what would you make of this???

[patricks148]

A mate was telling me last night about his round yesterday.

A Japanese lady was out in front to them and tee's off half a hour before them, they caught her up on the 2nd. She held them up for the next 6 holes before they cut across to the 10th hole. She dropped balls when she had duffed a shot which according to him was almost every shot, when she went in a bunker she had about 3 goes getting out, then gave up and just walked out without any attempt to rake any of them. completely unaware of anyone else on the course.

Took 4 and a half hours to play as a single, luckily it was a quite day, or it could have been a much bigger issue.

Turns out she had never played on a course before!!!!


Im not sure what to make of it TBH:rofl::rofl:

 

[Alex1975]

Pretty sure I would have asked to be let through and if obstructed would have insisted. Ignorance over malice?

 

[jamielaing]

It's difficult to control unless clubs were to enforce handicap limits to play as a visitor. None of us want to book a nice away day and be turned away for not having a certificate with us.

I had a strange experience as a junior playing in the medal. Probably 10 groups and I was in the last one and it was slow going. Kept up with the group ahead and was waiting to play our second shots on the 5th. This German couple were on the tee and started shouting to be let through, properly bellowing at us and waving us aside. When we didn't move they started trying to hit balls through us. Interesting comp that day!

 

[JohnnyDee]

Think I might have gone into the trees and discretely phoned the Office or Pro shop and asked that someone come out on a buggy and "have a word with her"

 

[Deleted member 16999]

It's difficult to control unless clubs were to enforce handicap limits to play as a visitor. None of us want to book a nice away day and be turned away for not having a certificate with us.

I had a strange experience as a junior playing in the medal. Probably 10 groups and I was in the last one and it was slow going. Kept up with the group ahead and was waiting to play our second shots on the 5th. This German couple were on the tee and started shouting to be let through, properly bellowing at us and waving us aside. When we didn't move they started trying to hit balls through us. Interesting comp that day!

Must be a German thing, whilst serving with the forces over there we had a Society day on a local course and also being in the last group we were caught by a 4 Ball, after explaining it was slow ahead and weren't going to let them through then next 3 holes got interesting as they were teeing off before we had played our seconf and a couple of times landed near the green before we'd putted out, each time we looked back they apologised and waved us away, on the next hole one of there drives landed between us, at this point one of my PP (played off 6) took his 3 wood out of his bag and fired the ball straight back at the tee, although not he done thing seeing them dive for cover on the tee box was hilarious and funnily enough they then hung back and never bothered us again :fore:

 

[bladeplayer]

Dont know what to make of it TBH


New player so probably not up to speed on etiquette etc , how many of us were at our first round ?

whoever went to bother of finding out she was never on a course before should have explained to her re playing through etc ,

The non raking of bunkers etc is what she probably saw the pro's do .. if she is a member or thinking of becoming one the pro/manager/lady captain or what ever should play a round or 2 with her and help her understand .

If she is a visitor then whoever signs in the visitors need to be made aware so they can mention it to her if she calls again ..

Knowledge is power for every1 in this situation

Would Be fair frustrating being behind her tho

 

[Mastercracker]

I took a mate round last year for his first ever round of golf, he chopped it round in about 165 but had the absolute time of his life, chuffed to bits that he'd been round an actual golf course. If it wasn't for the wife and 2 young kids I think he'd be a fully fledged convert. Everyone has to start somewhere.

Your mate should have just politely asked to go through.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Think it's great that we see new players getting into the game

Would have just politely asked to go through - ask her how she is getting on and even see if she needed some help

 

[jamielaing]

Must be a German thing, whilst serving with the forces over there we had a Society day on a local course and also being in the last group we were caught by a 4 Ball, after explaining it was slow ahead and weren't going to let them through then next 3 holes got interesting as they were teeing off before we had played our seconf and a couple of times landed near the green before we'd putted out, each time we looked back they apologised and waved us away, on the next hole one of there drives landed between us, at this point one of my PP (played off 6) took his 3 wood out of his bag and fired the ball straight back at the tee, although not he done thing seeing them dive for cover on the tee box was hilarious and funnily enough they then hung back and never bothered us again :fore:

If I wasn't a wee lad at the time I would do the same!

