cliveb
Head Pro
Plenty of comments here about not repairing pitch marks, but one thing that gets my goat is the number of people (I reckon it's actually the majority) who diligently repair them INCORRECTLY 
What are your biggest etiquette irritations?
- Thread starter MarkT
- Start date
AliMc
Well-known member
Agree 100% Ken, annoys the hell out of me, greenkeepers must hate it too, although I don't know the last time I had to buy a tee to use at a par3 so suppose it has some compensation
Another vote for pitch marks. So obvious, so often, people must ignore them deliberately.
NearHull
Well-known member
I wish to be the first on this thread to mention ............socks
Pathetic Shark
Tour Rookie
People who stand on the green marking their scores. And then stand by the 18th adding everything up. The only time I've ever hit into a green at someone like that was on the 18th at Sunbury and I was coming in from about 220 on a par-5 so it only rolled onto the green past him. He was notorious for it. All four of us in the group let him have it with both barrels when he started to complain.
People like that should be hunted down with dogs and have it televised on Channel 4.
People like that should be hunted down with dogs and have it televised on Channel 4.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Brilliant. Some people seem to be miserable from start to finish - there are plenty worse places you could be! I can honestly say none of things mentioned in this thread really aggravate me, I just get on with it.
D
Deleted member 29109
Guest
Not repairing pitch marks is number 1.
Number 2 is people who get to their ball. Watch someone else hit. Than start to decide what shot they will play. This becomes even more irritating when they get the laser measure out or the yardage book and start pacing off from the 150. This is usually followed by a duff or an errant shot, and the whole song and dance starts again. Just hit the bloody ball!!
There are other minor irritations but they mostly fall under the common banner of people with no self awareness.
People talking or moving about doesn't bother me. Especially if they are not part of my group. But for some reason someone's shadow on my line or moving about on the tee irritates me slightly.
Number 2 is people who get to their ball. Watch someone else hit. Than start to decide what shot they will play. This becomes even more irritating when they get the laser measure out or the yardage book and start pacing off from the 150. This is usually followed by a duff or an errant shot, and the whole song and dance starts again. Just hit the bloody ball!!
There are other minor irritations but they mostly fall under the common banner of people with no self awareness.
People talking or moving about doesn't bother me. Especially if they are not part of my group. But for some reason someone's shadow on my line or moving about on the tee irritates me slightly.
Sats
Challenge Tour Pro
Inconsideration and selfishness - covers the whole lot. I don't mind if someone accidentally makes a faux pax - like when someone realises they are talking and quickly corrects themselves. It's those who don't give a toss about it and carry on.
D
Deleted Member 1156
Guest
Nothing bothers me on the course, I'm totally chilled out ??
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Not being ready to take your shot
Not repairing pitch marks
Moaning
100 practise swings followed by a shank
People not understanding the concept of a "call up hole" despite the boards on the tee box and green that explain it in black and white....
Not repairing pitch marks
Moaning
100 practise swings followed by a shank
People not understanding the concept of a "call up hole" despite the boards on the tee box and green that explain it in black and white....
Boomy
Well-known member
What is the acceptable number of practice swings before introducing the ball to ones hosel? Asking for a friend ?
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Always 1 or 2!
I dont take any, but I understand why people like to... one of my PP's really really really pushes me to the limits at times though. It would be fine if he was breaking 90 on the reg but its not the case
D
Deleted member 15344
Guest
1. Pitch marks
2. People taking up the sport and then doing nothing but moan about it
2. People taking up the sport and then doing nothing but moan about it
D
Deleted member 29109
Guest
Forgot to say. People who ask for flags to be tended now you can putt with them in.
........ Runs for cover ?
........ Runs for cover ?
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
Scoobiesnax
Assistant Pro
This thread has given me more anxiety on the golf course now
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
PPs standing in an unsafe position when I am about to play.
D
Deleted Member 1156
Guest
Clubs that don't insist on jacket and tie after 6pm and in the dining room at all times. Standards are slipping, they must be maintained!
AAC
Well-known member
Blimey, they would need to get off the course to be in a safe position if playing with me just now !! Wait a minute even then they are not safe
D
Deleted member 29109
Guest
Middle of the fairway is the safest place on any golf course ?Blimey, they would need to get off the course to be in a safe position if playing with me just now !! Wait a minute even then they are not safe
