ANNOYING (and not) GOLFER HABITS/THINGS/ETIQUETTE

[Zlim]

Forgot to add one more good thing. Playing with fellow golfwrxers when they come to town and having a great time swapping stories and jokes.

 

Whoa! that sounds awesome, Anyone in the Denver Metro Area in CO...and you need a fourth...PM me! I'd love to meet some follow WRXer's in a round of golf

 

annoying: people ask you to use your clubs (when you dont know them)

 

Never had that happen but I have had a guy ask to try my clubs and the first thing I said was...

 

"let me see your swing first"

 

:diablo: ............ :cheesy:

[golf_bhoy]

One thing that really bugs me is when people say "please and thank you" at the same time.

 

Like someone will say "Can you pass me the rake, please and thank you." Not sure why, but this drives me nuts. People should say please when asking, and then after the 'task' is done then say thank you. This can be applied to everything outside of golf as well.

 

For the record, I've never let on that this bugs me, as I realize it is a weird quirk; but it definitely irks me on the inside. heh.

 

For the good things: I'll echo the removing of the cap when shaking hands after a round. I think this is great.

[import49erz]

Couple things that really piss me off.

 

Played a round at a shorter course a couple months ago so me and my friend decided to play from the blue tees. So we got paired up with the these 2 hackers and thats when it went all down hill:

 

- first hole - topped driver (it happens so I let it go)

- so he got to about 200 yards from the hole (up hill), and he was out but he just kept standing there waiting for the green to clear (he topped it and advanced 50 yds only) - noticed they were hackers here

- 2nd hole (down hill drive, blind from the tee box) - said i was goin to go forward a bit to the side to help follow his ball. He severely topped and pulled it and the ball hit my back. This f***er wentback to his bag to get another ball, re-teed, picked up the ball that hit me and walked passed without saying sorry.

- not gonna continue going hole by hole cause I could but other things....stepping on my putting line, taking a wedge to chip then runs back to the cart to grab the putter, doesn't help put the flag back in the hole after everyone putts, go thro a "putting routine" for a 1 foot putt, start driving their golf cart while me and/or my friend is still on the fairway about to hit our approach shot, and not shaking hands after the last hole.

 

worst round of golf ever!!!

[golfortennis]

One thing that really bugs me is when people say "please and thank you" at the same time.

 

Like someone will say "Can you pass me the rake, please and thank you." Not sure why, but this drives me nuts. People should say please when asking, and then after the 'task' is done then say thank you. This can be applied to everything outside of golf as well.

 

For the record, I've never let on that this bugs me, as I realize it is a weird quirk; but it definitely irks me on the inside. heh.

 

For the good things: I'll echo the removing of the cap when shaking hands after a round. I think this is great.

 

No kidding. That was my dad's way of telling me to do something growing up. "PLease and thank you" implies it will be done. My dad had a pretty good assurance of something being done, since, you know, I wanted to watch the hockey game on Saturday night. Anyone else who is not my employer should not have the attitude that something will be done. Most people ask, and I'll usually help out, but act as though I'm a man slave, and things get a little different.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

I like when people choose to take off their cap when they shake your hand after a round.

I don't think it's necessary to remove your cap, but when people do it and shake my hand it makes me feel good.

 

Good point about the hat, Something I always do when I play with new people, prob the one form of ettiquitte I have picked up from watching the tour. Plus it gives my five head about 20 seconds of well needed sun :hi:

I'm going to have to go the other way on this one. I have a regular golf buddy who does that all the time, and it makes kind of feel like it's imitating the pros. I usually keep my on even in that case, now if we are paired up with another twosome and both those guy do it, I will just not to seem rude or anything, but to me it's kind of like trying to immitate the pros.

