How you can spot a brand new golfer.

[graciegirl]

This morning, Sweetie and I played with a villager golfer and his young grandson of about ten years. He was a great kid, shook our hands and waited his turn and really acted like a grown up all the way around. He was amazing with his woods and really did a good job and we enjoyed his company very much and his grandfathers too.

We had to smile when he teed it up in the fairway, but he isn't the first one I have seen do that here.

Just for fun, what are some other things you have seen that makes you know right away that it is a brand new golfer?

[Bonny]

They pull out the driver for 75 yards

[graciegirl]

Here's another way to spot a group of new golfers. They mess around after they are finished putting and don't drive quickly to the next tee.

Help me here before all of the new golfers think I am mean spirited.

[Bonny]

Here's another way to spot a group of new golfers. They mess around after they are finished putting and don't drive quickly to the next tee.

Help me here before all of the new golfers think I am mean spirited.
I know people here 14 years and still stand there and talk. If I am all ready to hit, sometimes I'll just yell, could you move please.

[justjim]

A new Golfer has an old set of clubs that they bought at a yard sale.

[perrjojo]

They are wearing cute matching golf clothes and and scuff free shoes.

[jebartle]

line up their 7th putt, oh my, that was my last round...Ha!

[SALYBOW]

They pull out the driver for 75 yards

And there is a problem with this how??? Doesn't everyone? :sigh:

[sharoni]

Thanks for the heads up everyone. My husband and I are new to TV and we are back in MI taking lessons. We didn't want to look like idiots when we come back down in October. So, please post other things us new golfers do, so we can "try" not to do them, lol. A lot to learn that we won't learn from our instructor!

[Bonny]

And there is a problem with this how??? Doesn't everyone? :sigh:

I know someone who uses a driver on 75 yards. Makes it 1/2 way there, tees up in the fairway now 35 yards away and pulls the driver back out. LOL ;)

[steamdogman]

And if I may comment....................On executive golf courses one should not expect either the quality of play or the speed that you would expect on the championship courses. So if I take out a driver on every hole, say at Heron what is wrong with that! Is this not what it is all about here??????

Perhaps you all forget when you were learning how to play. Do you realize how many people here retire than take up golf.........................It is not an easy game and I am saying that from over 60 years of playing.

Give them a BREAK OR GO PLAY ON CHAMPIONSHIP COURSES!

[bluedog103]

I know someone who uses a driver on 75 yards. Makes it 1/2 way there, tees up in the fairway now 35 yards away and pulls the driver back out. LOL ;)
I think I play with the same guy. Then they'll be on the fringe of the green and pull out the pitching wedge. Watching a newbie choose clubs gets comical at times.

[Barefoot]

I know someone who uses a driver on 75 yards. Makes it 1/2 way there, tees up in the fairway now 35 yards away and pulls the driver back out.

Obviously you've been watching me golf. :o
I'm not a new player, but I'm certainly a duffer.

[asianthree]

I like the old guys who grumbles about having to play with a women. They are usually the guys I can out drive from the same tees..and I never ask them if they might want to play from the shoes tees...I just smile:girlneener:

[TheVillageChicken]

I think I play with the same guy. Then they'll be on the fringe of the green and pull out the pitching wedge. Watching a newbie choose clubs gets comical at times.

I have been at it for 63 years, play off a 7, and I use a wedge from the fringe if I'm facing a long putt. I can control my distance better with backspin than with putter weight.

[zonerboy]

On executive courses, they tee off from the black tee boxes, but don't make it up to the green (forward) tee box.
BTW, newbies are most welcome here and no one wants to embarrass them. This thread is all in fun.

[graciegirl]

On executive courses, the tee off from the black tee boxes, but don't make it up to the green (forward) tee box.
BTW, newbies are most welcome here and no one wants to embarrass them. This thread is all in fun.

EXACTLY. This is in the spirit of fun. Us OLD duffers still do a lot of this stuff.

You can tell a brand new golfer by either they have all NEW equipment, or not very many clubs and wear tennis shoes. And think you need a PAIR of gloves.

