavily on self-policing, which often leads to lighthearted moments like this one on the putting green.