What's a Flagstick in Golf?

: a staff for a flag marking the location of the cup on a golf putting green.

How long is a flagstick in golf?

The Rules of Golf stipulate a flagstick must be . 75 inch in diameter and the USGA recommends it be at least 7 feet in length.

What happens when you hit the flagstick in golf?

If you hit the flag it's 2 stroke penalty in stroke play or loss of hole if you are in match play. If you are off of the green there is no penalty if you hit the flag unless you ask someone to tend it and then they don't pull it out. ... They would incur a penalty for doing so.