AlaCowboy: 1 - If I drive the green on St Andrews #9, or on the 2nd shot on #5, how does that affect my GIR number?
If you achieve the green earlier than regulation, you are given that green in regulation.... (i.e. in 2 on a par 5, or driving the green on a par 4)
There is no bonus, or penalty, for getting there early.
What was the 2nd question?