I'm just coming off a round o' golf and cursing the fact there is not a G3nt hotline (or is there..?) for instant advice on a particular predicament I was facing in my foursome. Our foursome was three of us friends and a random solo golfer we had been paired up with by the course. We had paid for carts and he was walking with his wheeled bag and obviously we had one space in the cart left... Should we have offered a spot in the cart or left him to his healthier regime? In hindsight I think we should have, but then again is it the gentlemanly thing to do to invite him to break course rules?
Respectfully,
Course Conundrum in Colorado
Dear Conundrum,
There is a reason Gentlemen are straightforward and honest, the alternative annoys everyone. You're wondering if this dude wants a ride; he's wondering if he should tell you he wants to walk; everyone is spending time thinking about a problem that isn't even a problem. Annoying.
That is why right off the bat you start with the question, "How are we going to do this? Are you walking or getting in?" It relieves the tension of the situation and let's everyone get on to the business of ruining a nice walk.
Now as far as golf course rules go, they are subsidiary to the rules of etiquette. It is one of the great things about golf. All the rules are essentially designed to create a gentlemanly environment and experience. Don't stand behind someone when they are putting, hitting - actually, just never stand behind another man. Perfect. If any course official has a problem, trump him with cordiality, and tell him you'd rather not be a jerk.
Officiously,
The Gentlemen
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