mikevet
Assistant Pro
Recovering from a recent injury I was unable to play golf for a few weeks but, as things improved, I decided to take advantage of the fine weather and try some walks along the public footpaths across and around my local course, of which I am a member. During one walk I stopped and waited for three different groups to putt out before proceeding. Did I get any acknowledgment? Nothing; not a wave nor a 'thank you'. All three groups were old enough to know better - 50 and above - and I consider them a poor advertisement for the etiquette of the game and a poor example to youngsters like my 11 year old whom I have taught to always have consideration for others on the golf course and to thank people in situations like this. Do these people think they are above common courtesy or are they just rude and/or stupid?
My son and I met another example of thoughtlessness on Monday when we played Hever Castle Prince's course. The short par 3 third passes behind the second green. Just as we were chipping onto the second green a player on the third shot by in his buggy without so much as a glance. His party knew we were playing behind them and must have realised we would be close to our green. Not only that, but they also left their bags next to our green twice during the round instead of taking them to, or closer to, their tee. Again they were old enough to know better.
Sadly it seems to be a certain age-group that appears to think themselves above common courtesy and thought for others. They can't always have carried on regardless of other players - or perhaps they have!
My son and I met another example of thoughtlessness on Monday when we played Hever Castle Prince's course. The short par 3 third passes behind the second green. Just as we were chipping onto the second green a player on the third shot by in his buggy without so much as a glance. His party knew we were playing behind them and must have realised we would be close to our green. Not only that, but they also left their bags next to our green twice during the round instead of taking them to, or closer to, their tee. Again they were old enough to know better.
Sadly it seems to be a certain age-group that appears to think themselves above common courtesy and thought for others. They can't always have carried on regardless of other players - or perhaps they have!