Etiquette and Respect????
What ever happened to golf etiquette and respect for the golf course. (I am either getting old and cranky, or people only care about themselves). Because I am at the course so much, I see a lot more than others. The things that just amaze me are how people dress when they play golf, where they drive their golf cart, and their total lack of respect for the course.
People need to learn a courses dress code before they just show up to play. Men, how about a collared shirt and nice shorts. Not a t-shirt and gym shorts.
The golf cart is to stay on the path around the tees and greens, not driven where ever your ball goes. It seems the mentality is, "I rented this cart I will drive it where I want".
And finally, FIX A BALL MARK AND FILL A DIVOT JUST ONE TIME.
People need to learn a courses dress code before they just show up to play. Men, how about a collared shirt and nice shorts. Not a t-shirt and gym shorts.
The golf cart is to stay on the path around the tees and greens, not driven where ever your ball goes. It seems the mentality is, "I rented this cart I will drive it where I want".
And finally, FIX A BALL MARK AND FILL A DIVOT JUST ONE TIME.
So what your saying is that when the sign on the first tee says "golf carts on path only" that it means I'm not supposed to drive across the fairway? Seriously, I really like it when my 10 year old (who is the much better golfer) asks me, "Dad, are they supposed to do that?" Our kids are watching. What are they learning?
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Mark,
You are absolutely correct. The crazy thing is that the worst offenders are usually the people that play the most golf at a particular course. It has been the same at every course where I have worked. It's like they feel a sense of entitlement since they play the most. But what happens is because they play so much, they are seen by the other golfers, who then say, "well if they are going to do that, then I am too". It is a domino effect. All we can do is try to educate and set a positive example.
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With the greens in such bad shape it should always be 90 Play. Why dont they do something?
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I agree with the dress codes you mentioned. T-Shirts and tank tops should not be allowed. Can anyone tell me what is up with the condition of the grass at Spring hill? Also I played the other day and the first five holes smelled like dog pooh. Honestly,it was almost unbearable. what is going on?
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I agree the dress codes need to be enforced. No T-shirts or tank tops, even for women with tanks because of the heat. No tanks period. A collar on your shirt and nice shorts.Can someone tell me what is going on with the grass and the awful smell? I am worried about the grass!
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Susan,
Thank you for all of your comments. You opinions are very useful. I am going to refer you to the Head Golf Professional on your questions about the grass. Go to www.springhillcollegegolf.com and contact Duke via email and ask him the same questions you asked me. He will welcome your questions and comments and would be better for him to answer your questions. I will tell you that the smell that day was an organic fertilizer that was applied to the greens after aerafying. Thanks again.
Brisgolf
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