etiquette

Wow, that's a tough one.  That's never happened to me before.  I've had someone hit his tee shot into me while my group was in the fairway.  He came up immediately and started apologizing saying that he didn't realize we were in his range.  He seemed honestly sorry for doing it, so we let it go.  

A real tough one..... I would probably wait for an apology on the next tee. If I didn't get it, I would suggest that the group behind understand that they really need to be patient and play ONLY when it was safe to do so.

bp09 --

Par 4 or Par 5?  Blind shot to the green?  Not that it changes the reaction, just curious.

Either way, an apology is a necessity

19hole

A real tough one..... I would probably wait for an apology on the next tee. If I didn't get it, I would suggest that the group behind understand that they really need to be patient and play ONLY when it was safe to do so.

+1....this sounds like the appropriate approach.

Golf is the most relaxing game played.  I have no idea why people are in such a hurry to get off the golf course.  Mistakes do happen.  I have hit into my fair share of groups and on each occasion I follow up the career drive with an apology.  I would hope the person behind you extended the same courtesy.

Tim

If it is the first time of the day, back off the putt, reset and wait for the apology on the next hole.

I actually played a round where a guy hit into our group a few time and and basically said it was our fault because we were too slow, even though there were like 3 groups in front of us taking their time. We wound up calling the clubhouse and talked to the Pro and the ranger actually removed the group from the course. Turns out that had a couple of cocktails in the clubhouse before their round and the Pro was not surprised that they were getting a call about them. I don't play golf to confront idiots.

I would make sure they knew they had done wrong and hopefully they would realise that and apologise. I would prefer the golf course staff dealing with the situation rather than looking for a confrontation on the golf course - that would definitely put a downer on my game. Rarely happens thankfully.

I would wait for an apology like others have stated.  I mean one time... could be an accident/fluke they caught the ball better than they usually do but then again.. my usual train of thought is.. if it's a possibility, wait.

One time OK.. two times, I'm calling the clubhouse.  Unacceptable behavior and if they make a habit of it someone might get hurt.  Golf balls are hard and do fly at rather fast speeds but some people don't realize that.

An apology is the only acceptable thing they can give you. There is no reason to get in a hurry, and then it gets into your head every hole after that.

This situatiopn happens alot in corporate outings, especially where they serve alcohol.

While an apology is to be expected, there are a lot of people playing the game today who do not know the first thing about etiquette on the course.  This is less bothersome than playing with someone you don't know that well who keeps walking on your line.

You'd hope that the person would apologize, unfortunately your missed birdie putt was the victim of someones lack of courtesy

HOW BIG WAS HE?

I would think that an apology would be the the answer. Some people just get in a big hurry . Some are just ignorant of the rules. I too would wait at the next tee and if they are unapologetic, let them play thru and don't lose any sleep over it. This game is for those who love it and follow the rules and courtesies. Some people never understand that and never will so why bother trying to correct rudeness. You only frustrate yourself and accomplish nothing.

Hey breaking...what did this guy do...did he apologize or did he do nothing?

Did you say anything to him about etiquette?

I assume you missed your putt...did you let this bother you the rest of the round or were you able to put it behind you and chalk it up to someone that didn't know any better?