Golf Random Irritations

[simsini]

Buying new golf clothing that goes bobbly on the shoulders after a few rounds because you are carrying your bag for the winter.

 

[Oops!]

I have found previously that people like this don’t realise how bad they are and the impact they have on others.

Hopefully the quiet word will work and he will be more enjoyable to play with.

We all know it’s nice to be a good golfer but it’s nicer to be a good golfing partner

Knowing this, I try to behave appropriately, not to swear and to just keep my mouth shut.
But I'm afraid my facial expression betrays me anyway.
I'm working on it - both my facial expression and (above all !) my attitude ... !
There is a saying in German: “Golf teaches humility !” - and I am currently feeling *very* humble ... !
On Wednesday, I have my next coaching session, followed by a short round (9 holes) on the course - fingers crossed !

 

[jim8flog]

Newport sent an absolutely clear note asking for rakes to be left out of bunkers, placed out of the line of play.

My mate, says he thinks that's not the way it should be done and puts them in the bunker!

Newport sent an absolutely clear note asking for rakes to be left out of bunkers, placed out of the line of play.

My mate, says he thinks that's not the way it should be done and puts them in the bunker!

We had a county event last year and the organiser went round the course and one of the things he criticised was rakes left in the bunkers.

My thoughts were that he was not paying for all the man hours per year that would be spent moving the rakes so they could mow the grass.

 

[woofers]

Newport sent an absolutely clear note asking for rakes to be left out of bunkers, placed out of the line of play.

My mate, says he thinks that's not the way it should be done and puts them in the bunker!

We had a county event last year and the organiser went round the course and one of the things he criticised was rakes left in the bunkers.

My thoughts were that he was not paying for all the man hours per year that would be spent moving the rakes so they could mow the grass.

There’s no right answer to this one, but guidance with the pros and cons of “in or out” can be found in the Rules of Golf, Committee Procedures, Course Marking for General Play, (D) Bunkers, Position of Rakes. I try to put them in the bunker where they still allow the ball to roll in and down to the flat part.

 

[IanM]

I never get too bothered about rakes. I just do what the course requests.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I never get too bothered about rakes. I just do what the course requests.

Correct answer...whatever the club requests I adhere to - the important thing for me being consistency of positioning of rakes for all players in any bunker.

 

[rulie]

There’s no right answer to this one, but guidance with the pros and cons of “in or out” can be found in the Rules of Golf, Committee Procedures, Course Marking for General Play, (D) Bunkers, Position of Rakes. I try to put them in the bunker where they still allow the ball to roll in and down to the flat part.

Not sure where you're reading that? In my "Guide to the Rules of Golf" Effective January 2023, under General Play, Section D (Bunkers) says this: "Therefore, after considering all these aspects, and while recognizing that the positioning of rakes is at the Committee's discretion, it is recommended that rakes should be left outside bunkers in areas where they are least likely to affect the movement of the ball." (my highlighting)

 

[IanM]

As ever, the word, "recommended" ends up with some folk not listening! Applies to most walks of life!

 

[Wilson]

Snapping my 6i on a provisional shot.

 

[Tashyboy]

Getting advice today from a PP about having a lesson with one of the pros. “ he is fantastic and will really bring on your game”.
Said PP got 13 points on the front 9 and I got 19, back nine he got 14 and I got 19

 

[Neilds]

Getting advice today from a PP about having a lesson with one of the pros. “ he is fantastic and will really bring on your game”.
Said PP got 13 points on the front 9 and I got 19, back nine he got 14 and I got 19

But what was he scoring before the lesson?

 

[The Squirrel]

Getting advice today from a PP about having a lesson with one of the pros. “ he is fantastic and will really bring on your game”.
Said PP got 13 points on the front 9 and I got 19, back nine he got 14 and I got 19

To be fair, if he's working on a significant change of some kind that the pro' has suggested it would be totally normal and expected for his scores to get worse initially. Nobody ever perfected a swing change overnight.

 

[Tashyboy]

To be fair, if he's working on a significant change of some kind that the pro' has suggested it would be totally normal and expected for his scores to get worse initially. Nobody ever perfected a swing change overnight.

I think he had his lesson last October. Mind he has probably spent more time skiing since October than playing golf

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Ill reverse my thinking about the death penalty for the little scrotes on scooters and balaclavas that did doughnuts on our first tee

 

[irip]

Ill reverse my thinking about the death penalty for the little scrotes on scooters and balaclavas that did doughnuts on our first tee

I don’t understand what the thinking is behind this.
They obviously have to go out of their way to get onto a golf course so it’s done deliberately to cause as much hassle as possible.

Mel were was you between the hours of 22.00 & 05.00?

 

[Lucifer MorningStar]

I don’t understand what the thinking is behind this.
They obviously have to go out of their way to get onto a golf course so it’s done deliberately to cause as much hassle as possible.

Mel were was you between the hours of 22.00 & 05.00?

Just for clarity that's what I'm laughing at.

As for the idiots that caused the damage I remember it happening a few times at my first club as a junior never understood what causes people to cause damage to any property for no reason other than potentially jealousy

 

[clubchamp98]

Just for clarity that's what I'm laughing at.

As for the idiots that caused the damage I remember it happening a few times at my first club as a junior never understood what causes people to cause damage to any property for no reason other than potentially jealousy

Some still see golf as an elitist sport.

They just don’t realise it’s played mostly by normal people.

 

[Lucifer MorningStar]

Some still see golf as an elitist sport.

They just don’t realise it’s played mostly by normal people.

Who are you calling normal. Can't be golfers, surely we're all mental and sadists spending 4hrs hour playing a round of disappointing 18holes only to go back and do it all again. The heartache, money and time I could have saved over the years staying at home with the wife and just disappointing 1 hole .

I get your point though and do agree.

 

[clubchamp98]

Who are you calling normal. Can't be golfers, surely we're all mental and sadists spending 4hrs hour playing a round of disappointing 18holes only to go back and do it all again. The heartache, money and time I could have saved over the years staying at home with the wife and just disappointing 1 hole .

I get your point though and do agree.

Never understood vandalism.

Stopped a lad smashing a phone box up in the 70s.

I asked him “ if your dad has a heart attack tonight where are you calling an ambulance from”
No house phones then

He looked at me like I had two heads.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Just for clarity that's what I'm laughing at.

As for the idiots that caused the damage I remember it happening a few times at my first club as a junior never understood what causes people to cause damage to any property for no reason other than potentially jealousy

Some people just have the desire to cause as much mayhem as possible or they think damaging stuff is fun