I don't call 'confronting' someone in the middle of their round polite but maybe that's me. ??
I played today and..(Rolling) -originally created by JohnnyDee
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I don't call 'confronting' someone in the middle of their round polite but maybe that's me. ??
HomerJSimpson
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OK then confront. Point is why not challenge someone if they don't have a bag tag or green fee tag? It is a clear requirement for members to have their tag and a simple "sorry its on my other bag but my name is...." as we clearly didn't recognise him and an word on why the visitors didn't have a tag would have sufficed.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
This was the 1st teeI don't call 'confronting' someone in the middle of their round polite but maybe that's me. ??
That's even worse! Why not go and ask the pro if he knows them or they've paid?
As a guest I wouldn't return to a club where members confront me on the first tee.
It's Royal Ascot not Royal Birkdale ffs
If I'm confronted by someone, then manners aren't necessarily my go to response. To say you've challenged him. Again, it appears to me like it wasn't done in a polite way.
Personally, having seen your post in the random thread, it comes across that on the first tee it was busy. The thought of a long round has entered your pps mind and he's been in a grump and approached it incorrectly.
The fact he walked in after 3 holes appears to support that.
That being said, you've not really said how he worded it. If it was either "I hope You've paid" or "hey guys, who forget their tag today then"? With a laugh.
They'd get two very different responses.
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Deleted member 17920
Guest
I get what you are doing but but put yourself in the other position and someone came up to you and embarrassed you in front of your guests. You would be raging that someone is questioning you about payment and technically accusing you of stealing.
Why do members feel the need to challenge other golfers, surely you have staff to do that and they can handle it with the respect it deserves.
No wonder golf struggles to attract new people to the game.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
It was yesterday and course far less busy. My irritation was how many green fees there were today (and I firmly believe some didn't pay). I actually didn't challenge him personally but as I said it was a former captain (who introduced himself as such). As said already done on the 1st tee so nothing about it being pace of play as an issue. Said my bit. Actually thought it was quite a simple thing. Clearly not. I'm done for tonight as up early to pop into work.
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Deleted member 15344
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It also changed from my PP and I confronted to “PP started it” - back peddle all the way
People “confronting” others on the golf course adds nothing to the image and will no doubt make people think twice about being a member at said club - happen to us when we had a member who was captain in the 70’s used always “confront” people on the golf course to the point we lost members because of it
Imo it’s not the position or place for any member, whether he’s an ex captain or not, to affront anyone on the course, if you see something, as we have done at times, a simple phone call to the pro shop is all that’s needed, if they can’t confirm or relate to your observation and suspicions at that time, they’ll usually pop out in a buggy, and as they actually hold a position of authority, they’ll deal with the potential complaint accordingly.
We don’t have bag tags, and I’ve paid green fees & played at hundreds of courses and very rarely been given a green fee tag, and if confronted in any manner by an unofficial member of the club, I’d feel very aggrieved and wouldn’t want to return, I’d vote with my feet & wallet reducing their visitor revenue whilst highlighting the experience to all and sundry on social media so hopefully it had an impact on his annual subs as it became known that the club has its own open policing policy and is unwelcoming to visitors.
My guests at Woodhall Spa aren’t given green fee visitor tags either, thank god there’s no knobs like your ex captain there!
Stick ‘Royal’ in a title and some people act above their stations, talk about delusions of grandeur.
We don’t have bag tags, and I’ve paid green fees & played at hundreds of courses and very rarely been given a green fee tag, and if confronted in any manner by an unofficial member of the club, I’d feel very aggrieved and wouldn’t want to return, I’d vote with my feet & wallet reducing their visitor revenue whilst highlighting the experience to all and sundry on social media so hopefully it had an impact on his annual subs as it became known that the club has its own open policing policy and is unwelcoming to visitors.
My guests at Woodhall Spa aren’t given green fee visitor tags either, thank god there’s no knobs like your ex captain there!
Stick ‘Royal’ in a title and some people act above their stations, talk about delusions of grandeur.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Last bash at the zoo this decade and it was decidedly average - still, good enough to put Fragger to the sword by 5 points.
Still wet, still soft, only 1 temp when it should have been 4 or 5....
Then got a text from a mate saying he was going up to my new club for 1pm and would I like to get in as many holes as we could....
Well, it would have been rude not to......
Steady drizzle all afternoon closed the light down early and we only managed 12 holes but.....
The ground was firm, no puddles, few leaves...
I'm going to enjoy my golf from April
Still wet, still soft, only 1 temp when it should have been 4 or 5....
Then got a text from a mate saying he was going up to my new club for 1pm and would I like to get in as many holes as we could....
Well, it would have been rude not to......
Steady drizzle all afternoon closed the light down early and we only managed 12 holes but.....
The ground was firm, no puddles, few leaves...
