What Would you have done?

[BrushCaddy]

Originally Posted by sacm3bill

That's how I felt. To paraphrase Bobby Jones, this is like someone asking to be congratulated for their integrity because they didn't rob a bank.

I don't think the OP was looking for approval on his actions.  I think he was just starting conversation to see what would others do...  I could be wrong but that's how I see it.

Myself?  I would have done the same and turned it in.  If it was a really nice club, heck, I would have asked what happens to it if no one claims it...

[sacm3bill]

Originally Posted by BrushCaddy

I don't think the OP was looking for approval on his actions.  I think he was just starting conversation to see what would others do...  I could be wrong but that's how I see it.

Ok, fair enough.

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by sacm3bill

Ok, fair enough.

I think the OP got people off on a tangent when he admitted to being tempted to keep it. I suspect a lot of good golf citizens would have that thought cross their mind. Just a, quick "what if?", then they'd do the only proper thing and turn it in. If he'd never had that brief thought, he'd never have felt the need to start the thread.  For me, I can't say I've ever considered keeping a club, but I have played with people who did - had to talk them into turning it in. It was awkward.

[DocWu1948]

I would have turned it in. Part of the Golden Rule and also part of the game of golf. I leave my clubs on the course too often, and I usually get them returned. Already forgot my seven iron this year, and I was able to get it the next day. I typically find a wedge once/twice a year and if I am riding, I'll ask the group in front and it's usually theirs. Otherwise, I give it to a ranger.

I would estimate I've had over a dozen clubs returned. Yeah, I'm careless. Can't always be lucky though. I've lost two irons from my first set, a PW from my current set, and a cheap fairway wood. That was the most aggravating as I am sure the group behind me had it. I know where I set it down, and it was gone when I went back.

The most embarrasing moment (for everyone) was one time I was loading my car after a round and saw a head cover was missing. I asked these guys who were behind me if they had seen one, and one guy sheepishly pulled it off his club.

LOL. I better count my clubs. Maybe I left one out there this week.

[walk18]

Strange that it was in the middle of the road though. I wonder if someone hit a bad shot, got pissed and chucked the club OB??