Course etiquette

turbo4door · January 23, 2009

The last time we played one of our local courses an entire threesome hit within 5 yards of us. We were being held up by the group in front and couldn't go any faster.

First ball landed.....ok it was an accident

2nd ball hit.....wow whats up with these guys

3rd hit....we waited for them and told them we were not happy about being hit into. They gave the obligatory "oh, we're sorry!" with a large amount of sarcasm. So, after they played through we made sure to hit several onto them. Nothing was ever said, but they did look back and give some dirty looks.

Later, we realized we had been hit into by one of the guys before at another course after someone recognized his attitude.

I do like the tee up idea. I'll have to try that one next time!

jefffann · January 23, 2009

duck and cover

golf_bhoy · February 3, 2009

usually goes something like this:

1st time is no stress

2nd time stare / alert marshall

3rd time, take my marking sharpie out of the bag and write on their ball asking them "Why are you in such a hurry to get back to the office??" :black eye:

mdgboxx · February 3, 2009

usually goes something like this:

1st time is no stress
2nd time stare / alert marshall
3rd time, take my marking sharpie out of the bag and write on their ball asking them "Why are you in such a hurry to get back to the office??" :black eye:

I have a sharpie in the bag but I admit, a sharpie was the last thing on my mind at the time! Thanks

mohacker · February 3, 2009

1st time with an apology I can let it go. Second time I pick up the ball and put it in my pocket and then drop it in the ball barrel in the clubhouse!!

Baxpin · February 3, 2009

usually goes something like this:

1st time is no stress
2nd time stare / alert marshall
3rd time, take my marking sharpie out of the bag and write on their ball asking them "Why are you in such a hurry to get back to the office??" :black eye:

Writing on their ball is a great idea. Why have I never thought of this?

juniortodd46 · February 3, 2009

I only do it to women when they don't adhere to the "Tuesday afternoon if it's raining rule". Na in all seriousness I've been hit into and hit into people. A couple months ago my group was hit into simply because the group behind us decided after the front nine that we jumped in front of them. Even had a marshall ask us why we jumped ahead, until he looked at the tee time sheet and realized we where ahead of them the whole time.

I'm not above letting the group ahead of me know that I don't appreciate their slow play, but if it's beyond their control then I keep quiet. 10 mins a hole does wear on the nerves every once in awhile.

Pinehurst1999 · February 3, 2009

First time could be an accident, but if it happens again I pick the ball up and put it in my bag and keep walking.

mdgboxx · February 3, 2009

I only do it to women when they don't adhere to the "Tuesday afternoon if it's raining rule". Na in all seriousness I've been hit into and hit into people. A couple months ago my group was hit into simply because the group behind us decided after the front nine that we jumped in front of them. Even had a marshall ask us why we jumped ahead, until he looked at the tee time sheet and realized we where ahead of them the whole time.

I'm not above letting the group ahead of me know that I don't appreciate their slow play, but if it's beyond their control then I keep quiet. 10 mins a hole does wear on the nerves every once in awhile.

That is the point I am trying to make. 10 mns a hole (sometimes more on par 5) does get on your nerves but, when you're waiting (and it is obvious) the group behind still insists on hitting balls into you without warning.

I'm still waiting to hear from them...What are they thinking? I'm beginning to wonder if there is at least ONE browsing on this site.

mission_scratch · February 6, 2009

I have hit into several groups (on accident) and each time I did I went up to them on the next tee box or the next time with ina few feet and tell the group that Im sorry for doing it, it was an accident, even if they didnt look back with the wth look on their faces... why? its common courtsey and thats what I would want to happen.. 99% of the time, they are more than nice about it... when ppl hit into my group, I give them one chance... the first chance is if it happens once (we all have hit drives further than expected etc) but the 2nd time if no one says sorry or "fore" then I will confront them... funny how when you confront ppl, 99% of the time then will back off and say sorry, and it doesnt happen the rest of the round.... either way thats the rules i play by...once is enough.. we all want the same thing... to finish the round in a timely manner and have as much fun as possible...!