Handling new partners

Im playing sunday in my first comp of the year (singles) and will be playing with 3 people iv never met.... My dad who is normally part of my usual 4ball is working on sunday so iv decided to fly the nest and see what happens!
Im just wondering whats the best way to approach this im fairly outgoing so i wouldnt have a problem with chat but if im trying to play my own game how do i portray myself without seeming ignorant.
Also i havent hit a ball in nearly 6 weeks due to weather so i dont even think god knows how im going to play. :eek:
 
Kid....the other guys will probably be in the same boat with regards to not having played for a while, so I wouldn't worry about that side of things.

Get there nice and early so you can hit the range/practice area so you are well prepared. If you haven't played for a while, I would focus on chipping and putting if there is a short game practice area as these are the areas that will suffer the most after a long lay off.

There are plenty of opportunities during a round to chat and share a joke without disrupting your concentration when you want to be focused.
Just be yourself and enjoy it, you won't come accross as ignorant.
Good luck with the competition.
 
I always tried to play with new people when a club member. You really do meet some fantastic people. You do unfortunately meet the odd person who rubs you up the wrong way, but just see the funny side.
Enjoy the company
 
I wouldn't worry, golfers have a knack of accepting other golfers,regardless of ability whether you are 28 or scratch, if you are polite,genial and don't throw a strop, I'm sure they will take to you and enjoy your company.
 
Enjoy the game. I only joined a club in June 08 and although I knew a few players there I made a point of playing with as many other members as I could. I still play with a regular bunch on non medal days but do try and mix it up a bit.
Just remember its meant to be fun.
 
Shakes hands on the first. Be polite but I wouldn't mention not palying for 6 weeks. If you have a mare they'll think you've got your excuses in early and have a good one and they might think you're a bit fly. Be sociable and chat between shots. Be courteous, follow etiquette and if you have any doubts about a rule ask.

If you do have a bad one, suffer with humility and don't lose your rag or start chucking clubs. If it goes well accept the praise with modesty and keep focussed. Above all ENJOY IT
 
I normally play better with people I have never played with before. May be a sign of insecurity, but the more I know people, the less I care about the golf, and more about the craic.

Just focus on your golf, and when not doing that, enjoy it. It is 4 hours of your life, don't waste it.
 
Just be yourself that should be good enough , as long as youre not a knob (i'm sure youre not btw) then you'll be just fine. Relax and enjoy the golf and the company
 
Relax and enjoy it. My first day back two weeks ago, none of the 4 ball had played for 4 weeks. All drives on the first straight down the middle.
Pro shop closed before we went out and only discovered after wards it was a team event. We managed to win. Great start to the year--i followed up last week by winning a society outing.

So good luck on Sunday.
 
I'm with Homer on this, I hate it when the first thing someone says after meeting them on the tee is "I haven't played for x weeks" or "I'm playing so bad at the moment"

I play a lot of stuff with folk i don't know, after a polite intro you've still got to get your own ball round the golf course and need to concentrate on doing that. If conversation doesn't happen naturally then I'd be very surprised. Even playing in things like last round of County Champs there is always space for a bit of banter.

Just relax and go play, what will be will be.
 
A few years back a father and son joined my dad and i in a comp,we thought they were a couple of italians at first but we misread there surnames,after a great game we ended up playing together every week,had a couple of golfing trips to Florida,and many nights out down the pub. :)
 
It's only a game and not a matter of life & death. There's more going on in the world than your 4 ball with 3 strangers. It's your 1st outing in 6 weeks? i'd just be glad to be hitting a ball and enjoying the company. Have Fun. :)
 
Be yourself, watch the etiquette and dont worry about it,

I would look to see when the better players go out and try to get a game with them - playing with good players seems to have a positive effect on many golfers, you often punch above your weight.
 
Like most others said Kid, just relax and be yourself. Enjoy it and treat is like a practice round (within the rules of course), dont think about handicap, score etc and you never know you might surprise yourself.

Best of luck and let us know how you get on.
 
kid it will be ok i think that it is good to play with people who you have not played with before you tend to put your head down a bit more and think about it more so it will be good for you
 
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