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There's always that guy trying to fit in with a group and thinks that this is a way into your good graces if he/she cheers/roots everyone's shots.

They mean well, but I can definitely see how it can be annoying.

Take it as a test to see if you can focus while being completely annoyed...

jas904,

that's a good post, way to go!

Been there.....didn't enjoy it.

It could have been worse....he could have been your partner and you could have had to share a cart with him!

jas904

My club is a semi-private.  If there is an open spot they will fill it with a single.  We had three this morning so a single joined us.  I think this guy is a member also but i'm not sure.  This guy was the most annoying I have ever played with.  He commented, cheered, rooted for, applauded every shot from every guy in our group.  He was the Howard Cosell of the golf course this morning.  I hit it like an absolute dog, shot 79 worst round in at least a month.  Shots I hit that were no better than mediocre I was getting the old "way to go", "good shot", "that's a good leave".  I pulled a put way off line he says, "Oh that's a good stroke it just didn't break".  I made two birdies and each time it was "Oh Ya!  That's a tweeter!!!"  Drove me nuts.  His mouth was all over everybody's ball like Christina Kim.  Perhaps I am being petty but it was brutal.  So what are your thoughts aboout this subject? 

Hey Jas so that was you I played with. I still think your putt should have broken more but it was a good leave. Just kidding we have all had people who irritate us and then you never know we could all have been the possible irritant. I played with 3 Ministers (from an extremely strict Denomination) and didn't find out till afterwards. Had a couple of beers flirted around with the cart girl (in a nice way or perhaps she found me irritating also) and told several off color stories. I'm sure they found the situation as painful as yours.

I've had one of those types and if you want a bad day on the course, just get one. They never take a hint and I feel that they are insecure within themselves and try to make up for it with all the comments to just be one of the guys.

My question is was he a good player also? 

Also... "Oh ya!  That's a tweeter" made me laugh out loud.  The office didn't know what I thought was funny but I explained it to a few buddies who laughed with me.  Thanks for sharing.

I find that out of habit, good or bad I don't know, that I tend to ask what people do for a living either on the first tee or very early in the round. The other thing is standing on the first tee waiting to play, most guys go straight to the back tees. I usually ask for the handicaps, just to see if we are playing the correct tees.

So after all of the introductions the round starts. Please remember, I am a professional (name on the bag and all).

You wouldn't believe how many higer handicap players start to give swing and shot selection advise, not just to the other guys in the group, but to me. I find this to be pretty annoying. I don't mind if someone askes for help, but un-solicited advice is something that should never be done.

Sorry, I am ranting again....

3 Ministers! That's a hoot. I had the same deal last fall in a random pairing just like this. Was playing the Wigwam in Phoenix as a single, and got put with these guys. They were all very nice and I actually enjoyed the day.

But.... as we shook hands at the end, the older of the 3 asked me, in a very serious tone, if I thought I was going to heaven.... Won't detail the chat, but it messed up my whole week and made that round/trip miserable. Real bummer.

Jas, this is a tough question. Of course I have been paired with someone that was annoying. I rarely have a full foursome, so the odds of getting a walk on are pretty high. 9 out of 10 times though it's a great time. The one does make for a mess.

On the other hand, since I play so much, I end up being that single walk on guy. And I am sure that from time to time, some person in the group got peeved at me for some reason. That said, I never offer advice to the others. I always play from the proper tees, even if the group starts "from the tips" when they clearly shouldn't be there. I also am polite and complimentary to the other players, always defering to who's honor it is and staying out of one's line. Yeah, I know, proper decorum. And I know that has probably annoyed some groups.

In the end, I am out playing golf and participating in the thing I enjoy more than anything else in the world. I am so happy to be there and just don't let negative voodoo get in my head. I smile and think of the positives, and just chalk it up....

Tar Heel

Jas, this is a tough question. Of course I have been paired with someone that was annoying. I rarely have a full foursome, so the odds of getting a walk on are pretty high. 9 out of 10 times though it's a great time. The one does make for a mess.

On the other hand, since I play so much, I end up being that single walk on guy. And I am sure that from time to time, some person in the group got peeved at me for some reason. That said, I never offer advice to the others. I always play from the proper tees, even if the group starts "from the tips" when they clearly shouldn't be there. I also am polite and complimentary to the other players, always defering to who's honor it is and staying out of one's line. Yeah, I know, proper decorum. And I know that has probably annoyed some groups.

In the end, I am out playing golf and participating in the thing I enjoy more than anything else in the world. I am so happy to be there and just don't let negative voodoo get in my head. I smile and think of the positives, and just chalk it up....

THAT'S A TWEETER!!!!!!!

I walk my course 80% of the time. So when I get an annoying playing partner, I can usually shake them off while I walk from shot to shot.

 I am always cordial to them, and will say good shot occasionally. BUt I do not like to hear about my swing or shots from someone who does not not know what I am trying to accomplish.

One of the public courses I play always has fivesomes, so I go out there often as a single. I can't begin to tell you how many men feel compelled to give me unsolicited advice.

You know what? I can play! I always smile and say "thanks" but you know I'm rolling my eyes and inwardly saying "Seriously? You're giving me advice, Mr. 36 handicap?"

It's just a part of playing public golf. As others have mentioned, it's all about being out there and playing and enjoying yourself and finding a way to have fun even when they pair you with bozos.

Unfortunately, I am faced withgetting one of those next week, weather permitting. He has to talk all the time and is not the best player in the world. He also hasn't a clue as to golf etiquette and as a result thinks that every shot he makes is the best of everyones. He is one of those super competitive types that, if he is losing, makes the rest of the palyers somewhat miserable. I would like to avoid him if I could, but there is a certain obligation that I have to meet  and  I guess tha tis my cross to bear. Fortunately this only has to happen about twice a year. Oh, and don't tell me that I should try  and tell him what he is doing in some subtle way.  . The last person that  did that was seriously embarrased by this guy in the clubhouse and has avoided him since because he is very influential in the area.