[2BNTV]

You can tell a new golfer as they are so excited to be playing, they wore their shorts backwards. :jester:

[graciegirl]

They walk on the invisible line between the ball and the hole on the green.

They talk during other golfer's setup.

[Barefoot]

I have a pink golf bag and I play with pink balls.
And I have a tag on my clubs from the Golf Academy that says "NEW TO GOLF". :girlneener:

[MikeV]

I love to golf with new golfers. I look like a pro.

[Bonny]

I think some are taking this thread way too serious. It was just in fun.
I have been golfing for several years. I have many days you would think I never picked up a club in my life.
So please don't get all upset over this stuff.
Gracie just wanted to have some fun with it.
Most of us are laughing because we've been there done that and maybe still are. LOL

[Bonny]

Obviously you've been watching me golf. :o
I'm not a new player, but I'm certainly a duffer.
Yep, we are all out there just having a good time with friends. I love it !! ;)

[Bonny]

EXACTLY. This is in the spirit of fun. Us OLD duffers still do a lot of this stuff.

You can tell a brand new golfer by either they have all NEW equipment, or not very many clubs and wear tennis shoes. And think you need a PAIR of gloves.
I wear tennis shoes. LOL

[eweissenbach]

I enjoy playing with beginners, men or women. I just tell them to relax and enjoy the game, pick up your ball in the sand and throw it on the green if you want and just keep up the pace. No one will have any heartburn playing with or behind you as long as you keep up the pace. The best way to tell if a person is a beginner is that they really seem to enjoy playing! :a20:

[Barefoot]

The best way to tell if a person is a beginner is that they really seem to enjoy playing! :a20:
And beginners are astounded they have a choice of 30 FREE golf courses.
And they never complain about the conditions.
And they've been told there may be gators in the ponds, so they stay clear!

[zcaveman]

I wear tennis shoes. LOL

Quite a few people wear tennis shoes. Never saw the difference the way I play. And the short spikes do not grab the turf all that well anyway.

Z

[graciegirl]

Quite a few people wear tennis shoes. Never saw the difference the way I play. And the short spikes do not grab the turf all that well anyway.

Z

I wore tennis shoes for a whole year while my Achilles tendon was healing. (It was an old football injury) ;)

I am not making fun of new golfers, we all started at sometime and this is the biggest golf community in the whole country. Of course there are a lot of newbies.....and a lot of oldies too. I have played for more than forty years and I keep getting worse.

[DonH57]

I started playing golf when I moved here. Never had the time to do it before. I enjoy being outdoors and playing golf with others for fun. I can play relaxed because my play doesn't effect me being able to pay the mortgage each month. Golf is very frustrating but makes me want to do better. It's another sport I wished I started when I was young.

[bluedog103]

I enjoy playing with beginners, men or women. I just tell them to relax and enjoy the game, pick up your ball in the sand and throw it on the green if you want and just keep up the pace. No one will have any heartburn playing with or behind you as long as you keep up the pace. The best way to tell if a person is a beginner is that they really seem to enjoy playing! :a20:
:BigApplause:

[bluedog103]

I've only been playing for about 9 years and I definitely don't take this game seriously. If I did I would have quit a long time ago. Some days I'm not too bad, other days I'm really bad. No problem playing with newbies, no problem playing with women. It's all about having fun.

[glgene]

Newbies often have not heard of the "double par" scoring rule. That is, never take more than twice the strokes of the par score for any given hole. Example: If it's a par 3, stop taking swings after 6 total attempts. Just pick up your ball after swing (stroke) 6, and record a 6 on the scorecard.

Why the rule? To not slow up the foursomes behind you. Got to keep the game moving!

Some golfers take it a bit further. For example, on a par 5 hole, they max. out at 8 strokes. But that rule (or suggestion) doesn't always occur. But under no circumstance should amateurs ever take more than double a hole's par score...cause it ultimately delays your time to reach the 19th hole <g>.

[Miles42]

I am not great at the game but one thing I do with great consistency is have fun.

