[DDoug]

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]

You write your address on it so if it is loss some one can return it to you.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by DDoug

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]

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!

[mulligan]

Put someone else's address on it in case you break a window

[JoeC1947]

As Ed Norton would say "Hello ball"

[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by Cisco Kid

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]

Now you know why no one wants to play with me.

[aljetmet]

Originally Posted by DDoug

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]

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]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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

If you were playing with someone like ex-president Gerarld Ford, you made sure you were behind the addresser of ball.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by mulligan

Put someone else's address on it in case you break a window

Or hit a car in the middle of 466A...

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by CFrance

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]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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]

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.