No concession query

[D-S]

The chap I played with (my partner) in a club match a month or so ago knocked his chip to within about 4 to 5 ft (definitely still missable, especially for him) on the 15th hole. The opponents were on the other side of the green, a large green. As my partner approached his ball, he shouted across "that's good then?" with a lot of confidence and authority. As they looked puzzled and sort of talked to each other to decide how to respond, my partner shouted as he approached the ball "Yeah!?" and then just picked up his ball. The opponents were taken aback and said "urmmm, yeah OK, I guess so". Halved us the hole.

The lesson is, learn the personality of your opponents during the early holes, work out whether they can be manipulated, and if so, give yourself your own putts with confidence later in the round

I really dislike that sort of behaviour. It points to a real weakness and lack of confidence in their golfing ability. Having to resort to 'manipulating' or bullying your opponents to win is quite frankly sad.
I wouldn't dream of partnering someone who as pathetic as that unless there was absolutely no choice.

 

[Colin L]

The Solheim Cup ruling referred to above clearly shows that walking away is not to be taken to be a concession.

 

[Swango1980]

I really dislike that sort of behaviour. It points to a real weakness and lack of confidence in their golfing ability. Having to resort to 'manipulating' or bullying your opponents to win is quite frankly sad.
I wouldn't dream of partnering someone who as pathetic as that unless there was absolutely no choice.

I would add, he isn't my regular partner. I was paired with him in a friendly club match, and I was just as surprised as the opponents

My comment was said tongue in cheek. I wouldn't do that myself, and if someone tried it on me, my immediate response would be "maybe not, looks like there is a bit of work left in that one"

 

[evemccc]

The opponents are already in the hole. There is no stroke for them to play.

Whatever the rules say, it’s awfully bad etiquette, and blindingly rude to turn your back on your opponent and walk off before you’ve finished the hole..

There is someone at my club who does that and it’s not well thought of

 

[evemccc]

The chap I played with (my partner) in a club match a month or so ago knocked his chip to within about 4 to 5 ft (definitely still missable, especially for him) on the 15th hole. The opponents were on the other side of the green, a large green. As my partner approached his ball, he shouted across "that's good then?" with a lot of confidence and authority. As they looked puzzled and sort of talked to each other to decide how to respond, my partner shouted as he approached the ball "Yeah!?" and then just picked up his ball. The opponents were taken aback and said "urmmm, yeah OK, I guess so". Halved us the hole.

The lesson is, learn the personality of your opponents during the early holes, work out whether they can be manipulated, and if so, give yourself your own putts with confidence later in the round

Wow…worst post I have read on here

Sounds like your partner has zero class

I’d hate to spend free time with people like that

 

[Swango1980]

Wow…worst post I have read on here

Sounds like your partner has zero class

I’d hate to spend free time with people like that

I was paired with him in an away match not long after. Almost the reversed happened.

He missed his putt, so frustratingly said to the opponent "you can have that". The opponent still had a 12 foot putt for the hole, but if he had missed, we'd have had a half

My eyes widened and I said to my partner "seriously!?". The opponent was just as shocked and said "are you sure?", not that it mattered, as he'd already given it and can't take it back.

We ended up losing the match on the last hole 1 down

 

[Orikoru]

The chap I played with (my partner) in a club match a month or so ago knocked his chip to within about 4 to 5 ft (definitely still missable, especially for him) on the 15th hole. The opponents were on the other side of the green, a large green. As my partner approached his ball, he shouted across "that's good then?" with a lot of confidence and authority. As they looked puzzled and sort of talked to each other to decide how to respond, my partner shouted as he approached the ball "Yeah!?" and then just picked up his ball. The opponents were taken aback and said "urmmm, yeah OK, I guess so". Halved us the hole.

The lesson is, learn the personality of your opponents during the early holes, work out whether they can be manipulated, and if so, give yourself your own putts with confidence later in the round

That's crazy behaviour. If I was the opponent, that'd be an easy one - "not sure why you picked that up as we didn't give it - you were 5 feet away??" Then he's out of the hole altogether isn't he?

 

[Steven Rules]

Then he's out of the hole altogether isn't he?

Not necessarily. Replace the ball. One stroke penalty.