Slow Play - At what Point Do You Lose The Plot & Just Tee Off?

[3PuttCharlie]

I've come close a couple of times but so far always managed to refrain

Has anyone lost the plot and tee'd off with the slow group still in range?

 

[G1BB0]

never as only going to catch them up again anyway

(plus its dangerous )

 

[fundy]

Never tee off, makes you worse than them. I will speak my mind though

 

[SocketRocket]

Teeing off is worse than the slow play as slow play dosent kill people. If it's that bad make a call to the Pro shop and ask if someone can deal with it.

 

[tsped83]

I've come close a couple of times but so far always managed to refrain

Has anyone lost the plot and tee'd off with the slow group still in range?

No, because that makes you an arrogant idiot. Have a quiet word first if it's that bad, but hitting when they're in range is completely out of order.

 

[lyden]

Funny you wouldn't tee off with someone in range on your fairway but you would if they are on the opposite fairway which is much more likely where the ball will end up, given the standard of most amateurs.

 

[3PuttCharlie]

No, because that makes you an arrogant idiot.

I agree with you but couldn't the same be argued toward those that are playing slowly with no regard for others on the course?

 

[Hacker Khan]

Ooh I love these threads which appear every week where everyone chimes in to say that teeing off when someone is potentially in range is worse than murder, and then someone deliberately trying to antagonise everyone says there's nothing wrong with it.

Personally I wait till the 3rd tee and give them a gentle reminder

 

[Darth Fader]

I think a quiet word after a few holes is the way to do it, would never intentionaly tee off when people are in range.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I wouldn't do it. End of. However I would be making it abundantly clear their pace is unacceptable and if they don't get a shift on or let others through I'd be taking further when I get in

 

[Garush34]

At the point you think of hitting in to a group, you might as well just walk off. There's no point in it cos it would do more harm than good, and makes you worse than the slow group.

At the end of the day its just a game, your meant to enjoy it. Just relax and enjoy the views and the company.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

If thie one thing this forum hates more than slow play it's dangerous play

 

[kid2]

Im saying nothing cos iv just calmed down..... RE: My post !:thup:

 

[One Planer]

In answer to the OP, never. I'll wait or lay up behind them.

However.

I had, not exactly a slow player, in front tonight, more an inconsiderate one, which I find worse.

Course in front of us was clear, I played alone and so was he.

He was playing two balls on every hole. Originally he had a 2 hole start on me. I caught him up by the 3rd green. He continued playing 2 balls the whole way round despite him seeing me standing on the tee waiting on more than one occasion.

Didn't bother me, quite simply because I didn't let it. I used the time constructively on previous greens I'd just played working on chipping and putting on alternate greens (one green chipping, the next putting).

I was only having a quiet 11 holes after work (6 over with 2 birdies) so wasn't too annoyed but found it very inconsiderate for him to do what he did, especially with him knowing others (me) were waiting behind.

And before anyone says anything, yes, I have played 2+ balls before, but never when it means holding people up.

 

[Hobbit]

Don't do it. Last time I got hit I ended up in the air ambulance. And then there's the possibility of being sued...

 

[chrisd]

I would never ever deliberately hit through the group in front.

 

[kid2]

In answer to the OP, never. I'll wait or lay up behind them.

However.

I had, not exactly a slow player, in front tonight, more an inconsiderate one, which I find worse.

Course in front of us was clear, I played alone and so was he.

He was playing two balls on every hole. Originally he had a 2 hole start on me. I caught him up by the 3rd green. He continued playing 2 balls the whole way round despite him seeing me standing on the tee waiting on more than one occasion.

Didn't bother me, quite simply because I didn't let it. I used the time constructively on previous greens I'd just played working on chipping and putting on alternate greens (one green chipping, the next putting).

I was only having a quiet 11 holes after work (6 over with 2 birdies) so wasn't too annoyed but found it very inconsiderate for him to do what he did, especially with him knowing others (me) were waiting behind.

And before anyone says anything, yes, I have played 2+ balls before, but never when it means holding people up.

All they need Gareth is a bit of Cop On.... Just a bit would do.....

 

[Ian_S]

Oh boy do people hate slow play on here. I've only been playing two years and I've already realised that you are frequently going to be held up on the course. You'll enjoy your golf much more if you find a way to sty calm and deal with it.

Always remember, a bad day on the golf course is better than a good day in the office. Just think about it that way. Better held up on the tee than in a meeting.

 

[Slime]

Never have, never will ................... it's just too dangerous.
A mate of mine once drove through the group behind us though!
His drive from the whites hit the yellow concrete tee marker & flew over the green on the previous hole. No harm was done other than the multiple split sides due to uncontrollable laughter.

Slime.

 

[kid2]

Oh boy do people hate slow play on here. I've only been playing two years and I've already realised that you are frequently going to be held up on the course. You'll enjoy your golf much more if you find a way to sty calm and deal with it.

Always remember, a bad day on the golf course is better than a good day in the office. Just think about it that way. Better held up on the tee than in a meeting.

This is the point that everyone is trying to make though...... It shouldn't be an issue if those that are holding up things have half a brain and use course etiquette and realize that they need to speed up.....