[jebartle]

The 75 yard driver, dribbles up on the green next to the pin AND on Ladies Day they are the biggest contributor to the winning team and they are the MOST fun to play with because they are even more amazed by their achievement....Love this game!






They pull out the driver for 75 yards

[Doro22]

Nice to see this has taken a more positive turn. It seemed yesterday that the comments were getting pretty snarky. As a former teacher of middle school & high school students, whenever a 'bully' was confronted about poor behavior the 'bully' always replied: "I was just playing wit him. Just having fun."
One thing that bothers my hubby & I on the course, is when putting they pick up & don't putt out when it is two feet from the hole. (Not talking about double par.)

[ajbrown]

<shortened by alan>
One thing that bothers my hubby & I on the course, is when putting they pick up & don't putt out when it is two feet from the hole. (Not talking about double par.)

I am truly not being "snarky", I am curious over coffee. Assuming we do not have a match, why do you folks care if I pick up my two foot putt for par or bogey?

As far as the thread, I could not think of anything to add. Every time I thought of something, it occurred to me I know people that have played for years that still do that. I think Ed nailed it:

<shortened by alan> The best way to tell if a person is a beginner is that they really seem to enjoy playing! :a20: They can hit one off the side of the club and it goes 2 feet to the right and they laugh. I think to myself, I hope they can keep that as they play better and better. I so wish I could emulate their joy for the game even in that moment...:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Taltarzac725]

New Golfer | PGA.com (http://www.pga.com/topic/play-golf-america/new-golfer)

There some articles about new golfers in this link.

I especially like this one. 61 Definitions and 34 Rules (http://www.pga.com/play-golf-america/new-golfer/61-definitions-and-34-rules)

[graciegirl]

Sometimes a new golfer arrives at a course in a muscle shirt.

[Steve & Deanna]

When we first started playing golf I was really intimidated seeing some of these people pull up with big brand name golf bags attached to their golf carts. I thought these guys must be really good....and then I saw the light. People up north have heard about TV and ask ' do you and your wife play golf' to which my standard answer is "We own golf clubs." We have lots and lots of fun golfing and we like to follow the rules.

[Steve & Deanna]

Sometimes a new golfer arrives at a course in a muscle shirt.

I usually show up in my Speedo and flip flops and the appropriate golf shirt.

[fred53]

"Double Par" is not a "rule" it's a suggestion to help speed up play.

I realize you jest, but proper shorts/trousers are required too, so speedos wouldn't be allowed...the flip-flops would. :-)

[DigitalGranny]

I'm so new to golf that I just pray I actually Hit the ball! I don't intend to ever hold anyone up, so please feel free to ask me if you want to play through! Some of us are just learning this game at this late age, so we can also enjoy some of the most beautiful land in the world --on golf courses!

[graciegirl]

I'm so new to golf that I just pray I actually Hit the ball! I don't intend to ever hold anyone up, so please feel free to ask me if you want to play through! Some of us are just learning this game at this late age, so we can also enjoy some of the most beautiful land in the world --on golf courses!


And we are very glad you are. None on this is meant to discourage anyone. Enjoy yourself, it is wonderful to have all of these courses for a pittance. We live like Kings here. Don't we?

[eweissenbach]

I'm so new to golf that I just pray I actually Hit the ball! I don't intend to ever hold anyone up, so please feel free to ask me if you want to play through! Some of us are just learning this game at this late age, so we can also enjoy some of the most beautiful land in the world --on golf courses!

I like your attitude, but unfortunately playing through is not a solution in most cases. In the villages the courses are generally booked solid, so if you let someone play through, the next group is likely to be right on top of you. The best advice is to just keep moving, don't spend a lot of time looking for wayward balls, pick up out of the sand after one failed attempt, and pick up at double par. Score or strict interpretation of the rules of golf don't matter in a recreational round, especially for a beginner. Keep moving, enjoy the round, go to the range occasionally, and pretty soon you will begin to hit the ball more consistently.

