YOUR rules for golf...

[Go2Guy]

This is the only reason why I watch the LPGA :biggrin:

 

[WhatMeWorry]

I don't think anyone is claiming if you're on a packed course that you should be able to play by yourself or even just in a twosome if there's a huge wait. However, I, like some others, don't go to the golf course to "make friends" and be hounded by people wanting to join up just to have some "company". If the course isn't packed, don't ask to play with me/my group unless you're wanting to get by us to play through.

I can't even ask? I understand everyone is different, so we agree to disagree. But My buddy and I were just talking about this same topic and came to conclusion that 95% of the time when you get paired up with people you don't know, it is positive to extremely positive. You never know who you will get to play with, could be life changing or enlightening.

But like I said, everyone is different so it's just my opinion.

 

[Clonefan32]

I can't even ask? I understand everyone is different, so we agree to disagree. But My buddy and I were just talking about this same topic and came to conclusion that 95% of the time when you get paired up with people you don't know, it is positive to extremely positive. You never know who you will get to play with, could be life changing or enlightening.

But like I said, everyone is different so it's just my opinion.

I think my perspective on being paired up with someone is directly related to my level of golf skill. I balance on the edge of a decent golfer and a bad golfer, and it doesn't take much to tip me into the latter catagory. When I get paired up with people I don't know I spend alot of time worrying about whether I am holding them up, how tightly they follow the rules, ect. and it sure doesn't help my game. I think if I could play golf well at a consistent level, it would be enjoyable to play with strangers from time to time.

 

[Cyclonestate78]

Anna Rawson isn't too shabby either....

 

[BoxsterCy]

Don't hit into my group on purpose and expect us to let you play through. However, you can expect us to play slower.

100% of the time I can tell when we are holding a group up (unless your a single on a weekend and you should expect to wait some) and we will always invite you to play through if the hole in front of us is open.

I just LOVE the guys who are in a twosome and want to play through your foursome even though the course is packed, playing slow and they can't really go anywhere. Was in that situation once by in a small course in Iowa when this guy hit into us a couple of times and we yelled at him to chill. He responsed with an insanely profane outburst and than drove around us trying to find an opening on the crowded course in order to "play though". Worst part of it was his playing partner was his small boy. Great example he was setting. We all wondered what the kids homelife must be like.

 

[enisthemenace]

I think my perspective on being paired up with someone is directly related to my level of golf skill. I balance on the edge of a decent golfer and a bad golfer, and it doesn't take much to tip me into the latter catagory. When I get paired up with people I don't know I spend alot of time worrying about whether I am holding them up, how tightly they follow the rules, ect. and it sure doesn't help my game. I think if I could play golf well at a consistent level, it would be enjoyable to play with strangers from time to time.

Pace of play would be the only thing to even be remotely worried about, and I wouldn't even worry about that. Just try to keep pace the best you can. You'll find the majority of "golfers" play slowly anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem.

As far as how tightly they follow the rules, **** 'em. Play how you want to play. They can shove their rules up their ***. That is something I would not worry about if I was playing with a complete stranger. They can play their way, I'll play mine...UNLESS there's money on the line.

And wear khakis and a collared shirt for **** sake! :smile:

 

[Clark]

Pace of play would be the only thing to even be remotely worried about, and I wouldn't even worry about that. Just try to keep pace the best you can. You'll find the majority of "golfers" play slowly anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem.

As far as how tightly they follow the rules, **** 'em. Play how you want to play. They can shove their rules up their ***. That is something I would not worry about if I was playing with a complete stranger. They can play their way, I'll play mine...UNLESS there's money on the line.

And wear khakis and a collared shirt for **** sake! :smile:

My only rule. If money's on the line, the rules need to be followed. It doesn't really matter what the rules are, it just matters that they are the same for everyone involved.

We usually play with one muligan per 9 holes (can't carry it over to back nine) and you don't have to "play it as it lies"

The only thing that bugs me when golfing is when people stand over a shot/put for what seems like 5 minutes. Hit the freakin ball already. This isn't the US Open, and you are not a pro.

