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**affewheillMapew** · 09-05-2012, 08:15 PM

As mentioned in the Golf Superstitions/Mannerisms thread: http://www.thehackersparadise.com/fo...ons-Mannerisms, golf is a crazy game...but sometimes the golfers themselves, are even crazier.

I would call myself more of a "routine" golfer, rather than superstitious, but there are somethings that I always wonder about, and if they have any facts behind them. One thing I always think about is the company one keeps on the golf course, or your playing partner, regular two-some or four-some or a random pairing for any event or simple round and how it affects how you play.

I imagine that everyone is different and has their own opinions about who they play with and how they may affect your performance, so let's discuss them here.

For me, tnolan, I find that I play the best when I tee it up with other players who are equal to my skill level. The majority of the time, I tend to shoot to my competition. Any given day I could beat them or lose to them, but it makes for a good round of golf in all aspects. I find that I also play well when teeing it up with players who are a good 10-15 strokes worse than me, but also have the skill and ability to hit shots every so often and know the dos and don'ts of golf etiquette. Lastly, I find that I play the worst when my group consists of players that have no knowledge of rules, etiquette, procedures or anything. You'll find that I don't let too much bother me on the course, but it does get frustrating and sometimes can throw me off my rhythm or routine when others will hit out of turn, walk thru lines, and have no concept of speed of play. It may not be all the time, but if there was ever something that would bother me...that would be it.

So let us know what you think about your usual playing partners or getting teamed up with a random group and how you think that their skill or play affects yours. And before you are quick to dismiss this...and reply that you play the same no matter what, ask yourself if you have ever played with anyone that consistently shoots in the 60's or 70's.......for 9 holes.

09-05-2012, 08:15 PM	#1
affewheillMapew Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 359 Senior Member	The Company You Keep... As mentioned in the Golf Superstitions/Mannerisms thread: http://www.thehackersparadise.com/fo...ons-Mannerisms, golf is a crazy game...but sometimes the golfers themselves, are even crazier. I would call myself more of a "routine" golfer, rather than superstitious, but there are somethings that I always wonder about, and if they have any facts behind them. One thing I always think about is the company one keeps on the golf course, or your playing partner, regular two-some or four-some or a random pairing for any event or simple round and how it affects how you play. I imagine that everyone is different and has their own opinions about who they play with and how they may affect your performance, so let's discuss them here. For me, tnolan, I find that I play the best when I tee it up with other players who are equal to my skill level. The majority of the time, I tend to shoot to my competition. Any given day I could beat them or lose to them, but it makes for a good round of golf in all aspects. I find that I also play well when teeing it up with players who are a good 10-15 strokes worse than me, but also have the skill and ability to hit shots every so often and know the dos and don'ts of golf etiquette. Lastly, I find that I play the worst when my group consists of players that have no knowledge of rules, etiquette, procedures or anything. You'll find that I don't let too much bother me on the course, but it does get frustrating and sometimes can throw me off my rhythm or routine when others will hit out of turn, walk thru lines, and have no concept of speed of play. It may not be all the time, but if there was ever something that would bother me...that would be it. So let us know what you think about your usual playing partners or getting teamed up with a random group and how you think that their skill or play affects yours. And before you are quick to dismiss this...and reply that you play the same no matter what, ask yourself if you have ever played with anyone that consistently shoots in the 60's or 70's.......for 9 holes.
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