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Things you like to see done on the course

Fader

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So in fairness of balance and like ChrisD said in the other thread for all the negatives we've seen posted what is it you like to see done on the course or have felt has been the right thing done by others:

I'll go first:

Playing last week there was a fourball in front of us that had never been to our course before that we're pretty slow, got to the 7th tee and they waited for us to putt out on the 6th and called us through apologising for the delay. They proceeded to then ask us about some local rules because as they put it "they wanted to respect the course and its members" :thup:
 

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I like it when I witness people being polite and considerate to Junior members. Especially ones who have just started. Too many people think that Juniors are a curse on the course.....
 

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Pretty much I like to see the opposite to what I don't like to see...so:

Good manners
Consideration for others
Repairing pitchmarks, divots and raking bunkers

All common sense really and to be fair a good % of golfers do act this way but perhaps we only really notice those that get under our skin by not doing so.
 

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Without doubt - slow groups calling people thru and people who repair their pitch marks.

I enjoy watching other people enjoying their rounds.... oddly.
 

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I also like to see groups with a sense of understanding for what is happening outside of their game. So basically groups that let people through if they are holding them up.

I also like to see fit looking women on the course, but that is very shallow, puerile and indeed sexist. Plus unfortunately very rare.
 

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I like to acknowledge everyone I see

Great one!!!! I always look to catch everyone's eye to give them a wee 'alrighty'..... can't stand those who walk unnaturally with their head down as they pass. Maybe it's cos I look scary.


Best thing I encountered was catching up with a women's fourball. I saw them take their drive on the next hole as I was putting out on the hole before and I thought "Crikey, I'll be ages". So surprised to find that not only had they waited on me to play through, they had all taken their drives as to keep up with the pace of play and said that they wanted a wee rest and a drink anyway. Cue them all sipping whisky from their pink hip-flasks.

Proper golfers!!!
 

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lee park only has 1 bit of water and it really only comes into play if you are scouser ;)


tbf they have the plans in place for a good splash of it around the 18th so im looking forward to that going in. it will smarten up what is a pretty straightforward final hole. a wee fountain would look well.

a load of forest flame and bright colured bushes would also go down well. I was impressed with the splashes of colour around daceyhulme yesterday. kudos !
 

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I like to see older members walk up to the golfer in jeans and say "lovely shot you just played, hope you enjoy the rest of your round"

;)
 

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I really like it when playing partners offer encouragement, either playing good or bad. Keeps a good positive feel to the round, and works well for me.
 
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