Range Etiquette *Long Rant Warning*

[6inchcup]

What a very strange statement !

WHY is it a strange comment,when i go to the range i EXPECT to see a whole gamut of golfers from the starters,the gang of lads just having a laugh and trying to hit the ball out of the range,the serious guys with the tour sticks and range finders,and the one who are just trying to hone a swing that is what a public range is, somewhere for the public to hit golf balls in a safe environment,i have never been annoyed by noise or what others are doing,yes i do take a coffee into the bay and will have a break and see what others are doing NOTHING wrong in that,but to say another golfer should not be doing what they wish to do on a public range because it was putting you off is at best tiresome and at worst childish.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

WHY is it a strange comment,when i go to the range i EXPECT to see a whole gamut of golfers from the starters,the gang of lads just having a laugh and trying to hit the ball out of the range,the serious guys with the tour sticks and range finders,and the one who are just trying to hone a swing that is what a public range is, somewhere for the public to hit golf balls in a safe environment,i have never been annoyed by noise or what others are doing,yes i do take a coffee into the bay and will have a break and see what others are doing NOTHING wrong in that,but to say another golfer should not be doing what they wish to do on a public range because it was putting you off is at best tiresome and at worst childish.

You really do need to break up your paragraphs to make it more readable

You can do what you wish at a golf range - as long as it doesn't effect anyone else. Have some respect for others and take others into consideration when at the range. If someone is there for serious practise then let them and have the lager lout fun at the other end of the range. People just don't have consideration for others enough.

But to accuse people of being childish and selfish and thinking they are better than anyone just because they would like to be left alone whilst at the range is pathetic.

 

[6inchcup]

You really do need to break up your paragraphs to make it more readable

You can do what you wish at a golf range - as long as it doesn't effect anyone else. Have some respect for others and take others into consideration when at the range. If someone is there for serious practise then let them and have the lager lout fun at the other end of the range. People just don't have consideration for others enough.

But to accuse people of being childish and selfish and thinking they are better than anyone just because they would like to be left alone whilst at the range is pathetic.

so what your saying is we should have ranges segregated?.We should have the best areas for cat1 players,the next best for up-to say 12 h/c and the scruffy mat area for everyone else,why not go the whole hog and have sound proof booths with tinted windows.
Are the ones having a bit of fun not entitled to be there,i dont think you realise how childish your making it sound,im a good golfer so be quit !!!!!! seems to be what your saying,that is the most snobbish thing i have ever heard from a golfer.

 

[DCB]

You must admit though, you do see some real idiots at the range who do almost seek attention as they blast the ball into or over the back fence. They usually like an audience

I think that may be the type that 6inchcup is referring to.

I see them at our local range and always give them a wide berth, wide enough to not hear the running commentary that usually follows every good shot.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

so what your saying is we should have ranges segregated?.We should have the best areas for cat1 players,the next best for up-to say 12 h/c and the scruffy mat area for everyone else,why not go the whole hog and have sound proof booths with tinted windows.
Are the ones having a bit of fun not entitled to be there,i dont think you realise how childish your making it sound,im a good golfer so be quit !!!!!! seems to be what your saying,that is the most snobbish thing i have ever heard from a golfer.

When did I mention H/C or standard of golfers at all in any post ?

What I have said is people should be respectful towards other people in the range

If someone wants to go there for some time to work on their game then surely they are entitled to do that

If some people want to go there to have a laugh etc then they are also entitled to do that - but they must ensure they are respectful of the people that are their to work on their game and ensure they are not spoiling others enjoyment - both show respect as both are paying customers

Nothing to do with how good someone is

 

[6inchcup]

When did I mention H/C or standard of golfers at all in any post ?

What I have said is people should be respectful towards other people in the range

If someone wants to go there for some time to work on their game then surely they are entitled to do that

If some people want to go there to have a laugh etc then they are also entitled to do that - but they must ensure they are respectful of the people that are their to work on their game and ensure they are not spoiling others enjoyment - both show respect as both are paying customers

Nothing to do with how good someone is

i agree with you if you wish to go to the range to work on your game fine(god knows i need to).But your going to get people who DONT play golf and are just there for a laugh,its a public arena,either have a drink and wait till they go or just concentrate on what your doing.

 

[North Mimms]

i agree with you if you wish to go to the range to work on your game fine(god knows i need to).But your going to get people who DONT play golf and are just there for a laugh,its a public arena,either have a drink and wait till they go or just concentrate on what your doing.

But the OP's experience was not other people having a laugh at the other end of the range, it was someone infringing on his personal space. Nothing to do with golf etiquette - just poor social behaviour. As irrtatiting as somone leaning over to read your newpaper on the train.
I don't think the OP thinks the world revolves around him- he sounded fairly grounded to me

 

[hovis]

I think the statement of "you have to expect allsorts of people at a range" is poor. Consideration for others is most important. the things i've encountered at the belfrys range has been unreal.

Only yesterday i said to the the chap 2 lanes down " i understand golf is frustrating but hearing you swearing and screaming after every shot is distracting" he looked at me like it was my fault.

My biggest gripe is those that take their kids to the range and allow them to run riot whilst they're practicing. CONTROL YOUR KIDS MAN!

 

[6inchcup]

I think the statement of "you have to expect allsorts of people at a range" is poor. Consideration for others is most important. the things i've encountered at the belfrys range has been unreal.

Only yesterday i said to the the chap 2 lanes down " i understand golf is frustrating but hearing you swearing and screaming after every shot is distracting" he looked at me like it was my fault.

