how far can you drive a cell phone?

[Klean]

My phone is always on vibrate and usually in my bag. My kids/GF know not to call me unless the house is burning ^^

[mikelz]

I'll get back to you the next time somebody has a 5-10 minute argument with his wife while I'm trying to play.
I think the smallest parts would only vaporize.

[The Rambler]

I put it on vibrate when I'm texting a lot but I have the ringer on when I'm playing by myself. Usually don't get a lot of calls, texting has put that to rest.

[scottevans77]

I keep mine with me on the course, but it's on vibrate at all times. My wife now knows not to call me unless it's an emergency. Last year, I was playing at Myrtlewood Golf Club in Myrtle Beach on the 3rd hole, my phone rings. My wife called to tell me that my niece had lost her glasses in the ocean. Why on earth she thought I could do something about this from the course is beyond me. After that incident and the accompanying explanation of why she should not call me, she now understands that unless someone is dying it's not important to call me at the course.

[Jeepthrills]

Mine is on, but in a lined pocket in the bag. It is not going to be loud enough to be heard unless you are carying the bag. I run two health clubs, so my hours don't end at 9-5. I try not to talk on it during a round, but if need bee I will hang back or walk away from other players to minimize any distractions.

[MrKadash]

I don't even fool with the vibrator. I just leave it on silent and check it every couple of holes. Besides, I don't think all the UM fans at my course would appreciate my Buckeye ring tone.

[mellojoe]

My phone is ALWAYS on vibrate. I can't hear the darn thing in my pocket, so its easiest to feel it vibrating. In the car, at home, listening to music, at work, etc. Vibrate is easier for me.


Now, I did have to take a call last time out. We were running late and my wife's dad just flew into town. She called to find out if I was picking him up. But, I took the call while standing about 100 yards away from the nearest person. I rushed through the conversation in a whisper, then I hung up and politely apologized to the group.

To me, its just about common courtesy. I bet the same people who talk on the golf course are the same ones who don't turn off their phone in the movie theater.

Really, how self-centered of a population have we become that we need the whole crowd to hear our specialized and personalized ring tone everywhere we go? Get over it. You're not that important. The world COULD exist without you polluting it with your noise.

[glebert]

I use my Blackberry to keep score on. But have it on quiet.

My wife's old boss was on a firm retreat, playing a round completely inebriated. He couldn't find a tee, so he used his Blackberry..as a tee. You can guess the results.