bladeplayer
Money List Winner
A few of them replies are stats tho , surely they dont count
... at least it was sociable enough to get this far eh ,, thats a good thing if nothing else
Where Playing Partners Stand when I tee off
- Thread starter SwingsitlikeHogan
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A few of them replies are stats tho , surely they dont count
... at least it was sociable enough to get this far eh ,, thats a good thing if nothing else
upsidedown
Tour Winner
When I started playing I was told it was best to stand opposite the player teeing off when practically possible ( this is only for teeing off and other shots you should be ready at your ball to play so long as not in front of any player still to play )
If opposite was not possible, stand away from the player teeing and be ready to take your turn.
At my club this happens at 10 tees , stand opposite and on the other 8 you stand behind the player teeing off, it is the most practical place to be as that is the way the course is laid out.
I follow these general principles when playing away and not encountered any problems .
If opposite was not possible, stand away from the player teeing and be ready to take your turn.
At my club this happens at 10 tees , stand opposite and on the other 8 you stand behind the player teeing off, it is the most practical place to be as that is the way the course is laid out.
I follow these general principles when playing away and not encountered any problems .
upsidedown
Tour Winner
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Have to stand to imurgs right looking straight down his intended line as to be brutally honest, it could go anywhere.
having said that..........
He would say exactly the same about mine
Aint life grand
And at least I see where yours has gone.......
Oh I thank you - I really do. This is so simple but clearly lots of folk get it wrong without realising it
And btw this is nothing to do with crusty old majors (believe me - the old guys I played with on the Glasgow muni I started on were far from that) - it is all to do with showing respect and consideration to your PP.
Showing respect to your partner is being quiet and moving if asked. I would suggest from the responses to this post that the most inconsiderate view on this post is yours. I have seen no official rule on where to stand. So just because you were told way back when where to stand. What makes their polio on the be all and end all?
So, question to SILH, if you were asked to move, would you, or would you argue that you were indeed in the right place?
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
I dunno, maybe stick to the maxim - "When in Glasgow, do as the Glaswegians do".
jimbob.someroo
Journeyman Pro
Thank you all. I've just been in a meeting for last hour and came back to the best thread of the past few months by a mile. I had posted in the 'this time of year thread' about this getting a bit tedious a long while ago but it's certainly gained a new lease of life in the last couple of hours :rofl:
ger147
Tour Winner
The only thing to remember in Glasgow is if you PP says "what are you looking at?", your next sentence will be your last before the fight starts.
Brillaint! All though the ladies are at my place have 20/30 years on me. So I'd need to look nearer the ground to see either!
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
And that's just the women!
Stuey01
Journeyman Pro
Oh no he din't....
dotty001
Challenge Tour Pro
19pages :rofl:
bladeplayer
Money List Winner
Change your settings 6 should cover it:thup:
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Phew I posted on page 5 drove home and now on page 22!
Although I do kinda like how it was etiquette then protocol then convention then universally accepted but not sure where it'll go next
Cracking thread Gromit!
Although I do kinda like how it was etiquette then protocol then convention then universally accepted but not sure where it'll go next
Cracking thread Gromit!
Jon321
Tour Rookie
Haven't read much of these 22 pages but I'm guessing everyone has too much time on their hands if there can be this much on where you like people standing. As long as they aren't moving about I couldn't care less.
fenwayrich
Assistant Pro
I started playing 40 odd years ago, so my memory is a little cloudy, but I can't remember being taught anything other than to stand still and be quiet when my playing partners are playing.
I will usually stand on whichever side of the tee I have placed my bag to ensure the game proceeds quickly. I would of course move if asked politely to do so, but when it is my shot I am not remotely concerned where people stand.
I will usually stand on whichever side of the tee I have placed my bag to ensure the game proceeds quickly. I would of course move if asked politely to do so, but when it is my shot I am not remotely concerned where people stand.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Hells teeth I am starting to get worried now.
Perhaps I should clarify some old school thoughts.
Standing behind the player means standing at the back of the tee looking directly down the line of the fairway. Probably the most inconsiderate place to be and only done by folk who do not have a clue about golf. [Unless offered or asked to do so by FC into a low sun.]
Every one seems to have totally missed the point that the conventional place to stand is also the safest place for any FC,
Clubs slip out of hands, heads come off clubs etc.
Re 5.5 hour rounds with Hogan and I. Not much hope as you will probably be struggling to keep up with the old boys and would be gasping for breath after a couple of holes.
I'll catch up with the rest soon. Although most of it seems to be a load of drivel written by people who play at places like The B....
In your 40 years of golf how many times have you seen a head come off or club let go? Granted I'm only 18 months in. But I'm yet to have seen either Occur so won't factor these in too highly In regards to my safety. I still think the main thing people have objected to. During this thread is the terms used as me mentioned before such as 'conventional'. With a thread 20+ pages long and with only your good self and slh advocating your precise standing location is correct. I would suggest the conventional place mah not actually exist.
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