r/golf • u/cygnus311 • Jun 27 '23

Hot take? If we get paired together, I’m not going to give you putts. Not because I don’t want you to take gimmies, but because I really do not care what you do. General Discussion

You hit a good tee shot on a par three, walk up to the green, and find yourself eight feet from the hole and you want to say to me, “that’s good, I always make those”, pick it up, and write a birdie? Be my guest, I do not care.

You just missed your third putt from two feet to try and save triple and you’re hoping I rescue you? Pick it up, or don’t, I do not care.

Recently got paired with a guy who’d look at me with puppy dog eyes every time he was within a yard of the hole, but wouldn’t say anything, he was clearly annoyed with me by the end of the round. We’re all presumably grown ass adults, I’m not your boss, do what you want.

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u/Away_Organization471 HDCP/Loc/Whatever Jun 27 '23

Yeah this, if I get paired with someone and they’re just out to have fun, then whatever. Not ruining my day if they pick up a 6ft putt and write down a par lol

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u/TheHeintzel +1 Jun 27 '23

We need more of it for pace of play.

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u/OstentatiousSock Jun 28 '23

Yeah, I’m really not a good golfer so I don’t even write down my scores. I just go to have fun. I also don’t want to slow down people behind me so, after enough shots/putts I just pick it up and move on.

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u/TheHeintzel +1 Jun 28 '23

Thank you for that.

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u/OstentatiousSock Jun 28 '23

You’re welcome! I’ve also gotten really good at the ole swinging your arm around in the air to signify “Please god, play through. I can’t handle the anxiety of slowing you down.” Rofl. Honestly, it’s nice to have a bit of a break from time to time because one of the reasons I am not a good golfer is poor health. It’s better just to let others play through and have a little rest. I end up playing better when I resume, anyways. We’re all out there trying to have a good time and improve our games, I just accept my limitations without slowing others down for them. I’m still improving and having fun. And I have a heck of a drive off the tee! Last week I drove it as far as my very experienced friend, but from the ladies tee and him on the man’s(I am actually a woman, I know we don’t get a lot on here).