Where Playing Partners Stand when I tee off

[Foxholer]

This really is a pretty ridiculous thread, even for January!

Over 1200 posts discussing it. Over 85% of voters(106 where the highest of the other options is 5!) in the poll 'Don't Care'!

:rofl:

 

[Deleted member 1147]

OK, my last (reasonably) sensible post on this thread:

It is probably best to stand in front (at approx. 2 o'clock) of the player on the tee (or FC). It Is not a rule, but a best practice. It is easier to see the shot being played, track it in the air, and you are not likely to be hurt by flying balls, clubs etc.
You do not have to stand there, for example if there is not enough room, or it is unsafe. By not doing so you are not being rude, ignorant or lacking etiquette.

Etiquette has not really changed over the years, some clubs internal rules have, ie type of clothing allowed etc.
Not everyone was given guidance on things such as SILH & myself were, as they may have learnt to play the game with mates who started at the same time, for instance. I would not say that they are changing etiquette, they are merely doing something different. I'm sure that if they were playing with someone who politely asked them to move, they would do so without fuss, that is good etiquette.

I think that the main points of view on this thread have been SILH et al said how they like it, others read into it a form of (for want of a better word) snobbery and condescension, even though I don't believe it was actually meant. As such battle lines were drawn and common sense at times went out the window, not helped by the rest of us who either took the proverbial, or kept re-stating there original views and answering what we thought were inaccuracies or misstatements by either side (the fence sitters, or, FS's you could call us).

Right, those are my opinions, like 'em or lump 'em I don't care, so long as you agree!

 

[Snelly]

OK, my last (reasonably) sensible post on this thread:

It is probably best to stand in front (at approx. 2 o'clock) of the player on the tee (or FC). It Is not a rule, but a best practice. It is easier to see the shot being played, track it in the air, and you are not likely to be hurt by flying balls, clubs etc.
You do not have to stand there, for example if there is not enough room, or it is unsafe. By not doing so you are not being rude, ignorant or lacking etiquette.

Etiquette has not really changed over the years, some clubs internal rules have, ie type of clothing allowed etc.

Not everyone was given guidance on things such as SILH & myself were, as they may have learnt to play the game with mates who started at the same time, for instance. I would not say that they are changing etiquette, they are merely doing something different. I'm sure that if they were playing with someone who politely asked them to move, they would do so without fuss, that is good etiquette.

Well said. I agree with you.

 

[upsidedown]

OK, my last (reasonably) sensible post on this thread:

It is probably best to stand in front (at approx. 2 o'clock) of the player on the tee (or FC). It Is not a rule, but a best practice. It is easier to see the shot being played, track it in the air, and you are not likely to be hurt by flying balls, clubs etc.
You do not have to stand there, for example if there is not enough room, or it is unsafe. By not doing so you are not being rude, ignorant or lacking etiquette.

Etiquette has not really changed over the years, some clubs internal rules have, ie type of clothing allowed etc.
Not everyone was given guidance on things such as SILH & myself were, as they may have learnt to play the game with mates who started at the same time, for instance. I would not say that they are changing etiquette, they are merely doing something different. I'm sure that if they were playing with someone who politely asked them to move, they would do so without fuss, that is good etiquette.

I think that the main points of view on this thread have been SILH et al said how they like it, others read into it a form of (for want of a better word) snobbery and condescension, even though I don't believe it was actually meant. As such battle lines were drawn and common sense at times went out the window, not helped by the rest of us who either took the proverbial, or kept re-stating there original views and answering what we thought were inaccuracies or misstatements by either side (the fence sitters, or, FS's you could call us).

Right, those are my opinions, like 'em or lump 'em I don't care, so long as you agree!

