Golf Random Irritations

[Arthur Wedge]

We have I think 3 drawn comps

Two are in “zones” - so hour zones and most of the members put themselves into the zones they normally play so most of the time they get people they normally play with

The last is club champs and it’s done by HC order

 

[Imurg]

Very few drawn comps at Ellesborough...Club Champs is handicap order for R1 and score order for R2
One other 2 day comp is, I think , drawn for R1 and score order for R2..other than that it's pick or book your time depending....
We're not overly heavy on comps..only 6 or 7 club comps and half a dozen Ladies or Seniors comps this month....

 

[IanM]

I only ever seem to play in comps at Newport. Everything is a blooming comp.

I might have to jack them in and move

 

[Slime]

Booked a belated birthday weekend away with my wife and just realised that it clashes with The Open. Piss poor planning on my part.

I did that last year and missed the Ryder Cup.

 

[Crow]

All our comps are drawn, the seniors completely random, the weekend comps generally around your preferred time but still drawn.

 

[Orikoru]

Very few drawn comps at Ellesborough...Club Champs is handicap order for R1 and score order for R2
One other 2 day comp is, I think , drawn for R1 and score order for R2..other than that it's pick or book your time depending....
We're not overly heavy on comps..only 6 or 7 club comps and half a dozen Ladies or Seniors comps this month....

I like the way my club does it. Board comps are generally drawn, so I get to meet and play with new people then, or people I've played with before but not often. Other smaller comps such as monthly Stablefords and medals, and fun team events are play with whoever you like. Same as you, our club champs are done in handicap order day one and leader order on day two.

The mix is ideal, I wouldn't want it all one way or the other. If it was all drawn I'd miss out on the weekly catch-up with my mates. But it's nice to enter a board comp every now and then and get to know some of the members, without them being drawn I'd hardly ever meet anybody.

 

[Mandofred]

I like the way my club does it. Board comps are generally drawn, so I get to meet and play with new people then, or people I've played with before but not often. Other smaller comps such as monthly Stablefords and medals, and fun team events are play with whoever you like. Same as you, our club champs are done in handicap order day one and leader order on day two.

The mix is ideal, I wouldn't want it all one way or the other. If it was all drawn I'd miss out on the weekly catch-up with my mates. But it's nice to enter a board comp every now and then and get to know some of the members, without them being drawn I'd hardly ever meet anybody.

That's the way I think it should be.

 

[Mandofred]

We are only drawn for Club Championship, other than that it is fastest finger first when booking for other comps, Club is over 110yrs old and it’s never been a problem.

Golf is a hobby and if I want to enjoy it then I’ll choose who’s company I wish to keep.

Some people only get to play once a week and why should they risk being stuck with some boring or miserable or someone they dislike for 4-6 hours?

Families play together!

Never experienced anyone cheating and I’m sure if any of my mates or I tried it, it would be the last time we played together.

If you’ve got cheating going on in your place I’d suggest a letter to the committee.

If it's a comp.....then it needs to be taken somewhat seriously. Playing with your buddies on a day out?....yep....absolutely, do what you want. If you are going to play for something more serious, you have to TAKE it more serious. If it is just a hobby, I've no issues with you playing however you want....mulligans, 45 clubs in the bag, beer by the keg.....go for it.

If you have never experienced anybody cheating/stretching the rules.....you aren't paying attention. Letter to the committee?....heck, I play with the past Capt's now. If you want to be picky....I cheat EVERY time I play. If I mark my ball on the green....then put it back and it rolls into a little depression, I move it 1/4" to the side so it doesn't sit in the hole. That's cheating. How many people do I see pick up their ball to "identify it" in the rough....and then they put it on a tuft of grass....that's cheating. It's so widespread it's crazy....I've been a member at 3 clubs....it happens at every club. Their "buddies" let them by with it.

 

[BiMGuy]

If it's a comp.....then it needs to be taken somewhat seriously. Playing with your buddies on a day out?....yep....absolutely, do what you want. If you are going to play for something more serious, you have to TAKE it more serious. If it is just a hobby, I've no issues with you playing however you want....mulligans, 45 clubs in the bag, beer by the keg.....go for it.

If you have never experienced anybody cheating/stretching the rules.....you aren't paying attention. Letter to the committee?....heck, I play with the past Capt's now. If you want to be picky....I cheat EVERY time I play. If I mark my ball on the green....then put it back and it rolls into a little depression, I move it 1/4" to the side so it doesn't sit in the hole. That's cheating. How many people do I see pick up their ball to "identify it" in the rough....and then they put it on a tuft of grass....that's cheating. It's so widespread it's crazy....I've been a member at 3 clubs....it happens at every club. Their "buddies" let them by with it.

How many times have you pulled someone up for those breaches?

Edited to add. It doesn’t need taking seriously at all. It is possible to play to the rules and try your best while enjoying the round and people you are playing with.

Outside of the knockouts. I play in one drawn comp a year. I play with my son and mate every weekend (sometimes FiL) as they are the people I want to spend time with. I don’t want to spend the little time I have to play golf with some randoms. Who I may or may not like.

