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crash 12-16-2020 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 1873978)
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
I know somebody who did this same thing, wonder if it is the same guy.

thevillagernie 12-16-2020 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1873976)
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.
If you have ever been hit with a golf ball you might have gone back and said something .....it HURTS

Earlride 12-16-2020 07:24 AM
Danger On Green
 
Well, if you ever get hit on the green or in front of the green you can sue them. Those of you who are hitting up have to understand this too. I sued a guy that hit me and settled for $35,000 only because he died the week before the trial, otherwise it would have been more. Just a word the wise on both sides.

Girlcopper 12-16-2020 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1873999)
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.
Cursed and yelled. Very classy

karostay 12-16-2020 07:33 AM
Did they also have 2 Velcro dogs with service vest in their carts
That would explain everything

jabacon6669 12-16-2020 07:35 AM
Typically, if you were to be hit into, it was probably due to you not being seen, such as a dog leg or over a hill. Those do not make it ok, it was probably an accident and the hitter should and in most cases would come up and apologize. Now it were to happen again, or if it was a first time in the open, a raising of the arms, should work. Beyond this, not a good idea to get into a confrontation. If they think you are slow, they should notify the ambassador, we call him a ranger. And, the same with you, they keep hitting into, call the ranger. I have always known that to stop any conflicts without any repercussions. Cool heads and common sense should prevail. This is golf, supposed to be fun. TV more than any place will have more of a mix than most courses, both in ability and knowledge of rules and courtesy.

Weavej2718 12-16-2020 07:43 AM
Golf ranger=worst job in the world

louie34 12-16-2020 07:50 AM
Next time hit it back at the jerks!

Paporter 12-16-2020 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Bunny1 (Post 1873973)
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’m sorry this happened to you, I’m sure it ruined your round. This time of year, we have renters from everywhere, without any golf education.They abuse our residents and courses. This has happened to me on many occasions, and I’m a fast golfer. I just pick up their golf balls and sometimes I’ll throw their balls in a bush. They get the message much quicker than calling the Ambassador. 😉

Shadia328 12-16-2020 08:03 AM
Agreed!

Pdesensi 12-16-2020 08:11 AM
Group of men did that to my group. After several times, I decided what to do. They hit into us and I fell down like I was hit with golf ball. Didn’t see them anymore. They left without coming to see if I was alright. Go figure. Lol

DIver0258 12-16-2020 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Pdesensi (Post 1874097)
Group of men did that to my group. After several times, I decided what to do. They hit into us and I fell down like I was hit with golf ball. Didn’t see them anymore. They left without coming to see if I was alright. Go figure. Lol
Nice move. I just usually pick up their golf balls. I’m starting a collection. Label date, course, and hole. Gonna be a nice display. LOL

donassaid 12-16-2020 08:25 AM
Not everything needs to be about race or gender. This was just rude and inconsiderate. The first time can be forgiven. If it happens twice, hitting a ball back at them would certainly get the message across.

WesMan 12-16-2020 08:32 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 1873978)
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
You are correct, hit it back at them!!!!!!!

Jerseyborn 12-16-2020 08:35 AM
If the ball falls that close, my brother-in-law picks it up and throws it in the water. Then waves.


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