[Bonny]

If someone else said this before I apologise. Great minds think alike. [don't you hate it when people say that]

You know you are a beginner if you:

never pick up putts because you like the way it sounds when the ball hits the bottom of the cup.

say, "That's One" when the ball falls off the tee.

tee it up in the fairway.

hit a house and look for the ball.

don't understand why after playing the game, once a week for six months you're not very good.

keep score without counting wiffs, penalty strokes, "gimme" putts or mulligans.

sincerely offer comfort, support and encouragement to others but get mad at yourself.

and finally

wear two pairs of sox just in case you get a hole in one. :)
I don't know about that meaning a newbie. I have been golfing for a lot of years and some of that list applies to me now and again LOL ;)

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Quite a few people wear tennis shoes. Never saw the difference the way I play. And the short spikes do not grab the turf all that well anyway.

Z

They're not exactly tennis shoes, but Freddie Couples and a few other guys on the tours have been wearing sneaker type shoes with no spikes.

[capecodbob]

Not sure if this is just a new golfer, but I've come to notice when a group of ladies are playing in front of us they never give a putt.
They're all up huddled around the hole marking their ball and deciding who putts next. Holy cow, give a putt now and then that's over 2 inches. :pray:

[gecun55]

i suppose you started out with a brand new set of calloways

[gustavo]

I have been at it for 63 years, play off a 7, and I use a wedge from the fringe if I'm facing a long putt. I can control my distance better with backspin than with putter weight.

The difference is you will get up and down with the wedge, they won't even get close to the pin.

[DaleDivine]

If they're constantly saying "don't count that, don't count that, don't count that" LOL

[fred53]

If they're constantly saying "don't count that, don't count that, don't count that" LOL

not necessarily new to golf though. I've played with folks that've played for decades who don't count their poor shots.

[eweissenbach]

not necessarily new to golf though. I've played with folks that've played for decades who don't count their poor shots.

Or concede their own six footers.

[RLL39]

ok, so I've been observing Sweetgum (Exec course) players for a few months now. Aside from all the tips noted above, here's my two cents worth to immediately improve every newbie golfer out there:

A. Tuck your golf shirt in your pants. (some of you guys look like you just got off the train)

B. Take a (real) practice stroke. (no fakes)

You may not score any better, but you will look better trying :-)

No charge.:icon_wink:

[DougB]

Brand new golfer: someone who addresses the ball twice: once before swinging and once again after swinging.

[yabbadu]

When their foot is stuck in the hole and they can't get up!!!!!!!!!!

[graciegirl]

SOME new golfers don't fix ball marks or rake sand traps. But some DO.

[nitehawk]

SOME new golfers don't fix ball marks or rake sand traps. But some DO.

i am not a new golfer and i do not fix ball marks because there are none on the hard packed greens as for the sand traps i do not rake because nobody does, dont want to go against the norm --- some people love the courses the way they are and i do not want to change that

[graciegirl]

i am not a new golfer and i do not fix ball marks because there are none on the hard packed greens as for the sand traps i do not rake because nobody does, dont want to go against the norm --- some people love the courses the way they are and i do not want to change that


Now now.

[Bonny]

i am not a new golfer and i do not fix ball marks because there are none on the hard packed greens as for the sand traps i do not rake because nobody does, dont want to go against the norm --- some people love the courses the way they are and i do not want to change that
Sorry but that really bothers me. When I am playing for money, I hate when my ball goes in the sand and lands in some giant foot print made by someone who doesn't rake !!

[PaPaLarry]

i am not a new golfer and i do not fix ball marks because there are none on the hard packed greens as for the sand traps i do not rake because nobody does, dont want to go against the norm --- some people love the courses the way they are and i do not want to change that
Hopefully, not everyone feels that way!!!?

[Barefoot]

i am not a new golfer and i do not fix ball marks because there are none on the hard packed greens as for the sand traps i do not rake because nobody does, dont want to go against the norm --- some people love the courses the way they are and i do not want to change that

I think you're kidding, right? :confused:

[DonH57]

I'm hopeful they are joking. Speaking only of the executive courses I've played, there are some who apparently don't care how they leave the course behind them for others to play on. My guess is it happens on the championship courses as well. I'm not at the level yet I would feel comfortable playing them. I believe how you conduct yourself on a golf course is just as important as anywhere else you tread.