 

Now the funny thing is, I ALWAYS take my hat off in the clubhouse whether it's a muni or upscale private club. That's more of the way I was raised about wearing hats inside. My buddy that takes his off to shake hands, keeps his on in the clubhouse...go figure :)

[buggyman]

I can't stand the PACE OF PLAY now. Here in Florida the norm seems to be 4 1/2 to 5 hours. 99.99999% of golfers would play better if they played FASTER. They play like they are on the tour. I play often a short course of about 5800 yards and the rounds are still almost 5 hours. THis is because there is NO tee time integrity. THey have tee times but it is nothing to 4 and 5 groups waiting to tee off on the first hole. Rangers NEVER do anything and PLAYING through here were I play is UNHEARD OF. Also hate playing with people that hate every freakin shot they hit and complain and say they are leaving.

[Billy Baroo 2]

How does having a hat on or off when shaking someone's hand or being inside change anything? How does that makes even the tiniest shred of sense? I am aware it's commonly done or used to be at least but it seems completely insane and without logic.

 

On the staff bag issue: The reason some people are offended by another person's bag is because very often people with staff bags actually are arrogant posers who pretend they're important touring pros. So the disliking of staff bags comes from people just anticipating that. The same goes for the clothes and the clubs. Nothing wrong with them, but they are legitimate warning signs for possible arrogance is all. The worst sign is when people who have not just a staff bag but a staff back with their name written on it. I sure hope they play golf for a living because what other possible reason would their be for doing that other than that they pretend that they play golf for a living. A lot of wannabe tour pro and jokes of mini tour players do this. As if anyone gives a flying fred funk what their name is and are looking for them. And I can tell you from first hand experience 9 out of 10 of them are super arrogant. They are all doing it for one reason only, that they hope people will think they're important. The might as well put fake sponsor logos on their shirts while they're at it.

 

I agree with the disliking of not just slow players but rusher fast players who give themselves putts inside 10 feet and don't read any putts and act like people are holding them up. If you want to rush that's fine but don't act like other people playing at a normal or even under 4 hour pace should cater to it. And kind of on that same subject, hackers who rush just the putting and short game after I have to wait an eternity for their god awful long game the entire hole up until that point. Sometimes I have to even explain to a hacker, putting and the short game matters a lot for my score so I'm going to take a little time on it, kind of like it takes you time to hit four shots to get to the green where it takes me very little time to hit only twice on every non par 3 hole, so stop acting like I'm holding you up psychopath. I don't actually say the psychopath part.

 

I also agree with it being annoying for impatient people in my group to act like I need to hit while the group ahead is walking to their cart or on the green on a short par 4 or long par 5 that I actually will reach. It's like what do you want me to do worry that I'm going to hit somebody while I'm swinging, that is annoying. A lot of times they really get going with this and say "just hit you're not going to hit'em, I'll pay the doctor's bill if you do." Which is a funny line, but I actually drove a par 4 and hit someone after that conversation once. The conversation from them while the ball was in air was then "oh sh#t I think that's there" "that is right at that one guy" "why did you tell him to hit" "uh oh it got him in the leg I think (partially held back laughter)" "oh man he might be pissed" It was about a second or third bouncer calf shot so not that big of a deal but still too dangerous. We apologized of course when we got up there, but surprisingly the people in the group ahead were really cool and jokingly said it didn't hurt, and they were more concerned with telling me I hit a nice drive than talking about that. So great attitudes on their part.

 

I've already said too much here but I also must mention that people who talk in unnecessarily loud obnoxiously blaring voices to each other so you can hear them all over the course are just ridiculous human beings. There is no excuse for talking to a guy that's twenty yards away in a voice that travels 400 yards. They act like they're on an airport runway or at a loud bar when they are actually in a quite nature setting where you can hear a squirrel chewing an acorn. And sometimes I've even seen people do that on a cell phone.

[sigmapete1]

Playing too fast is as bad as playing too slow. My buddy and I played a round this week and about the 4th hole, my buddy tells me as we are walking up the fairway that one of the guys we are playing with is bitching about me taking my time to line up my shots. My preshot routine is not long, maybe 30 seconds from the time its my turn to hit until I make my swing. Every hole he would be the first to tee off then fidget while everyone is hitting like we are holding him back and he was walking down the fairway just as the last person swung. A couple times he was at the next tee before we putted out.

