Two some complaint our foursome was slow

[llewol007]

Not sure but it’s been a while since running into a complete Arse on the course. About 6 holes into our round yesterday, a twosome catches up to our tee box on the 6 tee. We ask one of the guys if they want to play thru, guy in the cart says sure, Second guy walks up with his push cart huffing and puffing and says your group is falling behind. I said nope, we have a slow threesome in front of us and we are on pace. He says no you aren’t, we have been follow close to you on every hole. Like I said we have a slower threesome in front of us that I am betting you guys will run into. Mind you we are a foursome of which 3 are walking. So my buddy basically says do your thing and get moving. Sure enough we get to the next hole and the twosome is stuck on the fairway waiting for he threesome to clear the green. Not sure where the complaint came out of but I guess he forgot they are a twosome following a foursome and that he is a big Arse. Finished the round in 4 hours and saw the twosome on every hole. Not sure why people feel the need to be Jerks.

[MrJones]

If a twosome doesn't understand why they'd be playing close to a 4 some then they have no sense.

 

 

Sounds like maybe the guy was having a bad round and decided to blame it on pace?

[QEight]

Did not sound Arse, but a person not aware of the situation. The better question was that why the threesome did not let them pass? Perhaps there were three behinds.

[ArtMBgolf]

Most golfers wanting to play faster only look at the group ahead of them and not at the entire situation.

On some courses we can't see enough holes to know if there is a gap ahead.

 

When you asked the 2some to go through, they should have have just hit and said thanks.

 

In that situation, I like letting the pushing 2some go through, even if they are not going very far, because then they can push the group

ahead harder than your foursome. Plus you will feel like you can take longer on the green, without watching the 2some behind you

standing in the fairway waiting with hand on hips or riding up to your tee as you tee off.

[llewol007]

If a twosome doesn't understand why they'd be playing close to a 4 some then they have no sense.

 

 

Sounds like maybe the guy was having a bad round and decided to blame it on pace?

The twosome were two singles that barely met. He managed to hit a great drive but since already tees off and our balls were in the fairway, we watched them play. Arse player hits it short chips and two putts for bogey.

[llewol007]

Did not sound Arse, but a person not aware of the situation. The better question was that why the threesome did not let them pass? Perhaps there were three behinds.

So we get to the 8th hole and sure enough the threesome was back in front of us. I guess the thing that got me was this attitude of feeling like we were suppose to just wait for them and let them play thru. Every time they reached us, it was right when we are all tees off and already towards the fairway.

[llewol007]

Most golfers wanting to play faster only look at the group ahead of them and not at the entire situation.

On some courses we can't see enough holes to know if there is a gap ahead.

 

When you asked the 2some to go through, they should have have just hit and said thanks.

 

In that situation, I like letting the pushing 2some go through, even if they are not going very far, because then they can push the group

ahead harder than your foursome. Plus you will feel like you can take longer on the green, without watching the 2some behind you

standing in the fairway waiting with hand on hips or riding up to your tee as you tee off.

Yes I am all go it and so was my foursome. We all have been playing long enough to know that was the right move. But don’t come up to me and tell me I’m playing slow and giving me a lame reason behind it.

[tatertot]

If you had room between you and the threesome, and the twosome were waiting on you, you were falling behind. Not a big deal. You guys did the right thing, the threesome didn't.

[dpb5031]

Twosome really has no rights as long as you were keeping up with the group ahead of you.

[dan360]

Not sure why people feel the need to be Jerks.

 

Because in 2018, punching them is considered Assault. We need to reset back to the 80s and fatten some lips!

[Outpost31]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

[llewol007]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

probably bugged me for a good portion of the front 9 but great company overcomes an idiot.

[tatertot]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Rules of golf says it is their right ... And how do THEY cause all the delays?

[Bingo1976]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Thankfully the rules of golf say otherwise.

 

Just let faster players pass - it's really not difficult and does not mean you have a small wiener.

[dan360]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Thankfully the rules of golf say otherwise.

 

Just let faster players pass - it's really not difficult and does not mean you have a small wiener.

 

Agreed. Let them go around. However, when they're being little clods about it, a 9 iron to the kneecap is refreshing to the soul.

[llewol007]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Thankfully the rules of golf say otherwise.

