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Originally Posted by Challenger
Right on Fred--- who is in charge. Course employees tell me that they are not allowed to enforce what most would consider reasonable rules of play.I honestly don't know if that statement is true or a misunderstanding. How do we get a better situation for all? To whom do we address concerns?
PS more suggestions
Print on back of Exec score cards -large print (currently in small print,really small at bottom front of card)
1 Reasonable play times
2 Keep in touch with group playing ahead( assuming it is also a foursome)
3 Reminders on Raking and Greens repairs
4 Have the guys/gals who patrol make friendly reminders to rake, repair and play ready golf.
This can be done in a friendly and considerate way.
Post same type of reminders at starter shacks-in full view
Ditto the first tee box.
Post reminders (small) on fairway exit polls= rake and repair , keep up pace.
Doing nothing will only allow a worsening situation. Usually what gets emphasis improves. We are not the first or only golf facilities to have these issues. This is definitely a management issue. It is one of the very few failures in management that I have seen in TV.  |
but unfortunately I'm afraid it likely won't work...reason: right now the rules for the red or yellow stakes with green and white tops are posted in large print on the starters shack, at the first tee and on the bottom of every card...what some folks claim-I didn't see it...you can't call them liars as it will accomplish nothing...all you can do is remind them. The same applies to those looking for balls, shooting the breeze, marking scores at the green, parking their cart or bag 20 yds before the green, not putting out, etc. etc. etc.
It is what it is until:Good Golf School is mandatory(suggested by everyone who cares), the ability to escort those who overdo the "not playing of golf" becomes a reality.
Personally I don't mind waiting as I think it's great when those with disabilities caused by life don't move as fast as they used to. As for those who lie...nothing can be done as of now....*shrug*