[fedelwet]

Another peeve…Why are you standing on my line when I’m teeing off!?!?!

Played with a guy the other day who seemed to like to stand behind me on the tee box on my target line about 3 yards back…I’m assuming that he wanted a good angle for watching my drive; it’s been awhile but it reminded me of how much I hate it when someone does that…it either doesn’t bother him or he was oblivious to how it might also annoy someone else or didn’t care…I had to ask him to move and subsequently blamed the resulting scabby push on my lack of concentration and put it on his shoulders (mentally…at least it was still in the fairway)…am I alone in this? Where do you prefer people to wait when you’re on the tee?

Gives me more appreciation for tournament golfers, whatever level, who have spectators around the teebox…it would drive me nuts…

[Sopzoozyren]

I can't have anyone in my vision at all, not even peripheral vision, when I'm teeing off. It just makes me more nervous to having people watching me as it is, but especially when you're that close...

[agrismhig]

I prefer them to stand wherever they can see my ball flight the best. Right down the line is fine if they aren't moving around. In fact anywhere is OK as long as they stand still wherever they are.

[Lxbsvksl]

that doesn't bother me as long as they're far enough behind me to be out of my vision

being a lefty, I'd be asking the whole group to shift to a whole different spot than the proper spot for them to stand for RH golfers, so I guess I've become more accepting of marginal ettiquite as a pure convenience factor for all involved (i'm sure proper ettiquite would require the rest of the party to stand behind the golfer teeing off)

[downtowndude]

Considering 9 times out of time my balls comes off the tee in every direction but straight it would be impossible for me to tell anyone where to stand.

I personally dont mind people standing around as long as their not moving or talking loudly.

[Msrwbdas]

Having someone stand directly behind him on the tee box is one of my father's only pet peeves on the course so it's one of the first things I ever learned not to do.

[pBiRXp8u]

that doesn't bother me as long as they're far enough behind me to be out of my vision

being a lefty, I'd be asking the whole group to shift to a whole different spot than the proper spot for them to stand for RH golfers, so I guess I've become more accepting of marginal ettiquite as a pure convenience factor for all involved (i'm sure proper ettiquite would require the rest of the party to stand behind the golfer teeing off)

It doesn't bother me at all as long as they aren't crowding me. I really don't care where they stand as long as they stand still and don't make any sudden moves or noises during my swing. I don't even care if they are talking as long as they don't suddenly stop in the middle of my backswing.

Guess it come of playing public courses most of my life. There are always going to be distractions, so you had better learn to deal with it.

[Arrecteve]

As long as they are behind me and not moving I'm fine. I can't stand when I'm trying to hit the ball in the fairway and someone is up ahead of me. The tee box I ask people to usually stand behind me to my left. It doesn't really bother me too bad unless they are chattering or moving around.

[fiettariaps]

that doesn't bother me as long as they're far enough behind me to be out of my vision

being a lefty, I'd be asking the whole group to shift to a whole different spot than the proper spot for them to stand for RH golfers, so I guess I've become more accepting of marginal ettiquite as a pure convenience factor for all involved (i'm sure proper ettiquite would require the rest of the party to stand behind the golfer teeing off)

I'm a lefty as well, and all too often someone is standing directly in front of me. Drives me nuts. When I volunteered for tourneys, I was taught to stand behind the golfer's rear elbow, and slightly in front, so she could see me if she chose to. The idea is to be out of the way but to let the person teeing off know where you are.

[GenManagerS]

Well, I just realized that I'm guilty of standing on the wrong side of my left-handed buddy - as are others he plays with - when he tees off. We typically stand on the left side of the tee. He's never complains so I guess it doesn't bother him, but I'll remember to move to the right side when he tees off out of courtesy.

Wow - I've been enlightened! Thanks for the lesson Lefty and Claire.

[agrismhig]

I notice that most people stand on the side of the tee box that is closest to the cart path, or at the back of the tee box, regardless of the right-hand or left-handedness of the players.

[pBiRXp8u]

I notice that most people stand on the side of the tee box that is closest to the cart path, or at the back of the tee box, regardless of the right-hand or left-handedness of the players.

It only makes sense... and quite frankly, most people just aren't that picky. I've only played with a couple of players who had a problem with where anyone was standing. Most are more concerned with noise or movement. As long as you are quiet and still, and don't crowd them, 99% of players aren't going to have a problem with where you choose to stand.