My biggest gripe is those that take their kids to the range and allow them to run riot whilst they're practicing. CONTROL YOUR KIDS MAN!

why is the expression POOR please elaborate,what other do is not in your control you can only control what is controllable,again i ask the question and stop telling me about the belfry i could not care less,what right have YOU to tell someone else how to behave.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

why is the expression POOR please elaborate,what other do is not in your control you can only control what is controllable,again i ask the question and stop telling me about the belfry i could not care less,what right have YOU to tell someone else how to behave.

Everyone has a right to ask someone to stop doing something if they believe it is not the right way to behave in a certain situation

People can't behave anyway they wish

 

[6inchcup]

But the OP's experience was not other people having a laugh at the other end of the range, it was someone infringing on his personal space. Nothing to do with golf etiquette - just poor social behaviour. As irrtatiting as somone leaning over to read your newpaper on the train.
I don't think the OP thinks the world revolves around him- he sounded fairly grounded to me

someone used the lane next to him!!!! the person was annoying !!!!! they swore !!!!!!!! they watched him hit balls at the range!!!!!!!!it happens on every range every day in all parts of the country,stop being a cry baby and stop moaning,and since when have we been using the term personal space,how far away does this extend?

 

[hovis]

why is the expression POOR please elaborate,what other do is not in your control you can only control what is controllable,again i ask the question and stop telling me about the belfry i could not care less,what right have YOU to tell someone else how to behave.

Because the belfry attracts a higher class of riff raff and its rare to get non golfers there having a smash.


When did i say i had THE RIGHT to tell him how to behave? I was making someone aware that their actions where having a negative impact on me. Its called consideration for others.

Its clear your saying you can act how you like and its tough luck. They should put up with it?

 

[North Mimms]

someone used the lane next to him!!!! the person was annoying !!!!! they swore !!!!!!!! they watched him hit balls at the range!!!!!!!!it happens on every range every day in all parts of the country,stop being a cry baby and stop moaning,and since when have we been using the term personal space,how far away does this extend?

I think your keyboard is broken.
No other reason for such an excess of punctuation.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

someone used the lane next to him!!!! the person was annoying !!!!! they swore !!!!!!!! they watched him hit balls at the range!!!!!!!!it happens on every range every day in all parts of the country,stop being a cry baby and stop moaning,and since when have we been using the term personal space,how far away does this extend?

I really do think you need a new keyboard

Broken return key , broken exclamation mark

Personal space extends as far as each person believes is his own personal space. People have the right to be allowed to feel offended if someone gets too close to them.

The person next to him was being inconsiderate to other people within the range - respectful behaviour is a minimum

 

[6inchcup]

Because the belfry attracts a higher class of riff raff and its rare to get non golfers there having a smash.


When did i say i had THE RIGHT to tell him how to behave? I was making someone aware that their actions where having a negative impact on me. Its called consideration for others.

Its clear your saying you can act how you like and its tough luck. They should put up with it?

you answered the question yourself,it is rare to get non-golfers,how does the OP know this guy is a GOLFER as opposed to someone hitting golf balls,the only way to have sorted this situation would have been two ways,by confrontation or just leaving the range neither you or i could make that decision for the OP.

 

[hovis]

Broken return key

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[duncan mackie]

Put me under pressure, but then decided to use it to my advantage as this is a flaw of mine when people watch me on the course, ......!

how lucky can you get - most would pay extra for a range session with such reality built in.

 

[hovis]

you answered the question yourself,it is rare to get non-golfers,how does the OP know this guy is a GOLFER as opposed to someone hitting golf balls,the only way to have sorted this situation would have been two ways,by confrontation or just leaving the range neither you or i could make that decision for the OP.

From your usual agressive forum manor i find myself answering this question myself but I'll ask it anyway.
why does the op have to have confrontation with the guy? It is possible the have a conversation about ones behaviour without it being a confrontation?
My neighbour approached me a few months back and said " your motorbike is loud in the morning mate" i was genuinely embarrassed my actions had caused him inconvenience. I said " no problem, I'll free wheel it down the road before i turn it over"

Job done, all sorted and we're still friends. No confrontation there

 

[6inchcup]

I really do think you need a new keyboard

Broken return key , broken exclamation mark

Personal space extends as far as each person believes is his own personal space. People have the right to be allowed to feel offended if someone gets too close to them.

The person next to him was being inconsiderate to other people within the range - respectful behaviour is a minimum

so you argument is revolving around my keyboard now.
the OP had no right to expect no one to use the bays next to them.
how does the OP know the bay he was using was the one the other guy had used for 10 years everyday.
the fact is he whent to the range to hit some balls and someone annoyed him
end of nothing to add but get over it .
and since when have GOLFERS been the pinnacles of goodness and light.
some of the biggest scumbags to walk the planet also play golf.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

so you argument is revolving around my keyboard now.
the OP had no right to expect no one to use the bays next to them.
how does the OP know the bay he was using was the one the other guy had used for 10 years everyday.
the fact is he whent to the range to hit some balls and someone annoyed him
end of nothing to add but get over it .
and since when have GOLFERS been the pinnacles of goodness and light.
some of the biggest scumbags to walk the planet also play golf.

My argument is that you failing to form correct sentences makes it hard to read your point

Nowhere did the OP say that no one should use the bay next to him

The rest of your post I'm struggling to understand the relevance or where you are coming from ?!

When has anyone suggested golfers are "goodness and light"