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So today at my club I was on the driving range trying out a new driver from the pro shop that I was really looking into. First of all, I had the ok from the pro shop to hit driver on the range. Second, I have hit driver with the pro from my course watching me on the range. Anyways, today I went to go test it out and I hit a bad shot. One guy stops hitting and just looks at me so I look at him straight right in the eye as I tee up another one. For the record, I am a 9 handicap and I usually drive the bell quite well. I go and take another swing and didn't hit it well but straight and a little high. This guy then starts talking to me and says "you shouldn't be hitting driver if you don't know where it's going to go and if it can reach the back." in an obnoxious voice. I tell him that I know where it's going to go it was just one NA shot. And he says "we all have bad shots but if ur continuously hitting them you shouldnt hit that club" in the same rude voice. My dad was with me otherwise I would've become quite angry. If he would've told me in a nice way and not in such a rude manner it is a completely different story. I feel that just because I'm a junior member we get treated with no respect and older members feel they have the right to tell us off. I don't see how this is fair. I had the go ahead from the pro shop staff to take the driver and hit it on the range and the pro has even seen me hit. Of course trying to be polite I didn't mention any of this to the man but it just ticks me off that just because I'm a junior we get told off but if another older member hits their clubs and has bad shots like I've seen so many times no one says anything. Maybe I'm wrong but I just had to vent. Most of the adult members of the course are really nice and polite and encourage us juniors to do what it takes to get better but some just make me want to stop playing all together because they're so rude.


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[Gudronich]

You should have watched him swing. And then said "hey try this.." that'll get him going haha

[space-on-s]

Well some of the older players at my club are always angry, bitter and are doing this constantly and I nicely tell them to F off. . . I've run into some members that are angry at the world so they take out their frustrations on whoever they can and sometimes they don't believe that younger members like me should be playing cause we don't have their expertise. Anyways, don't let it get to you, it was but one grumpy guy who has no business criticizing you.


Angry guy:
"you shouldn't be hitting driver if you don't know where it's going to go and if it can reach the back."

he swings-

Shank. . .

Maybe it was puttin4bird getting ready for the morgan cup. . .lol

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Well some of the older players at my club are always angry, bitter and are doing this constantly and I nicely tell them to F off. . . I've run into some members that are angry at the world so they take out their frustrations on whoever they can and sometimes they don't believe that younger members like me should be playing cause we don't have their expertise. Anyways, don't let it get to you, it was but one grumpy guy who has no business criticizing you.


Angry guy:
"you shouldn't be hitting driver if you don't know where it's going to go and if it can reach the back."

he swings-

Shank. . .

Maybe it was puttin4bird getting ready for the morgan cup. . .lol

LOL well i didn't want to get all angry because i was with my dad.. but even my dad said that he had no business telling me what to do when i was given the ok by the club to hit the driver and we had a whole discussion over how many juniors from our club are moving to other clubs in the area because of this fact

[deethythitoth]

So what did your dad say to the man in response? Seems weird that a guy would start in on you with your father standing there.

Kevin

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So what did your dad say to the man in response? Seems weird that a guy would start in on you with your father standing there.

Kevin

he didn't say anything. he told me in the car that it was better to just leave the situation at that and stop hitting because it was just going to escalate and there was no need for that. we were done for our range session anyways so we went to putt and chip and left it at that. we were both quite angry in the car

[space-on-s]

LOL well i didn't want to get all angry because i was with my dad.. but even my dad said that he had no business telling me what to do when i was given the ok by the club to hit the driver and we had a whole discussion over how many juniors from our club are moving to other clubs in the area because of this fact

The nerve for that guy to say things while your dad is clearly with you, honestly if you can find a better deal elsewhere, move haha

[rozneesitcn]

The guys at our course used to treat me the same way as well. Their opinions changed in a hurry when I started beating up on them in Sunday match play! Don't worry about what people you don't know have to say.

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The nerve for that guy to say things while your dad is clearly with you, honestly if you can find a better deal elsewhere, move haha

the thing is i really like the club and MOST of the people there haha. this has happened twice to me where an adult member feels they have the right to boss the juniors around because they're adult members. plus there aren't many better deals around and we live quite close to this clubs and many friends golf there lol

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The guys at our course used to treat me the same way as well. Their opinions changed in a hurry when I started beating up on them in Sunday match play! Don't worry about what people you don't know have to say.

haha hopefully ill be able to play and beat them soon enough haha! the weird thing is that I've only ever seen this guy around the club this once and I've seen everyone else for the most part

[Kristoferson]

Don't worry about what someone has to say, just shrug your shoulders and smile.
That will let him know, you dont give a flip about what he thinks.

[Tusanoc]

So what did your dad say to the man in response? Seems weird that a guy would start in on you with your father standing there.

Kevin

My first thought as well. The world is full of assclowns and a good number of them happen to play golf. Just go about your business on the range and on the course and don't let the "stuffed shirt" oldtimers get the best of you. In my observation, it is the adults that show the least amount of care for the course or respect those around them. My course is full of Jr's and that makes most of the members happy. There are lots of worse things a kid could be doing and golf is not one of them.

[jenilopaz]

So what did your dad say to the man in response? Seems weird that a guy would start in on you with your father standing there.

Kevin

I was thinking the same thing.

[Binuilienzync]

It's called intolerance and, unfortunately, the world is full of it. Golf is no exception. The best solution is to kill them with kindness. Most asshats cant understand it and it makes them more angry that they cant make you as miserable as they are.

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[Progniusis]

he didn't say anything. he told me in the car that it was better to just leave the situation at that and stop hitting because it was just going to escalate and there was no need for that. we were done for our range session anyways so we went to putt and chip and left it at that. we were both quite angry in the car

Your dad is correct. You'll encounter those kinds of people in life and it's not worth anything to let them get under your skin. Don't let one bad experience or person ruin something for you.

[Lhiistyssdds]

Your dad is correct. You'll encounter those kinds of people in life and it's not worth anything to let them get under your skin. Don't let one bad experience or person ruin something for you.

I agree, that's good fathering.

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Golf is basically my whole summer and usually it's just a blast with whoever I play with. Most older members usually respect us and encourage us to play. I have shrugged it off and next time it happens if it does I'm just going to do the same and not let it get to me. Most members would not have said anything and should realize that we could be going out doing so much worse but were enjoying such a great game. People like this are the ones who ruin it but it's not going to ruin it for mw


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I agree, that's good fathering.

Haha he is a great father. Taught me many things lol.


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[psbiuigw]

You were the "bigger man" ziggy. Just smile, say nothing and move on. Chances are you won't see him again.

[Binuilienzync]

On a side note, 5 years ago, a 12 year old at my club was being harassed by several older members. The young man was nothing short of courteous and polite back. I took him to play with me an the older gentlemen left him alone. I explained to his parents what had happened and this young mans dad used it as a teachable moment for his young son. Fast forward 5 years, this now 17 year old is one of the top juniors in the southeast. He is a 3 time state champion and is a division 1 college recruit. He still has as pleasant a demeanor and is kind to everyone, even those who may not deserve it.