Slow play, arguments, almost a fight...and a dog...but turned out ok

[barrybridges]

Sorry - one more thing to get off my chest.

I think it's a reasonably fair assumption to say that there are two types of golfer. Most of the people on these forums are the first type, who play golf as a sport.

That is, they play to do as well as they can, with a bit of a competitive edge but still socially.

The second type is those who play golf as a past-time. E.g. they're often very old, enjoy the social element but they are never going to be remotely competitive because age/flexibility is going to be a problem. It might sound controversial, but I think you know what I mean. They're the sort of people who turn off the course after 6 holes because they've done enough. Or - let's be even more controversial - if you're the sort of player who carries a ball retriever in your bag, you're probably in the second category.

I just don't think these two types of player are compatible in terms of speed - or their approach to the game - so why can't courses factor this in to their bookings and tee time allocations?

 

[Leftie]

if you're the sort of player who carries a ball retriever in your bag, you're probably in the second category.

I just don't think these two types of player are compatible in terms of speed - or their approach to the game - so why can't courses factor this in to their bookings and tee time allocations?

That would be me then

It's amazing though how many people, often younger and better players than me, actually hit their balls into the water and thank me for retrieving them for them.

btw Barry, typecasting people isn't necessarily being controversial but it's a good way to alienate yourself if you're not careful.

I'm not sure that your idea of different gaps between tee times to suit the number of players would work. Let's see ....

Right, as from 2.30 we have 3x3 balls going out at 6 minutes intervals, 2x4 balls at 8 minute intervals at 2.48 and 2.56 and Barry wants to play on his own. Better put him out at 4.30 so he won't be held up until near the end of his round.

Oh dear, we now have 2 more 4 balls wanting a tee time. Sorry lads, you can't go out 'till 4.35 and you will have to run round so as to keep up with the person in front.

Hmmm. It's not going to work, is it?

Barry, as others have said, if you go out on a busy course on your own or as a 2 ball, expect to be held up by 3 and 4 balls in front.

 

[richart]

Roger don't bother bringing ball retriever to Blackmoor, as all the ponds and ditches have dried out.

 

[Leftie]

It's good for catching the heads of the adders though

Did you mention the snakes at Blackmoor Rich? I do hope that no one is scared of them

 

[viscount17]

Singles are okay but much of the onus is on them not to choose peak times

I'd like to see more courses pairing players, adding one to an established two or three-ball can make for a lonely round.

Course design, well for the most part you're stuck with what you've got. Ours just forked out around £23K on a couple of new tees. Not really a time to be spending like that.

Signage - fully agree. too many courses just don't bother looking from a visitors perspective

variable tee-times, agree with that but mine still does bookings on paper.