lukeysafc100
Head Pro
Just some people who like complaining for the sake of complaining! I don't see an issue with it - just put it on silent and then its fine!
Also its vital in case of emergency!
Also its vital in case of emergency!
Mobiles on the Golf Course
- Thread starter FairwayDodger
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I'm twisting nothing, if I can't take my mobile on the course having it on silent/vibrate and if needed, although very rarely, have to call someone back very quickly because I know they wouldn't have called me if it wasn't absolutely necessary, then I'd only be able to play on a Sunday!
As most have stated already, most don't see it as an issue if common sense is followed.
LincolnShep
Head Pro
Banning mobiles is treating the means, but not the cause. It's like banning alcohol because some people get drunk. It doesn't matter if you're using your phone as long as you're being respectful to other golfers in terms of noise and pace of play.
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
My opposition to mobiles on the course other than for important medical reasons - is that - as for being at dinner with friends and you having your phone on the table beside you - that sends a message (sorry bout the pun) that what comes in on the phone could be more important to me that my dinner or your company. And that is disrespectful.
And I likewise I find it rather disrespectful if a playing partner is forever checking their phone and wandering off to take or make calls.
Exceptions allowed. A very occasional check or call out/in when we've been advised of circumstances and asked if we are OK with it on the 1st tee. Absolutely 100% fine with that.
In the clubhouse checking and messaging is allowed - and that's fine - taking or making calls? Just don't do it in the bars or dining room.
And I likewise I find it rather disrespectful if a playing partner is forever checking their phone and wandering off to take or make calls.
Exceptions allowed. A very occasional check or call out/in when we've been advised of circumstances and asked if we are OK with it on the 1st tee. Absolutely 100% fine with that.
In the clubhouse checking and messaging is allowed - and that's fine - taking or making calls? Just don't do it in the bars or dining room.
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dufferman
Journeyman Pro
I think the "generational" thing is that a lot of the older guys and gals have not had a mobile attached to their hip all their lives. So missing a call isn't much of an issue. As well as not using facebook, twitter etc etc. Younger guys who have had a mobile phone and all the attached social media etc all their lives don't see the issue with sending a tweet or text whilst walking up the fairway. Obviously there are exceptions to those stereotypes.
For every young bloke tweeting, texting, checking the football scores all day long, there is another old bloke who doesn't use a mobile and thinks they are below him. Bit of give and take from both parties, and the world can continue to turn.
For every young bloke tweeting, texting, checking the football scores all day long, there is another old bloke who doesn't use a mobile and thinks they are below him. Bit of give and take from both parties, and the world can continue to turn.
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
I wasn't raising it in terms of being disrespectful to playing partners. That's just common decency and should be negotiated or excused as necessary. It's more the example of the irate idiot marching across fairways to remonstrate with someone who happens to be using a phone. Or people trying to instigate blanket bans. What does it matter? Just people getting upset about nothing.
An issue with golf that we often discuss is how long it takes. Doesn't at least bring contactable mitigate that a bit?
An issue with golf that we often discuss is how long it takes. Doesn't at least bring contactable mitigate that a bit?
Trojan615
Head Pro
:rofl:
Trojan615
Head Pro
I think they should available in cases is emergency... but not for social calls..... unless your following the old duffer we were last medal..
londonlewis
Tour Rookie
I am not a fan of a playing partner taking a call on the course.
Texting, checking something out quickly on the internet or an app is fine but I find it annoying if my mate is taking a 5 minute call.
Texting, checking something out quickly on the internet or an app is fine but I find it annoying if my mate is taking a 5 minute call.
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Deleted member 21784
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I was playing with a friend the other week and he said just got to make a quick call
(no1 behind us) , just made a quick call to his mum to see how she doing after just coming out of hospital night before and told her he would pop over after golf
If someone had arrived I would have told them to play through.
If anyone had said anything I would have asked them not to be a complete tosser
No problems with calls like that
a general chit chat however bit different
(no1 behind us) , just made a quick call to his mum to see how she doing after just coming out of hospital night before and told her he would pop over after golf
If someone had arrived I would have told them to play through.
If anyone had said anything I would have asked them not to be a complete tosser
No problems with calls like that
a general chit chat however bit different
Crow
Crow Person
Reading about the need to take essential calls on the course has made me feel very insignificant.
Can't remember the last time outside of working hours that I felt it necessary to have my phone on in case somebody needed to speak to me that instant.
I leave my phone at home when playing golf and if I'm out with clients on the golf course then it's switched off and left in the car.
Guess I'm just an old git with no friends.
Can't remember the last time outside of working hours that I felt it necessary to have my phone on in case somebody needed to speak to me that instant.
I leave my phone at home when playing golf and if I'm out with clients on the golf course then it's switched off and left in the car.
Guess I'm just an old git with no friends.
