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Old 12-30-2015, 08:16 PM
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Default Golf is golf....

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Originally Posted by tomwed View Post
I don't think after hour golf carries the same rules of etiquette. If someone is taking too long you go around them. It's not like you're going to get in 9 holes. This doesn't mean any player is excused from fixing marks or raking traps. I use to think every trap is is re raked by a tractor before play every morning---now I don't.
but it is a special place we have here. Even if a machine/people raked the bunkers every morning when a person enters the bunker they should always rake it properly when leaving it. This helps ensure that the next person in gets a proper chance of a good lie.

Just because you and others haven't bothered to learn how to properly execute a bunker shot doesn't mean you should not be giving someone the best lie you can. It's not just etiquette...it's good manners and consideration.

Just as bad...people dragging their feet on the greens...there goes any chance of a semi-smooth surface on which to putt. If you can't lift your feet then wear smooth tennis shoes.