JPH
Q-School Graduate
About right I reckon
BANTER, YES or no
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About right I reckon
I'm quite a shy, timid sort of guy, and the slightest whiff of banter and my game just collapses in a huge heap. In truth, I'm really looking forward to Woburn next week but I dread the first tee but thankfully I'm in the last but one group. I do hope no one gives me too much of a joshing...
Region3
Ryder Cup Winner
Not sure i agree with that.
Playing with mates in a friendly game and they can rip the pee out of me as much as they want.
If I'm well under handicap near the end of a competition round and fat an 8 iron 70yds, I probably wouldn't see the funny side of "surely now isn't the time to be laying up!"
Idlenorth1
Head Pro
My doubles partner and I are always giving each stick when we hit a bad shot or not playing great and give each other banter about carrying the other around the course etc, usually carries on in the clubhouse as well but is always meant in jest - if there is a particularly good shot then praise is always given out
When I play either with or against my oldest mate though we do give each other some ferocious stick about golf, weight, girlfriends & anything goes from the moment we meet up. We have known each other over 30 years so is all taken in jest no matter how personal.
Played a board comp last year and never played with any of the other 3 guys, 2 were very friendly and we all had a bit of light banter during the round but the other guy hardly spoke all round, he didn't play that well but took it so seriously.
When I play either with or against my oldest mate though we do give each other some ferocious stick about golf, weight, girlfriends & anything goes from the moment we meet up. We have known each other over 30 years so is all taken in jest no matter how personal.
Played a board comp last year and never played with any of the other 3 guys, 2 were very friendly and we all had a bit of light banter during the round but the other guy hardly spoke all round, he didn't play that well but took it so seriously.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
my old four ball used to play for an imaginary " Champ's Belt". Once you are the champ you are infallible. any stick for playing poorly can be quashed by stating that you are infact, the champ.
you can only become the champ by beating the champ. if the others play then its only for inferior belts such as the intercontinental belt, sunday belt, winter belt etc.
im going home for easter and the 4 ball are playing in a two day easter comp. the winner will have the belt and be the champ!
i would very much like to take the title and belt back to liverpool for a few months. its going to be very tough!
the stick will fly and we will all have a laugh! yes, banter is a massive part of friendly golf! always has. always will ! :thup:
you can only become the champ by beating the champ. if the others play then its only for inferior belts such as the intercontinental belt, sunday belt, winter belt etc.
im going home for easter and the 4 ball are playing in a two day easter comp. the winner will have the belt and be the champ!
i would very much like to take the title and belt back to liverpool for a few months. its going to be very tough!
the stick will fly and we will all have a laugh! yes, banter is a massive part of friendly golf! always has. always will ! :thup:
Heidi
Tour Rookie
depends...
if its one of the new ladies off 36 then i would never comment on anything that was bad! but a ball that actually goes in the air and in the right direction will get 'good shot'
my friends who play off a reasonable hcap will get 'well that was pssshhhhh' if they shank, chunk, fat, thin, stop on the ball and so on
it is about having fun - we all have off days - but we all need support and encouragement!
if its one of the new ladies off 36 then i would never comment on anything that was bad! but a ball that actually goes in the air and in the right direction will get 'good shot'
my friends who play off a reasonable hcap will get 'well that was pssshhhhh' if they shank, chunk, fat, thin, stop on the ball and so on
it is about having fun - we all have off days - but we all need support and encouragement!
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Deleted member 15717
Guest
Comments will always be made. The key is that if you give it, you must be able to take it. I know quite a few people who can't take it, but give it out all the time.
SaintHacker
Journeyman Pro
This, totally. And if water is involvrd, the pee taking to hilarity ratio goes up another couple of notches!:rofl:
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Someone once said, you'll only have about 4 great games a year, so accept this and enjoy the rest.
Good banter can add an extra 30% to a game of golf, whether winning or losing in the end. Don't judge all games of golf on the result/score or you'll be a very unhappy golfer.
Banter rules KOK.
Good banter can add an extra 30% to a game of golf, whether winning or losing in the end. Don't judge all games of golf on the result/score or you'll be a very unhappy golfer.
Banter rules KOK.
Karl102
Journeyman Pro
That depends.... If its Stu C nearly playing the best bunker shot you will see, only to see it catch the top of the lip and roll back to his feet and then take 4 more before the club went cartwheeling..... Then errrr 
Or myself stood legs akimbo on the side of a steep bank and any kind of swing will see me go a over t....