 

I didn't say anything but I did purposely play a little more deliberately just to drive him bonkers.

 

We finished the round in 3:45 (posted pace of play is 4:15). I didn't let it bother me since it was more humorous to watch this guy freak out, but damn what an A** Hole.

[ericld]

I've already said too much here but I also must mention that people who talk in unnecessarily loud obnoxiously blaring voices to each other...........

 

 

Yes, you've said too much...

[buggyman]

Playing too fast is as bad as playing too slow. My buddy and I played a round this week and about the 4th hole, my buddy tells me as we are walking up the fairway that one of the guys we are playing with is bitching about me taking my time to line up my shots. My preshot routine is not long, maybe 30 seconds from the time its my turn to hit until I make my swing. Every hole he would be the first to tee off then fidget while everyone is hitting like we are holding him back and he was walking down the fairway just as the last person swung. A couple times he was at the next tee before we putted out.

 

I didn't say anything but I did purposely play a little more deliberately just to drive him bonkers.

 

We finished the round in 3:45 (posted pace of play is 4:15). I didn't let it bother me since it was more humorous to watch this guy freak out, but damn what an A** Hole.

 

 

 

3:45 to PLAY?!?!?! DAMN nothing wrong at all with that, I would love to play that pace. IN my post when I complain about slow play it is 5 to 5 1/2 hour rounds which seem to be the norm near me, especially in the winter with all the northerns down and the course so crowded.

[mshills]

How does having a hat on or off when shaking someone's hand or being inside change anything?

 

If you have to ask... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Billy Baroo 2]

How does having a hat on or off when shaking someone's hand or being inside change anything?

 

If you have to ask... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

 

So you have no reason and roll your eyes pretending you do then....is it a secret? Please enlighten me on what logic is involved there that makes it something other than a nonsense tradition.

[Billy Baroo 2]

I've already said too much here but I also must mention that people who talk in unnecessarily loud obnoxiously blaring voices to each other...........

 

 

Yes, you've said too much...

 

 

Is there something I said you disagree with? If so what? I'm all ears.

[wilwin]

Here's one that I think some of you may be guilty of.

 

Golfers who feel the need to tell you what they shoot. Either it was last week on the same course where they were 2 under after the front 9 or I am having a bad day and I usually can shoot even par.

 

But in reality, after playing 9 holes with you and they are closer to 90 than you are to par, I always have a dumbfounded look and just give them the "sure" look.

 

I'm not saying you can't shoot that score, but because you are having a bad round, why do you have to tell me what you usually shoot when I didn't even ask. It always somehow comes up in the conversation. I guess it makes them feel better. This has a good chance of happening if you are outplaying them on every hole.

 

Every time I have played with a real good golfer, they've never had to brag about what they shoot. I don't think you need to tell me your handicap because you are having a bad round.

[golf_bhoy]

How does having a hat on or off when shaking someone's hand or being inside change anything?

 

If you have to ask... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

 

So you have no reason and roll your eyes pretending you do then....is it a secret? Please enlighten me on what logic is involved there that makes it something other than a nonsense tradition.

 

 

Taking your cap off is a sign of respect. It's akin to taking your cap off when the national anthem is played. Anything that promotes respect these days should be encouraged; whether it be towards something extremely important like your country, or your flag, or towards something simpler like your fellow golf competitors, or the game of golf and its traditions.

[defsoad]

Playing too fast is as bad as playing too slow. My buddy and I played a round this week and about the 4th hole, my buddy tells me as we are walking up the fairway that one of the guys we are playing with is bitching about me taking my time to line up my shots. My preshot routine is not long, maybe 30 seconds from the time its my turn to hit until I make my swing. Every hole he would be the first to tee off then fidget while everyone is hitting like we are holding him back and he was walking down the fairway just as the last person swung. A couple times he was at the next tee before we putted out.

 

I didn't say anything but I did purposely play a little more deliberately just to drive him bonkers.

 

We finished the round in 3:45 (posted pace of play is 4:15). I didn't let it bother me since it was more humorous to watch this guy freak out, but damn what an A** Hole.

