{"id":1254201,"date":"2024-10-16T17:37:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T17:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/?p=1254201"},"modified":"2024-10-16T18:09:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T18:09:21","slug":"a-golfers-guide-to-annoying-everyone-on-the-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/a-golfers-guide-to-annoying-everyone-on-the-course\/","title":{"rendered":"A golfer\u2019s guide to annoying everyone on the course"},"content":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s what we\u2019ve all been waiting for: the golfer\u2019s ultimate guide to annoying everyone on the golf course \u2014 an extensive how-to for golfers looking to cause a stir among their peers and perfect the role of a course nuisance.<\/p>\n
In this guide, I\u2019ll take you through the key steps to annoying fellow golfers on the course, along with examples so you can head out and start implementing them immediately. So, let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n
Being the most annoying golfer on the course doesn\u2019t happen overnight. It takes years of blissful ignorance and a complete disregard for your surroundings \u2014 and fellow golfers.<\/p>\n
Golf is a game of tradition, so your first step is to forget everything you ever knew about golf etiquette. Speaking while someone is taking their shot? Give it a whirl. Walking over someone\u2019s line? Absolutely. Deciding whether to help your partner look for their ball? Don\u2019t even think about it.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s little quirks like these that will help you stand out as one of the most annoying golfers to play with, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. To fully immerse yourself in the role, you need to find consistency across the board. If you can do this, you\u2019ll almost guarantee no one will ever want to play with you again.<\/p>\n
As mentioned above, failing to adhere to any kind of etiquette on the golf course will put you in good stead, but some other niches will place you head and shoulders above the rest.<\/p>\n
1. Mark your scorecard on the green<\/strong><\/p>\n This is an absolute winner when it comes to getting in the heads of the group behind \u2014 especially if you do it on every hole. People will tell you to mark your scorecard on the next tee to maintain the pace of play<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, but who said anything about considering other people on the course?<\/p>\n If you really want to push the boat out, mark your scorecard before putting the flag in \u2014 a serious power move when it comes to annoying golfers behind you.<\/p>\n 2. Leave your bag or trolley on the wrong side of the green<\/strong><\/p>\n Following on from the greenside antics above, another excellent way to really bug the group behind is to leave your bag or trolley on the wrong side of the green, preferably miles away from where the next tee is \u2014 this helps to add an extra 30 seconds to your exit time. Once you get to the bag, be sure to take your time placing the putter head cover back on and, if possible, struggle to put your putter back in before deciding to move on.<\/p>\n Top tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for the double whammy, mark your scorecard on the green and leave your bag miles away. This is a surefire way of gradually sending the group behind into meltdown.<\/p>\n