 

Just let faster players pass - it's really not difficult and does not mean you have a small wiener.

 

Agreed. Let them go around. However, when they're being little clods about it, a 9 iron to the kneecap is refreshing to the soul.

Yes and that is what we proceeded to do was let them pass. My group already teed off and the one guy rolls up in the cart and we asked him if they wanted to play through and he obliged. Then the other single started mouthing off even after we told him they can play through. I personally hate slow play so to be accused of slow play from a foursome is one thing but coming from a twosome just hit me as nonsense.

[Bingo1976]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Thankfully the rules of golf say otherwise.

 

Just let faster players pass - it's really not difficult and does not mean you have a small wiener.

 

Agreed. Let them go around. However, when they're being little clods about it, a 9 iron to the kneecap is refreshing to the soul.

Yes and that is what we proceeded to do was let them pass. My group already teed off and the one guy rolls up in the cart and we asked him if they wanted to play through and he obliged. Then the other single started mouthing off even after we told him they can play through. I personally hate slow play so to be accused of slow play from a foursome is one thing but coming from a twosome just hit me as nonsense.

 

Don't get me wrong - a cheery nod and a wave from the 2ball was all that was required. Mouthing off - well, I'm sure he will try that with the wrong person one day...

[QEight]

He was irritated and now you were so much that the need to vent here. Sounds like two arses now.

[krtgolfing]

Not sure why people feel the need to be Jerks.

 

Because in 2018, punching them is considered Assault. We need to reset back to the 80s and fatten some lips!

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Thankfully the rules of golf say otherwise.

 

Just let faster players pass - it's really not difficult and does not mean you have a small wiener.

 

Agreed. Let them go around. However, when they're being little clods about it, a 9 iron to the kneecap is refreshing to the soul.

 

Someone seems like a violent person. SMH!

[MrJones]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Rules of golf says it is their right ... And how do THEY cause all the delays?

 

Technically a 4 some could be on pace or faster and still be caught by a twosome. Now, instead of continued steady play, the foursome has to wait out a hole while the twosome plays through. In the meantime, the 2nd twosome that was behind the first has caught up. Now the foursome has to either let them play through, try to get a hole in beforehand, or just be Richards and keep playing. The foursome is adding time to their round ONLY because of the other groups.

 

I see this all the time and "wonder" why the two pairs don't join up (I know why in most cases).

[HatsForBats]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Rules of golf says it is their right ... And how do THEY cause all the delays?

 

Technically a 4 some could be on pace or faster and still be caught by a twosome. Now, instead of continued steady play, the foursome has to wait out a hole while the twosome plays through. In the meantime, the 2nd twosome that was behind the first has caught up. Now the foursome has to either let them play through, try to get a hole in beforehand, or just be Richards and keep playing. The foursome is adding time to their round ONLY because of the other groups.

 

I see this all the time and "wonder" why the two pairs don't join up (I know why in most cases).

 

If there are two groups of two directly behind my foursome I expect they will pair up. If they ask to play through I will point out that they have a twosome right behind them that they can pair up with.

[MrJones]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Rules of golf says it is their right ... And how do THEY cause all the delays?

 

Technically a 4 some could be on pace or faster and still be caught by a twosome. Now, instead of continued steady play, the foursome has to wait out a hole while the twosome plays through. In the meantime, the 2nd twosome that was behind the first has caught up. Now the foursome has to either let them play through, try to get a hole in beforehand, or just be Richards and keep playing. The foursome is adding time to their round ONLY because of the other groups.

 

I see this all the time and "wonder" why the two pairs don't join up (I know why in most cases).

 

If there are two groups of two directly behind my foursome I expect they will pair up. If they ask to play through I will point out that they have a twosome right behind them that they can pair up with.

 

In my many experiences with this scenario, they do not.

[dan360]

 

Someone seems like a violent person. SMH!

 

Bully beatdowns are a side project of mine.

 

Do you eat a lot of soy?

[Outpost31]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Rules of golf says it is their right ... And how do THEY cause all the delays?

