Golf etiquette

[laryb]

I have decided to start playing golf again after years of not playing, and have ordered new clubs that will be in next week. Friends at the pool tell me that some of the regional rec centers have bi-weekly golf etiquette classes and instruction on booking tee times. Have searched the recreation insert and online, but can't find anything. Anyone know about this, and if so, is it worthwhile?

[Jim 9922]

From what I can tell, its hit the ball as far as you can, go as fast as you can, and don't talk!

Actually, a couple of years ago the Village golf shops were giving out a booklet on the do's and dont's of golf.
If you ask, they may still have some.

[ilovetv]

I have decided to start playing golf again after years of not playing, and have ordered new clubs that will be in next week. Friends at the pool tell me that some of the regional rec centers have bi-weekly golf etiquette classes and instruction on booking tee times. Have searched the recreation insert and online, but can't find anything. Anyone know about this, and if so, is it worthwhile?

Good Golf School is mainly about how to use the automated tee time system by phone or online, but they tell how to get involved in outings and other things overall about golf here. There's a lot to know and I think the class is worthwhile.

Here is the brochure on the Good Golf School (Class):

http://www.golfthevillages.com/golf-in-the-villages/GoodGolfSchool2011.pdf

[laryb]

Good Golf School is mainly about how to use the automated tee time system by phone or online, but they tell how to get involved in outings and other things overall about golf here. There's a lot to know and I think the class is worthwhile.

Here is the brochure on the Good Golf School (Class):

http://www.golfthevillages.com/golf-in-the-villages/GoodGolfSchool2011.pdfThanks for the info!! I was told that they help you with the do's and don't's while playing. I want to have fun, and not spoil someone else's fun by not knowing the rules.

[pooh]

Mike knows about that school, Lary, he attended. I'll see if it was something you'd want to consider and how he found out about when it was held. His class was held at Colony Cottage Rec Center.

[JenAjd]

From what I've heard there are "some" folks that don't know there indeed is golf etiquette. I would suspect that that class would go over those rules. My spouse plays ALOT of golf and every now and then will come home and expound on some folks who could use this class. It's NOT a matter of JUST hitting the ball...there's alot more too it!

[JohnM]

[QUOTE=laryb;I was told that they help you with the do's and don't's while playing. I want to have fun, and not spoil someone else's fun by not knowing the rules.[/QUOTE]

I attended the class about a year ago and at that time about half the time was devoted to golf etiquette at The Villages (which is/can be different than "back home") and the other half was devoted to how to get a tee time (especially useful for peak periods) ... I found it very useful and and am toying with doing it again as a "refresher" ...

[bkcunningham1]

Ready golf. This is the most important thing to know when playing golf. At least that is what my husband taught me.

http://library.thinkquest.org/10556/english/high/gameplay/readgolf.htm

[laryb]

Mike knows about that school, Lary, he attended. I'll see if it was something you'd want to consider and how he found out about when it was held. His class was held at Colony Cottage Rec Center.Thanks Pooh! And thanks to everyone for your posts. It sounds like something I should attend.
PS:Pooh, Mary has been on the computer for days searching for the perfect bag. The clubs will come later, because it's a well known fact, "It's more important to look good than play good, and darling, she'll look marvelous!"

[pooh]

Thanks Pooh! And thanks to everyone for your posts. It sounds like something I should attend.
PS:Pooh, Mary has been on the computer for days searching for the perfect bag. The clubs will come later, because it's a well known fact, "It's more important to look good than play good, and darling, she'll look marvelous!"
LOL....she has the right idea. Soon Mary will be part of a 9 and Dine group.... ;)

[villagegolfer]

The other day we watched as two women who hacked their balls about 18 times before they reached the greens. WhenI say hack, I mean they hit the ball like they were hacking at a tree. They hacked and the ball went about 5 yards. We waited and waited. Obviously, they should have picked their ball up after double par. I do not want to get into why people do not rake the sand traps.

Man oh man, I think some of these Ambassadors are need of remedial training.

[RayMan]

Golfers should all have to attend a Golfers Etiquette Class...or be read the Rules n Regulations before they are allowed to play in TV. Who raised these people who think nothing of walking all through ones yard looking for balls? It's an invasion of ones privacy, and simply rude. Someone should tell them that's why the damn white posts marking boundaries are there for.

Oh, and for those of you always gripping about what the "younger" residents in TV do / don't do...guess what? The trespassers have ALL been "older".

[graciegirl]

Golfers should all have to attend a Golfers Etiquette Class...or be read the Rules n Regulations before they are allowed to play in TV. Who raised these people who think nothing of walking all through ones yard looking for balls? It's an invasion of ones privacy, and simply rude. Someone should tell them that's why the damn white posts marking boundaries are there for.

Oh, and for those of you always gripping about what the "younger" residents in TV do / don't do...guess what? The trespassers have ALL been "older".

Well yeah.

This is an over 55 community. We have here the young old, the medium old and the older folks.

Do I remind me of Patty55?

No. She is always funny with an edge. I love that Patty's humor.

BUT I agree with your post. It is indeed better to go to these orientations before you first tee it up. Oh please do. AND STAY OUT of people's yards. Your mom told you that and you already knew it!

[eweissenbach]

Absolutely - everyone that plays in the Villages should go to the good golf class, veteran, newbie and in-between. I have played golf for 50 years and went last year - I got reminded of things that I should have, and learned new things about golf in Fl and TV. It is time well spent without question.

[Challenger]

My experience with Ambassadors , at least on the exec courses is that they are simply water buffalos. Maybe this is all they are told to do, I don't really know. I do know that there are many players who are far too slow to the point that I have seen many following groups leave the courses. Few replace or repair divots or use sand, very few rake traps , and many ball marks go unrepaired on the greens. This is becomming discouraging and needs attention. My wife and I play 3-5 times a week during the summer, but are beginning to seek out other off site courses for better conditions. I am super positive about The Villages so I hesitate to post these comments which I'm sure that the sales folks won't like .

s/Frustrated and Dissapointed

[Jim 9922]

[QUOTE=RayMan;575388]Golfers should all have to attend a Golfers Etiquette Class...or be read the Rules n Regulations before they are allowed to play in TV. Who raised these people who think nothing of walking all through ones yard looking for balls? It's an invasion of ones privacy, and simply rude. Someone should tell them that's why the damn white posts marking boundaries are there for.

QUOTE]

I don't mind if a person strays a few feet into our yard to retreive an errant ball, but I do object to the people who rummage through our bushes and flowers along side the house. What's worse is the clown who plays the errant ball from my yard even though the boundries are clearly marked and the grass mowing indicates the difference. It seems to happen once or twice a week, based on the chunks of sod missing in my lawn.
We even had someone drive a cart into the yard looking for his ball and he told us that his disability permit entitled him to go anywhere "necessary"!
I hate bureaucracy and mandates, but maybe a required 1 hour course in golf etiquette and our local rules would be helpful and make the game more enjoyable for all.

[looneycat]

Thanks Pooh! And thanks to everyone for your posts. It sounds like something I should attend.
PS:Pooh, Mary has been on the computer for days searching for the perfect bag. The clubs will come later, because it's a well known fact, "It's more important to look good than play good, and darling, she'll look marvelous!"

and her bag will be on display on the back of the cart.....:gc: