Has COVID-19 Affected Your Golf?

[dennyjones]

19 minutes ago, Golfing Paddy said:

I haven't read through all the posts on this thread....

Have the USGA issued a directive to all golf clubs yet?

Not that I've heard.   Golf here in Michigan is still possible.    3/21/2020

[David in FL]

43 minutes ago, Bonvivant said:

I hope this happens, and I hope its solitary confinement so you can't infect others like you have been the last week.

I’m curious.

With what have I been infecting people?

[Bonvivant]

Just now, David in FL said:

I’m curious.

With what have I been infecting people?

If it isn't SARS-COV-2, then it is certainly ignorance.

[David in FL]

26 minutes ago, Golfing Paddy said:

I haven't read through all the posts on this thread....

Have the USGA issued a directive to all golf clubs yet?

What authority does the USGA have to issue any “directive” to anyone?

[Bonvivant]

Just now, David in FL said:

What authority does the USGA have to issue any “directive” to anyone?

They are the governing bodies of rules in the states....so for rules, they are the only one that has the authority to issue a directive as far as handicaps

[David in FL]

7 minutes ago, Bonvivant said:

If it isn't SARS-COV-2, then it is certainly ignorance.

Nice.

Yet another thoughtful response.   

[Bonvivant]

Just now, David in FL said:

Nice.

Yet another thoughtful response.   

Considering your lack of concern for the situation at hand, it's all "we" can really do. I honestly hope that you come around, stay safe, and respect your community, but all of your posts so far have indicated the exact opposite attitude for you. Please at least look at the curves and think about distancing yourself when possible. I don't think that most people are directly mad at you, but more the idea that you are perpetuating. I know that my last post was crass and aggressive, and I apologize, but I don't want anyone to suffer more than they have to.

[David in FL]

13 hours ago, snapfade said:

 

• If the player hits the raised cup so hard that it is unlikely that the stroke would have gone into a normal cup, then one additional stroke should be added to the hole for that player.
• A ball just barely hitting the edge of a raised cup, that would likely not have gone into a normal cup - the player should add an additional stroke for posting.

I wonder how many will overlook those two statements? They will argue its a judgement call. 

And they’d be right.

The pool noodle option works much better

[NM Golf]

On 3/20/2020 at 8:46 AM, FlyingAce said:

@NM Golf Are your courses still open? I got an email from Sandia Golf yesterday saying they will continue to stay open. I wonder if that will change.

I work tomorrow, so we are still open.

[iacas]

29 minutes ago, David in FL said:

The pool noodle option works much better

It doesn’t reduce touching common surfaces as much.

[Bonvivant]

1 minute ago, iacas said:

It doesn’t reduce touching common surfaces as much.

He doesn't care about that though.

[David in FL]

1 minute ago, iacas said:

It doesn’t reduce touching common surfaces as much.

Have you tried it?

We played that way today.  As far as I could tell, the flagstick was never touched.  I know that I certainly didn’t.

1 minute ago, Bonvivant said:

He doesn't care about that though.

And, he’s back.  

[Bonvivant]

1 minute ago, David in FL said:

And, he’s back.  

You didn't answer my last two points, not that you are obligated to. Don't act like you care about who touches what, though. You have been very clear about how you feel about the current situation, and unless your attitude has changed, you wouldn't care if they ran golf courses (and all other businesses) as they normally do. You are so disingenuous, and I think you know that but are afraid to admit it.

[David in FL]

1 minute ago, Bonvivant said:

You didn't answer my last two points, not that you are obligated to. Don't act like you care about who touches what, though. You have been very clear about how you feel about the current situation, and unless your attitude has changed, you wouldn't care if they ran golf courses (and all other businesses) as they normally do. You are so disingenuous, and I think you know that but are afraid to admit it.

I’ve decided not to engage someone incapable of having a discussion without becoming abusive towards someone with an opinion they either don’t understand, or with which they don’t agree.

 

 

[Bonvivant]

1 minute ago, David in FL said:

I’ve decided not to engage someone incapable of having a discussion without becoming abusive towards someone with an opinion they either don’t understand, or with which they don’t agree.

 

 

I haven't abused you at all. I think you are mistaking me for the other chap. Do you think that people should take precautions now, or are you still under that delusion that nothing is wrong? That is the only question I want answered. And the only reason that I want it answered is that you are commenting about how the situation is being handled by courses when, up to this point, your view has been that nothing should be done. Commenting on noodles vs raised cups really wouldn't be your business if you think that everything is fine and that the cups should be where they normally are and no precautions should be necessary.

[David in FL]

1 minute ago, Bonvivant said:

I haven't abused you at all. I think you are mistaking me for the other chap. Do you think that people should take precautions now, or are you still under that delusion that nothing is wrong? That is the only question I want answered. And the only reason that I want it answered is that you are commenting about how the situation is being handled by courses when, up to this point, your view has been that nothing should be done. Commenting on noodles vs raised cups really wouldn't be your business if you think that everything is fine and that the cups should be where they normally are and no precautions should be necessary.

I’ve NEVER said that nothing is wrong, or that nothing could be, or should be done.
 

Moreover, I’ve never proposed not abiding by guidelines when reasonable.  I do NOT maintain 6’ separation from all others at all times.  Neither do you.

[Bonvivant]

1 minute ago, David in FL said:

I’ve NEVER said that nothing is wrong, or that nothing could be, or should be done.
 

Moreover, I’ve never proposed not abiding by guidelines when reasonable.  I do NOT maintain 6’ separation from all others at all times.  Neither do you.

Sorry if I mischaracterized you, but I was under the impression that you thought that being at the pool hall and not heeding guidelines was your stance. Do you even try to maintain a distance from others? Previously it seemed as if you weren't making any effort. Obviously the 6 feet has to be broken for certain things like monetary transactions, but I can't think of too many other situations where you can't maintain your distance.

[No Mulligans]

8 hours ago, RickK said:

I just stated what is happening around where I live.  Not saying it is safe, just telling it like it is for now. 

Sorry for the sarcasm. I was a bit flabbergasted that no one seemed to be concerned about the cup.