Retrieving your ball from the hole

[Golftool]

I cannot stand jerks who use their putter to get their ball out of the cup - can't you bend down and pick it up! I have played behind groups who use their putter to scoop the ball out of the hole and they end up @#%#@ the rim of the cup!:mad:

What the hell is the matter with these people? Dont they know there are other people behind them that would like a nice smooth round cup to sink their birdie putts into?

There in nothing worse than coming to the green and seeing a beat-up cup!

I have been tempted many times to bury my putter in some jerks forehead for doing this!!!

If you see someone beating the crap out of the cup - tell a marshall! I have had a group thrown off for abusing the greens like this - if you see someone doing this - stop them! There are many people coming behind you that paid good money to enjoy their round and the course and shouldn't have to put up with this type of crap! Thats my 2c.

[TehFlakes]

i had the group in front of us get thrown off of cennential on saturday.. i know its cennential but still they never fixed any divots on the greens, and then the tore the rip of the cup and the marshall and are group so them throw the flag stick on the green which did some damage..
Aholes!!!!!!

[Golftool]

Thanks flakes - i was so p****d about the putters i forgot about the guys who try to ram the flag stick in the hole as well!

Nothing like ruining a good course with people who beat up the greens and have no respect for others!:mad:

[Greywolf]

That bugs me also, bend over and pick the ball out of the hole, it really is not difficult.

[noback]

Golftool

Next time that happens, I'd walk up to them and tell them to stop ruinning it for the rest of us. If they are too far aheadm THAT is what cell phones are for. I have palyed with a few people who tried it once in front of me and it was their last time. Even those I dont know, I would tell. :D

[tjhayko]

I absolutely hate this too. Had a friend that I occasionally play with that did it. Boy was everyone glad when he bought a 2 ball putt because it's to big to fit in the hole.

The flag stick thing bugs me too, but both bug me less if I'm playing with people that have never played before. I politely tell them that it's considered rude, because they are damaging the greens and explain why if they ask how, and after that I try to avoid playing with them again if they don't take heed.

[mirak]

Talking about "damaging" the greens, what do you guys think about tiger's action last weekend? If he's supposed to be an example for the young ones, imagine how the grees will be looking soon

[Rocknronny]

Talking about "damaging" the greens, what do you guys think about tiger's action last weekend? If he's supposed to be an example for the young ones, imagine how the grees will be looking soon He should be fined and whats with the F bomb.:nono: :help: :nono: :rofl:

[mikemakeitso]

He should be fined and whats with the F bomb.:nono: :help: :nono: :rofl:
Come on now... The word was "F"udge...:D . It's my story and I sticking to it... Why, because that's what the media is saying...:rofl:

[noback]

Talking about "damaging" the greens, what do you guys think about tiger's action last weekend? If he's supposed to be an example for the young ones, imagine how the grees will be looking soonShhhhhhhh
mikemakeitso already blasted me for saying the same thing. :D
I'm, guessing he doesnt mind putting on greens that look like a driving range tee off.:nono:

[el tigre]

If he's supposed to be an example for the young ones, imagine how the grees will be looking soon Really, that's in his job description?? I thought he was just some guy who plays golf for a living.

[Flogger]

I cannot stand jerks who use their putter to get their ball out of the cup - can't you bend down and pick it up! I have played behind groups who use their putter to scoop the ball out of the hole and they end up @#%#@ the rim of the cup!:mad: Yup, couldn't agree more! Drives me f--king insane. I've played with someone that does that. Said something to him once and it wasn't well rec'd if you know what I mean. WTF are you supposed do when that happens?

[Flogger]

Really, that's in his job description?? I thought he was just some guy who plays golf for a living.
You're kidding, right?

[hammer]

Lets not forget people who putt out while the pin is still in the hole then pull up on the pin to get there ball out. I have seen more than a few holes get ruined this way. I have also seen step on holes and cave the edges right in.

If people are to fat or lazy to bend over and get thier ball out either don't play golf or take a gimmie on every hole.

[noback]

Yup, couldn't agree more! Drives me f--king insane. I've played with someone that does that. Said something to him once and it wasn't well rec'd if you know what I mean. WTF are you supposed do when that happens?Tell the course.:cool:

[mikemakeitso]

I cannot stand jerks who use their putter to get their ball out of the cup - can't you bend down and pick it up! I have played behind groups who use their putter to scoop the ball out of the hole and they end up @#%#@ the rim of the cup!:mad:

What the hell is the matter with these people? Dont they know there are other people behind them that would like a nice smooth round cup to sink their birdie putts into?

There in nothing worse than coming to the green and seeing a beat-up cup!

I have been tempted many times to bury my putter in some jerks forehead for doing this!!!

If you see someone beating the crap out of the cup - tell a marshall! I have had a group thrown off for abusing the greens like this - if you see someone doing this - stop them! There are many people coming behind you that paid good money to enjoy their round and the course and shouldn't have to put up with this type of crap! Thats my 2c.
Amen! Absolutely agree.

[el tigre]

You're kidding, right? Sort of. I don't want to threadjack here because I agree with Golftool about taking the ball out of the cup with a putter, but I disagree with the notion that anyone with a high media profile is somehow charged with the additional responsiblity of setting a good example for children.

PARENTS have a responsibility to set a good example for their children. People who work with children (teachers, day care workers, scout leaders, priests) have a responsibility to set a good example to children. Professional athletes and entertainers have no more responsiblity in this regard than anyone else. If your children are getting so much of their values and ethics from what they see on television, you have other issues.

