Playing with oneself

[nowtfancy]

Just sneaked a flexi afternoon in on thurs as last chance for a midweek afternoon before clocks go back, but not got anyone to play with!
I am happy (and quite looking forward to be honest!) to play on my own, and would rather go round a golf course than go to the range for the afternoon, but have never done this before so just wondered if there’s anything I should be aware of?!
e.g. whats the reaction going to be when I ring up to book a time for one player?! Should I even do this?! (course not likely to be right busy)
Should I expect any grief from anywhere else? (I have heard single players have ‘no standing’ although not quite sure what that means tbh)

Thanks for any guidance / advice!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'm lucky that my club is roll up so you just go out and single players are perfectly free to go and play. In most cases you'll get waved through or asked to join other groups. The best solution to your problem and one I've used (works unless you have to pay both green fees in advance) is to book two players in and then say your partner is broken down etc and that you've travelled all the way from xx to play here. That way you'll either be allowed to go out alone or paired up.

 

[Fore]

I reckon your title for this post has a few of the Moderators sweating.

As for playing alone, why not. I've seen plenty of people do it. You might even finish up playing along with another loner.
Go for it.

 

[Mike_j_golf]

You will go blind and get hairy palms

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Different clubs have different rules on this.

At the 2 clubs I've been a member of you can't book a time for a singleton. You normally just turn up & wait to the next free time and go out then.

Some clubs allow it.

Some clubs will put you down with someone else.

Are you a member at the club? If so, what I do is: Phone up & find out how busy it is at the time you are wanting to play & if it isn't too bad just roll up & play without making a booking.

 

[JustOne]

I reckon your title for this post has a few of the Moderators sweating.

I'd rather play with someone else

 

[bobmac]

I'm sure the mods would have preffered "Playing by Oneself"

 

[superspur]

I used to play a lot by myself, and found it very therapeutic. I could really clear my head, sort a lot of things out and basically have some peaceful 'ME' time. However, I am sure a lot of other players that saw me on my own, talking to myself, probably thought I was barking mad!!!
I found I usually got called through when I caught up players in front, but found that really messed my game up, so I then resorted to playing two balls (if the course was quiet), as this kept me at the same pace as the rest of the players, and gave me two rounds for the price of one!!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I regularly play a solo round especially if I want to work on my game in a real time environment as opposed to a range and often hit two balls to keep my distance from any groups in front. Give the club a call and see the lie of the land is probably the best bet

 

[Smiffy]

I used to play a lot by myself, and found it very therapeutic.

But do you have to wear glasses now?

 

[superspur]

But do you have to wear glasses now?


[/QUOTE]

Er, yes, but at least my hands stay nice and warm in the winter!

 

[Pants]

My advice would be to just turn up and hope to get on fairly quickly on your own. If there are no spare tee times or the pro wants you to join up with others due to club policy then so be it.

Should I expect any grief from anywhere else? (I have heard single players have ‘no standing’ although not quite sure what that means tbh)

The days of a singleton having "no standing" should (but often aren't) be a thing of the past.

Quote from the Rule Book :-

"Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, priority on the course is determined by a group’s pace of play. Any group playing a whole round is entitled to pass a group playing a shorter round.The term “group” includes a single player."

Basically, if you are on your own and keeping up with the group in front then following groups have no right to insist on playing through. Unfortunately not many golfers read or know the rules as thoroughly as they should and may use this "no standing" phrase to harass you. If it becomes a problem, let them through and carry on enjoying the joys of playing with oneself.

 

[DMC]

My club doesnt mind solo players,in all probability neither will yours. Nothing wrong with playing golf yourself,some of the best conversations i have had have been on my own.

 

[colint]

I play solo rounds quite regularly, nice to have a bit of time alone sometimes, plus you can fly round pretty quick

 

[THJahar]

I'm another one that loves to play with myself *ahem*
All the clubs i've played at allow singles and I don't think I have been on a course where I haven't seen a single going round.
Playing by oneself allows you to focus on your game alot, and is far more valuable than an hour at the range.

 

[redmike]

I quite often play on my own too. The lads I normally play with have kids (unlike me) so golf with them has to be planned in advance, sometimes I fancy a round, so will just head off on my own. Went to France in the summer with the wife and played a round there on my own too, althoiugh she walked round with me and kept score!

 

[drawboy]

Personally I love it, no stress,easier to concentrate, take in the surroundings, kick the ball out of the rough, pretend you're Tiger. Cant beat a lone round IMO.

 

[Herbie]

If you only play when you have someone to play with, you are limiting your golf options.

 

[Region3]

I enjoy a lone round too, but I'm a very competitive person so I play matchplay against par using my handicap to stop myself from losing concentration and getting bored.

 

[Screwback]

I enjoy playing on my own nothing like plugging the ipod in and just trying different shots when you are the only one there to see the mess you make of them