YOUR rules for golf...

**cytheguy** · 06-21-2010, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by HILLCYD

Some of my more enjoyable rounds have been when I let a "stranger" golf with my group. Being anti-social is your right however.

I play golf to get out and have a good time with my friends. I don't play (and pay my fees) to be social with strangers. Nothing annoys me more than showing up with a friend or two, and having some dude standing around the first tee box say, "Mind if I join you guys?"

**Clonefan32** · 06-21-2010, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by cytheguy

I play golf to get out and have a good time with my friends. I don't play (and pay my fees) to be social with strangers. Nothing annoys me more than showing up with a friend or two, and having some dude standing around the first tee box say, "Mind if I join you guys?"

I totally agree with this. Yesterday, I went out and played and my wife rode along and enjoyed the weather. We came up to a tee-box and a guy was waiting, said it was a little backed up and asked if we wanted him to just play along with us. My wife and I were having a great time out there and, to be honest, I didn't want it interupted by having to make small-talk with a stranger.

**tman24** · 06-21-2010, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by arganbright2

1) USGA rules throughout the round (no 'winter rules', no mulligans, stroke and distance on OB)
2) Tip the hot beer girl alot the first time she comes around so she remembers you or buy your own gatorade, water, or beer from the clubhouse if she is a mutt.
3) Pee in an actual bathroom unless you are playing in Arkansas...See rule #9 for another exception
4) Hole in One gets his beer for free and a designated driver to take them home
5) Can't bring your girlfriend or wife to play with
6) $5 from each player at the beginning of the round to go towards the CPIR which awards the player who hits the most Cart Paths In Regulation for the round
7) Mess with the governor on the golf cart when the marshall is out of view
8) Unless you are playing a $5 ball or on pace for a course record, I'm not going to help you look for your ball
9) If a group hits into you more than once, leave a small dead animal or urinate in the cup.
10) If you pick your ball up without putting it out, you buy drinks after the round. If you do it more than once, you buy dinner

So you are one of those people. If its within 2 feet i pick it up and let other people pick it up. If we are on a course we all know how to make a 2 foot putt.

**CykoAGR** · 06-21-2010, 10:12 AM

Dont act like you are a pro. If you are playing on the same course as me, you are likely not.

Drink, smoke, wear, say, do whatever you want. I will do the same thank you. If you dont like it **** off.

Let others play through as I will do the same.

**Clonefan32** · 06-21-2010, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by tman24

So you are one of those people. If its within 2 feet i pick it up and let other people pick it up. If we are on a course we all know how to make a 2 foot putt.

Agreed. I'd say in 18 holes only about 12 of the holes my ball actually ends up in the cup.

**peteypie** · 06-21-2010, 10:21 AM

Only two rules really. Drink Beer.

Have Fun.

**Incyte** · 06-21-2010, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by Clonefan32

I totally agree with this. Yesterday, I went out and played and my wife rode along and enjoyed the weather. We came up to a tee-box and a guy was waiting, said it was a little backed up and asked if we wanted him to just play along with us. My wife and I were having a great time out there and, to be honest, I didn't want it interupted by having to make small-talk with a stranger.

If you aren't playing with a four-some you really can't complain about being matched up, particularly if the course is busy.

**davidrcr24** · 06-21-2010, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Clonefan32

I totally agree with this. Yesterday, I went out and played and my wife rode along and enjoyed the weather. We came up to a tee-box and a guy was waiting, said it was a little backed up and asked if we wanted him to just play along with us. My wife and I were having a great time out there and, to be honest, I didn't want it interupted by having to make small-talk with a stranger.

you realize that it is good etiquette to join up with others and make 4-somes. The golf course, and pace of play is not designed for you to go out by your self and just fly around the course. In fact that would be my biggest pet peeve is the one some or two some that gets ****** at the 4 some for not letting them play through when the 4 some is playing on pace.

**jamesfnb** · 06-21-2010, 10:28 AM

1. Don't tell me you shot an 80 and I only beat you by 5 strokes (not counting your 3 mulligans on the front, 4 on the back, 3 lost balls you didn't count, 4 "foot- wedges" from behind trees during the round, and 15 gimmie putts from 3 feet)

2. Don't tell me how last week you shot a 78 but somehow today you'll do good to break 100

3. Fix your damn ball marks on the green and at least one other one

4. Don't give me golf tips when I didn't ask for any

5. Don't tell me how you are going to buy the new "insert brand name here" driver because you can't hit your current one. Invest in some lessons and make the round more enjoyable for both of us next time.