 

This drives me crazy too. One time I got grouped with a guy who played like he had a plane to catch. As soon as everyone teed off he would sprint-walk up to his ball and just hit it. On the green he picked everything up inside 6-8 feet and then would stand next to the hole with the flag while the last player putted out (another thing that gets on my nerves...). Thankfully I don't run into this type that often.

[sigmapete1]

Playing too fast is as bad as playing too slow. My buddy and I played a round this week and about the 4th hole, my buddy tells me as we are walking up the fairway that one of the guys we are playing with is bitching about me taking my time to line up my shots. My preshot routine is not long, maybe 30 seconds from the time its my turn to hit until I make my swing. Every hole he would be the first to tee off then fidget while everyone is hitting like we are holding him back and he was walking down the fairway just as the last person swung. A couple times he was at the next tee before we putted out.

 

I didn't say anything but I did purposely play a little more deliberately just to drive him bonkers.

 

We finished the round in 3:45 (posted pace of play is 4:15). I didn't let it bother me since it was more humorous to watch this guy freak out, but damn what an A** Hole.

 

This drives me crazy too. One time I got grouped with a guy who played like he had a plane to catch. As soon as everyone teed off he would sprint-walk up to his ball and just hit it. On the green he picked everything up inside 6-8 feet and then would stand next to the hole with the flag while the last player putted out (another thing that gets on my nerves...). Thankfully I don't run into this type that often.

 

We just messed with him by playing very deliberately once it was our turn to hit (although not wasting any time in between shots). It was great watching him twitch and fidget like he was about to scream. HAHA!

 

The fact that even with our purposely deliberate shot setup, we still finished 30 min under pace, just goes to show you that you can take your time with your shots and still get around fast if you don't screw around between shots. Those out there that play hurried are just ruining the game for themselves and others.

[Billy Baroo 2]

How does having a hat on or off when shaking someone's hand or being inside change anything?

 

If you have to ask... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

 

So you have no reason and roll your eyes pretending you do then....is it a secret? Please enlighten me on what logic is involved there that makes it something other than a nonsense tradition.

 

 

Taking your cap off is a sign of respect. It's akin to taking your cap off when the national anthem is played. Anything that promotes respect these days should be encouraged; whether it be towards something extremely important like your country, or your flag, or towards something simpler like your fellow golf competitors, or the game of golf and its traditions.

 

The question is why is it a sign of respect. What is the logic behind that?

[Zlim]

How does having a hat on or off when shaking someone's hand or being inside change anything?

 

If you have to ask... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

 

So you have no reason and roll your eyes pretending you do then....is it a secret? Please enlighten me on what logic is involved there that makes it something other than a nonsense tradition.

 

 

Taking your cap off is a sign of respect. It's akin to taking your cap off when the national anthem is played. Anything that promotes respect these days should be encouraged; whether it be towards something extremely important like your country, or your flag, or towards something simpler like your fellow golf competitors, or the game of golf and its traditions.

 

The question is why is it a sign of respect. What is the logic behind that?

 

Don't sweat it dude! Customary behavior is not always logical. IMO as long as you look 'em in the eye and offer a firm shake (no dead fish) you should be fine, you're not gonna offend any sane person. If you don't want to take off your hat for a handshake, then don't.

 

Hats off is about the same thing as elbows on the table or a right handed handshake....there's nothing wrong with elbows on the table or a left handed shake but you just have to accept that things mean certain things just because.

 

Oh and I usually take my glove off as well for a handshake, not sure why but I do...and it is usually ff since I putt without it but if it was on by anychance I take my glove off as well....and I'm right handed

[Double True]

How does having a hat on or off when shaking someone's hand or being inside change anything?

 

If you have to ask... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

 

So you have no reason and roll your eyes pretending you do then....is it a secret? Please enlighten me on what logic is involved there that makes it something other than a nonsense tradition.

