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Alternate Shot Acronyms and Etiquette

• DynastyGolf0 44 Posts

  Sun, Oct 25 2015 9:34 AM

  I've only recently started to play alternate shot, but I'm not sure what all the acronyms mean.

  Also, what's the etiquette when someone hits a good shot? I see ns, np, nr (nice shot, putt, roll), but usually, I just don't write anything down. Also, people frequently put a p after the acronym.

  Any other etiquette or acronyms?

   

• courteneyfish 15,796 Posts

  Sun, Oct 25 2015 9:55 AM

  I don't use them myself. There's plenty of time to say things properly.

• JasonBlazer 2,246 Posts

  Sun, Oct 25 2015 10:08 AM

  p or P usually means Partner. My opponent may hit a "gs", but my partner gets a "v v ns, P"

  ;-)

• ct690911 7,205 Posts

  Sun, Oct 25 2015 10:15 AM

  The only thing I like to see from my opponents is conceded putts within 20+ feet...of course, I certainly don't reciprocate....:)

  Other than that, simply understand that Alternate shot is often about the social aspect first and the golf second....be friendly, chat a bit...as Courteney said, you generally have time to say "nice shot" , "very nice shot", or "you really suck, have you ever thought about switching hobbies?" or whatever.  Most players use the acronyms though.

  The one thing that bothers me a bit is when the teams are stacked...when I set an Alt game (and I often do), I try to balance the teams, so it generally becomes a close match...ergo, more fun for both teams, rather than one getting blown out

  ct

• MainzMan 9,591 Posts

  Sun, Oct 25 2015 11:11 AM

  It took me ages to realise someone writing FFS when they missed a makeable putt didn't mean they were shouting F**k!   F**k!   Sh*t!

  My only rule when playing alt games is the word sorry is forbidden.  It's all about having a good time, winning or losing doesn't matter at all.

• DynastyGolf0 44 Posts

  Sun, Oct 25 2015 12:18 PM

  I missed a 3.5ft putt the other day. I think that qualifies for a sorry. ;)

• alanti 10,564 Posts

  Sun, Oct 25 2015 1:29 PM

  MainzMan:

  My only rule when playing alt games is the word sorry is forbidden.  It's all about having a good time, winning or losing doesn't matter at all.

  ^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^

  Actually my philosophy in any game....but especially in Alt

• oneeyedjohn 9,580 Posts

  Sun, Oct 25 2015 3:32 PM

  Grrr is a great acronym for when u miss a putt, makes me giggle.

  Don't agree with ya about being nice, how can ya be nice when ur losing.

  I didn't get where I am today being nice.

  haha

• RodneyBlake 510 Posts

  Sun, Oct 25 2015 3:54 PM

  I play a lot of Alt games and really enjoy them. ( Well most of the time )
  
  When I set one up I always pick the lowest tier player to be my partner. (1) It makes for a more even match. (2) I like trying to defeat my opponents as the underdog.

  I always give a gimme to any shot 2 feet & under & I don't really care if my opponents don't do the same for me as I always try & putt my ball before my opponent cc's.

  Sometime my partner will have a bad shot & land in a bunker & say sorry. I say oh crap now I am going to get sand in my brand new shoes :) . Its ok p only here for the fun m8.

  Sometimes we are getting our arses kicked in a match and I will say, hey p you distract green team while I bend their putters :)

  I sometime start off the conversion with something like this. Hi all, gl, relax & hf. From NZ.

   

• DynastyGolf0 44 Posts

  Sun, Oct 25 2015 8:01 PM

  Other than insulting other players, the only thing I consider improper etiquette is purposefully dropping out of a game.

  First, alternate play doesn't matter - it's just for fun.

  Second, you ruin the experience for everyone else.

  Third, you affect the record of your teammate. Really doesn't matter to me, but might matter to some.

  Just because you don't want to finish a 9-hole game.