So I finally told the slow guy in our group he was slow...

[Norm66]

Well did the guy who quit say anything while he was complaining or just go along with him? Probably went right along with him, playing sides. Oh well.

Bingo, he just sat there and listened without saying a word. Or at least that's what he told me. I wouldn't doubt it if he was agreeing with the slow guy about how big a dick I am.

[bcp]

Let me first start by saying that I am all for playing by the rules of golf; however, not until you are consistently breaking 100. Someone who is going to score in triple digits will only make things slower by playing it down, putting out gimmes, holing out for greater than triple bogey, etc. I also believe that a player will enjoy the game more if they get preferred lies in the fairway and pick up at triple bogey. There is nothing worse than a group holding up the entire course, because they are putting out for a 9.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

Bingo, he just sat there and listened without saying a word. Or at least that's what he told me. I wouldn't doubt it if he was agreeing with the slow guy about how big a dick I am.

That sucks. Unfortunately I wouldn't doubt it either. That's just how

some people are.

Let me first start by saying that I am all for playing by the rules of golf; however, not until you are consistently breaking 100. Someone who is going to score in triple digits will only make things slower by playing it down, putting out gimmes, holing out for greater than triple bogey, etc. I also believe that a player will enjoy the game more if they get preferred lies in the fairway and pick up at triple bogey. There is nothing worse than a group holding up the entire course, because they are putting out for a 9.

Just because someone shoots in the 100's doesn't mean they can't finish a round in a reasonable amount of time. Matter of fact, some of the slower players I've at least played with are the low handicap guys. I've played with plenty of guys who shoot in the triple digits but still play quickly.

I do understand what you're saying but I think a player is only hurting themselves and their ability to improve by not playing by the rules. If you're out there for kicks and a little excersize then be my guest. I guess it depends on what you want to get out of the game. I also think that if a player hits it, say, 10 yards at a time then they probably shouldn't be out there on a Saturday morning. But generally there are times and places for beginners.

[p_funk]

Bingo, he just sat there and listened without saying a word. Or at least that's what he told me. I wouldn't doubt it if he was agreeing with the slow guy about how big a dick I am.

To hell with both of them. LOL!!!!!!! Seriously though I am a slower player and i know it. If someone in my group tells to pick up the pace I am playing to slow, I say ok and that I am sorry for slowing everyone down. It is just stupid to for him to get pissed, just say sorry and play faster.

[bluenar9]

I'm not a low handicapper but I know how to play fast ready-golf... and even so, I still feel like I/we are holding up the people behind us (even though we're really not) and I get anxious and stuff and it probably screws up my mental game.

I haven't played with anyone from my new office yet but I hope I don't have situations like that. It sounds like the people I'll be playing with are pretty good. I'll probably be the slowest.

[erniebanks]

I've seen tourneys where my kid or some other kid will say to the group...we need to pick it up...we're playing slow. I've seen tourneys last from 5 hours to, yes, 7.5 hours for 18 in 100 degree heat. Now that wasn't their fault, the group in front of them was slow.

7.5 hours? I'd be a the club house asking for a "slow"(rain) check. long before it got that far.