 

 

Taking your cap off is a sign of respect. It's akin to taking your cap off when the national anthem is played. Anything that promotes respect these days should be encouraged; whether it be towards something extremely important like your country, or your flag, or towards something simpler like your fellow golf competitors, or the game of golf and its traditions.

 

The question is why is it a sign of respect. What is the logic behind that?

 

 

The custom of shaking hands with the right hand has come down to us from the time when everyone carried a sword or knife. In those days when one met a stranger it was customary, as an indication of friendly intention, to hold out the right hand to show that it did not hold a sword or knife ready for attack.

[dproc0219]

Surprised I haven't seen these mentioned, but ...

 

NOT playing the ball as it lies and the course as you find it. I've got no problem taking relief where entitled, but there's no need to create a grass tee for your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shot.

 

NOT counting the extra stroke when you try backhanding that 3 foot putt into the hole and miss. If you feel like you can make it backhanded and opt to play it that way, it counts.

 

Taking a pencil whipping in a select shot tournament. Nothing like shooting a 9 under in your own group and thinking you're in decent shape, only to find out the group in front of you (who you've watched the whole day hack the ball all over the course) have decided to post 18 under as their score.

[Billy Baroo 2]

How does having a hat on or off when shaking someone's hand or being inside change anything?

 

If you have to ask... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

 

So you have no reason and roll your eyes pretending you do then....is it a secret? Please enlighten me on what logic is involved there that makes it something other than a nonsense tradition.

 

 

Taking your cap off is a sign of respect. It's akin to taking your cap off when the national anthem is played. Anything that promotes respect these days should be encouraged; whether it be towards something extremely important like your country, or your flag, or towards something simpler like your fellow golf competitors, or the game of golf and its traditions.

 

The question is why is it a sign of respect. What is the logic behind that?

 

Don't sweat it dude! Customary behavior is not always logical. IMO as long as you look 'em in the eye and offer a firm shake (no dead fish) you should be fine, you're not gonna offend any sane person. If you don't want to take off your hat for a handshake, then don't.

 

Yeah, those are pretty much my thoughts exactly. I think it's silly to respect traditions that no longer make sense. I'm pretty sure the hat thing comes from the 1930s and earlier when people used hats tipped forward to disguise there identity, which means they are up to no good, like Al Capone or somebody. I don't think that's too much of an issue on the golf course or indoors these days. We might as well be wearing wigs and ruffles on our shirts like George Washington or Mozart while we're weirdly respecting ancient nonsense traditions like that.

[JakeBarnes]

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How does having a hat on or off when shaking someone's hand or being inside change anything?

<br /><br />If you have to ask... <img src="style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> <img src="style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> <img src="style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> <br />

<br /><br />So you have no reason and roll your eyes pretending you do then....is it a secret? Please enlighten me on what logic is involved there that makes it something other than a nonsense tradition.<br />

<br /><br /><br />Taking your cap off is a sign of respect. It's akin to taking your cap off when the national anthem is played. Anything that promotes respect these days should be encouraged; whether it be towards something extremely important like your country, or your flag, or towards something simpler like your fellow golf competitors, or the game of golf and its traditions.<br />

<br /><br />The question is <i>why </i>is it a sign of respect. What is the logic behind that?<br />

<br /><br />Don't sweat it dude! Customary behavior is not always logical. IMO as long as you look 'em in the eye and offer a firm shake (no dead fish) you should be fine, you're not gonna offend any sane person. If you don't want to take off your hat for a handshake, then don't.<br />

<br /><br />Yeah, those are pretty much my thoughts exactly. I think it's silly to respect traditions that no longer make sense. I'm pretty sure the hat thing comes from the 1930s and earlier when people used hats tipped forward to disguise there identity, which means they are up to no good, like Al Capone or somebody. I don't think that's too much of an issue on the golf course or indoors these days. We might as well be wearing wigs and ruffles on our shirts like George Washington or Mozart while we're weirdly respecting ancient nonsense traditions like that.<br />

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The removal of one's hat goes all the way back to medevil times: Knights removed their helmets in the presence of those they felt were friends. Thus, the removal of your hat in the company of another at the end of a round serves the purpose of showing of mutual confidence and respect to the individual you are with.

