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Originally Posted by buzzy
Beginner question: Isn't it inconsiderate (and unsafe) to go on past the ball that is farthest from the green, until that player has hit it?
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Buzzy: That is a fair and excellent question. My answer is yes and no. It depends if the ball closer to the green is reasonably in line with the intended line of flight of your ball. In other words, if you are a beginner and I am playing with you (or someone else) we are going to give you more "lead way" than we would a good experienced golfer. If my ball is 30 yards right in front of yours, Iam going to wait a few yards to the side of your ball until you hit and be ready to move quickly to my ball. TIP: If you always park your golf cart just a couple yards to the right of your ball (if you are a right handed golfer) you won't have to move your cart in order to take your stance and hit your golf ball. If you are off the fairway and my ball is in the middle of the fairway, I am going to move a bit further toward my ball (still not in your line of flight) and already have my club out ready to hit as soon as you hit your ball because nine out of ten times I already know from surveying my surroundings about how many yards my ball is to the pin. Really, its all common sense and with just a few rounds of golf under your belt you will quickly see how you can speed up your game and at the same time be very safe on the golf course. I've been playing.........nope not going to say it because sure as heck will be hit with a golf ball next time out!! Safety is very important so never get in the line of flight of your competitor's golf ball but be ready to move to your ball as soon as he/she hits. My wife never played golf prior to retiring so "we been there done that." Golf lessons (and not from your husband or S.O.) is a must IMHO before your start play. Then go out and have FUN!