I would do both.
Can’t see that being a problem.
I know to those not used to it that it sounds weird but it just gives everyone the heads up really.
It didn’t happen very often to me but if it did then I would tell the person we meet in the bar x amount of time before tee off if you want a drink...
Sorry for your loss.
You know you have a great sounding board here, lots of friends with the same hobby who you can shout at , laugh with and discuss anything you want whenever you want or need to.
Just chatting with my son, who is into his fashion.
He is nearly always wearing a hat of some description.
He says it’s part of his outfit and will buy clothes to go with a certain hat.
He did say if anyone asked him to take it off indoors he would do just not to cause offence but think the...
No of course not but there was the secret handshake, which could alter depending on whether you were Eton or St Andrews 😂.
To be fair the system always worked well.
Put your name down send a WhatsApp to say you have joined and normally get a response saying great see you then.
I would prefer...
The last place I was a member you contacted the person who was first on the list.
It was more of a common courtesy and a hello to inform them rather than ask permission and never saw or heard of any problems.
Although this was only social golf as all comps were drawn.
Maybe the 3rd was putting a card in for handicap or been out injured and only playing 9.
Could be a lot of reasons.
I would always check first, even just with the pro to see if anyone else had asked or put my name in a free slot and see if anyone joined me
I don’t think for me with a swing like an octopus falling out of a tree the actual ball matters that much.
I can understand using the same ball as you get consistency but think that’s all that matters.
I sound great saying Prov1x on the first tee not so great on the 3rd hole while we are all...
Is this the new place?
If so have a look at the thread about making a good first impression, that should be of some assistance 😂.
Did you check with them if they minded you putting your name down?