[ugotme]

Originally Posted by karostay

No one mentioned 20 to 30 shots either where are you getting these number ?
Just making them up as you go along

Just making a point. Okay - no numbers. Your point is relax, take it easy. Basically I agree with you. HOWEVER, there comes a point where having some consideration for others MUST come into play.

See - no numbers !!!!

[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I am so sorry to hurt your feelings, any of you, but only someone who has not played much golf would encourage you to not keep the pace. relax, enjoy, slow down. You don't have to be stressed or rushed but you can be ready. Park your cart beside the hole, Have your club ready so you don't walk back to the cart, Pick up and go on after double par which is six on most executive holes. If you don't, you are ruining golf for ALL of the people behind you on the course for the rest of that day.

Messing around and not keeping up on the golf course is like farting in church. Not everyone will tell you, but nobody likes it.

We play golf with a girl who will be 90 next year and she keeps the pace, has fun, and enjoys it as we enjoy her. She doesn't hit a mulligan doesn't hesitate over putts, doesn't look for balls lost in the water or the deep grass, AND she enjoys her round and relaxes and chats at lunch.

Confucius say "Man who fart in church sit in own pew."

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by JoeC1947

Confucius say "Man who fart in church sit in own pew."

[Cliff]

I've read this entire thread and not one person criticized him/her self because he/she was anxious to start playing on the first tee. Is anyone aware that there should be a seven minute interval between groups teeing off. How many times have you teed off on the first hole anywhere and looked back before you get to the green and found people standing on the tee behind you? This is partly the fault of the course. It does not enforce the 7 minute rule all the time. And, too many golfers are in too much of a hurry to abide by the rule themselves. Think about it. If you are practicing your swing on the tee box and the players in front of you are about to hit their second shot - you are going to have to wait all day long.

[karostay]

The point is..Ive been playing ready 40 plus years..To play a round of golf and have an expectation that every round will be played in a timely fashion is absurd.
Golfers are humans not robots. A round of golf is like a snowflake no 2 rounds are alike. Getting upset that someone takes an extra swing or takes time to replace a pivot Should be ashamed to call them self a golfer. Its busy out and during any given round there could be health issues and age differences of up to 30 years don't expect everyone to play the same.Why can't they enjoy their round ? In the weeks to come it's going to get busier. Take that into consideration be prepared for unpredictable golf. I'm sure no one does it deliberately . WHY GET UPSET

[2-crazy]

It has been my opinion that golf is for fun and socializing, I don’t think any of us at this age will be playing the tour so just enjoy and don’t worry about your score. If you hit in the water take your stroke and move on, don’t holdup play for who cares if you now have a score of 40 instead of 36!

[Wi11iam]

Originally Posted by 2-crazy

It has been my opinion that golf is for fun and socializing, I don’t think any of us at this age will be playing the tour so just enjoy and don’t worry about your score. If you hit in the water take your stroke and move on, don’t holdup play for who cares if you now have a score of 40 instead of 36!

Hi All,
After reading all the opinions I like the last.
Fortunately or unfortunately I have never played golf and will be doing our design meeting in November / close in February, I hope. and be down next year 4 or 5 times.
Am i going to be expected to do what other golfers who have experience do, or do I get cut some slack.
Seems like it could be pretty intense game. If so maybe I should stick to scuba diving with the aligators and retrieving balls. ..
Really, don't know what to expect???

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by Wi11iam

Hi All,
After reading all the opinions I like the last.
Fortunately or unfortunately I have never played golf and will be doing our design meeting in November / close in February, I hope. and be down next year 4 or 5 times.
Am i going to be expected to do what other golfers who have experience do, or do I get cut some slack.
Seems like it could be pretty intense game. If so maybe I should stick to scuba diving with the aligators and retrieving balls. ..
Really, don't know what to expect???

