New Posts For Thread: PA R 3 CONTESThttps://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contestI knowits a bit of a lottery so just couple of small bets hopefully too cover my masters bets before it starts if one cops.Justin rose 40s-read somewhere he said dont believe in the jinx of winning this and not winning the masters."I'm not one for sAt least you will know never to get involved in this nonsense again.https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contest?post_id=518296803#518296803At least you will know never to get involved in this nonsense again.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:33:18 -0500I remember Betfair refunding bets on that Davydenko fiasco a few years back in Poland when it was clear he purposely lost that tennis match but I don't think they've ever given back players money for anything other than that. I think it's fair to sayhttps://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contest?post_id=518296341#518296341I remember Betfair refunding bets on that Davydenko fiasco a few years back in Poland when it was clear he purposely lost that tennis match but I don't think they've ever given back players money for anything other than that. I think it's fair to sayThu, 05 Apr 2012 12:20:26 -0500Was and always will be fraught with uncertainty. The "ALL BETS STAND" rule is a full proof safe guard for Betfair. Just think the page should flash up a big "WARNING" sign as well. I got lucky (although my other £2 punts never left the clubhouse) buhttps://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contest?post_id=518283157#518283157Was and always will be fraught with uncertainty. The "ALL BETS STAND" rule is a full proof safe guard for Betfair. Just think the page should flash up a big "WARNING" sign as well. I got lucky (although my other £2 punts never left the clubhouse) buThu, 05 Apr 2012 04:12:38 -0500I agree marychain ,those that did money on players deliberately not trying to win deserve to lose but those who did not get a run should be refunded.https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contest?post_id=518282807#518282807I agree marychain ,those that did money on players deliberately not trying to win deserve to lose but those who did not get a run should be refunded.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:42:36 -0500frames - I dont remember it being abandoned before either, but the key point here surely is why the hell would anyone bet anything other than peanuts on a event that is a well-renowned farce?https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contest?post_id=518282751#518282751frames - I dont remember it being abandoned before either, but the key point here surely is why the hell would anyone bet anything other than peanuts on a event that is a well-renowned farce?Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:40:13 -0500Quote from Coral;"The Par 3 at Augusta got called off last night, we have settled on the declared results & returned stakes players who didn't complete round"Lets hope betfair do the same. On a side note, as far as the discussion regarding betting onhttps://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contest?post_id=518282723#518282723Quote from Coral;"The Par 3 at Augusta got called off last night, we have settled on the declared results & returned stakes players who didn't complete round"Lets hope betfair do the same. On a side note, as far as the discussion regarding betting onThu, 05 Apr 2012 03:37:11 -0500There was buttons matched on the event.It would not kill BF to refund punters who backed players who did not complete the 9 holes.Did all the books payout on the tie ?https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contest?post_id=518282695#518282695There was buttons matched on the event.It would not kill BF to refund punters who backed players who did not complete the 9 holes.Did all the books payout on the tie ?Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:33:54 -0500There is a huge difference in people losing money because it's a fun event and people losing because the weather stopped their selections from playing in the comp.Marychain says it's the same every year ,I don't recall it being abandoned before.https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contest?post_id=518282639#518282639There is a huge difference in people losing money because it's a fun event and people losing because the weather stopped their selections from playing in the comp.Marychain says it's the same every year ,I don't recall it being abandoned before.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:26:09 -0500Betfair can't refund bets on some players, it wouldn't be fair to layers. It's either all bets stand run or not - or void the whole market.https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contest?post_id=518282599#518282599Betfair can't refund bets on some players, it wouldn't be fair to layers. It's either all bets stand run or not - or void the whole market.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:21:03 -0500If for some reason I was obligated to offer this on BF here's what I would do."Player to record the fewest shots in a 9 hole round." That would mean players who tank it like Scott or others who let their kids putt can still win it as long as the totahttps://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29041679/pa-r-3-contest?post_id=518274135#518274135If for some reason I was obligated to offer this on BF here's what I would do."Player to record the fewest shots in a 9 hole round." That would mean players who tank it like Scott or others who let their kids putt can still win it as long as the totaWed, 04 Apr 2012 18:54:48 -0500