Point of etiquette?

[Bunkermagnet]

As I said, it's common sense that needs application. However the way some have described their view it comes across as "they shall not pass". It's easy to see if the group behind have rattled through, regardless of where you are in relation to the group in front.
As I said...common sense has to be applied.

 

[guest100718]

If a faster group catches up then let them through. This 'im getting held up so you will to' attitude is disgraceful and unfortunetly the default for most golfers.

 

[richart]

I couldn't play as a fourball with a two ball right behind. Hate having players pushing from behind, so would want to let them through asap. No problem following them if groups ahead will not let them through.

I also wonder how golfers know there is no where for say a two or three ball to go. Not talking competitions or booked tee times, but I could probably tell you the two groups in front a best. We only have booked tee times for comps, so the rest of the time we sort ourselves out. Get the odd disgruntled group, but generally the faster groups are let through without problem.

 

[Snelly]

Does a three ball have priority over a four ball ? I believe they do. If so, then you should let them through. Doesn't matter if there are more four balls ahead, that is the three balls problem. If it was a two ball behind would you let them through ?

I agree that if you have only a few holes to play, it is probably not worth bothering with.

I remember playing a foursomes match, and we got through well over ten groups during the round. Just because you are keeping up with the group ahead, doesn't mean you shouldn't let anyone through.

I am in 100% agreement with you Richard. My thoughts precisely.

 

[louise_a]

The way I see it there are two different scenarios, one during a competition when all the teetimes are booked and groups have to
sometimes wait, I can see no point in letting the group behind through unless your group has fallen behind the group in front.
The other scenario is during general play, then unless the course is jammed there is cause to let obviously faster groups through. In fact if I was in an 4 ball and a two ball where waiting on the tee behind us I would let then go off first.

 

[Jensen]

Just because somebody is a Cat 1 golfer, it doesn't mean they will be quicker. Although they will take less shots they may not be quicker. We have a Cat 1 at our club who is slow, he takes ages assessing the distance with his range finder, his pre shot routines, then he dawdles up the fairway.
I'm all for letting people through but I think in turn they should have some etiquette and quicken their pace of steps to get through, not rushing their actual shots, but quicken their walking pace to get clear, increase their walking distance.
When I'm let through I certainly increase me walking pace, to get a move on and have some consideration for those that have let me through so as in turn not to delay them.
Then again I'm not one for dawdling up the fairway I walk at a good pace, but not rushed, just a good pace not a Sunday stroll

 

[patricks148]

Absolute classic; "I'm not talking about exceptions" and then you immediately quote an exception that undermines your position and proves mine……. :rofl:[/QUOTE

Not really.was just reiterating the exception, which has no relavance what's so ever,
A 3 ball is quicker in gerneral

So that does not mean I would not let a two ball through, so I don't see how that proves your point in the slightest

 

[Tommo21]

Yep, been there and it's quite annoying.
It's time clubs started educating better, but then again what chance do you have when the club captain, who blankly refuses to let anyone through, is holding up the entire course with his daily 4 ball!

I read this so often...........what has the club captain got to do with the rules or etiquette. If it's not the same for the captain then your in the wrong club IMHO