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Old 04-15-2013, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ajbrown View Post
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I am a serious golfer in the sense that I do have a handicap. I sometimes have the opportunity to play in events that require one, e.g., member guest. I do try my best to play by the rules, especially on any course that I must turn in my score for handicap. I still try to play each shot like a scratch golfer even though the body and amount of practice cannot support that.

Unless I am playing in a tournament or a match, I would never worry about how others are playing with one caveat. In the nicest way possible I hope that all golfers will take 15 minutes to understand basic etiquette, where to stand, when to talk, etc. In my many years playing in TV, I have yet to meet anyone I did not enjoy playing with.

I guess I view my game as someone who takes it seriously and plays for the fun of it….
My sentiments exactly.

Especially the etiquette part.

Whether a serious or "just for fun" golfer, learning the basics on how to keep things moving and not back up the whole course....should be required.

A test before being allowed to play maybe?


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