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Originally Posted by BrianL99
So I play a lot of Championship golf and usually book the night before, by joining an open slot.
When I check in at the Starters Shack, I always ask for the names of the other players in the group. I take a scorecard and write down the names. I'm typically only given 1st names (which is all that's necessary).
3 people I've played with in the last 4 days, have told me a different name than I was told at the Starter shack. None of the situations involved a "group", where foursomes may have been switched around.
I understand it's possible that someone is generally known by a name, other than the legal name that's on their ID, but 3 times out of 12 people?
Today I played with 2 guys from Canada. Neither were owners in TV, but both paid Resident Rates and one's name didn't match what I was told by the starter.
Are golfers using other people's ID's to register for golf? Is that a common practice? Does anyone at the golf shops, actually look at the photos on ID cards? Certainly not that I've noticed.
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From the time I was born I've been called by my middle name. Since the Patriot act was passed I've had some adjustments to make, especially when we fly. When we first move here 10 yrs. ago I received an ID card with J. Michael on it. When we moved to a new home the individuals at the closing insisted on putting James on my ID card. So when I check in I'm James but on the course I prefer to be called by Michael. I can't be alone.