[Jaylasvegas]

of all things, nothing bothers me more than people who TAKE FOREVER at the turn. my dad goes into semi-retirement after the 9th hole. he disappears into the clubhouse and i don't see him again for 20 minutes. come on, pops! get the hell back on the course already!

aint it the truth, and then the people try and jet up to #10 and look at the group behind them like WTF lol

[Billy Baroo 2]

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How does having a hat on or off when shaking someone's hand or being inside change anything?

<br /><br />If you have to ask... <img src="style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> <img src="style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> <img src="style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> <br />

<br /><br />So you have no reason and roll your eyes pretending you do then....is it a secret? Please enlighten me on what logic is involved there that makes it something other than a nonsense tradition.<br />

<br /><br /><br />Taking your cap off is a sign of respect. It's akin to taking your cap off when the national anthem is played. Anything that promotes respect these days should be encouraged; whether it be towards something extremely important like your country, or your flag, or towards something simpler like your fellow golf competitors, or the game of golf and its traditions.<br />

<br /><br />The question is <i>why </i>is it a sign of respect. What is the logic behind that?<br />

<br /><br />Don't sweat it dude! Customary behavior is not always logical. IMO as long as you look 'em in the eye and offer a firm shake (no dead fish) you should be fine, you're not gonna offend any sane person. If you don't want to take off your hat for a handshake, then don't.<br />

<br /><br />Yeah, those are pretty much my thoughts exactly. I think it's silly to respect traditions that no longer make sense. I'm pretty sure the hat thing comes from the 1930s and earlier when people used hats tipped forward to disguise there identity, which means they are up to no good, like Al Capone or somebody. I don't think that's too much of an issue on the golf course or indoors these days. We might as well be wearing wigs and ruffles on our shirts like George Washington or Mozart while we're weirdly respecting ancient nonsense traditions like that.<br />

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The removal of one's hat goes all the way back to medevil times: Knights removed their helmets in the presence of those they felt were friends. Thus, the removal of your hat in the company of another at the end of a round serves the purpose of showing of mutual confidence and respect to the individual you are with.

 

Removing a helmet in the presence of friends shows trust that the friend won't kill their unprotected head. Hats today don't protect the head and nobody's going to try to kill you with a head shot on the golf course or indoors these days. For the record I just want to say that I don't have a problem with someone doing and unnecessary old timey tradition. But I do have a problem with people acting like everybody should do it or else they're a bad person or some bs because that's just insane. We don't need to reenact medieval times or pretend we're living in colonial Williamsburg. I say how about just being a reasonable friendly person in general and then wearing your hat whenever you want.

[grlichti]

Talking about bad etiquette seemed harmless, but now that we have gotten into people's golf bags and clothing I thought I'd throw this out there...

 

People who post to forums...soapbox preaching obviously

People who sit back and read froums without contributing...wallflowers!

People who are unfriendly...shows they are bad people

People who are friendly...shows they are trying to trick me

People with crappier equipment than I have...shows they don't care about the game

People with better equipment than I have...obviously showing off

People with different equipment than I have...ignorant about equipment

People who dress nice...transparent posers

People who dress sloppy...slobs

People taller than me...think they are so great

People shorter than me...always have a "little man's complex"

People fatter than me...proof they have no self discipline

People fitter than me...egocentric narccicists

People who wear hats!

What about those idiots that go bare headed?

Anybody older than me...they always think they are so wise!

Anyone younger than me...they always think they know it all

Anybody lighter or darker than I am

 

In fact, anyone different than I am in any way is really annoying to me.

But when one thinks about it, maybe I am just hate myself, too much.... :russian_roulette:

[Jaylasvegas]

Was listening to 2 guys talk about there round and one guy says "when I was getting ready to shoot my second shot on #3"

 

 

I LOL'D who uses that term shoot haha

[Zlim]

Talking about bad etiquette seemed harmless, but now that we have gotten into people's golf bags and clothing I thought I'd throw this out there...

