Just out of curiosity.......
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DaveyG
Challenge Tour Pro
But I'm asking.......what would you be "thinking"
Ermmm "he's playing well"???
If it affects you how somebody else is playing after two holes... You haven't got a chance of playing well.
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
Not many honest guys on here Smiffy.
Ive played with a 20 handicapper off here and he started par,par and the other 2 players and I were looking at each other,
however the course was super tough and the conditions were horrendous.
It would depend obviously on how it was achieved,if he had drove 250+ and stuck an iron to 5ft
with back spin on the first,then drove 250+ and stuck a 3 wood on the green and sunk the putt I would
be thinking theres no way hes a 17 handicap[so basically a bandit].
If he hit a good drive then thinned a 2nd to 6 feet on the first,then drove a good one hit a 3 wood
all across the ground to a 100 yards short then sunk his 3rd that he didn't hit very well I would
think he was lucky and would probably fold.
Ive played with a 20 handicapper off here and he started par,par and the other 2 players and I were looking at each other,
however the course was super tough and the conditions were horrendous.
It would depend obviously on how it was achieved,if he had drove 250+ and stuck an iron to 5ft
with back spin on the first,then drove 250+ and stuck a 3 wood on the green and sunk the putt I would
be thinking theres no way hes a 17 handicap[so basically a bandit].
If he hit a good drive then thinned a 2nd to 6 feet on the first,then drove a good one hit a 3 wood
all across the ground to a 100 yards short then sunk his 3rd that he didn't hit very well I would
think he was lucky and would probably fold.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
TBH I would have looked at his grip, swing, shot shape, general attitude/ confidence/equipment [he might be carrying a chipper] etc and either thought bandit or lucky start.
sawtooth
Tour Winner
I might start to think that the guy may be playing off the wrong handicap although its very early in the round!
A cheat?, a bandit? No I honestly wouldn't be thinking that.
I'd hate people to think that about me.
A cheat?, a bandit? No I honestly wouldn't be thinking that.
I'd hate people to think that about me.
DaveyG
Challenge Tour Pro
Hahahahahaha I replied before reading all of this thread... There are some seriously bitter/handicap snobby people on here.
So what I am taking from this is some people genuinely believe the only way a 17+ handicapper can birdie or par a hole is by shanking every shot into the hole?
I played with my dad the other week who is very much a 28 handicapper he finished 101 but started bogey, bogey, par and then hit a flush 7 iron on a par 3 to 5 ft and rolled the putt in for his first ever birdie. Should I have walked off and said I am sorry but this is not possible of a man your ability.
C'mon gents TWO holes in and you are moaning about the way someone else is playing?
So what I am taking from this is some people genuinely believe the only way a 17+ handicapper can birdie or par a hole is by shanking every shot into the hole?
I played with my dad the other week who is very much a 28 handicapper he finished 101 but started bogey, bogey, par and then hit a flush 7 iron on a par 3 to 5 ft and rolled the putt in for his first ever birdie. Should I have walked off and said I am sorry but this is not possible of a man your ability.
C'mon gents TWO holes in and you are moaning about the way someone else is playing?
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pokerjoke
Money List Winner
I would say that's a good start by your dad mate he has potential.
Stegsie
Head Pro
I agree, Dave.
My best ever round a few years ago ... I was playing off 24 and after 9 holes I was on 22 stableford points. At the turn my playing parter told me the score and said that if I carry on like that I'd be the winner! My bottle went (not won before) and I ended up bobbing the 10th and 11th due to nerves! I finished on 39 points and came second after a count back. The comp was a regular monthly work society and I played with most of the lads at the weekends too. They all knew I was genuinely a 24 handicapper (I won the "most golf" award a few rounds earlier for having the worst round!) I find it astonishing that someone's first thought after theyre playing partner is doing well is - BANDIT!
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
I think your getting it all wrong mate.
When a player plays well over a round people don't think bandit when you do the above.
NST
Head Pro
I'd be thinking cheat, I bet he plays on the Trilby Tour!
Lucky start!
Anyone can get a birdie and occasional eagle!
If it continued my initial thought might alter, slightly.
sawtooth
Tour Winner
I think that a genuine bandit (is that an oxymoron?), is quite a rare animal. Vast majority of golfers that I have known over the years are just wanting to do their best and get as low as possible. I hazard a guess that less than 1% deliberately try to work the system for material gain.
My take on a bandit is someone playing in a society with nice prizes who doesn't have an official hcap, perhaps hasn't played for a while, but knows he/she can play a lot better than they let on.
In a club comp? Not for me.
My take on a bandit is someone playing in a society with nice prizes who doesn't have an official hcap, perhaps hasn't played for a while, but knows he/she can play a lot better than they let on.
In a club comp? Not for me.
Joff
Challenge Tour Pro
I'd think "I wish I'd got that eagle"
What's the point in worrying about other golfers.
What's the point in worrying about other golfers.
Fyldewhite
Tour Winner
I can't really say what I'd be thinking as it would bring an infraction. However, as others have said, I would be trying to concentrate on my own game and hope the significantly raised eyebrows didn't affect my swing too much. One things for sure, I would be setting about catching and overtaking him as you can't ever win a comp if you don't win your group.
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Depends on the shots that had been played to register those scores. I take it this would be at Cooden? If so, then it's quite easy to eagle the 2nd hole as it isn't long and any half-decent drive on the fairway would leave only a mid to short iron into the green. However the first is a difficult opener, but again, if a decent drive is on the fairway then every chance irrespective of handicap. If your playing partner then made par at the next two then I would definitely be thinking aye carrumba!!
pbrown7582
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PNWokingham
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In a stableford, I would be thinking he had a great start but wouldn't really care - I would be more focused on my game and hopefully having a laugh - 2 holes is way too early to think bandit -
Maybe I start that way in a bit at our stableford today - I will keep an eye out for my playing partners' reactions!
Maybe I start that way in a bit at our stableford today - I will keep an eye out for my playing partners' reactions!
I played with a 25 handicapper a couple of weeks ago who started off par, par, par (at the stroke index 1 hole), birdie, par, par. Fortunately for me he was my partner in a pairs competition! After that the wheels came off a bit and I was able to contribute a few points to our team score. I know this guy quite well and he is not a bandit, just having an exceptionally good day, scoring well over 40 points for his round, even with a slightly indifferent back nine. 
Thought - "Blimey". I played matchplay once against a bloke from my old club. He was off 18 but was 6 under gross after 9 holes. He just had one of those days. I felt suitably crushed, he won on the 11th, and just took it on the chin. I have played with him many times since and he has never matched that or even come close. It was just one of those golden rounds for a higher handicapper.
Most golfers are capable of a good run of holes. Good golfers manage it for 18 holes. Higher handicappers will blow up at some point. I know that as I am in that category. Having a good run of holes doesn't make you a bandit.
It is interesting to see on here how often the term bandit or worry about bandits come up. At what level of handicap do you reach when you start to worry about other people being a bandit? I'm off 22 and have yet to think about another golfer this way.
Most golfers are capable of a good run of holes. Good golfers manage it for 18 holes. Higher handicappers will blow up at some point. I know that as I am in that category. Having a good run of holes doesn't make you a bandit.
It is interesting to see on here how often the term bandit or worry about bandits come up. At what level of handicap do you reach when you start to worry about other people being a bandit? I'm off 22 and have yet to think about another golfer this way.
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