[Russ_Boston]

Well stated.

[colleenj]

Sorry you are "failing" fumar Yes I am younger, I am 51 and walk and jog even when not playing golf so that is why "keeping up is NOT hard to do"... (My apologies to Neil too!)

[The Great Fumar]

Originally Posted by iaudit

Sorry Fumar, my observations are the exact opposite.

I play once or twice a day, walk and carry my bag. I am able, like other walkers, to take a straight line to location of all my shots. I played Oakleigh yesterday, and started walking as soon as everyone putted out on number 5. By the time the group in carts passed me, I was almost halfway to the next teebox and was the third to tee off by the time that I got to number 6.

The biggest reason, IMHO, for slow play is marking your ball when not necessary, NOT lining up YOUR putt while one of your playing partners is putting, and not playing ready golf. If you are closer to the hole and are ready to hit, and noone else is ready, go ahead and play. Same thing on the tee, there are no HONORS when playing ready golf.

IAUDIT
....Ok I can accept not marking your ball or not standing still while someone is putting and hitting out of turn with permission ......But am very curious how you manage to play twice a day when most of us have a problem getting one or two tee times a week this time of year, Is there something we should know about the system ????? I think this is a fair question and not out of line ????

idle fumar ..

[iaudit]

Very simple. Since I walk and carry, I drive my car to most courses. Therefore, I am not very selective as to where I play. Since I usually have more than 10 points, I never put in a reservation request. I always wait until the scheduling has been done, usually three days in advance, and then go out and pick the times and places when I play. I am willing to play with three ladies, three men or any combination, as long as I don't have to play their balls, except on Men's day scrambles.

I believe the tee time system will allow as many tee times as you want, as long as they are about two-three hours apart.

Any more questions, will be glad to answer

[rshoffer]

Originally Posted by iaudit

Sorry Fumar, my observations are the exact opposite.

I play once or twice a day, walk and carry my bag. I am able, like other walkers, to take a straight line to location of all my shots. I played Oakleigh yesterday, and started walking as soon as everyone putted out on number 5. By the time the group in carts passed me, I was almost halfway to the next teebox and was the third to tee off by the time that I got to number 6.

The biggest reason, IMHO, for slow play is marking your ball when not necessary, NOT lining up YOUR putt while one of your playing partners is putting, and not playing ready golf. If you are closer to the hole and are ready to hit, and noone else is ready, go ahead and play. Same thing on the tee, there are no HONORS when playing ready golf.

[Topper1]

Originally Posted by The Great Fumar

Thank You
I stand by my prior post......On the Oakleigh course between 5 and 6 is about a quarter mile....On Churchhill Greens between 4 and 5 is about 1/3 of a mile . As the song goes , "KEEPING UP IS HARD TO DO " ( sorry Neil Sadaka)
What is quite obvious here is that your a lot younger than I ......

failing fumar ..

I am 73 and walk all the Executive Courses. On Churchill Greens between 4 and 5 as soon as putting done I leave for next hole. If Cart Riders get there first then they tee off and I tee off 4th. (Ready Golf) Same thing for Oakleigh. I think it is whatever a Golfer wishes to do. I have had not one complaint when I play with Riders. There are those Golfers who need to Ride and that is just fine. I respect them and they respect me. Walking if one can is great for the Heart.

[Russ_Boston]

Excellent attitude Topper!