[eweissenbach]

Hopefully, not everyone feels that way!!!?

I generally fix five or six ball marks on every green and rake out my own, and other peoples footprints in the bunker. I have never played anywhere with as many unrepaired ball marks and un raked bunkers as the executive corses in TV.

[casita37]

I'm about a 6 month golfer....really enjoying it. A few weeks back I said "OMG, I forgot to rake the sand on the last hole." NOBODY in my foursome say "Don't worry about it." I felt horrible. I think most people comply.

[graciegirl]

I'm about a 6 month golfer....really enjoying it. A few weeks back I said "OMG, I forgot to rake the sand on the last hole." NOBODY in my foursome say "Don't worry about it." I felt horrible. I think most people comply.


It is amazing how quickly new golfers become seasoned golfers. I hope all of you just starting out enjoy golf for years and years. We have the most wonderful opportunity here without the usual expense. Hit 'em straight.

[Gerald]

Everyone has to learn. Instead of finding fault offer polite suggestions.

[Tennisnut]

Nobody I know fix their ball marks. They don't hit the tennis ball hard enough to cause a divot on the hard court.

[graciegirl]

Everyone has to learn. Instead of finding fault offer polite suggestions.


This was supposedly for fun. But helpful nonetheless in a non critical way.

[2BNTV]

Requirement for beginners:

Classic Honeymooners Golf Scene - YouTube (http://youtu.be/QNauilZRzHk)

[keithwand]

ok, so I've been observing Sweetgum (Exec course) players for a few months now. Aside from all the tips noted above, here's my two cents worth to immediately improve every newbie golfer out there:

A. Tuck your golf shirt in your pants. (some of you guys look like you just got off the train)

B. Take a (real) practice stroke. (no fakes)

You may not score any better, but you will look better trying :-)

No charge.:icon_wink:

You know you are an "old" golfer when your shirt is tucked in and your pants are hiked up to your armpits.
Black knee socks with shorts anyone?

[steamdogman]

Gracie Girl love ya! I happen to work as both a starter and ambassador on Executive Courses and really LOVE IT!. I most times meet the nicest people in the world. I say sometimes because there are some trying times.

The idea of executive courses is in my opinion is to have a place for many retired people who have worked very hard in their life to get to a point where they can now enjoy life!

Many of the people who play executive golf courses are newbies. They probable have taken a lesson or two or maybe not. The point is when one plays these courses they should be prepared for what is in front of them.

Great people out to have a good time with friends and neighbors. If there are golfers out there that are unhappy about this............Spend the money and play the Championship Courses!

We are retired and somewhat oldish but not dead and we deserve to have fun without anyone thinking that we should all be pro golfers.

It is true that clothes do not make a golfer but if they feel they look the part that is all that should matter.

As far as hitting a driver on a 75 yard hole, as they say it is now how but how may in the hole

[PaPaLarry]

I generally fix five or six ball marks on every green and rake out my own, and other peoples footprints in the bunker. I have never played anywhere with as many unrepaired ball marks and un raked bunkers as the executive corses in TV.
I agree

[DonH57]

Gracie Girl love ya! I happen to work as both a starter and ambassador on Executive Courses and really LOVE IT!. I most times meet the nicest people in the world. I say sometimes because there are some trying times.

The idea of executive courses is in my opinion is to have a place for many retired people who have worked very hard in their life to get to a point where they can now enjoy life!

Many of the people who play executive golf courses are newbies. They probable have taken a lesson or two or maybe not. The point is when one plays these courses they should be prepared for what is in front of them.

Great people out to have a good time with friends and neighbors. If there are golfers out there that are unhappy about this............Spend the money and play the Championship Courses!

We are retired and somewhat oldish but not dead and we deserve to have fun without anyone thinking that we should all be pro golfers.

It is true that clothes do not make a golfer but if they feel they look the part that is all that should matter.