 

[bladeplayer]

Must be a German thing, whilst serving with the forces over there we had a Society day on a local course and also being in the last group we were caught by a 4 Ball, after explaining it was slow ahead and weren't going to let them through then next 3 holes got interesting as they were teeing off before we had played our seconf and a couple of times landed near the green before we'd putted out, each time we looked back they apologised and waved us away, on the next hole one of there drives landed between us, at this point one of my PP (played off 6) took his 3 wood out of his bag and fired the ball straight back at the tee, although not he done thing seeing them dive for cover on the tee box was hilarious and funnily enough they then hung back and never bothered us again :fore:

If I wasn't a wee lad at the time I would do the same!

Flack Jackets to the fore boys .......................................................................................................

 

[jamielaing]

It's difficult to control unless clubs were to enforce handicap limits to play as a visitor. None of us want to book a nice away day and be turned away for not having a certificate with us.

I had a strange experience as a junior playing in the medal. Probably 10 groups and I was in the last one and it was slow going. Kept up with the group ahead and was waiting to play our second shots on the 5th. This German couple were on the tee and started shouting to be let through, properly bellowing at us and waving us aside. When we didn't move they started trying to hit balls through us. Interesting comp that day!

I've just re-read this and it comes across in a way I didn't intend on. I don't feel we should keep newbies off the course, just that there is a standard to adhere to. I suppose we (or at least I) benefited from being taken to the course by my grandad who would let me hit 3 or 4 shots on a hole then tell me to pick the ball up. I would do this on each hole and he would take me on quiet nights to try to teach me until I could play well enough to not be slow and taught me etiquette.

 

[garyinderry]

Sorry but she simply shouldn't have been out there. had the course been busy it would have caused untold problems. She would never have got round having to constantly let people through. the fact she didn't rake bunkers after having multiple swipes shows she doesn't know how to care for the course. I imagine she didn't replace any divots or fats either.

Its just plain wrong for a complete newbie to be out on a championship sized course on their own. If she doesn't know to rake bunkers then she might not know what a shout of 'fore' means. She could easily end up hurt too.

Whoever took her green fee didn't ask enough questions and she was quite naïve to think she could just head out to a big course and wail away. Had she spoken to any experienced golfer they would have recommended a nice par 3 or muni to try first.

 

[ScienceBoy]

Everyone has to start somewhere... and it should not be there!

Head of for your first round with a season senior or two and you will be fine! Or pretty much anyone with decent course experience, bad habits are hard to kill so its best to go out with someone to put good ones in right away!

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Sorry but she simply shouldn't have been out there.

I have to agree with this.

Being rubbish isn't the issue, not knowing the basic rules, etiquette or how to look after the course is.

 

[JohnnyDee]

It's not her fault as she obviously doesn't know any better.

The Pro shop however should've (IMO) been a bit more on the ball. It's pretty unusual in my experience for a single visitor turning up on their own for a day ticket.

Just a few polite questions might have established the position and saved a lot of hassle and frustration.

 

[patricks148]

It's not her fault as she obviously doesn't know any better.

The Pro shop however should've (IMO) been a bit more on the ball. It's pretty unusual in my experience for a single visitor turning up on their own for a day ticket.

Just a few polite questions might have established the position and saved a lot of hassle and frustration.

booked in advance and i hire set all paid for up front, a bit of a language barrier, apparently she didn't speak any English.

its not unusual to have single players turn up and play it is a GM top 100 course, what was strange is they didn't book a caddie which is what most would do.

 

[garyinderry]

Just a completely bizarre situation.

She is either a woman with lots of money and no common sense or has a husband with a sick sense of humour. :rofl:

 

[patricks148]

Just a completely bizarre situation.

She is either a woman with lots of money and no common sense or has a husband with a sick sense of humour. :rofl:

it gets bette,r she had photographer with her for the first few holes as well:rofl:

 

[garyinderry]

it gets bette,r she had photographer with her for the first few holes as well:rofl:

Its the husband. What a joker :rofl:

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Sorry but she simply shouldn't have been out there. had the course been busy it would have caused untold problems. She would never have got round having to constantly let people through. the fact she didn't rake bunkers after having multiple swipes shows she doesn't know how to care for the course. I imagine she didn't replace any divots or fats either.

Its just plain wrong for a complete newbie to be out on a championship sized course on their own. If she doesn't know to rake bunkers then she might not know what a shout of 'fore' means. She could easily end up hurt too.

Whoever took her green fee didn't ask enough questions and she was quite naïve to think she could just head out to a big course and wail away. Had she spoken to any experienced golfer they would have recommended a nice par 3 or muni to try first.

I agree :thup:

I followed a Japanese guy round the Portland course at Royal Troon once, he was fine on full shots but didn't have a clue about short game or etiquette, obviously he 'played' all his golf at a driving range back home.