Etiquette on a busy course...

[badbitbucket]

I just returned from Orchard Park where I had to cancel my second round because three guys on tee 1 decided they had to throw thier entire bags before moving on.

Myself and two other groups were waiting for the tee while these guys carried on a tutoring session.

I don't mind a few practice throws, but c'mon, when I left, these guys had each thrown 4 or 5 discs, and were preping to throw more. I decided I didn't have time to wait for them to finish throwing, then pick up thier discs and finish the hole, and God only knows how many they planned to throw at the rest of the holes.

I didn't ask to play through because I didn't have the patience to ask nicely. I was tired, thoroughly annoyed, and becoming pissed. I was taking a break in the middle of what is about to be a 14hr day at the office.

I'm new to this sport and I enjoy the looseness of the game and the incredible freindliness of the people. I wasn't in a hurry tonight, but at the same time, I didn't have time to wait for these guys to take over the course for their private training session.

Just had to vent a little. I feel better now. :rolleyes2:

[Sam]

You do realize that this is a league night at Orchard, right?

The right thing to do here - since you were the one having the issue - is collect yourself and ask if you could play through. If they were as adept at the game as you seem to indicate, they would understand the basic ettiquette and let you play through.

My $0.02, anyway. :cheers:

[Trozzle!!!]

You must have been there as the group for Tuesday Twos at Orchard was showing up. Many people throw numerous throws on hole 1 to loosen up. Normally they will let you play through without a problem. Dont be rude about it, but just ask nicely if you can play through, and they will most likely have no problem with it.

[badbitbucket]

No I didn't realize that. Thanks for the info.

Last Tuesday I got blocked in and had to ask people to move thier cars so I could get out of my parking space. I guess I'll just stay away on tuesdays.

I didn't realize this was a weekly thing.

[Trozzle!!!]

Yes stay and play next time. $5 buy in, Random draw doubles. Doesnt matter how knew you are. It is a great way to get to know people and maybe learn a thing or 2.

[badbitbucket]

yeah, someday when I have the time, I will stay and play. Right now I'm in project deadline hell.

Now that I am aware of what was going on, I understand completely why they weren't concerned about the people lining up behind them! :blush:

Thanks for setting me straight guys...

[Sam]

No worries at all. Thanks for understanding. Casual players at open courses holding weekly events are becoming a major issue.

[thadeouspage]

Also....weekly events at open courses are becoming a major issue for casual players.:shocked:

[black mamba]

ditto on the aforementioned.

[Bullseye]

Also....weekly events at open courses are becoming a major issue for casual players.:shocked:

My take on that post was that it was becoming an issue for everyone involved. I didn't think of it was a jab at casuals. However if that is how you want to read it... well...

On a same note, I randomly heard a ration of crap from a few casuals complaining about Pier Doubles one night. I politely notified them that doubles had been going on at Pier Park every summer Wednesday for YEARS, and if they didn't like the delays they should consider either playing doubles with everyone else, or perhaps consider playing on a less busy evening.

I think the main problem is that most people don't know what night things are happening. We could probably do a better job notifying people of the weeklies. A few tactfully worded signs might do wonders.

[smobro]

My take on that post was that it was becoming an issue for everyone involved. I didn't think of it was a jab at casuals. However if that is how you want to read it... well...

On a same note, I randomly heard a ration of crap from a few casuals complaining about Pier Doubles one night. I politely notified them that doubles had been going on at Pier Park every summer Wednesday for YEARS, and if they didn't like the delays they should consider either playing doubles with everyone else, or perhaps consider playing on a less busy evening.

I think the main problem is that most people don't know what night things are happening. We could probably do a better job notifying people of the weeklies. A few tactfully worded signs might do wonders.


That seems like the most obvious thing. We put large sandwich board signs on hole 1 at each weekly that notify casuals that there is an event going on and play will be very slow. They cost about $20 to make out of plywood and lettering

[captain jack]

In the olden days I used to be the only one out playing most days, but it seems that "frolf" is getting popular now.

If I dont feel like asking a group to play through, I will just skip the hole and play it at the end of my round. If you play in tourneys you start at different holes anyways, so the order is not really important.
Since you were at the 1st hole, you could have just walked to #2 and started there, without any confrontation.

I really dont enjoy playing through groups hole after hole because I feel like I need to rush to get out of thier way, so I cant relax and enjoy my round.

Its nice to have choices though, like Seatac being 5 minutes from Lakewood, so if one course gets bogged down I can just cruise over to the other.

The best answer is " We need more courses" :agree:


*:agree: smiley not available,this site lacks emoticon depth, picture a head nodding.

[Bullseye]

That seems like the most obvious thing. We put large sandwich board signs on hole 1 at each weekly that notify casuals that there is an event going on and play will be very slow. They cost about $20 to make out of plywood and lettering

That's a start, but by then that person has already driven all the way to the course and has now been inconvenienced. I would say the best solution might be to not only use the sandwich board, but to also post a few flyers that are up all the time telling everyone about "league night" and letting them know that the course will be PACKED. That way they know ahead of time to either prepare for it, or avoid it altogether.

