Out of Order.

[HRC99]

Pretty annoyed today. I turned up to play in a betterball competition and the person who was supposed to play didn't show up and never rang to say he couldn't make it.

So, I had to play on my own to mark the card of another pair. Played ok, but obviously had no chance in the competition.

But I'm really annoyed that I was in that position. It's out of order.

I think this guy shouldn't be able to play in the next couple of competitions as a penalty. But I don't think anything will happen.

How does your club handle situations like this?

 

[Spinn77]

As much as its really disapointing to be in that position, what can the club do? People will always have an excuse, something that the club wouldnt want to be seen to punish (family drama perhaps), and the club wouldnt ever be able to validate any excuses put in.

Its just bad manners. Bet it was caused by excessive drink!

 

[HawkeyeMS]

That's totally out of order. If that happens at our place there is a fine which I think is £15 and a month ban from comps.

The fine is because it is a public course and we have to pay for any tee times we reserve but don't use but I don't see why it shouldn't happen elsewhere.

 

[CannyFifer]

It's out of order but maybe there was a genuine reason, maybe better waiting until the facts come to light before berating him. The guy in question may have something more important to deal with than a round of golf. Harsh on you but maybe harsher on him.

 

[Jabba]

I'd be as mad as a snake.Unless the situation was really dire, there's no excuse for not phoning and explaining th reason for absence. Were partners drawn or chosen? If the latter, good luck to him trying to get a partner for future comps.

 

[HRC99]

Obviously, if something bad has happened (and I sincerely hope not) then fair enough. I'm led to believe that its not the first time this has happened though.

It didn't just affect me as there had been another member up 20 minutes beforehand looking for a game and he'd gone home without playing. So he missed out too.

I would think a ban from competition for one or two event would not be inappropriate. I just think there should be some sanction.

Or maybe I'm in a bad mood as it happened to me!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Most of our pairs events are pick your own partner so I'd hope mine would have the common sense to call. If you put your name down for the drawn times in the stableford and medal (we can roll up after 11.00 as well) but are a no show without calling the club first it is an automatic one comp ban. I think that also applies now to pairs events but I'd have to check that as I'm not 100% certain

 

[The_Squire]

A no show in a comp is a two comp ban at our place.

 

[USER1999]

3 comp ban at mine.

 

[HRC99]

So, shall I just leave it or formally report it and see what happens?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

It depends how well you know the guy. If it was a mate or someone I regularly played with I'd ask the question first but if not then I'd definitely put it forward to the powers that be especially if he has a reputation for it

 

[HRC99]

Don't know him from Adam.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Think you've answered your own question then - shop him

 

[Farneyman]

I would say dry your eyes and get over it.

As some have said maybe something came up that was more important than golf...

If it bothers you that much there will be a list of phone numbers of all members available so give him a call and ask him ...

 

[viscount17]

two comp ban - and you'ld also be banned if you crossed your name off after the draw was made without going through the comp sec.