SteveW86
Head Pro
So far I always have my phone on me as I input my scores on SwingxSwing so I can track my stats. My phone is on silent 100% of the time, both on and off the course.
If I had a situation where I would need to be contactable, I would still leave it on silent as I wouldn't want it going off as someone else was taking their shot. I'd just check it a bit more regularly, but that would only involve taking it out of my pocket.
Personally, if it's not slowing down play, or being unsociable I don't mind it. But would be annoyed if it was on loud, so I could hear it ring.
If I had a situation where I would need to be contactable, I would still leave it on silent as I wouldn't want it going off as someone else was taking their shot. I'd just check it a bit more regularly, but that would only involve taking it out of my pocket.
Personally, if it's not slowing down play, or being unsociable I don't mind it. But would be annoyed if it was on loud, so I could hear it ring.
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
How am I supposed to upload pictures to Snapchat if I don't have my phone on me?
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
I have a pretty straightforward view of mobile phones whether it be on the golf course, train or anywhere else and that is...be considerate and be aware of your surroundings. I personally don't see the need to answer your phone when your playing golf, mine is on silent and rarely if ever gets looked at. If someone has to take a call then as long as they do it quickly and quietly and it is actually important I have no problem. It isn't however necessary to take social calls while playing golf.
Simbo
Tour Rookie
Don't see any issue with it myself, as long as people using them are being discreet about using them I couldn't care less if they were on the phone all the way round, Iv got other things to worry about going round, like my score.
Banning them altogether is simply stupid. Another step back into the dark ages. Mobile phones are part of every day life now unlike 25 years ago and people have a life outwith golf, banning them would simply push more and more people away from the game. When was the last time you seen a 20 year old that went any longer than 30 mins without having his phone in his hand, ban them and they simply won't come.
For the ones that leave them in the car, how would you feel if someone At home had a medical emergency and you could have helped them, but didn't realise they had called until 3 hours later when you go back to your car.
Banning them altogether is simply stupid. Another step back into the dark ages. Mobile phones are part of every day life now unlike 25 years ago and people have a life outwith golf, banning them would simply push more and more people away from the game. When was the last time you seen a 20 year old that went any longer than 30 mins without having his phone in his hand, ban them and they simply won't come.
For the ones that leave them in the car, how would you feel if someone At home had a medical emergency and you could have helped them, but didn't realise they had called until 3 hours later when you go back to your car.
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backwoodsman
Tour Winner
Our "rule" on phones
"Whilst we understand the needs of the busy modern world, we try, whenever we can, to provide our members and guests with a retreat from that day to day stress. We believe a quiet, peaceful atmosphere where one can relax and enjoy a game of golf with friends, is the main reason for our popularity. The mobile telephone, whilst an essential part of life for many, does not fit with that ambience. Respectfully, we ask that mobiles be switched to “silent†and calls be taken in private. Please give due consideration to others at all times.
Please only use the mobile on the course in case of emergency."
That'll do me - it's not a ban but a defined stance by the club. And pretty much adhered to - by choice - by all the members.
Ok, emergencies are different and if someone takes an important non-emergency call then that's fine by me. But if a PP takes regular calls, I'd find that a bit disrespectful to me and I'll glare a few daggers at them. After all, they are there, effectively, to be in social company with our group, not with the rest of the world.
"Whilst we understand the needs of the busy modern world, we try, whenever we can, to provide our members and guests with a retreat from that day to day stress. We believe a quiet, peaceful atmosphere where one can relax and enjoy a game of golf with friends, is the main reason for our popularity. The mobile telephone, whilst an essential part of life for many, does not fit with that ambience. Respectfully, we ask that mobiles be switched to “silent†and calls be taken in private. Please give due consideration to others at all times.
Please only use the mobile on the course in case of emergency."
That'll do me - it's not a ban but a defined stance by the club. And pretty much adhered to - by choice - by all the members.
Ok, emergencies are different and if someone takes an important non-emergency call then that's fine by me. But if a PP takes regular calls, I'd find that a bit disrespectful to me and I'll glare a few daggers at them. After all, they are there, effectively, to be in social company with our group, not with the rest of the world.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
:thup: That just about sums it up for me
Canary_Yellow
Journeyman Pro
Obnoxious, inconsiderate and rude behaviour should be banned from golf courses.
I don't think mobile phones are a problem so long as their usage doesn't fall into any of the categories above. Same goes for any other behaviour on the course for that matter. Be sensible and considerate and I can't see the problem.
I don't think mobile phones are a problem so long as their usage doesn't fall into any of the categories above. Same goes for any other behaviour on the course for that matter. Be sensible and considerate and I can't see the problem.
No issues as long as they are used with common sense. If people want to use them for GPS or scoring stats, checking emails or the football scores or even making a call, if absolutely necessary, providing it's done with respect and courtesy, and not when anyone is playing or without holding up play then it's not a problem.
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