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Jackson, Tennessee
Joined: 8/16/2007
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Posted: Aug/19/2007 8:01 AM PST
I play slow because I'm nw and not very good. If I can see that you will catch up to me I will let you play through because it is a pain having to wait on people who are slow and even a bigger pain when you are not very good and feel rushed by someone who you should have let play through. I try to be considerate of other players.
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Orem, UT
Joined: 8/16/2007
Posts: 338
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Posted: Aug/19/2007 1:49 PM PST
Exactly! The purpose is to enjoy it, not finish as fast as you can so that you can make it to the 19th hole. If that is your incentive, skip the first 18 and go directly to the 19th.
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West Virginia
Joined: 8/16/2007
Posts: 5
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Posted: Aug/19/2007 5:55 PM PST
It's the golfer's own fault if they don't know the rules or follow course etiquette. I'm a new player (only 3 months) and I've made it a point to make part of my education of this sport to learn the rules. I'm always mindful of other players on the course and if I see that I'm holding someone up, I'll always ask if they want to play through. Just the other day, a friend and I were playing and the guy in front of us was holding us up along with another group of much better players behind us. We let the pair behind us play through. We also offered to let an older gentleman play through, but he asked if he could just join us instead. It was nice having a more experienced player in the group, even picked up a couple of good pointers.
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Orem, UT
Joined: 8/16/2007
Posts: 338
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Posted: Aug/20/2007 6:48 AM PST
Scott, thank you for making etiquette one of your first priorties. I took a college golf class last summer, and was embarassed by several of the players in my class because of their inconsiderate play. When you're on the course, be aware. I think that if we all make an effort to be aware, the rest will take care of itself.
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South Florida
Joined: 8/16/2007
Posts: 290
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Posted: Aug/20/2007 1:00 PM PST
I think its easier than what everyone makes it seem. some respect and common sense is the answer. I wouldnt want to hit out foot prints in the sand and im sure the next person wouldnt either. so i rake. I know i am not a good player and some players catch up to me. what am i gonna do make them wait? no i let them play through. If everyone had a little more respect and used more common sense, the world would be MUCH BETTER!!!
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Guatemala
Joined: 8/16/2007
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Posted: Aug/21/2007 5:18 PM PST
I agree that regardless of skill people should do what is possible to speed up play within reason, however no one is out there to be rushed and should be able to enjoy their time in the course. On a weekend you are going to need some patience, it is after all a game of patience. If the course is not crowded it is common courtesy to let other players pass you in your group is bigger and/or slower, but on weekends it will only make things worst.
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Orem, UT
Joined: 8/16/2007
Posts: 338
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Posted: Aug/22/2007 11:24 AM PST
I think that the slow golfer needs to have patience with himself as well as the group behind as well. I know it can do a number on the nerves to see a group waiting at the tee, but as long as you're playing as quickly as you can without rushing, the group waiting is probably okay, and you should just golf your best and not worry about it, offering to let the group play through after you've finished the hole.
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East Kilbride,Scotland.
Joined: 8/21/2007
Posts: 29
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Posted: Aug/22/2007 3:49 PM PST
Hi Guy's
I have had my fair share of scrapes regarding hitting into the group in front. Sometimes you just flush one and it goes that little bit further, no malice intended. Not once was it intentional as that would be totally irresponsible, as would redirecting a ball straight back from where it came. I am sure as you stood in court trying to justify your actions after hitting someone and causing permanent injury, using as your defence, "But he did it first" would not wash. I have seen first hand people try to hit past Lady and Junior members as if they where not their. I find this sort of arrogant behaviour totally disrespectful and dangerous. A sign of the times we live in unfortunately. I always confront such bullying tactics on our golf course and find having a quite word with those concerned to point out the error of intimidating people. I have also always found that if you point out to someone that they are a clear hole behind the group in front that they will let you play through or speed up.
Saw this on a website somewhere and it made me chuckle. What should you do if you hit your ball toward another group of people?
a) Quickly hand your club to another player in your group
b) Call your lawyer on your cell phone
c) Announce to the other members of your group that you'll be taking another Mulligan
d) Holler "Fore!" so the unsuspecting players can take cover.
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Joined: 8/16/2007
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Posted: Aug/22/2007 4:49 PM PST
Don't put the "peddle to the metal" and you will not press the group ahead of you as often. Golf rule #1 never hit into anyone!
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San Diego
Joined: 8/21/2007
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Posted: Aug/22/2007 7:45 PM PST
Part of golf etiquette is not to play slow. And I've been frustrated on the course for slow play - sure. Who's to blame for not knowing etiquette? Ultimately, it's the golfer themselves. However, I will say that the courses could play a larger role in educating the casual weekend hacker.
Enforce rules. Don't let an obvious 30 handicap play from the back tee's. If you let golfers dress in basketball shorts and tank tops, they're not going to take the game as seriously. If that's the kind of course you want to be, then fine. Taylor to the beginners and once every three month golfers. But if the course takes a hand in the educating of golfers maybe people will see more of the beauty of the game and *want* to learn more.
The players assistant is a huge part of it. I wish those guys would act less like 'wanna be cops' sometimes and more like 'players assistants'. If you tell the group in front of us to "hurry up", you're not going to get as good of a response as if you explain to them (without talking down to them) why they need to play faster and what they can do to help things along. It's really not that hard. A 20 handicap can play just as fast as a single digit and still have fun.
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