I find it humorous....
 

that I play with men and women who play the black/gold tees on the executive courses. They rarely reach the par 3 greens in one and yet they say it's too easy from the greens or golds.

If I dare ask them why they...to a person...say it's more of a challenge. Ohhh kaaay.

It's about fun! So tuck your ego into a dark recess of your golf bag and play the tees where at times you hit 5 out of 9 greens in regulation...then move back. if you find you only hit one or two from there then move back to the greens.

Not only will you have more fun, but you'll learn more. If you think it's about hitting longer clubs because it's more challenging then...nope...check that ego back into the bag. It's about the swing...only the swing. The score will come if you are able. if not then stick to the tees where you hit more greens in regulation or at least closer to it. it'll be more fun...you'll appear less foolish and you'll make everyone feel like celebrating when you hit a g.i.r.

Amen to that.
 

You'll also keep up with the expected pace of play and not annoy others behind you.

Finally, something you find humorous.

I found this humerus...

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Omg!😅😅
 

That is funny!!!😅😅😅

Wow!
 

Sorry to say it, but criticizing which tee a player chooses, their club choice, heaping expectations on them about pace of play, etc. Took the fun right out of the game for a whole lot of us old timers who want to have a fun game ( golf is still a GAME, right. Not a job with quotas. I am talking recreational golf.). Seen that cap that says "play bad fast". Your game will suck, and you won't have fun, but at least you won't annoy others by enjoying a day on the course.
Talk about ego. I would think it would take a fair size ego to presume one has the right to criticize how another chooses to play, chooses their club, etc. If you want to have a good time on the course, chill a bit and don't lay the burden of your opinions of their game, speed, club choice on fellow players.

Yesterday a guy said you are too old if you have to hit a driver on a par 3 exec, it’s time for you to stop playing. The next par 3 he took 3 shots to get to the green, and 3 putts. :clap2:

I don’t care what some of the older players hit, as long as they are enjoying life, who is to tell them to stop.

Agree.

Play with a guy that just moved up to the green tees on the Champs to reduce stress and enjoy the game more.

I'm playing the back two tees for the challenge.
(I will move up some day)

Different peeps play for different reasons.

:coolsmiley:

Wow is right!
 

Way to attack someone for stating there is a pace of play on every course whether it is an executive or championship. This is stated on each scorecard and yes you are expected to meet that pace of play. And yes it does annoy others when it takes someone multiple shots to hit the green on a par 3 hole because they're playing from the wrong tees. I'm pretty sure the good golf school talks about pace of play, playing from the right tees and picking up after a certain number of shots so that everyone can enjoy their round.

I have never criticized anyone for their tee box or club choice I was responding to the original poster comments regarding their observations.

I enjoy every round of golf I've played here for the past 20 years because I play from the correct set of tees and try not to hold anyone up. My fun is knowing that I'm hitting from the correct tees that will allow me to get pars on both par 3 and par 4 holes and the occasional hole in one.

By the way the rules on this site state no personal attacks on posters. I believe your comments to me crossed that line.

Dear Sir or Madam, as the case may be.
 

You were not personally attacked, and I'm sorry that you perceived it so. On the other hand, it was, IMHO, a first strike I perceived in the first two posts that prompted my defense of those golfers who, for whatever reason, don't "measure up" to the standards of players who think themselves superior players and ,who, expect to dictate policy to those they feel are inferior and a nuisance. Most players, I believe, don't want to be a problem. They just want what we all want, to have a good round of golf, and that is all. If someone is truly that much of a problem, have the ambassador tell them to let you past or leave. To my knowledge, the ambassadors are the closest thing we have to "golf police".
As I stated earlier, I'm not attacking anyone, just the idea that some residents aren't good enough to play on the courses that they help pay for. May we all appreciate one another and appreciate each other for our shared love of the game.

Looks more like a femur

It doesn't have anything to do with "not being good enough," Everyone is welcome to play golf. I think the OP is encouraging people to play from the proper tees.
When people play from tees that are beyond their ability they typically take more strokes and can slow the pace of play. If that means that they are falling behind then they slow the pace of all golfers behind them.
That's why there are different tees. So people can play from the one that best fits their ability.

I have always played where my wife hits from the front and I hit from the middle or back. Just the way it is.

I'll stick with you for a hip op!:icon_wink:

Every point you made was valid. I would also recommend that at least two golf balls remain in one’s pocket, tees and markers also. Don’t take 3 or more swings prior to hitting the ball,don’t take 5 minutes or more looking for a lost ball, anticipate the club you will use on your next shot,take your putter with you after chipping or in the bunker. Pick up your tee after your shot. Do not critique the other players. However, saying “Great shot “ is always welcomed. Rake up bunker after your shot. These are some ways to keep pace of play and will make the game more enjoyable.

GO TO GOOD GOLF SCHOOL... A lot of the "golfers" feel like they want to "get their money's worth" and play the back tees on the execs... And the Ambassadors really can't tell you to play faster. Have known some that have gotten in trouble for suggesting golfers pick up the pace if they were a couple of holes behind the group in front of them.

