[Mortal1]

Originally Posted by Mosells

Interesting rule, but they won’t hurry anyone to move a little, just a little quicker.

it depends on the course and the ambassador. many times I've seen ambassadors ask people to pick up the pace.

[forebubba]

Originally Posted by banjobob

Not that specific of incident but they are to monitor time of play, this seems to be a lack of common sense or a new ambassador.

1. Why not join the 3 some?
2. While you let the single play through the 3 some is standing around waiting doing nothing.
3. the single is now riding right behind the next group.
4. repeat #2.? Meanwhile all the groups are falling behind.
5. If the course is empty..no problem...not this time of year.

[Mortal1]

there will always be folks who just don't "get it". whether it pertains to dogs using private property to relieve themselves or golf course rules.

it is not the ambassadors fault if the course management says no one is allowed to allow others to play through and it usually happens because the group letting them play through are either slow or don't like someone on their heels. I often play as a single and am asked many times if I'd like to play through....it politely refuse because it is not allowed....even it was I would not as there is usually another group ahead that I will have to wait for....ergo:no real time saved hence the group that asked me to play through didn't like me watching them. I let them know that I'm in no hurry.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by advp007

I had an interesting encounter with an Ambassador today. Our group of 3 let a single play through. Three holes later we were told this is against the rules. The reason she gave was that it messed up their bookkeeping as they didn’t know who was where. Apparently it is more important to keep their bookkeeping straight than to allow a single to play through. Anyone else have this happen to them?

You mean you saw an ambassador? Wow!

[DrBrutyle109]

Originally Posted by advp007

I had an interesting encounter with an Ambassador today. Our group of 3 let a single play through. Three holes later we were told this is against the rules. The reason she gave was that it messed up their bookkeeping as they didn’t know who was where. Apparently it is more important to keep their bookkeeping straight than to allow a single to play through. Anyone else have this happen to them?

I’ve heard some silly things, but that ambassador should be ashamed. Half of them don’t really know what to do anyway. It’s polite to let a single through if there a hole or so open.

[DrBrutyle109]

Have to look at the situation. Late in the day and nobody in front of you…..let him through. Maybe you have semi beginner with you…..packed course…of course not. Nothing is 100%
Except most of you don’t know the rules anyway

[Waltdisney4life]

The rules have a reason the ambassadors do a wonderful job if you don’t like it you can play off property is plenty of courses outside the Villages!!!

[MSchad]

Originally Posted by Tom M

My wife and I were over 10 minutes ahead of our scheduled tee time and starter said he already sent out the rest of our group we were assigned to be paired with because they were running ahead of pace. Said it's our fault as we should be there 20-30 minutes before our tee time. Had us join them on the 2nd tee (still before our scheduled tee time on #1).

Now that is just wrong for a starter to do that. You should have called the starters manager. We do like everyone to show up at least 20 minutes early, to be sure your checked in and ready to tee off at your tee time. But they shouldn’t have sent out 1/2 a foursome that early and penalized you.

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

You need to read UPDATED Rules of Golf. The statement you quoted, hasn't appeared in the Rules of Golf for at least 15 years. It's been modified at least twice, since.

Playing through: The rule that everyone ignores - National Club Golfer

I'm not disputing whether Clubs have the right to discourage folks from allowing slower groups to allow players to "play through", clubs can do whatever they wish. I was merely correcting those who claim "Singles have no standing" on the golf course. That's simply wrong and harkens back to the Rules of Golf adopted in 1899 ... this is a new day.

I wasn't aware "National Club Golfer" was a ruling authority. I'm still not. They make a fine recommendation, and I heartily agree with the idea of faster players playing through, when practical, but it's a stretch to consider their recommendation a rule we all should feel obliged to follow.

I have had the experience, not in the Villages, of being out with another player walking in the evening, and a steady succession of singles in carts behind us. Why can't they hook up? It gets pretty annoying to have to let one single in a cart after another go through. Rather ruins the rhythm of our game.

[024engine]

That is correct golf ediquit. Lol no

[Scudder]

Better look in the USGA rule book. Single players are allowed

[Proveone]

Originally Posted by advp007

I had an interesting encounter with an Ambassador today. Our group of 3 let a single play through. Three holes later we were told this is against the rules. The reason she gave was that it messed up their bookkeeping as they didn’t know who was where. Apparently it is more important to keep their bookkeeping straight than to allow a single to play through. Anyone else have this happen to them?

She was probably looking at the "Letter of the law/Rule" instead of using common sense. They track group start times to follow them if there is slow play or someone/group complains about slow play. She should have used common sense in your case. But then remember, it's The Villages and they make their own rules, regardless of standard golf course etiquette/norms.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Like any rule if one is allowed not to follow, then soon others will want to as well.
Easier just to enforce and follow the rules.

Yes, I will never play pickleball on a totally empty set of tennis courts again!

[tophcfa]

I respect the rules of golf, but as far as group size is concerned I will make an exception. Once they ring up my credit card, I expect to be recognized the same as any other golfer weather I’m playing in a foursome, threesome, twosome, or as a single.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by MSchad

Now that is just wrong for a starter to do that. You should have called the starters manager. We do like everyone to show up at least 20 minutes early, to be sure your checked in and ready to tee off at your tee time. But they shouldn’t have sent out 1/2 a foursome that early and penalized you.

You see, this is what some people are talking about. Your example demonstrates the inconstant course management of golfers. Several starters will absolutely never let anyone out before their tee time, especially that much earlier with part of a group missing. I also personally know of someone who's foursome was sent out earlier because the previous foursome was a no show. They were not aware they were charged with cancellation points and additional reservation points until they made their next play dates, so beware. It's really sad because there are good people working the starter and ambassador positions and some knuckleheads!