Withdrawing from comps...

[JCW]

Just post them a letter , make sure they get it after the event , but do phone in and say you are dropping out and give a reason and that you have posted a letter ............at our we got a reserve list but the on the day no shows are a problem and they should be kept an eye on for repeat offenders

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Don't diss BPGC Homer!

All done with the greatest respect but I don't like to read about any club with members not turning up because its raining. Opening that can of worms fully, I'll quantify that by saying I understand it's a past time and no-one likes playing in the wet, but, if you enter a comp, you do so in the acceptance that conditions may not be perfect. If the rain is that bad, surely the best way is to start, and if conditions are really that bad take the NR (something I wouldn't usually advocate). At least turn up and start. How do you know it won't stop later and forecasters have been wrong before

 

[delc]

It's not unusual for the entries to not be divisible by three though...what then?! We often have a couple of 2 ball groups at the front...as should happen tomorrow.

If a lot of players withdraw at the last moment, is is more likely that the 2 ball groups will end up at the back of the field, to ensure that at least every player has a marker.

 

[CMAC]

All done with the greatest respect but I don't like to read about any club with members not turning up because its raining. Opening that can of worms fully, I'll quantify that by saying I understand it's a past time and no-one likes playing in the wet, but, if you enter a comp, you do so in the acceptance that conditions may not be perfect. If the rain is that bad, surely the best way is to start, and if conditions are really that bad take the NR (something I wouldn't usually advocate). At least turn up and start. How do you know it won't stop later and forecasters have been wrong before

I play for fun, walking round a muddy field in the rain chasing a wee ball and guaranteeing 0.1 on my handicap is not my idea of fun- I have 379 other things I would rather be doing instead.

I'll also not bother with a drink in the bar and get back to my family

 

[backwoodsman]

Just read the whole thread. Don'tcha just love the forum?

OP poses a question, views offered - usually a bit one sided at first. A few balancing comments offered, a bit of banter, and it all settles don. Then delc posts...

FWIW my thought is that for 3 & 4 balls withdrawals - even late ones - are not really a major issue that can't be sorted. But very late withdrawals or no-shows - although manageable - are different thing. And for a 2ball comp, withdrawals would be tricky unless there's some "reserves" hoping to bag a slot.

So to the OP's situation, a verbal withdrawal 4 days in advance is fine. Wanting written explanation is OTT and unless that "requirement" is written into the comp rules, then ignoring it is reasonable course of action. Let us know what happens...

 

[Maninblack4612]

All done with the greatest respect but I don't like to read about any club with members not turning up because its raining. Opening that can of worms fully, I'll quantify that by saying I understand it's a past time and no-one likes playing in the wet, but, if you enter a comp, you do so in the acceptance that conditions may not be perfect. If the rain is that bad, surely the best way is to start, and if conditions are really that bad take the NR (something I wouldn't usually advocate). At least turn up and start. How do you know it won't stop later and forecasters have been wrong before

Don't think you'll find a club where members don't drop out if it's raining heavily. If I want to drop out I first make sure my FCs still have at least one partner to play with and, in the unlikely event of this not being the case, I'd go out & play. Can't see that this does anyone harm at all.

 

[chellie]

Ladies competitions are run differently than the mens ones at ours. Sheets go up in the locker room two weeks before the competition and you just put your name on the sheet against a tee time. Add your partners name if you have organised who you are going out with. Otherwise we put partner wanted and the time further down the sheet. We are always out in two balls unless they are a team of four or three competition. It is recommended that you do not go out with the same person more than twice. If you're unable to play you just take your name off the list as soon as possible and contact your PP. If ill on the day ring the Pro shop and your PP. The PP is not able to join a two ball to make up a three apart from on the last tee time. I found this out when my partner just didn't turn up one day Oh, and we also can't just turn up to play in the competition on the day although the men can.

If they wanted me to write in to tell them I couldn't play I would tell them where to stuff the letter.

 

[North Mimms]

Don't think you'll find a club where members don't drop out if it's raining heavily. If I want to drop out I first make sure my FCs still have at least one partner to play with and, in the unlikely event of this not being the case, I'd go out & play. Can't see that this does anyone harm at all.

Same here- I'll turn up regardless and see if the others in my 3 ball want to go out and get soaked. If the 2 of them want to drop out, it's unlikely that i am going to desparately search for an alternative partner! If either wants to play, I'll go out too

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Don't think you'll find a club where members don't drop out if it's raining heavily. If I want to drop out I first make sure my FCs still have at least one partner to play with and, in the unlikely event of this not being the case, I'd go out & play. Can't see that this does anyone harm at all.

Same here- I'll turn up regardless and see if the others in my 3 ball want to go out and get soaked. If the 2 of them want to drop out, it's unlikely that i am going to desparately search for an alternative partner! If either wants to play, I'll go out too

Exactly how I see it. We are no different and often have members not turning up but the pro shop usually do a decent job shifting the draw around to patch up the gaps as best they can. It means those still wanting to go and play have as good a chance as possible to have a partner to mark a card.

 

[North Mimms]

Exactly how I see it. We are no different and often have members not turning up but the pro shop usually do a decent job shifting the draw around to patch up the gaps as best they can. It means those still wanting to go and play have as good a chance as possible to have a partner to mark a card.

Must have misunderstood your earlier post - I thought you were displeased that members in "other" clubs might not go out because it was raining

 

[SocketRocket]

The worst case to reorganise at short notice are where a pair drop out leaving the other pair with no marker.

 

[stevelev]

How much notice do they want then Amanda?

I think they want three weeks notice that you can't play. And they only put the sheets up 2 weeks before comp.

For delc, I'm joking, I know they couldnt possibly do this