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

True so many slow the play down because that second shot to reach the greens, move up to where you can reach the green in one and watch your score down as you are playing to your ability.

I don't care if they hit their drivers only 80 yards as long as they move quickly and play ready golf. Very few people of any skill level play ready golf in The Villages

You're in left field!!! People use black or gold instead of green for a very good reason. For the reason they tell you. PERIOD!!! You get to hit more shots. Practice more chipping on the course. Nothing about egos!!!! I don't play that way. But it's to each his own. Try to have fun without watching everybody else.

Yea, OK Tiger....

... love of the game. I hate the game. I can't wait until I play again.

Strange----for 52 years of playing golf I thought the idea was to hit LESS shots:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Well like they say: " Different strokes, for different folks "

Gotta agree totally! So many contradictions in the OP. Move to "back" tees after you can hit "5 out of 9 greens". Where is this written? Here's an idea, just enjoy the weather while you wait for the players ahead of you.

I tend to see the same problems here that I did back home and on most courses. I would just call it lack of etiquette. I am surprised at the number of ball marks people don't fix on the greens. People walking across other peoples lines on the green, one guy walking around the hole to pick us his ball even though the rest of the group hadn't putted yet (Ok to get the ball but don't walk on my line). People unaware of where to park their cart when they are putting on the green (should be past the green towards the next hole). Mark your score card on the tee box of the next hole, not at the green.

Enjoy the day, play from the tee's you choose but be aware that you have others in your group and you have groups behind you. Keep an extra ball in your pocket so you don't have to go back to your bag to retee the ball or replace the one you could not find (they will make more, and you might find more while looking for yours...) Complement the other good shots in the group and don't give shot or club advice unless asked. Now do I have to say don't talk about politics and religion.....

I have played many championship courses in many different states that have a starter on the first hole, observes what tee you are hitting from, watches your tee shot, and then advises you where you should be hitting from.

All pars? Go pro.
 

Jeez, you get all pars -- AND "the occasional hole in one"? I need to take lessons from you.

I thought we had many different areas where "practice" shots can be practiced.

Not in NY anymore.
 

That's New York. Leave NY in NY!!

So if I dont hit the green on each tee shot I shouldnt ne playing the executive courses. Wow Using that analysis 90% of the pro golfers shouldnt be playing.And we are talking recreational golf.

I agree with you also. And if you dont hit the green with your 1st shot, no prob, you can still par! It's called chipping. big part of golfing. Then putt it in for par. There is no prob at all with this. It is, IMHO, no ones right to suggest that you must move up to the next tee box so you eliminate chipping.

I play the white championship tees and only hit my drives about 180 yds. I play with guys that are around 70 years old. (22 years younger than I) I hit my shot straight down the middle while they spray their 200 yard drives all over the place. My second shot is also down the middle and still not on the green while theirs is left, right, or occasionally down the middle on the green. My wedge shots are very accurate and on the green within 10 feet of the hole. I will normally par 3 or 4 holes and bogey the rest of them. Am I playing the wrong tees. No. I enjoy the challenge playing the whites. I am not out to pay for a championship course and play a pitch and put course. I think everyone should play the tees he likes to play providing he keeps up and doesn't hold anyone up behind him. I play championship every day and I would be absolutely bored playing the green teens. I have played with golfers who hit their drives 200 yards and play the greens. If that is what they like God Bless Them. Everyone has to do their thing as long as they don't ruin someone else's game. Have a good day, stop complaining and enjoy Golf even if you play the yellow tees or the friendly tees.

Exactly!!

Me too
 

I just had a new ceramic ball put on mine. Back to golfing, walking and biking in another month. Happy days ahead

Fun golf
 

No, following a group that picks the wrong tee, wrong club, and shoots a snowman on every hole while moving his ball to a better lie is what takes the fun out

Silly you.
 

You made me smile.😀
You know you are correct. But for example, imagine paying the fee to drive your classic car on the Indy 500 course but are told you have to drive from mile 400 on because your classic Mercedes doesn't "measure up".
You want to drive/play the whole course, not some pared down part of the course.
Is that understandable?
The one rule I hold myself to is "be ready".

That's because it is one... That's what I found humorous... :icon_wink:

Hey! Don't knock the "foot wedge"! :icon_wink:

I hear and understand.
 

A lot of folks are not able to par every hole. I'm one of them. But I am ready for my turn and try to keep moving and try not to waste time.
To me the poor players who keep moving are less of a delay than the group's who seem like they are having a chat/gossip session while they happen to be on a golf course. Golf is just a place to gather and hang out.
But, even then, I sit in the sun, take a deep breath, thank my lucky stars I'm still alive, then get ready for my turn once the group moves out.

Maybe they think of the par threes as par fours. But I’ve seldom seen poor golfers playing from the back tees.