I'm going to enjoy my golf from April
Last bash at the zoo this decade and it was decidedly average - still, good enough to put Fragger to the sword by 5 points.
Still wet, still soft, only 1 temp when it should have been 4 or 5....
Then got a text from a mate saying he was going up to my new club for 1pm and would I like to get in as many holes as we could....
Well, it would have been rude not to......
Steady drizzle all afternoon closed the light down early and we only managed 12 holes but.....
The ground was firm, no puddles, few leaves...
I'm going to enjoy my golf from April
When you said it was still wet and soft I thought you were talking about fragger ??
PhilTheFragger
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HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Not long now. If it's that good now imagine what it'll be like in Spring with some decent growing conditions.Last bash at the zoo this decade and it was decidedly average - still, good enough to put Fragger to the sword by 5 points.
Still wet, still soft, only 1 temp when it should have been 4 or 5....
Then got a text from a mate saying he was going up to my new club for 1pm and would I like to get in as many holes as we could....
Well, it would have been rude not to......
Steady drizzle all afternoon closed the light down early and we only managed 12 holes but.....
The ground was firm, no puddles, few leaves...
I'm going to enjoy my golf from April
Lump
Tour Winner
Friendly knock at Forest Pines today. Struck the ball pretty well but putted woefully.
Just got an invite to play Hillside on Thursday and can’t wait!!!
Just got an invite to play Hillside on Thursday and can’t wait!!!
Crow
Crow Person
Played;
circa 1970 "The Haig" 1, 3 & 4 laminated woods
circa 1971 Slazenger "Jack Nicklaus $1m" irons 3 to PW
circa 1958 Slazenger "Tournament Model" double duty wedge
circa 1955 Slazenger putter.
Complete hash of the second hole, a couple of poor drives but otherwise mostly okay and 34 points.
circa 1970 "The Haig" 1, 3 & 4 laminated woods
circa 1971 Slazenger "Jack Nicklaus $1m" irons 3 to PW
circa 1958 Slazenger "Tournament Model" double duty wedge
circa 1955 Slazenger putter.
Complete hash of the second hole, a couple of poor drives but otherwise mostly okay and 34 points.
full_throttle
Tour Winner
went to Burslem GC today, decent knock only ruined by two n/r on 11 and 12, one a lost ball. 33 pts so quite happy with signs of progress starting to show. Second 30+ of the week so steady, out again tomorrow so hoping for some improvement
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Had an absolutely brilliant game yesterday at north west golf club. It's our local links, about 20mins from my house.
My parkland course is still playable but no fun this time of year being so soft with bumpy greens.
My nephew was back from Australia for the first time in a year and a half. It was him, his friend, my brother and myself.
Teams me and my bro, the nephew and his mate.
We landed down for a 10 tee off. Place shrouded in fog and a bit if frost. Told 11am check from the green keeper.
We quickly made the decision to travel 40mins to green castle. Jumped in the car and got half and mile from the course before the light instantly changed and peeked over the looming mountain. The light is coming. The fog will shift. I was in the following car and got a call to pull in. Plans were made. Go to a local village. Have a coffee and come back.
Land back at 10.45 and theres 4 groups already teeing off in the mist. We are 3rd to get out after that. 4 holes of 250yards vision then the sun came out and shone beautifully for the rest of the round.
Over the next few hours reminded me why I love links golf. Especially in winter. Classic match which ultimately lead to me and bro winning 2 up. Not that he helped on the back 9 one bit. Haha
A day that started out looking like becoming a nightmare and the possibility of no golf, turned out to be one of my favourite games of the year.
Links hard to beat
My parkland course is still playable but no fun this time of year being so soft with bumpy greens.
My nephew was back from Australia for the first time in a year and a half. It was him, his friend, my brother and myself.
Teams me and my bro, the nephew and his mate.
We landed down for a 10 tee off. Place shrouded in fog and a bit if frost. Told 11am check from the green keeper.
We quickly made the decision to travel 40mins to green castle. Jumped in the car and got half and mile from the course before the light instantly changed and peeked over the looming mountain. The light is coming. The fog will shift. I was in the following car and got a call to pull in. Plans were made. Go to a local village. Have a coffee and come back.
Land back at 10.45 and theres 4 groups already teeing off in the mist. We are 3rd to get out after that. 4 holes of 250yards vision then the sun came out and shone beautifully for the rest of the round.
Over the next few hours reminded me why I love links golf. Especially in winter. Classic match which ultimately lead to me and bro winning 2 up. Not that he helped on the back 9 one bit. Haha
A day that started out looking like becoming a nightmare and the possibility of no golf, turned out to be one of my favourite games of the year.
Links
hard to beat
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
The view up the first just prior to tee off. Bliss
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Pre game putts cold and foggy. 
cold and foggy.
garyinderry
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Sun shining about to play the 18th
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