Should The Elderly Golfer Be Exempt From Etiquette ?

[SocketRocket]

I think the OP should come off the fence in this thread and put his own view.

My view:
A golfer 16 YOA would consider a golfer 25 YOA old, who would consider a 40 YOA, who would consider a 50 YOA, who would consider a 60 YOA old, and so on and so forth.

As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him, so I am no less pleased with an old man that has something of the youth. He that follows this rule may be old in body, but can never be so in mind.

Marcus Tullius Cicero.

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[daymond]

Golf is about rules, etiquette and fun. Take any of those away and it's not worthwhile.

 

[SocketRocket]

Golf is about rules, etiquette and fun. Take any of those away and it's not worthwhile.

It's also about hitting a little ball from a tee box to a hole with implements totally incorrect for the purpose.

 

[Foxholer]

As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him, so I am no less pleased with an old man that has something of the youth. He that follows this rule may be old in body, but can never be so in mind.

Marcus Tullius Cicero.

tully

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He wasn't the greatest believer in etiquette! And was eventually murdered for wanting to change some Rules!

 

[Crawfy]

What do you mean by elderly? I'm 61, play 18 holes in 3hrs 40mins on average, and often find myself held up by slower players in the 20-40 age bracket. I believe most strongly in golf etiquette, including inviting (and being invited) through and repairing all those pitch marks that previous players find invisible, and expect my young son to behave the same way (which he does).

Etiquette problems are not related to age, more to upbringing in my opinion.

Thats all that needs to be said on it....

 

[SocketRocket]

He wasn't the greatest believer in etiquette! And was eventually murdered for wanting to change some Rules!

His words were so apt though.

 

[Foxholer]

His words were so apt though.

So were these:

All great movements are popular movements. They are the volcanic eruptions of human passions and emotions, stirred into activity by the ruthless Goddess of Distress or by the torch of the spoken word cast into the midst of the people.
Adolf Hitler

Didn't mean he was a nice person though!​

 

[Davey247]

So were these:

All great movements are popular movements. They are the volcanic eruptions of human passions and emotions, stirred into activity by the ruthless Goddess of Distress or by the torch of the spoken word cast into the midst of the people.
Adolf Hitler

Didn't mean he was a nice person though!​

Brought the Olympics to Berlin, built the Autobahns and brought Germany out of recession. Didn't do too badly until he thought Jews were bad and fancied a crack at Europe......

 

[HughJars]

A lot of it comes from how people are introduced to the game. Not saying its the case every time but come in via socety golf or through going to the range and these players in my experience seem less well brought up on etiquette and calling through. Players that have been juniors at a club, or joined a club when they took it up seem to have a better grounding.

Not often I agree with Homer, but my experiences in England would back this up. Players who first play society golf before joining a club are a nightmare, they understand so little about the game, the rules, handicapping and etiquette.

 

[DappaDonDave]

No...couldn't give a flying one if they are old young black white male female...if you are holding up play...MOVE

 

[Stub]

Not all frustrations are inter age groups. I am 64 but get annoyed at people of a similar age playing slow and not calling through. It's really just a matter of manners, upbringing and (occasionally) a sharp reminder.

 

[arnieboy]

As has been said previously the seniors I play with on a regular basis are quicker, fitter and more fun than most youngsters. They also spend more on food and drink supporting club events too!

 

[PhilTheFragger]

The Elderly Golfer (or group of) should be subject to exactly the same etiquette as any other golfer, regardless of age

Simply if a player or players are catching you up, you let them through at the earliest opportunity.

would solve a lot of problems for everyone

Fragger

 

[freddielong]

Etiquette is for all no exceptions

 

[Hobbit]

No but consideration for their age and infirmity isn't a bad thing.

What would the youngsters hope for when they find they're not quite as quick as they were?

 

[SAPCOR1]

One rule for all!

 

[leaney]

Given that their eye sight is probably shot, they should mainly be made to play in the dark, mid week. Why waste day light hours?

I can't believe this hasn't been thought of until now!

 

[MegaSteve]

I know its not good form to answer a question with another question...

But, is intolerance and arrogance an acceptable trait in golfers?

 

[Wolfman]

All old folk who are retired should be banned from playing social golf at the weekend !!!!

 

[rosecott]

All old folk who are retired should be banned from playing social golf at the weekend !!!!

If you do that, there will be no-one to show you proper etiquette.