[villages07]

To the basic question the OP had (and ignoring the boorish behavior by the man he encountered).... On the exec courses I know a lot of people who feel pressured and uncomfortable when the group behind them pulls up to the tee boxes before their group has finished teeing off. I personally prefer that the group hangs back to a safe spot before the black tees until our group finishes teeing off. Space, quiet, prying eyes, etc... To me it is an etiquette issue. I think more women, especially newer golfers, are bothered by this than perhaps experienced male golfers. JMHO of course.