[Bunny1]

While playing at Sand Hill today we had group behind us hit a ball up near the green prior to us exiting the green. They did this on 3 separate holes. We went to starter shack to report this as twice the balls were within 2 and 3 feet of hitting us personally. The starter told us for any issues like that to call the starter shack using the phone number listed on bottom of score card. The starter can then radio the ambassador who can then handle the situation.
Our group was not slow in fact we were waiting for grp in front.
We were not aware starter shack address and phone number is on the bottom of all score cards.

[Topspinmo]

I could see this happening occasionally. Usually the ambassador comes by just tell him the group behind us are hitting balls to close or beyond us before we clear. If balls was landing close on the fly that’s dangerous situation. Nobody wants to be clocked by golf ball on the fly.

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Bunny1

While playing at Sand Hill today we had group behind us hit a ball up near the green prior to us exiting the green. They did this on 3 separate holes. We went to starter shack to report this as twice the balls were within 2 and 3 feet of hitting us personally. The starter told us for any issues like that to call the starter shack using the phone number listed on bottom of score card. The starter can then radio the ambassador who can then handle the situation.
Our group was not slow in fact we were waiting for grp in front.
We were not aware starter shack address and phone number is on the bottom of all score cards.

I know a guy who is a helluva golfer. This was happening to the group he was playing in. (not in TV)

Finally, he had enough and turned around and drove a long one right back at ‘em. They got the message. I certainly am not recommending doing this but I understand it.

By the way, I just have to ask this two-part question — even though I probably will have to take a hit from posters who will accuse me of being sexist. . .

Were you in a group of women?

Were the golfers behind you a group of men?

If your answer to both of those questions is yes, that was not just a flagrant breach of golf etiquette. That was a form of misogyny.

Boomer

[Bunny1]

I just read your 2 part question and it really made me laugh!
There were 2 men and 2 women in both foursomes.

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Bunny1

I just read your 2 part question and it really made me laugh!
There were 2 men and 2 women in both foursomes.

Well then, those women need to teach those men a thing or two about how to act on a golf course — and maybe other places, too.

Oh my, now I will still be accused of being sexist because I assumed the men were the ones almost hitting you.

I’d better quit while I am ahead. . .actually, I guess I am not ahead at all.

Buh-bye,
Boomer

[tophcfa]

First time, give a stare down and shoulder shrug. Second time, hit the ball somewhere out of harms way. Third time, hit the ball back at them.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

First time, give a stare down and shoulder shrug. Second time, hit the ball somewhere out of harms way. Third time, hit the ball back at them.

Nope. That isn't the way to handle it. It is golf, not tennis.

[Neils]

Finding an extra ball can be handy.

[VApeople]

I would have gone berserk. I get very, very mad when people do things that endanger our safety.

If a person in the group behind us hit a ball near us as we were leaving the green, I would have yelled and cursed at them as loud as I could.

We walk the exec courses and I always watch the group behind us when we leave the green to make sure they give us time to get well off the green. We leave our pull-carts on the side of the green close to the next hole and, after we finish the hole, we move to the next tee right away. No loitering and talking with our playing partners until we are out of the way.

[Papa_lecki]

Actually, the most effective thing to do, after the second time, wait for them - and talk to them.
It seems like they must have been decent golfers, or the shots that landed near you were luck.
Let them know you are waiting for the group in front of you.

That or hit the ball back at them.

[nick demis]

Before moving here, when it has happened to me, I usually stand on the front of the green or the middle of the fairway and lift my hands up like WTH. If they intentionally ignore me and don't respond, I pick up the ball and throw it into the woods, water or way out of bounds from where they can see me do it. 99% of the time they acknowledge with an 'I'm Sorry" signal. I have hit into another group by mistake. usually when they are in the rough and we didn't see them and I make it a point to catch up to them and apologize in person.

[rjn5656]

Let them know after the first time, pick up the ball after the 2nd time. Calling an ambassador might work, but could take a while for them to get there.

[Codysmom]

This is very frustrating. Since it appears that you were not creating slow play, you should have waited on the next tee for them and tell them. Then they could wait longer. The ambassadors will never say anything to them. This is the worst golf etiquette and you should have reported them at the end of the round as the shack has their information. Throwing their balls, etc. is just childish, but getting hit by a golf ball is not fun.

[jimlambert]

Free equipment! I love this game!

[wamley]

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