My buddy and I were playing yesterday, and being very held up by a group of at least ten guys. I mentioned to another player that I didn't think a group of that size was very thoughtful, as it had a number of us backed up and ultimately skipping ahead. His reply was that the group was a bunch of "big money players." I don't know what that means, but it seems to me that it's a real pain in the neck for those of us who deliberately keep our groups small. Personally, I don't care if you're big money or no money - just realize that no matter how great you are, you're not the only person on the course and that we are all there to play, not just stand around and watch others. Keep the groups under 5 people, so we can all enjoy this beautiful course. Thanks
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Being someone who really prefers to not play in big groups, and who doesn't like how they hold up play, I hear where you're coming from. However, the guys you are referring to are mostly veterans of DeLa and the first ones to observe the course etiquette rules of letting smaller groups play through. I guarantee that if you ask, they'll wave you through every time. Thanks for your very respectful post.
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Marty Hapner
Legend
Re: Course Etiquette - 2004/03/28 08:12
I agree that these veterans follow the course etiquette to allow smaller groups through. They generally also start earlier, when the course is not full, and enjoy the social aspect of playing together.
Not withstanding, they should also be the first to set an example, by breaking into multiple groups. This allows for faster play and generally more focused play, as it is often difficult to stay focused when there are so many in the group....
I often play with these people, and always encourage playing in groups no larger then 4 or 5 per, but, am often dismissed. I will keep trying though, and will refuse to play, if the group is too large, from now on....
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George Astin
newbie
Re: Course Etiquette - 2004/04/27 12:58
As a group, we tend to be faster than most groups. We are always open to allow even faster or smaller groups to play thru. Its always hard to sit on your hands while the group ahead of you waits for the group ahead of them to finish out, especially when daylight is waning. Unfortunately, as our sport increases in poularity, this will be more the norm than the exception. Large groups that include kids and dogs ,etc etc, should be aware of smaller faster round players. Often, I find indignance from groups with kids when requesting a play thru, as if they need to make a point in front of their kids. It's hard to balance the support of families playing disc golf against the lack of etiquette. More courses will help this problem. But the most popular course will always be crowded especially on a nice day.
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It's hard to balance the support of families playing disc golf against the lack of etiquette.