 

Technically a 4 some could be on pace or faster and still be caught by a twosome. Now, instead of continued steady play, the foursome has to wait out a hole while the twosome plays through. In the meantime, the 2nd twosome that was behind the first has caught up. Now the foursome has to either let them play through, try to get a hole in beforehand, or just be Richards and keep playing. The foursome is adding time to their round ONLY because of the other groups.

 

I see this all the time and "wonder" why the two pairs don't join up (I know why in most cases).

 

If there are two groups of two directly behind my foursome I expect they will pair up. If they ask to play through I will point out that they have a twosome right behind them that they can pair up with.

 

In my many experiences with this scenario, they do not.

 

Of course if the OP 4some was behind or no one's ahead of them you let a 2some play through. This was not the case... OP's 4some was on pace with groups ahead. Letting 2somes play through slows down play when the course is stacked. I agree on the decision of letting dicks like the ones OP had play through, I'd rather them be in front of me vs behind waiting with hands on hip, or possibly stupid enough to hit into us.

[MrJones]

Of course if the OP 4some was behind or no one's ahead of them you let a 2some play through. This was not the case... OP's 4some was on pace with groups ahead. Letting 2somes play through slows down play when the course is stacked. I agree on the decision of letting dicks like the ones OP had play through, I'd rather them be in front of me vs behind waiting with hands on hip, or possibly stupid enough to hit into us.

 

Yeah, I was just answering the question of how a twosome can cause delays for an on pace 4 some. It wasn't directed at the OP's situation. I feel like the OP did everything right.

[HatsForBats]

I don't think a 4some should have to keep up with a 3some, as long as they're on pace for a 4hr round, enjoy your golf. There's a lot of @sshole 2somes who think it's their right to jump everyone & to be dicks about it while THEY cause all the delays. Either be the 1st off or get some friends. I hope OP & bros enjoyed their golf & don't let people like this bring you down.

 

Rules of golf says it is their right ... And how do THEY cause all the delays?

 

Technically a 4 some could be on pace or faster and still be caught by a twosome. Now, instead of continued steady play, the foursome has to wait out a hole while the twosome plays through. In the meantime, the 2nd twosome that was behind the first has caught up. Now the foursome has to either let them play through, try to get a hole in beforehand, or just be Richards and keep playing. The foursome is adding time to their round ONLY because of the other groups.

 

I see this all the time and "wonder" why the two pairs don't join up (I know why in most cases).

 

If there are two groups of two directly behind my foursome I expect they will pair up. If they ask to play through I will point out that they have a twosome right behind them that they can pair up with.

 

In my many experiences with this scenario, they do not.

 

Agreed but in my experience it usually at least backs them off.

[snoilr1]

It’s bizarre behavior to complain to a group that’s letting you play through. While you should let faster groups through, it’s still a courtesy. Chastising someone for a favor is not normal. I wouldn’t worry about it for 10 seconds. Or, if the guy was a real jerk, I might tell him I changed my mind just to see if it would shut him up.

 

As for multiple twosomes not pairing up, my experience is one of the groups are afraid to get paired with better golfers. I played a nine hole course near my house a few years ago early one Sunday just to get out. There was a foursome that went out first, and then there were two of us right behind, an empty tee time, then another 2. The starter had just told us that we were behind a foursome, and that he was goint tell them to let us go first when they saw the two of us and hurried up to tee off. The starter just said, “ oh well, hopefully they let you through on the next hole”. It was pretty clear by the second tee they weren’t planning to let us through.

 

The next twosome caught us on the second tee. I offered to have them join, and it was two older ladies. They declined, saying they didn’t want to slow us down. I said it was up to them, but we were probably all going to be waiting a lot if we didn’t pair up. After chatting with us for a few minutes, they decided we weren’t so scary, and we had a good time, and kept up with the foursome with minimal waiting. Would have been brutal if we had stayed two twosomes, but they would have been too intimidated to pair up if the wait had been a little shorter.

[llewol007]

He was irritated and now you were so much that the need to vent here. Sounds like two arses now.

Haaaa Haaaa. It's called a topic on a discussion forum. Kinda like talking to people.

[Outpost31]

Yes Mr Jones, I agree with you 100%. I was answering tatertot question. Sorry for any confusion.

[Pigems]

Not sure why people feel the need to be Jerks.

 

Because in 2018, punching them is considered Assault. We need to reset back to the 80s and fatten some lips!