re: Spring Golf Etiquette

Here's a vid that shows how little the linear route takes if executed properly


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Is this thread only about range etiquette?

That's the least of your issues.

Every Golfer should visit Souyh West Florida during the winter. I have played in long pants twice have not used a sweater once. 160 golf courses within a 50 mile radius. 99% are condition wise od C C of La. And U Club.
Free range balls, I can play these courses for $25 to $45 dollars during the summer.

From a healing standpoint I don't see how it's that much better than the scattered method. But if you use less space each time you hit, and they don't have to move the range lines as often, it should over time promote a better, more consistent teeing area.



ETA: pic is from the USGA

Let's talk pace of play as well. I walked 9 by myself yesterday morning. I know a single has no priority on the course but there was a twosome on #3 when I teed off. I caught them on #4 and had to wait every shot after that. I am by no means a good golfer but these two guys were terrible. One of them was trying to teach the other one how to play and the one teaching looked like he had only played about twice. They would each take two or three on every tee and hack it all the way to the green. They were also dragging their feet on every damn green

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I'm just not sure that's feasible after 60 balls. Especially if you take divots.

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It is feasable. 20-25 divots in each linear path is what is suggested. You are only taking about one inch of grass each time you make a new swing.

I agree with this, I have problems with waiting as a single on the courses around Baton Rouge sometimes, and I walk a good bit too. If I had to suggest something, if someone has waited around 2 holes on you to finish yours, let them through.

You may have to wait for them to play through for a few minutes, but it's the right thing to do and both parties will play stress free - no one will feel rushed, and no one will feel slowed down.

The driving range one is a good habit, I personally like hitting balls in the line, but getting all folks to do it that way will probably be slim to none.

Hit'em well boys!

I've heard of courses doing this in places where they struggle with money/man-power to keep the range up. It's a great way to do it, but it's still a driving range, getting everyone to do it will be hard.

You're comparing Augusta to Webble Beach?