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DELIBERATE UNNECESSARY TIMEWASTING

Sat, Nov 30 2013 3:09 PM (28 replies)
  • DAVE21265
    17 Posts
    Mon, Nov 25 2013 7:54 AM

    As everyone knows there are four time options on the shot clock, 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90 seconds. I only play players the same level as myself (master, l86, 64.05) or maybe a bit higher. Why is it that some players feel the need to run the clock down to the last second before hitting the ball even on simple tap ins and simple iron shots from the fairway even waiting until the clock says 01 before hitting from the tee ? I always put 45 seconds on my games, that is more than enough time for a player of master level to work out a simple shot like a tap in. A tap in should take no longer than ten seconds. I understand that some shots do need some thought but since when does it take 44 out of 45 seconds to tap in a five inch straight putt. I realise that everyone plays at their own speed but to run the clock down to the last second for every shot is ridiculous. You expect that at hack level, we all had to start somewhere, but not at master level. I know it's only a game and no one is breaking any rules by doing this but this deliberate unnecessary timewasting spoils the game and makes it very tedious.

  • alosso
    21,094 Posts
    Tue, Nov 26 2013 11:02 PM

    Does it make you angry? Is your game affected negatively by such behaviour? If not, is it probable to happen to other players?

    A "Yes!" to any of these questions, and your "Why is it?" has found an answer.

  • DAVE21265
    17 Posts
    Wed, Nov 27 2013 5:03 AM

    No it does not make me angry it just make me wonder why an adult person has to be so immature and wait 44 out of 45 seconds to hit a little tap in putt. It's like that person is saying " I am going to keep him waiting as long as possible". It just makes me think "grow up". It does not affect my game either it just spoils a good game and makes it boring. It is not a life or death situation it is only a game but everyone has their opinions on here so I thought I would have mine.

  • ApexPC
    3,164 Posts
    Thu, Nov 28 2013 6:07 PM

    It's called 'gamesmanship', and having an understanding of psychology helps use it to advantage.

    Some players are very, very, very subtle but effective at using gamesmanship, Many others attempt using gamesmanship with little finesse.

  • duffer19
    3,670 Posts
    Thu, Nov 28 2013 6:46 PM

    my favorite experience is when, after 7 or 8 holes of flawless connectivity and load speed, opp will disconnect while i'm lining up a winning or life saving putt or about to put a lock on momentum or something.  that's kinda punky

  • commonguymd
    303 Posts
    Thu, Nov 28 2013 6:53 PM

    Concede the putt on a tap in..

     

    Shrug.

     

     

  • SHLEEK
    4 Posts
    Thu, Nov 28 2013 7:01 PM

    I totally understand your frustration to players who play like that its ready golf for me just like is played at all golf course's in reality... My suggestion is what i do with every match is set the clock at 30 seconds and I find that players who run the clock down will not join in my 30 sec match games.. Works for me....

  • thebigeasy707
    5,885 Posts
    Thu, Nov 28 2013 7:09 PM

    hmmm....

    you say deliberate. how can you determine it's deliberate time wasting?

    sure....in your opinion it may seem deliberate time wasting but it's not.

    you set the clock so at least allow your opponent the time permitted. if they hit their shot within the 45 sec limit then there's no time wasting there IMO..

    deliberate time wasting would be when they repeatedly take 50 secs or longer on a 45 sec clock and the game will penalise the player for taking too long.

     

  • Dougie4042
    4,410 Posts
    Thu, Nov 28 2013 7:19 PM

    DAVE21265:
    As everyone knows there are four

    That's all I read, brother.  My ADHD flared up.  Sorry.

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