As far as hitting a driver on a 75 yard hole, as they say it is now how but how may in the hole

I agree. I have met many starters and ambassadors with great attitudes towards their jobs on all the executive courses I've been able to play so far. I wear the clothes required to be on these courses and don't really care how some " pro" golfers think I should look. I'm there to have fun.:jester:

[ajbrown]

Gracie Girl love ya! I happen to work as both a starter and ambassador on Executive Courses and really LOVE IT!. I most times meet the nicest people in the world. I say sometimes because there are some trying times.

The idea of executive courses is in my opinion is to have a place for many retired people who have worked very hard in their life to get to a point where they can now enjoy life!

Many of the people who play executive golf courses are newbies. They probable have taken a lesson or two or maybe not. The point is when one plays these courses they should be prepared for what is in front of them.

Great people out to have a good time with friends and neighbors. If there are golfers out there that are unhappy about this............Spend the money and play the Championship Courses!

We are retired and somewhat oldish but not dead and we deserve to have fun without anyone thinking that we should all be pro golfers.

It is true that clothes do not make a golfer but if they feel they look the part that is all that should matter.

As far as hitting a driver on a 75 yard hole, as they say it is now how but how may in the hole

I agree with everything in your post except what I have made bold. If I am misreading your meaning in the comments in bold, I apologize ahead of time.

I read your post as meaning slow play is OK on executive course and if folks are delayed because of it get over it and go play a championship course. It really surprised me that an ambassador would make such a statement. I can understand a "golfer" with an 'entitled' attitude making such a statement but not an ambassador.



Am I reading your intent incorrectly?

[eweissenbach]

I agree with everything in your post except what I have made bold. If I am misreading your meaning in the comments in bold, I apologize ahead of time.

I read your post as meaning slow play is OK on executive course and if folks are delayed because of it get over it and go play a championship course. It really surprised me that an ambassador would make such a statement. I can understand a "golfer" with an 'entitled' attitude making such a statement but not an ambassador.



Am I reading your intent incorrectly?

I agree AJ, slow golf should not be considered acceptable. I find it is less about experience and skill, and more about awareness and courtesy.

[gustavo]

Sorry but that really bothers me. When I am playing for money, I hate when my ball goes in the sand and lands in some giant foot print made by someone who doesn't rake !!

If you're playing for money you should try to hit the green instead of the sand with your approach shot, you'll probably have a better chance to win more money.:smiley:

[Bonny]

If you're playing for money you should try to hit the green instead of the sand with your approach shot, you'll probably have a better chance to win more money.:smiley:
Good idea !! I'll try to work on that. :D

[Kahuna32162]

First, I have not read this entire thread because I find it insulting. We have not played a round of golf yet, but would like to. We went to golf school @ Palmer and know just the basics. We will not be very good at it and now worry that others will redicule us because of it. Golf is new to us and we want to enjoy it, but I don't want to slow other players down by our lack of experience. So I'm sorry if I look foolish playing in front of you, I'd just like to enjoy it like everyone else.

[Bonny]

First, I have not read this entire thread because I find it insulting. We have not played a round of golf yet, but would like to. We went to golf school @ Palmer and know just the basics. We will not be very good at it and now worry that others will redicule us because of it. Golf is new to us and we want to enjoy it, but I don't want to slow other players down by our lack of experience. So I'm sorry if I look foolish playing in front of you, I'd just like to enjoy it like everyone else.
This thread was just for fun. We have all been new to the game of golf. Like Tiger, one day you win the tournament and the next day, it's like you've never picked up a club in your life. There are some good days and some pretty bad ones. ;) Okay, so I'm talking about me. LOL Trust me, most people have no problem with newbies. I'm always getting my friends that never golfed to start golfing. It's fun just being out with friends and enjoying life. You'll be just fine. Enjoy !!

[folkh]

Thanks for the heads up everyone. My husband and I are new to TV and we are back in MI taking lessons. We didn't want to look like idiots when we come back down in October. So, please post other things us new golfers do, so we can "try" not to do them, lol. A lot to learn that we won't learn from our instructor!

