Where do you leave your phone while playing?

[dbuck]

I voted in my pocket turned on, but I don't keep it in my pocket and it is definitely on silent. It is usually in the cart or in my bag, and I check for text messages infrequently, and usually don't answer unless it is an emergency. I did make one exception last week when someone texted about a car I had on Craigslist and I happened to see it. I did not slow play.

[Jeremie Boop]

Depends. If I'm using it as a scorecard and for gps, then it's in my pocket silent. If I'm not it's in the cart on silent. I have to have my phone with me and on at all times because I'm the only IT person where I work so I'm on call 24/7 365.

[Fourputt]

None of the above.  It goes in my bag on silent with my keys and wallet.

[Jake Goodman]

None of the above.  It goes in my bag on silent with my keys and wallet.

+1, same format over here.

[jetsknicks1]

In the cart with the sound off. My golf GPS is on my phone so I take it on the course every time I play.

[Rick Martin]

I keep mine at home.

same here - refuse to be held hostage to the phone .....only bring it on long road trips for AAA

[rehmwa]

Usually in the soft pocket of my bag with my keys and wallet.  It's nearly impossible to hear, and I usually ride, so even harder to.  I don't answer hardly ever and silent it if I think about it.

I like my pants pockets empty when playing (even if denim, or cargo shorts).  Usually just a spare ball, tees and marker.  The repair tool is clipped to my pocket or hat.

I used to leave wallet and phone in the car, but it's not a good idea.  You need the wallet to buy food and drinks.  I was happy to have my phone one round where the cart battery ran out - called the clubhouse and they brought a replacement cart immediately.  This happened a second time at a much higher end course.  The cart ran so low but still moved VERY Slowly and couldn't climb hills.  They promised but FAILED to bring a new cart and we rode the last 3 holes at a crawling pace - sometimes one person would have to get out and walk or push a little even.  A few times we've run late and I've called to inform late to events.  I also take pictures sometimes.

If someone is pissy about a phone being in the general area of them, they usually aren't any fun to play with anyway - it's a pretty minor deal.

[pecos24]

I used to keep it in my bag on vibrate.  Now that I use GolfLogix it is in my pocket.  If time permits I may check messages, etc.  If I am playing alone and no one behind me I may take a call from time to time.

[Dave2512]

In cart cup holder. Unfortunately mobile office means I am never away from it. Sometimes when alone I have to turn ringer all the way up. Often rings mid swing.

[Fourputt]

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Originally Posted by rkim291968

I keep mine at home.

same here - refuse to be held hostage to the phone .....only bring it on long road trips for AAA

I'm certainly not tied to mine.  I still forget it half the time when I leave the house, but since my calendar and grocery/shopping list all reside on the phone now, it's become at least a semi necessity.

[dkolo]

Until I started using the Game Golf app, I would keep it in my bag, safely away from sharp scratchy objects and would check it at my leisure as necessary, mostly for sports scores or texting someone. I have it on silent 99% of the time in life generally, so I don't do anything different. Kinda don't care if someone else's cell phone goes off once or twice a round though in their bag. Seems like an unnecessary grumpiness; that person probably has a decent reason for wanting to hear they have a call. It's not that annoying unless it's happening every 5 minutes or something.

[rehmwa]

Until I started using the Game Golf app, I would keep it in my bag, safely away from sharp scratchy objects and would check it at my leisure as necessary, mostly for sports scores or texting someone. I have it on silent 99% of the time in life generally, so I don't do anything different. Kinda don't care if someone else's cell phone goes off once or twice a round though in their bag. Seems like an unnecessary grumpiness; that person probably has a decent reason for wanting to hear they have a call. It's not that annoying unless it's happening every 5 minutes or something.

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[RandyBobbitt]

In my golf bag, usually turned on. I'm not one of those annoying people who are always on their phones -- I have it on only because of the potential for a family emergency. I'm not in a line of work in which the phone is a necessity. It seldom rings while I'm on the course, but when it does I check the number and if I don't recognize it I let it go to voicemail.

Just my .02 worth.

[Jackal66]

I have mine in pocket on vibrate. Being self employed, gotta have it. If someone calls (they usually text), can buy enough time to finish the round. I have a welding/machine shop. When companies break down, I have to go. Jack

[David in FL]

[LEFT][/LEFT]Sitting in the cart, on, and the volume all the way up so I can hear it if it rings. My buddy's is also connected to the Bluetooth speaker so we can listen to music as we play. We can both multi-task, and neither of us gets distracted easily. Nor are we good enough that a little distraction is likely to have much of an impact to our game. :-D

[isukgolf]

only bring it on long road trips for AAA

Oddly ... I bring mine on trips for AAA ...

[14ledo81]

I keep mine in my bag.  Typically on silent.

I try to clear all obligations when I golf.  It helps me clear my mind, and I can enjoy it more.

[davechen]

In my pocket on vibrate.  I use Golfshot GPS to keep score and track stats.