Playing partners talking

[YamiKuriboh]

So in terms of etiquette at what point should your playing partners stop talking as you are preparing to take your shot?

I got slightly annoyed that people were talking (making jokes even!) when I had finished my practice swings and was about to address the ball - it's at this point I normally visualise where I want the ball to go which i was struggling to do due to 'banter'.

My playing partners thought they could continue talking until I was at address but waiting for silence at this point made it feel as if I was taking a very long time to hit my shot putting me out of rhythm.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I'll talk until the person starts concentrating, ie pre shot routine begins. At that point I stop. For putting that may mean them walking around the ball / green etc.

 

[Orikoru]

I usually stay silent when another player starts to address the ball yeah. Even during practise swings I would reduce my voice to a low whisper - if I say anything at all. There's no need to speak then though you can always wait another minute.

 

[LCW]

For me its all about who I am playing with and what the scenario is.

With my mates/social round we rip each other all the time, chat about football etc. I am very good at talking to them during my own back-swing, nicer when I spank one and just give them a ribbing at the same nice.

If i am playing a comp, match play with or without strangers I will have he utmost respect and will be completely quiet on the tee box/greens to allow them to concentrate and play. If they are more engaged and relaxed then so will I be.

Must admit I do dislike playing (especially match play 1-on-1) with someone who is near dead silent all the way round & has to Jason Day visualize every shot as they think its the ****** amateur champs and a chance to play at Augusta if they win. Its a social sport imo & we dont play for cheques just hit it man and have a nice time ne:.

TLDR: I just take my lead from my PP.

 

[garyinderry]

You are over thinking it if you can't visualize the shot while playing partners are having a natter.

 

[Deleted member 21258]

It does not bother me provided people do not start to make a noise or start moving, after I start my swing(ie. if they are talking and carry on talking, then its okay with me).

Me personally I would stop talking/moving once someone has addressed the ball, upto that point including practise swings banter continues but from the above replies maybe I should stop earlier.:mmm:

 

[FairwayDodger]

Don't mind folk talking while I'm making a practice swing but would prefer they stop when I stand behind the ball to pick a target.

 

[chrisd]

Most people I play with only take one practice swing and I try to be quiet through all of their routine but one guy in particular sometimes takes 2 or 3 and gives me the death stare if I so much as blink during them - I always tell him at that point that I have no intention of being quiet during his overlong and time wasting pre shot routine.

 

[shortgame]

With regular PPs it depends, some don't mind some chatter and some like total silence, you get to know

When playing with somebody new I'd be silent once they start their PSR and I'd expect the same in return

 

[Slab]

I guess much depends on the shot

On and round the green I might see folk taking practice swings and transition to address all in one short movement so probably quiet throughout, but on tee or fairway and they're having practice swings then I probably see the point they move to line-up as the cut off (although in reality I'd prob shut up sometime during their extended pre-shot practice swings)

 

[Capella]

Personally, I don't much care, as long as they don't yell into my backswing or talk to me directly/expect an answer. I just blank it out, just as I do with birds chirping, lawn mowers, wind noise etc. It only distracts me if it suddenly starts or grows louder during the swing itself.

That said, I normally try to shut up and stand still when another player addresses the ball.

 

[shivas irons]

So in terms of etiquette at what point should your playing partners stop talking as you are preparing to take your shot?

I got slightly annoyed that people were talking (making jokes even!) when I had finished my practice swings and was about to address the ball - it's at this point I normally visualise where I want the ball to go which i was struggling to do due to 'banter'.

My playing partners thought they could continue talking until I was at address but waiting for silence at this point made it feel as if I was taking a very long time to hit my shot putting me out of rhythm.

Totally unacceptable,theres plenty of time to talk between shots,anybody who talks whilst i'm playing gets a mouthfull once and if they do it again I walk.Find playing partners who take the game seriously and if your partnered with people in comps tell them your rules and report them under the rule "expected standards of player conduct" if it continues :thup:.

 

[Canary_Yellow]

I think I'm quite a bit more relaxed about it than most on here.

Once I'm over the ball is when I would expect others to be quiet. Things like standing with shadow across a putt / the hole bother me more, or in my line of sight for a putt. When taking a full swing i'm focusing on something much further away so what is going on near me worries me less.

 

[londonlewis]

If it's just me and one other, I don't really if they are talking to me until I address the ball. As I know they are talking to me.

But I'm not a fan of two people talking to each other whilst I am on the tee, makes it harder for me to focus.

I can understand it might look like someone is taking it all too seriously if they need absolute silence during their pre-shot routine as well as addressing the ball, but for some people that is how they get the best out of the game and enjoy it the most.

 

[garyinderry]

Totally unacceptable,theres plenty of time to talk between shots,anybody who talks whilst i'm playing gets a mouthfull once and if they do it again I walk.Find playing partners who take the game seriously and if your partnered with people in comps tell them your rules and report them under the rule "expected standards of player conduct" if it continues :thup:.

You'd give someone a mouthful. double standards there chief.

 

[fundy]

Do what you want, I can make a mess of my shot whether youre talking or quiet, really doesnt make any difference just dont go quiet halfway through my swing as that i will notice haha

 

[pokerjoke]

Talking for me is fine I can usually block most things out but whispering winds me right up.

 

[North Mimms]

Talking for me is fine I can usually block most things out but whispering winds me right up.

I used to play with a couple of ladies who were good friends and chatted all the way round.
Once I addressed the ball, they would stop talking
But carry on whispering which is even worse!

I finally had enough, stood back away from the ball and said "Is my golf interupting your conversation?" (I got that line from here!)

That stopped the whispering

 

[shivas irons]

You'd give someone a mouthful. double standards there chief.

No double standards as I dont talk when people are going through their routine or address the ball,if people want to do that they can F off and socialise in the clubhouse,people who do talk too much are generally hackers with no focus and dont realise golf is played between the ears and needs total concentration if you want to play well.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

No double standards as I dont talk when people are going through their routine or address the ball,if people want to do that they can F off and socialise in the clubhouse,people who do talk too much are generally hackers with no focus and dont realise golf is played between the ears and needs total concentration if you want to play well.

:rofl:

Are you a Pro or something ?

When do you expect silence - do you seriously think people should be quiet when you're going through a PSR ?! As long as they are quiet when your addressing the ball then that's all that matters - but reporting people for talking :rofl:

We are amatuer golfers - I'm there for the golf and the social interaction whilst I'm playing

Most golf courses especially your busy Saturday will have noise all around the place - it takes more skill to blank that out - if you can't then you have poor levels of concentration.