LOL!!! Great post and very true. You are going about it the right way, good for you. Enjoy the game it is much fun.

[graciegirl]

This thread was just for fun. We have all been new to the game of golf. Like Tiger, one day you win the tournament and the next day, it's like you've never picked up a club in your life. There are some good days and some pretty bad ones. ;) Okay, so I'm talking about me. LOL Trust me, most people have no problem with newbies. I'm always getting my friends that never golfed to start golfing. It's fun just being out with friends and enjoying life. You'll be just fine. Enjoy !!

This thread is funny to those of us who have golfed for a very long time and live, breathe and dream golf. It was NOT meant to put down anyone and just as Bonny says, we encourage new golfers and frequently go with them. It is very wise to go with friends who golf when you begin. They will be patient and keep things moving so no one EVER will raise their eyebrows at you. This thread was meant to be funny and not mean. It was patterned off one that about spotting people new to The Villages.

Anytime you want to play, I'm your woman. As Bonny says, I never know who will show up, the halfway decent golfer or the duffer, but I always enjoy it and I am a patient soul with beginners. I taught kindergarten for decades.

[Cedwards38]

They insist on tapping in the "gimmes" (and then scream obscenities when they miss them). :wave:

[murray607]

This thread is funny to those of us who have golfed for a very long time and live, breathe and dream golf. It was NOT meant to put down anyone and just as Bonny says, we encourage new golfers and frequently go with them. It is very wise to go with friends who golf when you begin. They will be patient and keep things moving so no one EVER will raise their eyebrows at you. This thread was meant to be funny and not mean. It was patterned off one that about spotting people new to The Villages.

Anytime you want to play, I'm your woman. As Bonny says, I never know who will show up, the halfway decent golfer or the duffer, but I always enjoy it and I am a patient soul with beginners. I taught kindergarten for decades.

Too true Gracie, I never know who will be occupying my body on the course.

I was on Turtle mound back in February, I was joined up with a guy who seemed to be very intolerant, right off the bat he was complaininng that the group ahead were slow. On the first hole, I duffed my drive and ended up with a 6. He teed off with a hybrid and made it to the edge of the green and made a 4. On the next hole, I duffed again and after he hit his hybrid to just short of the green he said "perhaps I will just go on ahead", obviously thinking this was my every day game. But, there was a foursome ahead of us and we had to finish the hole anyhow.I stuck my second shot 2 ft from the pin and parred, he got a 5. We both teed off on the next hole and I made the green and birdied, he made a 5 again.
So, for the next 6 holes I won 5 and tied one.
He kept his mouth shut afer # 3, and on # 9, shook hands and beat a hasty retreat.
How quick he was to surmise that I was not of his caliber. I was having a lousy start, not unusual for many people.
How quick are people to jump on other people as not being up to their level to the point of intolerance.
But we enjoy playing with beginners, no matter their abilities

[Doro22]

This thread did seem to be taking on a 'snarky attitude' with some more experienced golfers making fun of the 'brand new' golfers. Please...re-read your "cute/funny little posts and then decide if you were demeaning & discouraging new golfers or not. As I stated several days ago....rephrasing here: strikes me as bullying. They may like to say: "I was just playing or funning." But it is NOT funny when you are discouraging the new golfers. Even though you are liking to say you were not meaning to discourage the newbies. You can state that ....but it doesn't make it true. You were bullying & putting down others.

[Bonny]

This thread did seem to be taking on a 'snarky attitude' with some more experienced golfers making fun of the 'brand new' golfers. Please...re-read your "cute/funny little posts and then decide if you were demeaning & discouraging new golfers or not. As I stated several days ago....rephrasing here: strikes me as bullying. They may like to say: "I was just playing or funning." But it is NOT funny when you are discouraging the new golfers. Even though you are liking to say you were not meaning to discourage the newbies. You can state that ....but it doesn't make it true. You were bullying & putting down others.
I think using the word bullying is a little harsh. Sometimes people need to have a little sense of humor. It gets to be no matter what someone says, someone takes offense to it. Hard to think a light hearted thread on TOTV would make someone decide to "never" golf.