Lanark_Golfer
Q-School Graduate
That's the norm at mine too, during summer comp season, tee is booked through till 15:15 for Comp then free for bounce games etc
That's the norm at mine too, during summer comp season, tee is booked through till 15:15 for Comp then free for bounce games etc
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
I play about 30-35 comps spread through a year (bearing in mind we have a 12 month golf season) of which only a quarter are 'serious' with the majority more like a comp atmosphere you'd find in society golf
Maybe another 15 or so social rounds on top
Balance is about right for me (otherwise I'd change it)
Maybe another 15 or so social rounds on top
Balance is about right for me (otherwise I'd change it)
chrisd
Major Champion
We have most honours board comps taking place on Sundays with a 2 tee start and the course closed for social golf until 11.30 by when competitors have gone round the turn. I do play mid week comps as well which usually done on a roll up and have recently played my first vets comp.
So I'm generally ok with how many are available to play in each season
So I'm generally ok with how many are available to play in each season
moogie
Tour Winner
I wasn't just picking up on Phil, as others are in same boat, but I just can't believe this goes on so regularly
Social golfer being penalised for not wanting to play a comp, and unable to access a "prime time" weekend slot.......this guy pays same fees, but has to put up with a tee being booked for 6-8hrs every comp day
Seems unfair and very antiquated system
I've been a member of 4 local clubs since I began playing, and none have this policy, you're free to book a tee time, and do with it as you wish, play comp, or just have a social knock
I'm more than happy to compete in the comps too, but I'm Even happier that I actually have a choice in this too
I certainly couldn't join a golf club that had this policy, and am really pleased I've not encountered a local one with this system
Social golfer being penalised for not wanting to play a comp, and unable to access a "prime time" weekend slot.......this guy pays same fees, but has to put up with a tee being booked for 6-8hrs every comp day
Seems unfair and very antiquated system
I've been a member of 4 local clubs since I began playing, and none have this policy, you're free to book a tee time, and do with it as you wish, play comp, or just have a social knock
I'm more than happy to compete in the comps too, but I'm Even happier that I actually have a choice in this too
I certainly couldn't join a golf club that had this policy, and am really pleased I've not encountered a local one with this system
moogie
Tour Winner
Re - the poll
I've voted......it's about right
As we have something every weekend, as stated earlier, and more or less comps wouldn't mean more or less social golf, cos unlike lots of you on here, Im free to book a time and play comp or social, our club doesn't "book out" the tee for comp only times
I've voted......it's about right
As we have something every weekend, as stated earlier, and more or less comps wouldn't mean more or less social golf, cos unlike lots of you on here, Im free to book a time and play comp or social, our club doesn't "book out" the tee for comp only times
D
Deleted member 15344
Guest
Its not "pathetic" to book the tee out for comp golf - its just a different way
We have a good amount of different style comps - scrambles , foursomes , greensomes, 4BBB, Majors , Medals and stablefords - you cant have social two balls or 3 balls or 4 balls in the middle of those comps as it will effect the pace of play.
In medals and stableford if someone hasnt booked a tee time then someone can go out on that tee time in the same group size as the comp.
As far as im aware its the norm for clubs around here
We have a good amount of different style comps - scrambles , foursomes , greensomes, 4BBB, Majors , Medals and stablefords - you cant have social two balls or 3 balls or 4 balls in the middle of those comps as it will effect the pace of play.
In medals and stableford if someone hasnt booked a tee time then someone can go out on that tee time in the same group size as the comp.
As far as im aware its the norm for clubs around here
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
We have comps most weekends between April and October which can be entered at any time over the weekend, no compulsion to play and then a monthly midweek stablefords so I guess it's about right, the only criticism from some is the majority of the comps are stroke play.
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
I've gone for more comps but I'd settle for distributing them better throughout the year. We have loads in April and May and then comparatively few in June, July and August.
moogie
Tour Winner
im sorry but IMO it is "pathetic".
I'm a big boy now and allowed to pick my own words, and make my own choices.
To date I've never pulled you on your varying choice of appropriate or inappropriate words.
These clubs are giving their members no choice.