 

[Clonefan32]

My only rule. If money's on the line, the rules need to be followed. It doesn't really matter what the rules are, it just matters that they are the same for everyone involved.

We usually play with one muligan per 9 holes (can't carry it over to back nine) and you don't have to "play it as it lies"

The only thing that bugs me when golfing is when people stand over a shot/put for what seems like 5 minutes. Hit the freakin ball already. This isn't the US Open, and you are not a pro.[/QUOTE]

This, or guys who have an explanation for every awful shot they hit, such as "I've been working on trying to draw the ball" or claiming the ball didn't break the way it should have.

 

[Cyclonestate78]

My only rule. If money's on the line, the rules need to be followed. It doesn't really matter what the rules are, it just matters that they are the same for everyone involved.

We usually play with one muligan per 9 holes (can't carry it over to back nine) and you don't have to "play it as it lies"

The only thing that bugs me when golfing is when people stand over a shot/put for what seems like 5 minutes. Hit the freakin ball already. This isn't the US Open, and you are not a pro.[/QUOTE]

This, or guys who have an explanation for every awful shot they hit, such as "I've been working on trying to draw the ball" or claiming the ball didn't break the way it should have.

I love when they miss a putt and walk halfway to the hole and start tapping down a "spike" mark as if their putt was kicked off line. Hello fools.... softspikes eliminated spike marks. :biglaugh:

 

[WalkingCY]

1. Never golf sober
2. Never golf without something to smoke
3. Always jump into the drink after your ball

nice.

Though I prefer cigars on the Golf Course.

 

[Clonefan32]

I love when they miss a putt and walk halfway to the hole and start tapping down a "spike" mark as if their putt was kicked off line. Hello fools.... softspikes eliminated spike marks. :biglaugh:

Another personal favorite of mine is the guy that snap hooks a ball into a lake then takes a few slow, half-backswing practice swings to watch to make sure his arm is straight and the club face is closed, as if replicating your swing at 1/100 of the speed is going to show you what you are doing wrong. Yes, you keep your arm straight and the club faced close then, but when you swing as hard as you possibly can things change.

 

[ddisu]

Another personal favorite of mine is the guy that snap hooks a ball into a lake then takes a few slow, half-backswing practice swings to watch to make sure his arm is straight and the club face is closed, as if replicating your swing at 1/100 of the speed is going to show you what you are doing wrong. Yes, you keep your arm straight and the club faced close then, but when you swing as hard as you possibly can things change.

That's to help with the feel of the swing and get the right motion. Easier to feel and see when it is slowed down. Nothing really wrong with doing that.

 

[herbicide]

Foot wedges are always allowed, and don't count as strokes.

 

[Cyclonestate78]

Hey.... How did I get quoted on a post that wasn't even mine? :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

 

[gocubs2118]

I also love when golfers throw grass up in the air after they top or duff the ball. ya because the wind really made you make a bad swing.

 

[Clonefan32]

That's to help with the feel of the swing and get the right motion. Easier to feel and see when it is slowed down. Nothing really wrong with doing that.

What I am getting at is the ones that look back at their swing like they know what they are looking for, then take a 100 mph whack at the ball that duck hooks into a forrest...slow half-swings aren't going to help.

 

[enisthemenace]

Foot wedges are always allowed, and don't count as strokes.

Judge Smails: So, what did Mr. Webb shoot today? I know he doesn't keep score, but if you were to guess...85?

Danny: More like 68.

Smails: Hmmmpf. Really?

Danny: Yes, really.

Smails: Don't count that, I was interfered with.

Danny: Yes, Sir. Why don't you improve your lie a bit.

 

[herbicide]

Judge Smails: So, what did Mr. Webb shoot today? I know he doesn't keep score, but if you were to guess...85?

Danny: More like 68.

Smails: Hmmmpf. Really?

Danny: Yes, really.

Smails: Don't count that, I was interfered with.

Danny: Yes, Sir. Why don't you improve your lie a bit.

Winter rules.

 

[Al_4_State]

1 beer per hole.

I don't finish too many rounds.

 

[Bubbahotep]

The question is, are you Judge Smales, Al Czervik, Ty Webb, or Danny Noonan. And who would you rather play with.