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DDoug
01-11-2013, 11:31 AM
You can tell by my post that I don't golf but what does it mean to address the ball,do say hello or shake hands what?
Cisco Kid
01-11-2013, 11:35 AM
You write your address on it so if it is loss some one can return it to you.
Bogie Shooter
01-11-2013, 12:35 PM
You can tell by my post that I don't golf but what does it mean to address the ball,do say hello or shake hands what?
(Golf) to take aim at the ball, adjusting the grip on the club, the attitude of the body, etc., to a convenient position.
skyguy79
01-11-2013, 12:49 PM
You address the ball by looking down at it and in your most polite voice say "G'day Mr. Callaway. I hope everything is clear sailing for you today! :duck:
mulligan
01-11-2013, 12:54 PM
Put someone else's address on it in case you break a window
JoeC1947
01-11-2013, 03:15 PM
As Ed Norton would say "Hello ball"
JoeC1947
01-11-2013, 03:16 PM
You write your address on it so if it is loss some one can return it to you.
LOL! I like that answer!
Cisco Kid
01-11-2013, 04:25 PM
Now you know why no one wants to play with me.
aljetmet
01-11-2013, 04:30 PM
You can tell by my post that I don't golf but what does it mean to address the ball,do say hello or shake hands what?
Lou Costello said hello to the ball.
Very funny scene from one of their movies probably from the 40s.
To me it's when you get up and ready to hit.
I never say hello to my ball. I should be more polite and she'll take a better ride... I always use a female ball.
graciegirl
01-11-2013, 04:31 PM
When a golfer is addressing the ball, in other words preparing to HIT the ball, that is a sign to others nearby to cease conversation and movement.
http://powertochange.com/world/golfetiquette/
2BNTV
01-11-2013, 04:41 PM
When a golfer is addressing the ball, in other words preparing to HIT the ball, that is a sign to others nearby to cease conversation and movement.
Golfing Tips: Proper Golf Course Etiquette « Power to Change (http://powertochange.com/world/golfetiquette/)
:agree:
If you were playing with someone like ex-president Gerarld Ford, you made sure you were behind the addresser of ball. :jester:
CFrance
01-11-2013, 05:35 PM
Put someone else's address on it in case you break a window
Or hit a car in the middle of 466A...
graciegirl
01-11-2013, 07:02 PM
Or hit a car in the middle of 466A...
Oh, I read your post and I am so sorry to hear this. This is NOT your day!!!!
CFrance
01-11-2013, 07:24 PM
Oh, I read your post and I am so sorry to hear this. This is NOT your day!!!!
Thank you, Gracie. I'm laughing, though. It'll be a great story down the line. All the talk about driving defensively through the rental season and roundabout slip-ups, cars on cart paths, etc... Watch out for the golfers' "driving"!
SALYBOW
01-11-2013, 11:38 PM
When I address the ball I usually say, "OK Sweetie, this is what I need you to do. Go long and straight, and avoid all bushy, sandy or wet areas." If I am near water I do include an apology, a farewell, and the Last Rites. I'm just saying.
:pray:
CFrance
01-12-2013, 12:20 AM
When I address the ball I usually say, "OK Sweetie, this is what I need you to do. Go long and straight, and avoid all bushy, sandy or wet areas." If I am near water I do include an apology, a farewell, and the Last Rites. I'm just saying.
:pray:
That's funny!
:a20:
graciegirl
01-12-2013, 07:04 AM
When I address the ball I usually say, "OK Sweetie, this is what I need you to do. Go long and straight, and avoid all bushy, sandy or wet areas." If I am near water I do include an apology, a farewell, and the Last Rites. I'm just saying.
:pray:
YOU are my kinda girl.:pepper2:
I pretty much say the same thing, but that little orb has a mind of it's own.
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