[outfinofulpv]

It only makes sense... and quite frankly, most people just aren't that picky. I've only played with a couple of players who had a problem with where anyone was standing. Most are more concerned with noise or movement. As long as you are quiet and still, and don't crowd them, 99% of players aren't going to have a problem with where you choose to stand.

Well said. Our regular groups are all the same way.

[NADALA]

It doesn't bother me where you stand. I would actually prefer you stand in my eyeline so I know where you are. I am much more annoyed when someone stands directly behind me (i.e. looking at my back). Something bothers me that they won't be paying attention and will get a driver follow through in the jaw.

My only concern is the sudden noise and movements. You can do jumping jacks right in front of me if you want. Just don't start them when I am mid-swing.

[sandracuk]

Another peeve…Why are you standing on my line when I’m teeing off!?!?!

Played with a guy the other day who seemed to like to stand behind me on the tee box on my target line about 3 yards back…I’m assuming that he wanted a good angle for watching my drive; it’s been awhile but it reminded me of how much I hate it when someone does that…it either doesn’t bother him or he was oblivious to how it might also annoy someone else or didn’t care…I had to ask him to move and subsequently blamed the resulting scabby push on my lack of concentration and put it on his shoulders (mentally…at least it was still in the fairway)…am I alone in this? Where do you prefer people to wait when you’re on the tee?

Gives me more appreciation for tournament golfers, whatever level, who have spectators around the teebox…it would drive me nuts…

I agree with what everyone is saying that as long as people are being respectful and let you swing away without restriction there really should not be any area they are to be designated to stand.

I do think that blaming someone else for your bad shots because of a pet peeves is really not the right way to handle that. Maybe you should let your playing partners know on the first tee box that you would appreciate it if they did not do that.
I just think about when Tiger used to go off on people taking pictures I used to think he was being a bit childish. If the PGA was not willing to ban cameras and cellphones on the golf course then the players have to live with that as a reality. They are professional atheletes and as such should learn to handle adverse situations.
I will be the first to admit that it does suck when someones cellphone goes off in your backswing but the idea of dead silence seems a bit unrealistic to me. It is like a basketball player on the freethrow line...there is a lot of noise and movement happening but the players find a way to block it out and make the shot.
If there is a conversation happening between players that started before your swing did then that should just be considered back ground noise and you should be able to swing. I think more golfers should try and play with noise and movement happening around them. You will be surprised how easy it is to block it out and not use it as a crutch to blame others for your errors. I guy that I used to play a lot of rounds with years ago used to say that it is better when people are talking and moving around because that means they are not watching you swing and therefore the pressure is off and you can just swing away without a care but your own.

I've played in a great team game called a horse race. The only rule is that you are not permitted to touch another player during their swing. You can say whatever you want and make as much noise as you want. Of course we are all drinking beer having a good time but the amount of great shots made are amazing...

[Xtatotvk]

Next to the tee box or at the back of the tee box if we all are there. I have never had anybody say anything to me. I have said something to my friends only to give them crap about standing in my peripheral vision.

[space-on-s]

It doesn't matter to me where others are standing or how many are there. At the golf league this year there would sometimes be as many as four foursomes lined up at the first tee box and they weren't shy about heckling if you hit a bad shot.

[Xtatotvk]

It doesn't matter to me where others are standing or how many are there. At the golf league this year there would sometimes be as many as four foursomes lined up at the first tee box and they weren't shy about heckling if you hit a bad shot.

Do you think it will ever get to the point where trash talking will become a part of it? Especially between the players between shots to get into their heads? Imagine walking up the 18th on Sunday at the Masters with Tiger and you 2 are tied and you just start dropping the bombs about his infidelity! I have heard remarks from JB Holmes, Boo Weekly and others who wish the fans were more involved like at the FBR on the 16th hole.

[space-on-s]

Do you think it will ever get to the point where trash talking will become a part of it? Especially between the players between shots to get into their heads? Imagine walking up the 18th on Sunday at the Masters with Tiger and you 2 are tied and you just start dropping the bombs about his infidelity! I have heard remarks from JB Holmes, Boo Weekly and others who wish the fans were more involved like at the FBR on the 16th hole.

LMAO, it's an interesting concept and I'm not really sure how I feel about it. Most of the guys I hang around with talk smack constantly, of course we aren't playing for anything except maybe a lunch or buying a beer. They are also quick to compliment you on a good shot or try and pick you up after a bad one.

[Blotassefesek]

The last time i played people would be have been safer standing directly in front of me,its the one place the ball didnt want to go.