Good for me :thup:

 

[CheltenhamHacker]

I agree with the above, especially the 2 o clock position, that's where I go to if I can.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

2 o clock wouldn't be the best for me - would prefer directly behind at the back of the tee - but as long as they are quiet that's all that matters

 

[Doon frae Troon]

OK, my last (reasonably) sensible post on this thread:

It is probably best to stand in front (at approx. 2 o'clock) of the player on the tee (or FC). It Is not a rule, but a best practice. It is easier to see the shot being played, track it in the air, and you are not likely to be hurt by flying balls, clubs etc.
You do not have to stand there, for example if there is not enough room, or it is unsafe. By not doing so you are not being rude, ignorant or lacking etiquette.

Etiquette has not really changed over the years, some clubs internal rules have, ie type of clothing allowed etc.
Not everyone was given guidance on things such as SILH & myself were, as they may have learnt to play the game with mates who started at the same time, for instance. I would not say that they are changing etiquette, they are merely doing something different. I'm sure that if they were playing with someone who politely asked them to move, they would do so without fuss, that is good etiquette.

I think that the main points of view on this thread have been SILH et al said how they like it, others read into it a form of (for want of a better word) snobbery and condescension, even though I don't believe it was actually meant. As such battle lines were drawn and common sense at times went out the window, not helped by the rest of us who either took the proverbial, or kept re-stating there original views and answering what we thought were inaccuracies or misstatements by either side (the fence sitters, or, FS's you could call us).

Right, those are my opinions, like 'em or lump 'em I don't care, so long as you agree!

Wonderful post, probably the best of over 1200.

I really like the bit that said 'common sense at times went out of the window'.

 

[garyinderry]

Lads be reasonable, half 3 at the earliest ! You are all crazy!

 

[SocketRocket]

I disagree and firmly believe that anyone not standing within an arc between 1:50 and 3:10 should have the dogs set on them and receive a life ban.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Lads be reasonable, half 3 at the earliest ! You are all crazy!

Look here, I struggle with telling time enough as it is. Not helped by purchasing a clock from The Theakstons brewery a few years ago which had the words "Old Peculiar Time" written on it. I thought that meant something to do with the little character on Theakstons bottles, I was only partly right. The clock also goes backwards, something I didn't notice on purchase. As a result, your 3 o'clock is my 9 o'clock.
very confusing

http://www.theakstons.co.uk/m/Our-Shop/Product-Details/?Product=414

Link attached (I think)

 

[the smiling assassin]

Personally, the only 2 positions I get a little distracted is when someone is loitering just inside my peripheral vision (5), or when standing facing me (1).

In my experience, often when opponents stand in position (1) it is when they are trying to intimidate the opposition - i.e. gamesmanship, which is very poor ettiquette in my opinion.

 

[North Mimms]

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Personally, the only 2 positions I get a little distracted is when someone is loitering just inside my peripheral vision (5), or when standing facing me (1).

In my experience, often when opponents stand in position (1) it is when they are trying to intimidate the opposition - i.e. gamesmanship, which is very poor ettiquette in my opinion.

Open.
Can.
Worms.
Everywhere.

 

[Slime]

When I'm playing I prefer othewrs to be around position 7 or 8, (which isn't shown), AND STANDING STILL, AND QUIET!

Slime.

 

[the smiling assassin]

yeah, 6-8 is ok

 

[Doon frae Troon]

yeah, 6-8 is ok

Seriously....I have seen golfers hit by the ball when standing there.

 

[the smiling assassin]

obviously the number scale only applies with a RH golfer in the middle.

i've seen a car hit when it was parked 50 yards away down the line from no. 4.

 

[North Mimms]

Seriously....I have seen golfers hit by the ball when standing there.

How do you get hit at position 6?

I've been hit by a ball when standing at position 6, but it was a wayward approach shot to the green I had just left!

 

[PhilTheFragger]

What if your watch is digital without a traditional face

we need a universal point of reference that doesnt discriminate against Joey Essex

 

[the smiling assassin]

as requested - standardised in degrees rather than arbitrarily numbered

 

[CheltenhamHacker]

as requested - standardised in degrees rather than arbitrarily numbered


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Where on earth were you with this on page 1?! It's now solely your fault that this has gone on so long. I hope you're proud of that! :smirk: