Match play knock outs... Can they be too friendly?

[Oddsocks]

Got the next round of our matchplay singles tomorrow and I'm kinda gutted to have to play a good mate at the club, it is what it is and we are having some banter in our chats., but today he suggested that we get a buggy in our match as it's after work and we will get round quicker,

I said I'd let him know but to me it's not a bounce game, it's a comp man against man with the course as a ref.... And best man to win. I'm kinda leaning against the buggy option think it will just make the match a bit too casual and given this is the 1/4 finals I think it should be treated as a serious comp?

What's your thoughts.

 

[fundy]

nah they cant be too friendly, golf never can be for me, that said I wouldnt be agreeing to the buggy (mainly bacause i hate using them)

 

[John_R7]

Technically, I thought you couldn't use a buggy for competition play unless you have a medical certificate?

I know this is 2 men in matchplay (so may be different rule) but if you do not want to be too casual without upsetting him you could maybe try this route?

 

[User20205]

Only if winning a pot is the most important thing.

 

[Val]

They can't be too friendly but they can be too serious, fine line

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Technically, I thought you couldn't use a buggy for competition play unless you have a medical certificate?

I know this is 2 men in matchplay (so may be different rule) but if you do not want to be too casual without upsetting him you could maybe try this route?

Think that's the medical rule for buggies is all down to each clubs own LR

 

[Oddsocks]

I think we have a local rule saying buggies allowed in comps.

Maybe over friendly is too strong but I think it's nice to have a time where you can focus the on the shot in hand and assess the conditions and for me that's walking to my ball.

 

[chrisd]

I'd want to enjoy it, chat etc but ......... I'd want to win and I hate buggy golf, so, no buggy for me

Good luck Baz!

 

[Swinger]

Maybe you could take a leaf out of Homers book and be friendly all the way round but as soon as you do the Velcro on the glove up you are 'in the zone'.

 

[Slab]

Too friendly is both taking 'relief' in the trees together

Sharing a buggy is hardly a road trip to everlasting friendship (unless you hang off the front of it together like that scene from titanic )

 

[pokerjoke]

Got the next round of our matchplay singles tomorrow and I'm kinda gutted to have to play a good mate at the club, it is what it is and we are having some banter in our chats., but today he suggested that we get a buggy in our match as it's after work and we will get round quicker,

I said I'd let him know but to me it's not a bounce game, it's a comp man against man with the course as a ref.... And best man to win. I'm kinda leaning against the buggy option think it will just make the match a bit too casual and given this is the 1/4 finals I think it should be treated as a serious comp?

What's your thoughts.

No buggy.
Mate or no mate its bragging rights.
Enjoy and have a good game.

 

[Scottjd1]

Got the next round of our matchplay singles tomorrow and I'm kinda gutted to have to play a good mate at the club, it is what it is and we are having some banter in our chats., but today he suggested that we get a buggy in our match as it's after work and we will get round quicker,

I said I'd let him know but to me it's not a bounce game, it's a comp man against man with the course as a ref.... And best man to win. I'm kinda leaning against the buggy option think it will just make the match a bit too casual and given this is the 1/4 finals I think it should be treated as a serious comp?

What's your thoughts.

You've changed..... :rofl:

 

[Fyldewhite]

I've played matches against mates where I'm sure I've lost concentration because of the conversation or not kept my game head on......but so what? Probably enjoyed the matches more than some I've won with a dour opponent. Same for both at the end of the day.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I used to love those games when you were relaxed and chatty until the crunch holes happened and the conversation stopped until the 19th.

 

[patricks148]

Much prefer it too friendly TBH, far better than someone not speaking to you for 9 holes.

 

[North Mimms]

Let him have a buggy, you can walk!

 

[FairwayDodger]

I've played matches against mates where I'm sure I've lost concentration because of the conversation or not kept my game head on......but so what? Probably enjoyed the matches more than some I've won with a dour opponent. Same for both at the end of the day.

Likewise for me, tend to end up treating it much the same as a bounce game which is not good if you want to progress in the competition! But, yes, I always enjoy them.

 

[louise_a]

I try to win regardless of whether I am playing against a friend.

If its a club knockout there is a far chance this will happen.

 

[Birchy]

I don't understand how people get distracted by it being too friendly? Unless they are cracking jokes on your backswing then surely you are concentrating on each shot when your playing it?

 

[jp5]

When you see Garcia and McIlroy having a chat along the way I don't think you can consider your competition serious enough not to be friendly with who you're playing with! End of the day, hit your shots and enjoy the company.