I would offer this caveat its a waste of time to fish a ball out of a pond because when first entered the ball becomes addicted to water and will soon return to what it likes best
In 10 years here I have found maintenance people to be most courteous.
What annoys me are those golfers who literally take their practice to the game.... er rather feel entitled to practice while playing. I've been with guys who hit three or four balls off a tee. Some on executive courses who continue even after 13 strokes and apparently never heard the term in the pocket. Some who want to have a 20 minute conversation between golf holes. This is essentially damaging in prime season and to my thinking somewhat selfish and certainly thoughtless.
I can be as sociable as the next guy but I prefer to do it on the 19th hole . While always remaining polite I do get impatient with golfers who do not understand the need for ready golf. I also get short with patience when playing with guys who all want to be the last one to putt and lay back spending endless seconds to see who is going to give in first but I digress