**linkshero** · 06-21-2010, 10:30 AM

#1 Repair your ball mark on the green, and learn how to do it the right way!
#2 If you don't putt out on the greens, you are not playing through....period.
#3 Just because a course may offer free tees, don't take a handful every time you walk through the door.
#4 I will stop smoking on the golf course, when you stop tearing it up with your golf cart.
#5 If my waiving at a gnat while standing directly behind you bothers you, you are focused on the wrong thing my friend.
#6 Stay off my ball. I don't need your help telling it to 'go', 'get up', 'sit', 'get down' or 'suck back'!
#7 Double check that Titleist before you hit it. It's the number one ball in golf, so it might not be yours. Know what number you are playing, or invest in a sharpie.
#8 Golf is not a hunting and gathering sport. Buy your own golf ball, play your own golf ball. If you see a ball that doesn't belong to you, leave it where it's at.
#9 If I'm playing against you for money, don't ever say, "Wow, I never play this well"
#10 If I'm playing with you, against someone else for money, don't ever say "Wow, I never play this bad"

just one time....Convince your buddies that you each get one 'throw' during the round, but you have to play it as it lies. Then, next time one of them tees their ball up, grab it, and throw it 50 yards into the nearby pond.

**arganbright2** · 06-21-2010, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by tman24

So you are one of those people. If its within 2 feet i pick it up and let other people pick it up. If we are on a course we all know how to make a 2 foot putt.

Yeah I'm one of those guys but its one of those things you should just do in golf like taking the ball out of bounds after a made basket in basketball.

Also, when figuring a true handicap, it is important to play all the USGA rules and putt everything out. I hate being called a sandbagger in my golf league because my handicap is true in that I turn in every score, play all the USGA rules, and putt everything out---am I a lame *** at 25??? Yes!!!

**Clonefan32** · 06-21-2010, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Incyte

If you aren't playing with a four-some you really can't complain about being matched up, particularly if the course is busy.

We weren't matched up, and the course was not particularly busy. If we show up at the course and say we put you with another two-some that is fine with me. This happened on about the 6th hole, and the only thing slowing this guy down was one foursome, of which we played through on the next hole. I can understand doing this for pace of play reasons, but when that is not an issue I'd rather enjoy a round of golf with my wife without a stranger serving as the third-wheel.

**Tank** · 06-21-2010, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by cytheguy

The thread about what to wear (and not to wear) on the golf course got me thinking. What are YOUR rules while playing golf? For me, I couldn't care less what anyone on the golf course wears, just...

1. Don't be loud and obnoxious (have fun, just don't be THAT guy)
2. Yell 'FORE' if you hit your ball in my direction
3. Put your empty cans and other trash in the trash bins
4. Let me play through if you're playing slow and no one's in front of you (I'll do the same for you)
5. Don't spend more than a few minutes looking for your ball
6. Don't ask me if you can join my two- or three-some if the course isn't busy. You're a stranger. I don't want to talk to you. Go get your own group of friends.
7. DO ask me if you can join my GF and I for a three-some if you're an attractive female
8. Repair your divots

What about you?

This one is obvious!

**davidrcr24** · 06-21-2010, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Clonefan32

We weren't matched up, and the course was not particularly busy. If we show up at the course and say we put you with another two-some that is fine with me. This happened on about the 6th hole, and the only thing slowing this guy down was one foursome, of which we played through on the next hole. I can understand doing this for pace of play reasons, but when that is not an issue I'd rather enjoy a round of golf with my wife without a stranger serving as the third-wheel.

how in gods name are you or anyone capable of enjoying a round of golf with your wife or any women for that matter??

**ddisu** · 06-21-2010, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by arganbright2

Yeah I'm one of those guys but its one of those things you should just do in golf like taking the ball out of bounds after a made basket in basketball.

Also, when figuring a true handicap, it is important to play all the USGA rules and putt everything out. I hate being called a sandbagger in my golf league because my handicap is true in that I turn in every score, play all the USGA rules, and putt everything out---am I a lame *** at 25??? Yes!!!

I hate in league play when the opponents are ****** that I won't give them a 2-3' putt. I am a 4 handicap playing against a 12 handicap. You are a 12 for a reason and I am giving you 8 strokes. I am playing to win the league, prove to me you can make a 3' putt then I might give you one later.