Not to worry - take up the game - it really is fun as I just learned. The key is to play with folks that know the game and understand how to keep things moving then no one cares how good or bad you do. I have only been playing for 3 months, took some lessons, and am still intimidated when I find out we are golfing with someone I don't know. Has never been a problem. Most people are friendly and understand you are new - they were as well at one point. Go for it.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Not to worry - take up the game - it really is fun as I just learned. The key is to play with folks that know the game and understand how to keep things moving then no one cares how good or bad you do. I have only been playing for 3 months, took some lessons, and am still intimidated when I find out we are golfing with someone I don't know. Has never been a problem. Most people are friendly and understand you are new - they were as well at one point. Go for it.

Exactly!!!!!

[Golfingnut]

I play several days a week and only one day on a steady foursome. I play with folks from 36 handicap down to 3 or less handicap. Very seldom see any problems on the course. You will find the occasional grouch that complains about everything, but I enjoy conversations with good and not so good golfers. Come on down, learn the game and enjoy. Even when I don't par the course, I still enjoy the game.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Not to worry - take up the game - it really is fun as I just learned. The key is to play with folks that know the game and understand how to keep things moving then no one cares how good or bad you do. I have only been playing for 3 months, took some lessons, and am still intimidated when I find out we are golfing with someone I don't know. Has never been a problem. Most people are friendly and understand you are new - they were as well at one point. Go for it.

So true. No one picked up a club and started to play at a high level. It takes time to learn to play well. It doesn't take a lot of time to understand the pace of play your group takes affects every group behind you, probably for the rest of the day.

As far as being nervous playing with someone you don't know who may be an accomplished golfer, I have two comments. One, the only one who can affect my golf game is me. Second, any really accomplished golfer will not mind someone who struggles as long as they maintain a reasonable pace of play. As stated above, don't be afraid to just pick up after double par and move on, take some lessons, and use the range, not the golf course when working on your swing .

[ugotme]

Originally Posted by Wi11iam

Am i going to be expected to do what other golfers who have experience do, or do I get cut some slack.
Seems like it could be pretty intense game. If so maybe I should stick to scuba diving with the aligators and retrieving balls. ..
Really, don't know what to expect???

In spite of what you have read here - even by me - just take up the game and ENJOY!

You will find others you play with to be friendly and very helpful - just follow their lead. In fact, when I try to rush, even now, I end up hitting a bad shot which results in taking more time. I still have a very bad habit of not wanting to hold up the group in back of me even if it is not my foursomes fault. If I am having one of those "terrible holes" I will pick up, score double par and move on.

You will be welcomed to one of the greatest, albeit, most frustrating games in the world.

[gomoho]

And that, my friends, is what The Villages is all about. Welcome.

[mickey100]

Part of the problem is that beginning golfers are playing on courses that are rated 3 or 4 (i.e. more difficult courses) and/or playing the incorrect tees. We got behind a group the other day that were playing the middle tees on Roosevelt (the course is rated 4 - demanding). By observation, their ball striking skills should have had them playing the forward tees. They were holding up the whole golf course,and had a least one open hole in front of them. Of course, no ambassador to be seen. If you're a beginner, please make your tee times at the courses rated 1 or 2. Here is a link with course ratings: http://www.golfthevillages.com/image...sesratings.pdf

[paulandjean]

Originally Posted by mickey100

Part of the problem is that beginning golfers are playing on courses that are rated 3 or 4 (i.e. more difficult courses) and/or playing the incorrect tees. We got behind a group the other day that were playing the middle tees on Roosevelt (the course is rated 4 - demanding). By observation, their ball striking skills should have had them playing the forward tees. They were holding up the whole golf course,and had a least one open hole in front of them. Of course, no ambassador to be seen. If you're a beginner, please make your tee times at the courses rated 1 or 2. Here is a link with course ratings: http://www.golfthevillages.com/image...sesratings.pdf

Just relax when you play. Remember the group behind you could be saying the same thing about your ball striking skills.!