Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
#16
|
||
|
||
Nothing worse than being behind slow players. If you are hitting your ninth shot on a par 4, pick it up and move on
__________________
GO STEELERS |
|
#17
|
||
|
||
I agree... book a tee time after 4:10 (after the waves). It's cheaper and I think anyone playing at that time is more tolerant of people learning to play championship courses. There are a lot more couples at that time. Plus, I think she will be less stressed if it feels a little more relaxed.
|
#18
|
||
|
||
Quote:
|
#19
|
||
|
||
Actually you should pick it up after your 7th shot on a par 4....Villages rule no more than 3 over par.
|
#20
|
||
|
||
Quote:
|
#21
|
||
|
||
Northwoods, thank you for your post. It was a good reply to my op and did not warrant the sort of reply that you got.
Last edited by Polar Bear; 09-08-2020 at 08:01 AM. |
#22
|
||
|
||
This will be my first "thumbs up" for ALL of your posts
|
#23
|
||
|
||
Quote:
But in general, people who are new to golf, are going to take a lot more shots. They also often don't know where to stand or when it is their turn to play. It takes some time for them to learn these things. Unfortunately, some never do. But the first things that every new golfer should learn is to be considerate of the people around you and take care of the course.
__________________
The Beatlemaniacs of The Villages meet every Friday 10:00am at the O'Dell Recreation Center. "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson to William Hamilton, April 22, 1800. |
#24
|
||
|
||
My post wasn’t directed at you, Doc. I had the same reaction as you did to the post you quoted! LOL! I just didn’t want the whole thread to turn in to nothing but complaints about slow golfers.
|
#25
|
||
|
||
Quote:
I don't know that it's a rule rather than a suggestion.
__________________
The Beatlemaniacs of The Villages meet every Friday 10:00am at the O'Dell Recreation Center. "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson to William Hamilton, April 22, 1800. |
#26
|
||
|
||
Quite a few of the Exec courses from the back tees are a good test for any beginner.
|
#27
|
||
|
||
Quote:
I have a friend who was all excited because he made a birdie on an executive course. I don't play like I used to, but if I don't make a birdie in nine holes, I'm disappointed. The test has to do with your expectations, not your ability. The easiest course on the PGA tour is TPC Cromwell in Connecticut. But the players go there knowing that they are going to have to shoot three or four under just to make the cut. The hardest course is usually the US Open course. Players go there knowing that if they shoot even par, they might have a chance to win. At Cromwell they are going to need to shoot 24 under or so to win. The easiest holes in relation to par for the tour players are par fives. But in relation to what all of the other players are doing, they are the most difficult. Players come to a 580 yard holes knowing that they need to make four in order to not lose ground. Par is really irrelevant. The difficulty of a course is really irrelevant.
__________________
The Beatlemaniacs of The Villages meet every Friday 10:00am at the O'Dell Recreation Center. "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson to William Hamilton, April 22, 1800. |
#28
|
||
|
||
In competitive golf, I totally agree. For a beginner trying to have some fun and learn the game, not so much!
Last edited by Polar Bear; 09-08-2020 at 12:42 PM. |
#29
|
||
|
||
Quote:
|
#30
|
||
|
||
Quote:
I am not a golfer but dated one for a time and remember the most talked about “golfer etiquette” topic which was always being courteous and allowing the faster players to “play through”. I plan to learn golf in TV and as a newbie I know I would feel “pressured” if I had several other golfers waiting and watching me, a smile and a “Play through wave” is what I will do. |
Closed Thread |
|
|