 

People who post to forums...soapbox preaching obviously.......ME AT WORK

People who sit back and read froums without contributing...wallflowers!.....ME AT NIGHT

People who are unfriendly...shows they are bad people......DEPENDS ON TOPIC

People who are friendly...shows they are trying to trick me.........DID IT WORK?

People with crappier equipment than I have...shows they don't care about the game......MY WOODS

People with better equipment than I have...obviously showing off.........MY IRONS

People with different equipment than I have...ignorant about equipment.......MY BAG

People who dress nice...transparent posers........MY SHOES

People who dress sloppy...slobs........MY SHORTS

People taller than me...think they are so great...........I'M 5'10"

People shorter than me...always have a "little man's complex"........BUT I CAN STILL DO EVERYTHING

People fatter than me...proof they have no self discipline.......MY GUT

People fitter than me...egocentric narccicists ........MY CHICKEN LEGS

People who wear hats!..........MY HAT IS TOUR ATHENTIC, IT DON'T COUNT

What about those idiots that go bare headed?............IT GETS HOT

Anybody older than me...they always think they are so wise!..............I'M ONLY 20

Anyone younger than me...they always think they know it all............STILL 20, AND YES......I DO!

Anybody lighter or darker than I am......GUILTY OF BOTH, AND IT STARTS RIGHT AROUND MY BICEP and NECK

 

In fact, anyone different than I am in any way is really annoying to me.

But when one thinks about it, maybe I am just hate myself, too much.... :russian_roulette: ...........TRUE

[Everest209]

My little annoying remark I tend to make is "nice shot" even if it's a 100 yard slice. It bugs me when people talk when your in the tee box, they might get quiet when your getting ready to swing, but to me you should be quiet from the moment the person is in the box. People hitting when your still within reachable distance, nothing worse than when I see a ball rolling past me. There are a lot more but for the msot part, everything is good, just the occasional idiot.

[roll - gybe]

Love these threads.

 

Talking to my ball drives me absolutely crazy. "Gotta go"; "Bite"; "Get Right"; "Nice Shot" - The ball talkers always have it wrong, and they are usually talking when I am really not happy with my shot.

 

Rushing. It has been mentioned a few time.

 

I actually I end up playing longer rounds with the rushers. I have a feeling that the rushers have aqcuired their rushing habit by taking so freaking long to find their ball on the right side of the fairway (hey, it's farther back). The only way they can get around in 5 hours is if they whack their 10 footers and kick their resulting 5 footers.

 

I also find that the rushers come up with elaborate one-time events that made their round last so long. Eg: "Well, we had to look for your ball on #3 because of all those leaves." "We let those guys play through and they took forever to putt out." "We didn't go off at 11:30, the pro kept talking to us and we missed our starting time by 20 minutes."

 

I might personally be a little high-strung, so when we get paired up with strangers, I will play ready golf on the tee box. If the other guy has honors, but he is out to "lunch" in his cart, or not paying attention, my ball is in the air. And I am not a guy who just steps up and hits it. I am talking about having 30 seconds of time when the dude's in a fog. Sometimes I feel a little bad about that, but I feel like that adds up.

 

I see a huge difference between taking one's time and hitting a better shot (25 seconds) and being in a fog for the same amount of time then quickly whacking it. The former ususually ends up in fewer strokers, the latter ends up in more strokes and more space-outs. Then the rusher needs to whack 3 putts real fast and then pick up the remaining tester.

 

The rushers seem to think the clock starts when they address the ball. I think the clock starts when you hit your previous shot. Then they tell you the grass is getting to long while you are over it!

 

I am especially amazed when one of these guys tells me he is a division manager or a he runs a company or something like that. How can people be so out of touch with their surroundings? They have to be this way professionally. There is nothing complex about following the flight of your golf ball! I mean it goes like this: swing, bad sound, slice, hits the 4th pine tree and fall down, walk to white ball on brown pine straw.

 

Some of these people would really not have survived the caveman days of human existence.