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merlin18

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i'm currently studying golf at college and although i enjoy the course i am getting quite fed up with the other golfers that play at low handicaps like 2,5,6 etc while i play off a handicap of 17 and because of this the these low handicap golfers dont take my golf seriously and mock my game whenever they can and i find it not just irritating but immature at the same time because they didn't exactly start off a 5 handicap and like i am now they had to work on their game to get to that level so just because i'm taking a bit longer to reach that level i don't see why they should mock me because of this because it's things like this that cause people to quit sports and if it carries on i may be one of them!
 
What exactly are you studying and how necessary will be it to the success of the course (pass/fail) to get down to single figures like them. If there is no set standard to pass the course then enjoy yourself and the opportunity to work on your game and use the shots they have to give you when you play wisely enough to beat them.

Try and focus on your strengths within the course (academic, theoretical or practical) and don't stoop to their level and celebrate any successes you have over them. If it really becomes a hige issue talk to a tutor
 
Sound advice Homer.

Don't let them get to you Merlin, stick with it, knuckle down, and I know that's easy to say sitting here, but you WILL have the last laugh.

Golfmmad.
 
It was like that when i was at college but i bet if you do play with them itll be you wholl be enjoying yourself the most and theyll moan about every shot. Just have to ignore them and if you do play them just use your shots wisely and you will have the last laugh trust me ;)
 
I had a similar issue when i started too im only playing club golf since may and im off 20...
What i actually did was to confront the problem head on....
Im not one for pussy footing around i call a spade a spade and if someone has a problem with it then tough!


Now im not saying that your the same as me but the next time it starts pull them aside and have a quite word in there ear..... As you said they weren't born off of 2,5,or 6 for that matter..... And i also cant use the words that i described to them here on the forum as there's juniors reading im sure ...
But one thing i can tell you is that they respect me now everytime i meet them...

And trust me you'll have the last laugh on them when you get to single figures......Do NOT quit the game for these Muppets...
 
Merlin i feel for you, but you need to lighten up, sticks and stones and all that.

If you react or have a hissy fit one of two things will happen, they'll either blank you completely and make you an outsider or they'll rip the piss out of you even more!

Just make sure you use the luxury of shots they give you to beat them hollow! The problem is that they know it's getting to you and that's why they continue to torment you.

17 handicap is nothing to be ashamed of and i'm sure if you use this motivation in the right way it will drive you to go lower than them!

I was once told a golf stat that 80% of the worlds golfers never break 90, so if that stat is correct your in the worlds top 20%.....happy days!!!! :D
 
Oh come on, if you are at college you are practically an adult and you may need to learn to lighten/ toughen up a wee bit.

If there was a slow one in maths or english or whatever the other pupils would groan and moan.......it's what "youngsters" do, in fact it's exactly what adults do but most tend to have the social awareness to keep their mutterings to themselves.

Just crack on and think what you get out of completing the course.
 
What are they like when they're on their own?? Is it a case of them largin' it when they're all together and then being nice when you're on your own with them?? I've encountered loads of people like this - verbal bullies. Unfortunately you have to give as good as you get - failing that put your three iron to good use!! You'll only need to do it to one of them - the others will get the message..
 
I hate to say it but if you are off 17 I would be getting rid of that driver. 8.5 deg, thats pro's gear you are using. Try a 10.5 or even 12 deg that should see your driving improve then you can show 'em who's boss and shut them up.
 
It depends whether it's true micky taking or just 'friendly' banter. We all say things like "watch out for the out of bounds" or "don't hook this left" during friendly games, even when we compliment shots it often comes out a bit sarcastic.

I think you need to realise that 5 handicappers and lower aren't necessarily great players, it just means that they keep it in play more often, take Murphthemogs round of 6 over par the other week as an example.. from the way he described it he was lucky to even be making contact with the clubface, I bet he felt like digging a hole and throwing himself in it for most of his round yet managed to put a score together.

17 is not a bad handicap... it's middle of the road and certainly better than 18,19,20,21...etc

regards...
 
The juniors at my club are like this exactley quite snobby really and am leaving soon simply because i dont enjoy my golf there
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Hey Mono, don't be too hasty, i think there are groups of juniors (notice i said groups and not ALL) like that at all clubs, i know there are one or two (possibly half a dozen) at my club and a lot of clubs i've played at.
Don't change clubs for just that reason as you may be dissapointed at your new club! ;)
 
Merlin, if they mock your golf all the time, they are not nice people/kids/young adults. With that sort of attitude you can be sure someone will lamp them one day and that when they fail it will hurt them more than it would you. Dont worry about them shutting you out, just shut them out, shutting things out is something all good golfers have to learn, people with a cockey outward arrogance and superiority complex always end up inferior in many ways, so just see yourself reaching your goals and shut the muppets out.
 
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