Splitting ace pots with your doubles partner

[Brian]

Originally Posted by Bruce

Maybe it's just a personal thing, but anytime I've hit an ace in tournament or doubles I've given half of it to my partner or the club or establishment hosting then venue (Fernburner/lucky mud for instance) I believe in good karma!

See, I would rather give half back to the club myself.

[Greg_R]

An ace is an individual achievement and I see no reason why you should be forced to split it with someone else.

If partner A parks the hole then you have a green light to run the chains (which normally would result in a difficult 2nd shot if you miss). IMO, having a risk-free run at the chains is an advantage that you gained by having a partner. Also, with a good partner on an easy course (say like Orchard Park) you can take more risks.

Having said that, I think there is a difference between a $50 Orchard ace pot and a $500 ace pot. For larger amounts, I would talk about it before hand (80/20 split, etc.). I view getting any cash from a partner's Ace as a thank-you... not an expectation.

[Ol' Bob]

Originally Posted by Greg_R

... a thank-you... not an expectation.

Now that's very different.

The poll was quite limited in scope.