[KaiShin]

I don't really have a problem with what Tiger did on Sunday. So what if he drops an F-bomb. He's human, he's got to be allowed to show some emotion out there. You've got to put these things in perspective. I'm a fan of many sports, and if all golf fans have to worry about is a putter slam, or a sly bird flipping, or someone putting and teeing off out of turn, then golf is doing pretty well.

If Tiger really did damage the green though, yes he should be fined.

Anyway back to the OP. I bet these guys are the same people that park directly on the curb in front of the store they want to shop at for 30 minutes, instead of parking in the spot that's 10 freakin feet away. I hate lazy people.

[tjhayko]

Sort of. I don't want to threadjack here because I agree with Golftool about taking the ball out of the cup with a putter, but I disagree with the notion that anyone with a high media profile is somehow charged with the additional responsiblity of setting a good example for children.

PARENTS have a responsibility to set a good example for their children. People who work with children (teachers, day care workers, scout leaders, priests) have a responsibility to set a good example to children. Professional athletes and entertainers have no more responsiblity in this regard than anyone else. If your children are getting so much of their values and ethics from what they see on television, you have other issues.

I agree that parents have the responsibility to set a good example for our children, but I also think that anybody who is making the kind of money that professional atheletes do should take into account that children will look up to them. After all, they make millions of dollars a year on things like endorsements, which are all about image.

I do agree that if your children are getting all of their values and ethics from televison, you do have other issues, but children are going to be watching sporting events, I think it's reasonable to expect that these things be acceptable to a family audience.

Do I have a problem with what Tiger did? Not really, but I do think he does have a responsibility because of the fact that he is so popular that children will look up to him. Of course, the right way to handle that is for a parent, who was watching with their children to explain that Tiger was very upset with himself, and that it's not acceptable to use that kind of language.

[andy]

It's up to all of us that know, to educate our fellow golfers. Often these offenders don't know that they've done anything wrong, as they've seen someone else do it, without any repercussions. What I've done, is speak to the person, privately, after the hole is completed, in a calm and diplomatic manner. I'm not out to embarass them;
I want them to learn, so that they'll pass on their knowledge to others.
We all need to be teachers... and be respectful , while doing so.

[TehFlakes]

i think we should write a book on Rules and Etiquette and i know a director at penquin books .=/ lol

[Ems]

I agree that parents have the responsibility to set a good example for our children, but I also think that anybody who is making the kind of money that professional atheletes do should take into account that children will look up to them. After all, they make millions of dollars a year on things like endorsements, which are all about image.

I do agree that if your children are getting all of their values and ethics from televison, you do have other issues, but children are going to be watching sporting events, I think it's reasonable to expect that these things be acceptable to a family audience.

Do I have a problem with what Tiger did? Not really, but I do think he does have a responsibility because of the fact that he is so popular that children will look up to him. Of course, the right way to handle that is for a parent, who was watching with their children to explain that Tiger was very upset with himself, and that it's not acceptable to use that kind of language.
I'm sure a lot of us have lost our temper before, it's a bit unreasonable to expect "celebrity" athletes to be able to control their emotions to that extent. I'm sure Tiger wouldn't want his F bombs influencing any kids but he's also human. I tend to cuss after every shot on a drivinig range sometimes (under my breath) but still, I can't help it! :$

[tjhayko]

I'm sure a lot of us have lost our temper before, it's a bit unreasonable to expect "celebrity" athletes to be able to control their emotions to that extent. I'm sure Tiger wouldn't want his F bombs influencing any kids but he's also human. I tend to cuss after every shot on a drivinig range sometimes (under my breath) but still, I can't help it! :$

I'm really responding to the idea that celebrity athletes aren't responsible to act as a role model for kids. I think they are. They make millions of dollars from being part of our society, and I don't think it's unreasonable for everyone to expect that they hold themselves to a higher standard of behaviour in public.

[Flogger]

Sort of. I don't want to threadjack here because I agree with Golftool about taking the ball out of the cup with a putter, but I disagree with the notion that anyone with a high media profile is somehow charged with the additional responsiblity of setting a good example for children.

PARENTS have a responsibility to set a good example for their children. People who work with children (teachers, day care workers, scout leaders, priests) have a responsibility to set a good example to children. Professional athletes and entertainers have no more responsiblity in this regard than anyone else. If your children are getting so much of their values and ethics from what they see on television, you have other issues.
No question, I agree parents have the ultimate responsibilty. Especially to moderate and help interpret what our kids are exposed to everyday via various media sources.

However, have you ever heard of the Tiger Woods foundation?

check it out http://www.twfound.org/home/default.sps?sid=941&lid=1&atpval=0

We're not talking about your average gifted athelete here. He's made a commitment to help children around the world and with that comes a huge responsibilty. He is a massive role model and children look up to him.

[bOOgeyman]

don't you guys remember the quote from Spiderman??
"With great power comes great responsibility"
IMHO, Tiger Woods has a lot of influence in society. I see so many people mimic his actions on the course. These people are not kids either, they're adults with a mind of their own. At least I hope so.

[turbocrepe]

As far as Tiger's F bomb goes, It could very easily have been "dumped" by the network. All television broadcasts in Canada as well as the U.S. MUST be on a delay system. that system enables the broadcaster to see and hear everything before it goes out on the airwaves / cable etc. According to both the FCC and the CRTC, the responsibility for what is broadcast lies solely with the broadcaster, and I would tend to agree. Just my two cents.

[Focker Singh]

I also hate it when people drag their feet and scrape the greens. There's nothing more annoying than having to putt after someone's shoe scrapes.