Golf Random Irritations

[Old Colner]

What about those collecting green fees etc

Sounds very similar to ours, it's all done online now previously it was an honesty box and yes you do get people who play without playing, it's up to the members to politely ask that people have paid.
If I see people playing and their position on the course does not tally with the online tee times I do not have a problem asking, have caught people in the past with various excuses.

 

[Dando]

What about those collecting green fees etc

they are just bar staff and have no interest in what goes on on the course.

we have told them numerous times about trollies being used and they just shrug their shoulders

 

[Orikoru]

they are just bar staff and have no interest in what goes on on the course.

we have told them numerous times about trollies being used and they just shrug their shoulders

Who is actually stating it's no trolleys then? Just some manager who doesn't even turn up to the course?? Looks out of his window, sees rain and just posts that it's no trolleys?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

At so many courses you are simply replying on the goodwill of people to follow what is asked. As we know, some people just do what they like, stuff the rest. Sad, but true.

 

[Oddsocks]

At so many courses you are simply replying on the goodwill of people to follow what is asked. As we know, some people just do what they like, stuff the rest. Sad, but true.

Carry if you can be bothered is more an accurate request, and most can’t!

 

[sunshine]

At so many courses you are simply replying on the goodwill of people to follow what is asked. As we know, some people just do what they like, stuff the rest. Sad, but true.

And it's just as likely to be members ignoring the request as visitors. Same goes for raking bunkers and repairing pitch marks.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

And it's just as likely to be members ignoring the request as visitors. Same goes for raking bunkers and repairing pitch marks.

If anyone was in any doubt about that, they really should not have been, then the return from covid, members only, proved otherwise.

 

[Total Golf Pro]

Slow play whether it's waiting for the group ahead to finish their shots, or playing with a partner who takes a long time to prepare and execute each stroke. The best is when one of your playing partners is like, "Eh, I might hit them from here if I catch it right." And we all know what happens in that case, lol

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Golfing YouTubers who think it’s cool to talk about a P-Wedge…No, No, thrice No.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Carry if you can be bothered is more an accurate request, and most can’t!

‘Trolleys are permitted by your course loves carry bags’

 

[Dando]

Who is actually stating it's no trolleys then? Just some manager who doesn't even turn up to the course?? Looks out of his window, sees rain and just posts that it's no trolleys?

I’m assuming the green keepers tell the area manager who updates the booking website

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I’m assuming the green keepers tell the area manager who updates the booking website

…and so in daily morning status email today…

Trolleys are permitted though buggies are not allowed today. Carrying is however your course's favourite form of transporting your clubs.

 

[nickjdavis]

Having picked up a new set of irons 2 weeks ago and not been able to get out on the course due to the weather.

A few range sessions and some indoor chipping against the sofa does not compensate!!!

 

[srixon 1]

The constant rain. Another week without a golf fix. Sunday’s competition has already been cancelled.

 

[Orikoru]

The constant rain. Another week without a golf fix. Sunday’s competition has already been cancelled.

I'm meant to be playing Sunday morning, but if it's open and anything like last week it'll be like playing golf on a giant mashed potato.

 

[ExRabbit]

The constant rain. Another week without a golf fix. Sunday’s competition has already been cancelled.

After walking our dog and cancelling my Sunday tee time after seeing the swamp out there, I suddenly had a reworked Beatles song come into my head.

All together....

'It's getting wetter all the time
Wetter, wetter, wetter
It's getting wetter all the time
Wetter, wetter, wetter
Getting so much wetter all the time'


Sorry in advance if it becomes an earworm for you too!

 

[Golfnut1957]

Played at home today after playing Hartlepool yesterday and had it confirmed just how bad our bunkers are. The combination of mud and coarse sand combine to make them impossible to play and the weakest aspect of the course. Contrast this with the quality of the bunkers at Hartlepool (see I played today) and it's chalk and cheese.

I know bunkers are a hazard, a punishment for being wayward, but at least give me a chance to demonstrate what little skill I have instead of turning it into a complete lottery.

 

[Slab]

Waking up with a crick neck and no idea what swing I'll be capable of and what stance alignment it needs

Went out 1 under handicap but back in 5 over handicap

 

[Dando]

Apparently the range at my club are opening an hour early but only for non members.

 

[Oddsocks]

Apparently the range at my club are opening an hour early but only for non members.

Will you be offering ball collection after they’ve blasted them all