Play the comp or you can only have an unpopular "off peak" time
They aren't being treat as an equal.
Also, point out where I mentioned playing 2 ball or 3 ball socials in a field of comp 4 balls or the like.....??
I never once mentioned numbers, so you are just trying to twist to suit your defence.
If I'd paid the same fees as you, id expect to have access to the same tee time as you, with the choice to enter the comp or not.
Quite simple really.
I'm a big boy now and allowed to pick my own words, and make my own choices.
To date I've never pulled you on your varying choice of appropriate or inappropriate words.
These clubs are giving their members no choice.
Play the comp or you can only have an unpopular "off peak" time
They aren't being treat as an equal.
Also, point out where I mentioned playing 2 ball or 3 ball socials in a field of comp 4 balls or the like.....??
I never once mentioned numbers, so you are just trying to twist to suit your defence.
If I'd paid the same fees as you, id expect to have access to the same tee time as you, with the choice to enter the comp or not.
Quite simple really.
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
At least you'd have the option of playing in the comp. This arrangement prevents those members not eligible for the comp from playing at all and is one of the first things I'd change come the revolution!
NWJocko
Tour Winner
Both are valid points, particularly FD's.
I guess if people are/were unhappy about it they could raise it to the committee?
I just assumed most clubs were like this, all clubs I've been a member at have been.
D
Deleted member 15344
Guest
We work on a no tee booking system for non comp golf
The tee booking system is only used when for a comp -
For example - would you want social golfers to be playing in the middle of the scratch clubs champs ?
Since the day i joined it has been the same way - if want to play during the time when the tee is booked for a comp then you must enter the comp or in medals see if there is a spare slot - if not then wait until the tee is back open again.
Everyone has the choice to enter the comp
chellie
Tour Winner
At ours, ladies competitions are always on a Thursday during the season with those who work being able to play them on the Thursday evening. Over winter, the main winter competition is played over a few rounds and the Thursday evening players can play this on a Sunday. Haven't heard any moaning about this.
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
Probably because I'm not a member.
Seriously, though, I couldn't be a member at a club like that.
D
Deleted member 15344
Guest
The ladies at our place book out the tee for the same amount of hours on Tuesday for their comps regardless of how nang enter
Regulary they only get around 30 so the tee is empty for a couple hours every time whilst no one can use it
Hopefully going to come to a compromise that they inform the pro shop of the numbers and tee time so that they can allow others to use the tee when it's empty even though it is closed.
They also have tee times closed on weekends if they have any ladies wanting to play the comp on a day or Sunday
Regulary they only get around 30 so the tee is empty for a couple hours every time whilst no one can use it
Hopefully going to come to a compromise that they inform the pro shop of the numbers and tee time so that they can allow others to use the tee when it's empty even though it is closed.
They also have tee times closed on weekends if they have any ladies wanting to play the comp on a day or Sunday
moogie
Tour Winner
Club champs is a complete 1 off and a ridiculous example to give.
The only time tee times are "booked out" at my place
But it's a limited field anyway with handicap limit, so hardly bothering many, lucky if 8 tee times are booked
Any system that alienates people is wrong......sorry
chellie
Tour Winner
Probably because I'm not a member.
Seriously, though, I couldn't be a member at a club like that.
Why? Do you work Thursday evenings and Sundays.
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
Sounds like a bad arrangement all round.
D
Deleted member 18121
Guest
I play the absolute minimum number of comps that I can get away with.....I have little to no interest in playing with people I don't know and would much rather play with my regular mates every week.
So for me....social golf all the way.
So for me....social golf all the way.
CheltenhamHacker
Journeyman Pro
2 things.
a) clearly there will be "special occasions" such as the scratch club champs, or such like. What I (and moogie I guess) would object to is the standard medal/generic competitions that stop them going out as a social round.
b) "Since the day i joined it has been the same way" isn't a defence. People have been doing things unfairly for years in many walks of life, you can't use that line to defend them.
Maybe there is a slowly growing (still small to date) amount of people who prefer social golf to competition golf. Makes me wonder what golf courses and clubs will look like in 50 years.
