Interesting situation today :o

[bornfishy]

This is the second time I've typed this - lost it first time around - so it'll be a bit brief.

I'm a new player, and usually play by myself. Today, I'd caught up to the two ball in front, who were waiting on some kids in front of them. They asked me to join them, and I said yeah, as I don't like playing by myself.

Anyway, the younger of the two helped me with my 3 wood, which I started hitting quite well off the tee (unusual for me). He then said to try his Wilson Fat Shaft utility for the rest of the round, as he didn't get on with it at all.

At the end of the round, we agreed to play again in a few days time, and I went to hand him back the utility. He said to keep it! I said no several times, and offered to pay him for the club, again several times. He insisted I keep it, as he couldn't exchange it; it's brand new, and costs about £70 or £80 I'm sure!

I'm very, very grateful to him, but I do feel bad. I'm gonna buy him a box of premium balls to say thank you, as he plays nice Srixon's atm, and doesn't lose many, despite being new to the game.

Comments and opinions, please.

andy.

[PaGolfer]

I say run and never play that course again..... (only kidding), Man what a blessing huh? count yourself lucky...some nice guy I'd say....

Yeah, if your going to play w/him again I think a box of some nice balls would be a good response on your part...

Way to go though on the new club.....

[digger21]

karma is gonna be all over that guy for awhile. Good for him. He figured he couldnt do anything with it so why not help out somebody who could. Good stuff!

[bornfishy]

Cool, glad you guys thought the same as I did :)

I just went down there and bought a box of Nike Ignite balls for him, see if they'll help him with drive distance (he uses a Nike SQ driver / 3 wood combo). They're not Pro V1 expensive, but they're nice balls all the same.

andy.

[Shindig]

This is the second time I've typed this - lost it first time around - so it'll be a bit brief.

Most people have a story of playing with someone weird: tries to teach them and then tops the ball, or claims to be a pro and shoots 100, etc. There's a whole thread on people's weird stories, very amusing, worth reading if you have the time. Your "weird" story is that you found a genuinely helpful individual who gave you a club that has helped you. My friend, that is an awesome experience, and the gift of premium balls is quite excellent indeed.

[dayll]

My Bison's cap goes off to that guy! Your experience redeems my faith in our fellow golfers. It seems that lately all we witness is rudeness and callousness on the course. There's hope for us after all! I'm going to do something similar at the first opportunity - that guy inspired me. dayll

[sandtrap]

It just goes to show what a gentlemans game it is. At some point someone probably did something like that for him and at some point you will be able to do it for someone else.

Have you seen the movie Pay it forward? We should all do a good deed for a stranger and the world would be a better place.
The balls are a great idea BTW.

[bornfishy]

Hey,

I'm glad you guys all think buying him some Nike balls was a good way to say thanks :) I'm seeing him Thursday when we tee off, so I'll let you know how the game goes!

I definitely hope I can do the same for someone else sometime - I saw that movie :) Dayll - go for it! :)

Thanks!

andy.