Golf Thread

[herbsinator]

3 is pretty quick for a foursome. But 3.5 is reasonable and it should never be more than 4.

I think it depends on the course, but 4 good golfers walking with caddies can definitely get around in 3ish at my club without feeling like you’re rushing.

Can do 2:30-2:45ish for 18 holes solo with a cart if it’s not too busy.

 

[That SOB Van Owen]

I think it depends on the course, but 4 good golfers walking with caddies can definitely get around in 3ish at my club without feeling like you’re rushing.

Can do 2:30-2:45ish for 18 holes solo with a cart if it’s not too busy.

Well I’m not that good lol.

I can get around in 2:30 walking if I’m playing solo and the course is open tho.

 

[Southendzonehusker]

I think it depends on the course, but 4 good golfers walking with caddies can definitely get around in 3ish at my club without feeling like you’re rushing.

Can do 2:30-2:45ish for 18 holes solo with a cart if it’s not too busy.

Slow play has nothing to do with skill. Some of the fastest golfers I know are double digit handicaps. They are just aware of their surroundings and are ready to hit when it’s their turn. 4 hours max on a round. Doesn’t matter if you are walking or riding.

 

[#HBD]

Sent this to @#HBD a few mins ago. He's an absolute impatient rage monster when it comes to slow pop.

I like to treat slow playing groups like Will Ferrell does dogs in this SNL skit. Sarcasm that flies straight over their head typically works wonders.

 

[Blakejc]

A round of golf should never take more than 3 hours IMO

American golf should never take more than 4 hours, but I like your style.

The etiquette at places like Prestwick and Rye (exclusively foursomes) is a 3 hour round. Anything slower and you’ll be called out or reprimanded for slow play. Gotta love links golf.

 

[lee_carvallo_12]

A round of golf should never take more than 3 hours IMO

He’s a good man then

Slow play ranks right up there with left lane interstate cruisers.

My issue is that people are seemingly fine playing 5+ hour rounds. No sense of urgency to play any faster than that.

@#HBD and I play in 2.5 at our normal pace, not rushing at all, so when people are casually playing at 5hr pace while being completely oblivious to what’s happening around them… that fucks me off.

 

[slattimer]

My issue is that people are seemingly fine playing 5+ hour rounds. No sense of urgency to play any faster than that.

@#HBD and I play in 2.5 at our normal pace, not rushing at all, so when people are casually playing at 5hr pace while being completely oblivious to what’s happening around them… that fucks me off.

Nailed on the complete obliviousness. Be aware.

 

[Mustangblood]

Worst thing about Covid is all the people that got into golf. I’m only 26 and I remember pre Covid having no problem just showing up the friend or Hebron at 4 in the afternoon on a Sunday in the summer and having pretty much the entire course to ourselves and golfing 27+ holes until the sun went down. Now both places are packed full and it takes 4.5+ hours to do our round. Sucks

 

[Southendzonehusker]

My issue is that people are seemingly fine playing 5+ hour rounds. No sense of urgency to play any faster than that.

@#HBD and I play in 2.5 at our normal pace, not rushing at all, so when people are casually playing at 5hr pace while being completely oblivious to what’s happening around them… that fucks me off.

People that play 5 hour rounds are the same people that pick fights at sporting events but don’t realize they are ruining it for everyone around them. I played Mesa CC recently and they play six somes all day at 4 hours.

 

[Juro]

Slow play drives me nuts. Take 1 practice swing, look at the green as you’re walking up, read the putt while playing partners are putting/chipping, set your shit between the flag and your cart/next tee, don’t wait for green to clear when you just piped one 250 off the tee and have 260 into the green, play ready golf and be ready when it’s your turn (have your number, club, wind etc) and if your entire 4some drives to each ball to watch each person hit I will not feel guilty firing a warning shot over your carts.

That's how I feel.

Same with looking for golf balls. You lost it, so look for a minute and then drop one roughly in that area. Hit it and slow drive out of the area for one last look.

 

[Southendzonehusker]

That's how I feel.

Same with looking for golf balls. You lost it, so look for a minute and then drop one roughly in that area. Hit it and slow drive out of the area for one last look.

Searching for a ball is not the issue. Everyone is allowed 3 minutes. If you think it might be lost or out, hit a provisional. If it might be in the hazard, look to see what your drop line would be. It’s not hard to play fast if you pay attention.

 

[lee_carvallo_12]

Just be ready to play when its your turn to play. Same thing at a traffic light. Be ready to go when the light turns green.

 

[DrinkItIn]

That's how I feel.

Same with looking for golf balls. You lost it, so look for a minute and then drop one roughly in that area. Hit it and slow drive out of the area for one last look.

I actually think this is an underrated post. There's a common trend where many amateur golfers opt for premium balls like Pro V, Chromesoft, Z-star, etc., which can cost $50 or more per dozen. However, not everyone's game matches the quality these balls offer, and often, players spend a significant amount of time searching for them. When you are looking for your golf ball on more holes than not, it adds up pretty fast.

 

[22*43*51]

 

[Samkellers_69]

I think I'm going to biting the bullet and decide I'm gonna take a once a week lesson. Golf course across the street offers lessons. Hoping I can get more consistent and shoot around 89-93ish all the time

 

[ThomOsborneMD]

Meh. 2 things happened since he had his initial hard line stance.
1- PGAT sold him out and the rest of the loyal players by negotiating with PIF behind their backs

2- LIV continued to pony up ridiculous cash with no plan to ever make money back clearly signaling nobody cares if professional golf is ruined.

 

[ThomOsborneMD]

I think I'm going to biting the bullet and decide I'm gonna take a once a week lesson. Golf course across the street offers lessons. Hoping I can get more consistent and shoot around 89-93ish all the time

Consistency is key. I took 3 lessons last year, not sure how much it helped. Planning to do at least 1-2 a month once the weather allows

 

[slattimer]

I think I'm going to biting the bullet and decide I'm gonna take a once a week lesson. Golf course across the street offers lessons. Hoping I can get more consistent and shoot around 89-93ish all the time

Couple years ago I was struggling mightily with my swing...finally went and did a couple lessons to see what the hell I was fucking up. Exactly what I told the dude, and he was great about it. After about 5 swings, he identified it, had me do a few drills and something to focus on to fix it, and boom. Was stripping it again, in a sense that I can't really stripe the ball, but am good enough to be dangerous and score low. Month later, got 2nd in the big calcutta I play in every year.

 

[lee_carvallo_12]

This is old, and I probably have posted before, but this might be the funniest thing CPG ever put out.

 

[HCFord1]

This is old, and I probably have posted before, but this might be the funniest thing CPG ever put out.

That clip, even without subtitles, always makes me laugh. That dude makes me want to spend years becoming fluent in Spanish just so I can have beers with him.