Banter is good....
Or myself stood legs akimbo on the side of a steep bank and any kind of swing will see me go a over t....
Banter is good....
granters
Q-School Graduate
Our pro commented on the laugh he has at our Twitter feed after our "friendly" Sunday morning 3 ball. It's every man for themself.I topped one 20 yards off the 1st last week and could hear them wetting themselves before I knew it happened. I did warn the pro not to let his kids see said Twitter feed. It's bluer than Bernard manning smurf
DappaDonDave
Journeyman Pro
MTFU and crack on
Always give each other grief,I mocked my mate for hitting a hybrid like a PW and repeated his shot on my next, so all fun
Always give each other grief,I mocked my mate for hitting a hybrid like a PW and repeated his shot on my next, so all fun
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
If your group all like it then it's OK; But in life people dont all have the same temperament. Banter can be great fun in the right context but it can also be inappropriate with some people and situations. I dont like the attitude some have that if you play golf then you 'must' accept someone taking the mickey out of you, IMHO thats a little immature.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
as in life i think most people respect boundries when handing out stick. the fun runs out when people cant take it. half the fun can be a grand retort !
Whee
Challenge Tour Pro
I don't dish it out too much, as I know I wouldn't be able to take it too much of it.
My playing partners and I find other ways of having a laugh during a round without taking the p*ss out of each other.
My playing partners and I find other ways of having a laugh during a round without taking the p*ss out of each other.
The OP is attempting to justify himself and his actions on another (HDID) forum where he deliberately taunts people, especially me, into reactions when he's KNOWS they are not welcome! Just look at some of his recent posts (Simon Riordon) towards Dave 2Blue, Derek and myself and judge for yourself.
It is obvious some of these goading remarks cross the line as so many contributors have left that forum due to constant snide remarks which end up in slanging matches.
It is one thing having the craic with mates in tow around the course and another being wound up on and over the internet when the person who is goading knows the comments are not welcome, but carries on regardless.
There is a huge difference in having some banter which I enjoy at my club amongst friends and at all the recent meets which I have attended and getting personal insults over the internet based on scores visible and commentating on them.
The OP comes across as a handicap snob at times, when I have commented on the game in general, it seems you cannot have a view of some things if your a high handicapper! In my opinion, some great football managers have not been good or active footballers so what's the difference? You can have a good understanding of the game and how it should be played, it doesn't mean you are able to perform to it, so should we not comment on such matters if we can't do them ourselves!
The OP's a knob, simples
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It is obvious some of these goading remarks cross the line as so many contributors have left that forum due to constant snide remarks which end up in slanging matches.
It is one thing having the craic with mates in tow around the course and another being wound up on and over the internet when the person who is goading knows the comments are not welcome, but carries on regardless.
There is a huge difference in having some banter which I enjoy at my club amongst friends and at all the recent meets which I have attended and getting personal insults over the internet based on scores visible and commentating on them.
The OP comes across as a handicap snob at times, when I have commented on the game in general, it seems you cannot have a view of some things if your a high handicapper! In my opinion, some great football managers have not been good or active footballers so what's the difference? You can have a good understanding of the game and how it should be played, it doesn't mean you are able to perform to it, so should we not comment on such matters if we can't do them ourselves!
The OP's a knob, simples
cue infraction
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Twin Lakes
Assistant Pro
cue infraction... Isn't that what you did to the bloke in the snooker room at Kennilworth? Is he walking again now? :temper:
Robin stop your talking and get your arse down to South Hereford for a another round of golf with me. It if makes you any more confident i'll give you 3/4's the difference although scratch is the way to go. :whoo:
Robin stop your talking and get your arse down to South Hereford for a another round of golf with me. It if makes you any more confident i'll give you 3/4's the difference although scratch is the way to go. :whoo:
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Oh Yes - got to remember that one!
Keyser Soze
Assistant Pro
Usually a shout of "taxi" between my mate and i if a putt goes sailing 10 foot past the hole, but thats about it really.
I much prefer a close match/game and don't actually enjoy seeing a playing partner having a horrendous round so by taking the mick and making things worse isn't on really imo.
I much prefer a close match/game and don't actually enjoy seeing a playing partner having a horrendous round so by taking the mick and making things worse isn't on really imo.
North Mimms
Tour Winner
I'm thinking I may be "your mate" as the call for taxi is one of our favourites! That's got a bit of wit and humour about it.
I've never heard of anyone making vomiting noises after a duff shot. That's just... bizarre!