 

[PaulMdj]

If it's a comp.....then it needs to be taken somewhat seriously. Playing with your buddies on a day out?....yep....absolutely, do what you want. If you are going to play for something more serious, you have to TAKE it more serious. If it is just a hobby, I've no issues with you playing however you want....mulligans, 45 clubs in the bag, beer by the keg.....go for it.

If you have never experienced anybody cheating/stretching the rules.....you aren't paying attention. Letter to the committee?....heck, I play with the past Capt's now. If you want to be picky....I cheat EVERY time I play. If I mark my ball on the green....then put it back and it rolls into a little depression, I move it 1/4" to the side so it doesn't sit in the hole. That's cheating. How many people do I see pick up their ball to "identify it" in the rough....and then they put it on a tuft of grass....that's cheating. It's so widespread it's crazy....I've been a member at 3 clubs....it happens at every club. Their "buddies" let them by with it.

Who mentioned mulligans and beer kegs Are you forgetting you’re not Stateside anymore! We’re more than capable of taking comps seriously whilst remaining friends! And it’s still a hobby.

If you’re cheating that much in drawn comps, what difference would it make playing with mates in none drawn comps, it sounds more of a you issue than whether the comps are drawn or not.

 

[Mandofred]

How many times have you pulled someone up for those breaches?

Almost never. Are you saying that you never see people doing anything wrong?

 

[Mandofred]

Who mentioned mulligans and beer kegs Are you forgetting you’re not Stateside anymore! We’re more than capable of taking comps seriously whilst remaining friends! And it’s still a hobby.

If you’re cheating that much in drawn comps, what difference would it make playing with mates in none drawn comps, it sounds more of a you issue than whether the comps are drawn or not.

Totally missed every point I was trying to make. We don't have drawn comps.....did you read anything?

 

[PaulMdj]

Totally missed every point I was trying to make. We don't have drawn comps.....did you read anything?

Replied in exactly the same manner you replied to mine, were did I say Comps were not taken seriously because Golf is a hobby or we play with mates?

You watch people cheat and do nothing about it! You must of had lots of buddies at the 3 Clubs you’ve been a member of! Are you sure you’re not the problem?

 

[BiMGuy]

Almost never. Are you saying that you never see people doing anything wrong?

I do all the time. But I’m not the one telling people they should be taking comps seriously.

Given you have just admitted to cheating and watching other do the same, I’m really not sure what point you are trying to make.

But you have again highlighted why I have very little interest in ‘serious’ club competitions. Everyone is playing to a different set of rules and their handicaps are almost meaningless because of it.

It’s one of the reasons I like match play. I can watch my opponent to see what they are up to.

 

[PaulMdj]

I do all the time. But I’m not the one telling people they should be taking comps seriously.

Given you have just admitted to cheating and watching other do the same, I’m really not sure what point you are trying to make.

But you have again highlighted why I have very little interest in ‘serious’ club competitions. Everyone is playing to a different set of rules and their handicaps are almost meaningless because of it.

It’s one of the reasons I like match play. I can watch my opponent to see what they are up to.

Apparently if the Club he’s at had drawn comps neither he or anyone else would cheat.

 

[Mandofred]

Apparently if the Club he’s at had drawn comps neither he or anyone else would cheat.

Have you ever "cheated"? At anything? If your answer is no.....I think you are fibbing a bit. Golfers are not "special"....they are just normal people....the same amount of people who break the rules....break the rules in golf. How many people do you see break the rules while driving.....do you then go to the police and turn them in?.....I think....none. Oh....I forgot.....golfers are "special".

 

[Mandofred]

I do all the time. But I’m not the one telling people they should be taking comps seriously.

Given you have just admitted to cheating and watching other do the same, I’m really not sure what point you are trying to make.

But you have again highlighted why I have very little interest in ‘serious’ club competitions. Everyone is playing to a different set of rules and their handicaps are almost meaningless because of it.

It’s one of the reasons I like match play. I can watch my opponent to see what they are up to.

Apparently if the Club he’s at had drawn comps neither he or anyone else would cheat.

So...your response to this?
https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-to...ou-might-be-surprised-what-players-had-to-say

 

[PaulMdj]

Have you ever "cheated"? At anything? If your answer is no.....I think you are fibbing a bit. Golfers are not "special"....they are just normal people....the same amount of people who break the rules....break the rules in golf. How many people do you see break the rules while driving.....do you then go to the police and turn them in?.....I think....none. Oh....I forgot.....golfers are "special".

Massive leap from drawn comps to speeding isn’t it!

Have I ever cheated when playing Golf? No.

Have I driven over 70mph on a motorway?
Absolutely.

Still have no idea how the 2 connect though.

Good look finding your 4th Club.

 

[PaulMdj]

So...your response to this?
https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-to...ou-might-be-surprised-what-players-had-to-say

American article shows examples of Americans cheating! Shock, horror! Not everybody is perfect.

I’m not the one tarring everyone with the same brush!

 

[Mandofred]

American article shows examples of Americans cheating! Shock, horror! Not everybody is perfect.

I’m not the one tarring everyone with the same brush!

Ahhh...another Americans are horrible.....same brush?