[Garrett]

I know at 'coom that they post a flyer at the board in the parking lot which would point out such things, but I have noticed that a lot of people don't even check out the board for any info (until they lose a freakin disc, then they're like all over that board to see if their disc is listed).

[TYVEK]

I know at 'coom that they post a flyer at the board in the parking lot which would point out such things, but I have noticed that a lot of people don't even check out the board for any info (until they lose a freakin disc, then they're like all over that board to see if their disc is listed).

this has nothing to do with the topic, sorry i just have to give garrett a little info. steilicoom is casually known as "steily" (pronounced stilly) , not "coom". just wanted to let you know so your on board with the lingo.

[badbitbucket]

play the holes out of order?!?! OMG! I'd probably seg fault or something! :D

[Jet]

I believe there is a sign on the info board about TT but few people seem to read it. I think there is info on the park website too. And it's been on Tuesdays since 2005. This park is extremely popular in the summer on week nights and it makes sense to close the park. Isn't that what a league generally does. When you go to a bowling alley on a league night, you can't just show up and play. It is a disappointment to show up to a course and find it closed. Who hasn't driven out to Milo and had it be closed?

When Orchard has been closed by various groups, usually bright orange fliers are posted several days in advance notifying of the closer.

["Over the Hill" Bob]

this has nothing to do with the topic, sorry i just have to give garrett a little info. steilicoom is casually known as "steily" (pronounced stilly) , not "coom". just wanted to let you know so your on board with the lingo.

Really? Everybody HERE calls it "coom"? :biggrin2: j/k

Bob

[badbitbucket]

hmmm... I don't know of very many bowling alleys that are built and maintained with public money.

[Brian]

For some strange reason I keep picking Thursdays to play Dabney and I always run into league night

[Sam]

Bowling alleys are different. You ALWAYS have to pay to play whereas at a disc golf course, you do not.

[Greg_R]

Since you live in Vernonia you should come and help out with the work parties at Stub Stewart (putting in an 18 hole course).

[all2common]

Since you live in Vernonia you should come and help out with the work parties at Stub Stewart (putting in an 18 hole course).

Which reminds me....

[Sam]

of the time your grandma gave you a wire coat hanger she had so adeptly covered in yarn as a Christmas gift when you were 10?

[Garrett]

this has nothing to do with the topic, sorry i just have to give garrett a little info. steilicoom is casually known as "steily" (pronounced stilly) , not "coom". just wanted to let you know so your on board with the lingo.

Aight, "Steily" it is then. (Watch in amazement as I misspell it perpetually from now on because that "I before E" thingy will totally confuse my old depreciated brain something fierce)

[thadeouspage]

Bowling alleys are different. You ALWAYS have to pay to play whereas at a disc golf course, you do not.

Actually, everyone that owns property or lives in Hillsboro foots the bill for Orchard park (including myself). You only have to pay at a bowling alley if you so choose.

[badbitbucket]

Since you live in Vernonia you should come and help out with the work parties at Stub Stewart (putting in an 18 hole course).

When and where?

[Sam]

Um... kind of. I don't think Salem is actually in Hillsboro but OK...

In any event, if there was not a disc golf course there and there was some other kind of park, you would still foot the bill for it. And... it would be awfully difficult to play at a bowling alley without paying. Well... for long, anyway.

[all2common]

When and where?

Check out THIS THREAD (http://nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1577). As for how get to Stub Stewart park, you can look that up on the State Parks website.

[badbitbucket]

Check out THIS THREAD (http://nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1577). As for how get to Stub Stewart park, you can look that up on the State Parks website.

LOL! Dude, I drive by it twice everyday. I meant where in the park. :D I'll check out the thread, thanks!

[all2common]

Um...yeah. Folks meet in the upper parking lot. You can see the RV camping spaces from there...hole 1 I think begins in the woods behind the parking area.

[Scott]

LOL! Dude, I drive by it twice everyday. I meant where in the park. :D I'll check out the thread, thanks!

Top of the hill, in the trees behind the day use parking area.

[Adam Schneider]

Top of the hill, in the trees behind the day use parking area.
...which is, oddly enough, called the "Hilltop Day-Use Area."

[thadeouspage]

Um... kind of. I don't think Salem is actually in Hillsboro but OK...

You do know that not every disc golfer is unemployed and lives in a car, right? Some of us actually work hard and may be fortunate enough to own property in more than one spot.:biggrin2:

In any event, if there was not a disc golf course there and there was some other kind of park, you would still foot the bill for it. And... it would be awfully difficult to play at a bowling alley without paying. Well... for long, anyway.

Excellent point Sam...brilliant analysis. :rolleyes2: