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SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA VENDORS

Frederick’s Farm - Frederick has always been a household name in Bighorn Hills and his farm? Even more so. Ever so generous and kind, Frederick will have a petting zoo set up all week long and while he always accepts charitable donations, meeting and greeting with the animals is free of charge! Feel free to stop by, say hello, and volunteer!  Good Pets - The extravaganza isn’t just for humans! Good Pets has the chance for your furry friends to enjoy the season as well. From bandanas, to treats, to catnip blankets, they have it available all week long at their downtown vendor space. The Vinyl Countdown - Recently, the store has found itself overflowing with used and gently pre-owned vintage records. To make some space in their backroom, they’ll be set up during the festival with boxes of records for the city to choose from for just $5 a piece 96.8 The Peak - The Keola & Mya in the Morning will have their coverage van strolling around downtown and at each of the daily events, reporting the ongoings to their viewers who are listening to the station. They will also be offering an opportunity to spin their wheel for a chance to win some free merch like t-shirts, drink tumblers, pens, and even a few $50 gift cards from local businesses such as Urban Roots, The Burger Joint, and Room Service. Seek them out and test your luck to win something fun! The Grape Escape - Who doesn’t love free wine? The Grape Escape will have a tent set up during the extravaganza downtown with free wine tastings (with ID of course) with the goal to sell their new spring flavor of housemade wine. The tastings allow one sample per flavor per day. Humming Bee - The yoga studio will be partnering with a local farmer to offer sunrise goat yoga each day the extravaganza takes place. Stop by Deja Brew’s coffee cart for your morning iced latte and then mosey on down to their set up at the edge of the downtown park for a relaxing start to your morning The Sweet Spot - If you’re looking for sweets or a refreshing cup of local tea, then you’ll have more than a few options to pick from. Either stop by the storefront located in the Downtown area or by the food truck. Details on parking locations will be updated each morning on The Sweet Spot’s Facebook page. Each purchase made this week will come with a chance to win a gift basket. Below Zero - Whether your favorite flavor is chocolate, vanilla, or rhubarb, Below Zero has your back. The ice cream shop will have a stand set up in the midst of the festival so they can offer the event-goers a free scoop of ice cream as a cool way to welcome in the spring season. Providence Peak Memorial - Be sure to stop by the first aid tent the local nurses and EMTs have set up downtown during the festival for a free first aid kit and a quick lesson on emergency bandaging technics - just in case! Benny and Duke’s - Looking for family fun? Benny & Duke’s will have a mini golf course set up in the center of the festival with sixteen holes that will test the skills of even the greatest putter. While you’re there, be sure to sign up for their mini golf competition during the week of the festival!

The Silk Road - Join this internationally renown restaurant currently located in The Jade Palace will be offering a gourmet breakfast each morning of the festival with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the food and the spring sunrise. Their menu, listed below, will be sure to dazzle your tastebuds!

Turkish breakfast known as Kahvalti, which means "before coffee": menemen (scrambled eggs with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, olive oil, salt and pepper, red chili powder, parsley), simit (bagels), pide (fluffy bread), Börek (pastries made from flaky phyllo dough and layered with ground meat or cheese), olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, sucuk (spicy Turkish sausage), various jams, honey, butter, kaymak (clotted cream; a spreadable, fatty treat also popular around the Balkans), garlic yoghurt sauce (Greek yoghurt mixed with garlic, lemon juice, and sumac powder), Turkish cheese known as beyaz peynir, Greek feta, and black Turkish tea.

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Disaster Date

Kwon Jiyong x Reader

Summary: You and your boyfriend continue your weekly date nights, all the way until the end.

A/N: This is a bit of a prequel to a request I got for him. I apologize for this, as it’s very sad, but it will make the follow-up will be better understood.

Warnings: MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH 

Word Count: ~1.2-1.3K

You and your long-term boyfriend consistently practice weekly date nights despite your busy schedules. Doing this, you realized very quickly how you'll consistently look forward to Tuesday every week. Even after five years, the two of you haven't lost your spark. Sometimes romantic, sometimes crazy, sometimes relaxing, the dates always make you happy. No matter what you do, being together puts a jump in your step, even if you're absolutely exhausted from work. Just seeing him or hearing his voice makes you forget anything bad that may have happened the week prior. From his laughter and always-present smile, you know he feels the same way about you.

This week, you agree to try try something competitive. You both decide on miniature golf and go-kart racing. Simple, sweet, and easily turned into a battle to the death. Both of you readied yourselves for the other's dirty tricks, using the whole week to come up with the best strategies to win. In this way, you both act like children, but you can't seem to help yourselves to the temptation of rubbing your win in the other's face.

Finally, Tuesday arrives. You drive to the meet-up location, jamming out to some of your boyfriend's songs to hype yourself up - not that you needed anything more than the idea of holding his hand again. Arriving, you catch sight of his car and park next to it. Looking through the windows, you find it empty, then pout to yourself and get out of your own car to go find him. You make sure to lock it, then turn to the entrance to find Jiyong smiling at you, his hand waving mercilessly above his head. The sight makes you laugh as you send a small wave back at him and walk over.

"Ready to lose, you energetic child?" Your first words spill out in typical fighting fashion.

"Man, you've gotten weirder since last week. Now you're even talking to yourself." He combats cleanly with a smirk and no hesitation.

You roll your eyes dramatically at his comment. Turning on your heel, you walk into the building, ready to compete. Jiyong follows closely behind. When you stop at the information booth, he makes sure to kick your butt before standing next to you, hand around your waist.

"Two people for the hard course please." He feigns innocence, completely ignoring your glare due to his attack. He pays the fee, chooses a putter fitting to his height and a golf ball fitting his color preference.

"Always red," You tease, then claim your putter and a green ball to contradict his.

"You know it's lucky. I always win with red."

"But what if I want to win?" You pout as you follow him to the course. You know your puppy-dog eyes always work, so you shoot them in his direction.

"You're great, love. Sometimes you can win." He breaks, holding out the red ball for you. As you go to take it, he pulls it away, "Just not today." He quickly pecks your cheek, but the lovely moment quickly disappears as you retaliate with a hit to his arm.

As usual, a quick game of rock-paper-scissors decides the person to start. Jiyong wins, starting the round. He finishes it on top. Quickly, he begins dancing around, bragging about how much better he scored.

"You beat me by two strokes, Jiyong. Be a little more humble. What would your fans think?"

"They'll laugh at me, but be proud I won." He sticks out his tongue. "Now let's make it 2-0 by beating you in go-karts!" Before you can respond, he skips his way back to the information booth, returning the putters and asking about the racetrack.

"Is there a way to just race two people at one time?" By the time you reach him, you hear this question, forcing your eyes to roll so far back into your head that you get disoriented for a quick second. As the worker explains the additional fee, Jiyong nods in understanding but hands over his premium black credit card anyway. "I want this to be fair, so we'll make it private. I don't mind the fee."

Within 15 minutes, the two of you examine the go-karts and strap yourselves into your favorites, ready to race. Some people in line clearly support Jiyong. You assume they follow him or his group, so you don't take offense. As the instructor finishes explaining the rules and controls, you rev the engine, glaring at your opponent as the signal counts down. The instant the light turns green, you both race down the track, staying virtually neck-and-neck for the first two laps. You begin to inch ahead in the third lap, but the race continues until lap seven, so you don't let yourself get cocky.

You turn your head during the straightaway portion of the fifth lap to check the distance between you and Jiyong. You make eye contact as he accidentally hits your vehicle with his, sending you spinning to a stop. You feel the anger boil within you, thinking of the move as his strategy, until you look up and see his kart upside down outside of the track boundaries. Instantly, your anger turns to fear and worry. You fidget around until you can remove your body from the stalled kart. You race over. A worker holds you back and you can see another on the phone, clearly speaking to emergency services. The worker holding you back keeps warning you about something, but your attention remains only on the disaster in front of you. Nobody rushes to his help. You can't understand why. There's blood flowing from underneath the vehicle. Why won't they help him? You scream his name over and over, hoping someone - anyone - will help him. In the blink of an eye, the kart leaves your vision. Instead, flames engulf the spot. At the same moment, emergency services arrive on the scene. Firemen start working to take out the fire. Paramedics line up on the sidelines, ready to help your boyfriend after the fire disappears. But you know. You drop to your knees, unable to hold up your body weight anymore. He makes no noise. No screams of agony. You know.

When the fire ends, paramedics rush onto the kart. They check for a pulse. They find nothing. Carefully but quickly, they flip the car. Attempting to revive him, they follow procedure down to the millisecond. After all the failed attempts, one paramedic checks her watch and writes down the established time of death. The others pack up the equipment. Someone approaches you and asks you a question, but your mind is completely blank.

Immediately, you prepare for the funeral. You join his immediate family as a chief mourner, standing there in numbing emotional torment as you watch his family, friends, band mates, and other idols come pay their respects to the king of k-pop. You know that hundreds of fans have worked together to send in wreaths for his funeral, and that many stay outside in mourning since they can't come inside. The first two days pass by in a blur of black, white, and bowing forms.

The third day comes, and you force yourself to choke back the tears as you and the family take part in the final ceremony. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, you follow the hearse to the cremation center. Upon finally seeing the urn placed in the reserved spot, you can't help but break down.

The love of your life sits here now. Your Tuesdays will be spent here now.

[lost-kinn]

i forgot that i love to talk shop so here’s a bunch of talking shop about hollow knight

for reference i was, at one point in my life, a competitive golfer--not in the sense that i am a competitive person, but that i competed at tournaments, and talking shop about minute details about a 9.5 degree driver vs a 10 degree driver, mallet vs blade head putters, interlocked vs overlapping grip--all that shit was my jam

and imo in reflection, i play hollow knight a lot like i played golf: i was never a player that did fancy tricks or pulled off long drives or cut corners on dogleg holes, pulling off incredible eagles or birdies, but i just hit in the fairway over, and over, and over, and did it slowly, methodically, with my very short drive and my short wood and iron shots, and got myself a par

imma be real with you: i’m not a good hollow knight player. i learn the moveset, i figure out what to do in response. that’s why nightmare king grimm, in my save file, is cleared on ascended (and probably soon to be radiant), but not someone like god tamer or the watcher knights: NKG will do the same moves, precisely and predictably, with a clear telegraph of what it is he’s going to do, and i can guarantee to you that i won’t be hit by the firebats attack if i dont do anything stupid. mantis lords are the same kind of methodical, clockwork type of fight--basically exactly what grimm talks about when he refers to fights being a dance. a series of steps, you learn the steps, you do the steps with your partner. meanwhile, with the watcher knights, there’s not a really reliable way of accommodating for two enemies acting independently; you just have to use your head and your judgment in the midst of fast battle, and i’m just not on that level, my dudes.

the thing with PV is that--well, for context, i’ve had the same charms practically welded to my player knight’s body for... basically the entire godmaster DLC?? i don’t change charms at the rest bench; i’ve used the same build for the entirety of pantheons 1, 2, 3, and 4, and it’s (usually in this order): unbreakable strength, unbreakable heart, quick focus, sharp shadow, and sprintmaster. heal fast, be fast, dash fast, and hit hard. if that build isn’t working for me, that’s on me, not on my charm build; it should be me as a player who’s getting better

one of the reasons is that i basically married sharp shadow the moment i got it. most of the fights i go through involve me sharp-shadowing through a boss’s attack. traitor lord in particular requires it; lost kin i could do without it, but probably not well. i’m a simple person: i see boss attacking me, i sharp shadow through them.

another thing is that because i’ve been using this charm build for so long, i’ve come to expect certain things: i know when in the routine i have the opportunity to heal, but it requires quick focus; you can’t reliably heal during NKG’s cape-spike attack unless you’ve got it. (like, you could do it, but not reliably.) i expect the protag to move at the 20%+ speed with sprintmaster; you can actually outrun lost kin’s homing jump at that speed. and sharp shadow in particular makes your dash longer; that, too, i’ve come to rely on; when i dash through NKG’s firebats attack, i dash through it with the assumption that sharp shadow has made the dash slightly longer than it is without sharp shadow, and i’ve accomodated to stand a little further back so i dont dash right into NKG’s face

WHICH BRINGS ME TO PV, because here’s the thing: when they teleport around the room, their teleportation time is set up just perfectly so that you can reliably sharp shadow through them. when they lunge, sharp shadow. when they do the three-swipe combo, sharp shadow. when they do the dagger summon, you can sharp shadow right through that one, too. PV is a perfect fight to sharp shadow through, which is basically what i did with the original hollow knight fight anyway, and most bosses with similar movesets to PV’s (hiveknight, false knight, lost kin, any other knight bosses i’m forgetting, sometimes hornet depending on the attack--i sharp shadow through her needle when she throws it, and then nail pogoing off her head while she reels the needle back in)

so you go through the entire fight with a pretty clear idea: PV teleports somewhere, and in almost every case, you can dash right at them. if they teleport above you, dash to the side (and then move back towards PV just a step, because sharp shadow will make you overshoot the safe zone between the blades). when they teleport and start doing the radiant light circle, there’s a pretty clear pose they strike that telegraphs that it’s a separate attack, and it’s easy to then run in the opposite direction. 

the problem comes when PV hits 25% health, and starts using the void attacks, because they strike the exact same pose as when they’re about to do the light daggers. and because of the way the light daggers attack is set up, if you hesitate before reacting, you’ll get hit by those fuckers, so you’re trained to not think and just dash towards them. but if you dash towards PV when they’re doing the void tentacle attack, you’re going to get fucked, because there isn’t a safe zone right in front of them. you can’t like, get really close to them and avoid the tentacles; the only way to avoid the tentacles is to be above them, far far away from PV, or just behind PV altogether.

if you watch let’s players doing the fight, you’ll see that most of them actually counter PV’s attacks by automatically jumping, enabling them to nail pogo off PV’s head, and it makes sense because automatically jumping will set you up to avoid the void tentacles, alongside just about every other attack they can do. you’ll see them start to jump even for attacks that you don’t need to jump to avoid, because they’ve engrained into themselves that when you see the guy about to attack, don’t think, just fucking jump. 

it’s if you go with sharp shadow as your method of avoidance that you wind up with a bad habit of rushing directly at them, leaving you to get fucked. the one upside is that then you can just start whaling on the dude since you just got hit anyway.

what i’m saying is that i can beat this dude on attuned, but only with coming out with a significant loss to my health. and knowing that their fight is not the last fight of the pantheon of hallownest means that i can’t afford to walk out of their fight half-beat up. so like????? i dont fucking know, my dudes. feels like the solution is to gid gud, tho.

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CHIBA, Japan – It was just a single round, of course, so there is a reluctance to draw too many conclusions.

But after seeing Tiger Woods in his skins game appearance Monday, during the pro-am on Wednesday and now after a first round 64 at the Zozo Championship, it is clear there is a physical difference from just a few months ago when the Masters champion was having trouble completing pro-am rounds.

Woods looks good, and appears to be swinging easier and without pain. There’s always the chance that something else occurs, but clearly the back stiffness that plagued him for most of the summer and the knee problems that led to surgery in late August impacted his play.

“I was trying to make compensations,” Woods said after taking a share of the first-round lead with Gary Woodland at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club. “Unfortunately, with the lack of movement that I had in my knee, my back, too — and that’s the last place I want to feel it. So it was nice to be able to feel that and I’m able to rotate a little bit better, able to clear better, and more importantly, be able to squat down and read putts.

“I was able to get down there [in the first round], which I’ve been doing at home, and that’s something that if you look at the video towards the end of the season, I wasn’t able to do very well.”

Tiger rode a hot putter in the first round of the Zozo Championship. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images

The knee problems might not have contributed fully to Woods’ summer-time woes — one top-10, two missed cuts, a withdrawal — but they certainly didn’t help. And back problems have always manifested themselves in poor posture in putting as well as inconsistent short-iron play.

Woods had few of those problems in the opening round. After the poor start that saw him bogey the first three holes, Woods settled into a nice rhythm and exhibited his world-class iron play. He hit just three fairways but was able to play shots from the rough and stuck a number of nice iron shots to give himself opportunities. For the day, he hit 15 of 18 greens, an impressive number given his poor start to the tournament.

Clearly, Woods needs to put more balls in play off the tee. And his putting is unlikely to be as hot as it was during the opening round.

But for one day, it was a big difference from what we got used to seeing after the Masters victory.

“This is how I’ve been hitting it at home, so that wasn’t a real big surprise,” he said. “It’s a matter of, with a scorecard in your hand, you’ve got to post a number now. You’re not playing for autos and hammers (in gambling games) like we normally do at home. It’s actually time to grind out a score.

“It was ugly early and it was nice to be able to flip it and really get it going. Now I’m in a position where we’re going to have a long, long weekend of golf that I hopefully can keep going.”

Woodland’s run

The results have been sporadic for Gary Woodland since his U.S. Open victory at Pebble Beach, due in part to his wife having twins a few weeks later and the inherent distractions and time off necessary to welcome two new family members.

Woodland missed two cuts and his best finish was a tie for 15th at the Tour Championship until he tied for third last week at the CJ Cup in South Korea.

He continued the good form on Thursday with a 64 to tie Woods. Woodland birdied his final hole to grab a share of the lead.

“The ball striking is coming back where I want it,” Woodland said. “I’ve had to rely on that. And when I putt it well, good things will happen. I started to hit it well last weekend and I hit it great again [in the first round].”

This is Woodland’s last tournament appearance before Woods makes his at-large selections as Presidents Cup captain on Nov. 7. Woodland finished 10th in the final standings.

“He knows how much I want to be on that team,” Woodland said. “I’ve talked to him about it. So for me, I’ll just go out and play well and everything will take care of that.”

Strong Support

Woods talked about the knowledgeable golf fans in Japan and the passion they bring to the sport. And that has been apparent so far at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, where the logistics are not great for crowds as large as those who showed up Thursday.

Traffic was jammed on the way to the course, causing delays. More than 20,000 spectators were expected for each round of the tournament, which is a sellout. Tournament officials said more than 5,000 people were on the grounds by 7 a.m. with the first tee times not until 8 a.m. local time.

“The golf courses are beautiful in this country and the showing (Tuesday) was insane for the weather we had,” said Jordan Spieth, referring to all-day rain. “That was as incredible a welcome as we’ve felt in as long as I can remember on a Tuesday in bad weather.

“Especially playing with Hideki (Matsuyama) this week, expect it to be pretty exciting out there.”

Tree Troubles

Spieth had some poor fortune on the par-4 ninth hole when his tee shot went into the rough and stopped just behind a large tree root. He attempted to play a shot that would get over the root but only moved it a few inches. When trying again, Spieth advanced the ball but his club and hand took the brunt of the force, and he was visibly in pain. Spieth made a double-bogey 6 on the hole and finished with a 74.

Bad weather

The forecast calls for nearly all-day rain and plenty of it, perhaps as much as 4 inches on Friday in Japan [Thursday night in the U.S.]. Tournament officials elected to move up tee times by an hour, with the first groups going off at 7 a.m. local time (6 p.m. ET) in order to try and get in as much play as possible.

“It’s going to be sloppy and tough for us tomorrow morning before the storm gets in and I think we’re probably going to get little bit wet playing out there and then it’s going to be a grind on the weekend,” Woods said. “There’s going to be a lot of golf on the weekend for all of us, probably 54 holes for some of the guys on the weekend. So it’s going to be a long couple of days.”

PGA Tour in Japan

This is the first year of the Zozo Championship and the first-ever official PGA Tour event in Japan. With that, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan traveled to Tokyo to be on hand for the event.

“There has long been a desire as we committed to bring the PGA Tour to Asia — in Malaysia, in China and ultimately Korea,” Monahan said. “There just wasn’t an opportunity at that point in time to bring an event ot Japan because you need to have a great sponsor.”

Monahan noted that the PGA Tour set up an office in Tokyo in 2016 which allowed the organization to establish some roots and get to understand the corporate landscape. Zozo came on board with a six-year sponsorship agreement giving the tour Asian events in South Korean, Japan and China.

“Our intention is to never leave Japan, to always have a PGA Tour event in Japan from this day forward,” Monahan said.

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How To Make Big Breaking Putts

One of the hardest things for people to understand when faced with big breaking putts is that there are and infinite number of “lines” you can take based on the speed you choose.

Sometimes certain putts require a more delicate approach while others necessitate a more direct route to the hole.

Regardless of the one you choose you must be mindful of both, and all the lines in between, in order to become a great putter under the gun.

Here at Punta Mita you must understand this fact as our Jack Nicklaus greens here tend to have some exaggerated movement to them, especially if you hit it in the incorrect portion of the green.

As you can see in Photo 1 I have a long putt with a ridge in the middle of the green as well as a sizable slope from left to right.

There is a range of “lines” we can take. One would be the highest line with the least amount of speed and the other would be the lowest possible line with more speed but not so much that it runs way past the hole.

The two balls in Photo 2 represent the highest and lowest possible line that you can take to this particular pin above. So which line is correct?

First you must ask yourself what type of putter you normally are, and what type of green speeds to you tend to play on in general.

If you play fast greens with some slope, you will tend to be more of a “die” putter where you play the ball at the apex and allow the gravity to pull it down to the hole.

If you play slower and flatter greens you will tend to be more of a firm-putter who plays less break and hits the ball harder.

  The second thing you must consider is what the putt itself is asking you to do and what are the consequences of either speed. Because both can be incorrect choices.

Think of a putt you have that is super fast.

The higher and more break you try to play the faster the ball will come down the slope, leaving you with a longer comeback putt.

Now consider the short putt that has some movement to it; it might be easier to jam it into the back of the hole, taking out the break.

This this is where practice and experience comes in — helping you to make the best choice for your personality, nerves, and overall shot selection.

Sometimes it’s better to hit it harder and other times it’s better to hit it softer.

So, how do you learn how to play either putt? You must fine-tune your feel!

The best drill for fine-tuning your feel is to hit putts as I did above, finding the highest and softest line, as well as the lowest and most firm line you can take without the ball running way past the hole. Now mark these spots on the green with a tee. Your job is to practice the extremes — the high and then the low — to help you “feel” your speed control.

Now hit putts in the middle of these two spots and see if you can find that speed as well. You can spend as much time as you need finding differing lines that you can use.

From there you will have a better chance to imagine what the best line would be for the next big breaking putt you have.

From a mechanical standpoint the only thing you must remember on longer putts is to make sure that you hit the ball solidly and maintain quality impact alignments. I always want to maintain a bent rear wrist post-impact to ensure that I hit the ball with the correct amount of loft (Photo 3). Flip at it and you’ve turned your putter into a chipper — and you will leave the ball short of the hole every time.

If you don’t fine tune your feel or don’t understand the high and low point, you will never have the many options on the greens that the professionals on Tour have.

The key is to use your imagination, your feel, and your speed control to select the best line for the putt at hand. Take your time to fine-tune your feel and you will have no problem getting down in two regardless of where you are on the green.

Tom Stickney, PGA, is Director of Instruction at Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Visit him at www.tomstickneygolf.com

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When Should You Let A Group Play Through?

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The Etiquetteist: When (and where) should you let a group play through?

JOSH SENS

Thursday, January 10, 2019

The progression of golfers around a course is similar to traffic on city streets, replete with slowpokes, speedsters, bottlenecks and breakdowns.

The difference is that traffic on a course is mostly self-policed.

In the absence of strict laws and rigid enforcement, we’re left to follow the unwritten rules of etiquette, which brings us to this week’s comportment dilemma: When should you let another group play through?

The first commandment is as simple as a tap-in: If you’re holding up traffic, let the folks behind you pass, just as you should if you’re puttering along the freeway at 40 miles per hour.

Faster travelers always deserve the right of way. Unless, of course, they’ve got nowhere to go. On jam-packed tracks, there’s no point playing leap frog. Doing so helps no one. It can even make things worse.

Three golfers walk up the fairway at a course. Either keep up your pace or know the rules to let others play through.

But let’s assume congestion isn’t an issue (and if there’s a hole open ahead of you, it’s not), and your group is on the green, with golfers standing, arms-crossed, in the fairway behind you — the golf equivalent of flashing the high beams. If this happens once, it might be an aberration. If it happens a second time, guess what? You’re the problem. Proper etiquette requires you to step aside.

There’s a good chance this will happen on a par-3, where slowdowns are most common. The process here is easy, says Lou Riccio, author of Golf’s Pace of Play Bible: “Wave them up while you are near the green, let them putt while you are planning your putts, then let them go to the next tee first.”

If they catch you on the tee box of a par-4 or par-5, Riccio says, “Let them tee off right after you have hit, then let them move down the hole with you but at some point let them go ahead.”

Riccio’s emphasis is pace of play. But pace and etiquette are interrelated. Most golfers understand this. Sadly, a myopic few do not. They refuse to let folks through, or they piss and moan about it. Why is sometimes hard to say, though it often boils down to ego or entitlement, or, most likely, a little bit of both. It’s never too early in a round to do the right thing (if your foursome’s on the 1st tee, and a single ambles up, let the single go). But is it ever too late? The 16th tee is a reasonable cutoff, unless the group behind you is shattering a land-speed record. Though the rules of etiquette do not require it, you’re wise to let them through whenever they catch you, even as late as the 18th tee.

That’s a rare occurrence. But golf’s a funny game; odd things happen. Good thing is, when it comes to waving through, two fundamental rules should cover all scenarios: apply common courtesy and common sense.

Originally published on  golf.com

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21 Best Things To Do in Asheville, NC

Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and located along the French Broad River, Asheville just might be the most beautiful city in the United States.

Take in the views of the city from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and you’ll quickly see why it’s referred to as the Land of the Sky.

There are numerous things to do in Asheville and for such a small city, it really packs a punch when it comes to activities on offer.

Hiking in the mountains, feasting on southern cuisine, relaxing in hot springs, and sampling craft beer are just a few of the things you won’t want to miss. 

I’ve spent a lot of time in Ashville over the last decade, and in fact, my wife and I got married and had our honeymoon in here! It’s easily one of my favourite cities in the USA and a place I always look forward to visiting.

In this Asheville travel blog, I’m excited to share some of the best activities, attractions, and places to visit in the city!

1. Visit the Biltmore Estate

A visit to the Biltmore Estate definitely deserves the top spot on this list of things to do in Asheville.

This historic mansion was built between 1889 and 1895 by George Vanderbilt. It’s a great example of the Gilded Age and an absolutely stunning place to explore.

The Biltmore Estate is actually the largest privately-owned home in the US.

It features an astounding 250 rooms and is surrounded by picturesque gardens, ponds, and a lovely conservatory full of various plants and flowers.

After touring the estate and the grounds, be sure to drop by the winery. You can take a tour of the underground cellars, sample several different types, and pick up a bottle of your favourite wine to take home.

You can visit the Biltmore Estate every day from 9AM to 5PM. Tickets cost $70 for adults and $35 for youth with a free audio guide.

Pro tip – if you book your tickets at least a week in advance, you save $10! It’s about a 15-minute drive from downtown to reach the estate, which you can find on the map here.  

⇒ See Also: 15 Denver Attractions You Don’t Want To Miss

2. Take a Walking Tour

Whenever I’m in a new city, I love going on a walking tour to get to know the place. Asheville is a small city and is very walkable, so you can easily explore downtown on your own two feet.

Thanks to Explore Asheville, you can choose between two excellent self-guided walking tours of Asheville. They have an urban trail as well as an architecture trail that you can follow.

Both have interactive and printable maps, and the urban trail even has an audio guide as well.

If you’d prefer to go with a guide, you can sign up for the Tip-Based Asheville Walking Tour.

This excellent walking tour is about 2.5 hours long, taking you through downtown Asheville while covering all the highlights and insider tips on where to eat and drink (plus, some samples along the way). The cost is based on tips, so whatever you feel is appropriate. 

3. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway

If you’re wondering what to do in Asheville, just jump in your car and take a cruise on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This National Parkway and All-American Road is part of the Appalachian Mountains and one of the most scenic drives in the country.

The Blue Ridge Parkway actually stretches through both Virginia and North Carolina. It’s 755 km (496 miles) long and is full of viewpoints, hiking trails, historic sites, and so much more. This is one of the most incredible places to visit on your trip to Asheville.

Every time we have people come to visit when we’re in Asheville, one of the first things we do is head out for a drive on the Blue Ridge. These amazing views really never get old, so I don’t mind going back every time we’re in town.

4. Climb Mt. Pisgah

As I mentioned, there’s a lot to see and do along the Blue Ridge Parkway. One of the best things to do in Asheville NC is hiking up the trail at Ms. Pisgah, which is easily accessible via the Parkway.

It’s about a 45 minute to hour-long hike to reach the top of Mt. Pisgah. While it’s not exactly an easy hike, it’s not too difficult. The hike is about 1.2 miles (1.85 km) to the top and there are plenty of places to rest along the way.

There’s a large TV tower at the top and an observation deck. From here, you can enjoy some of the best views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the city off in the distance. You can find the trailhead for Mt. Pisgah on the map here.

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5. Dinner With a View at Pisgah Inn

After hiking up Mt. Pisgah, you’re sure to work up an appetite. While you can certainly bring a picnic lunch to have on the Parkway, my vote goes to enjoying a meal at the nearby Pisgah Inn.

Grab a drink and head out to their observation deck while you wait for a table. They have plenty of rocking chairs where you can kick back and soak in the amazing views.

Having eaten here several times, I’ll give my recommendations for the fried green tomatoes and the walnut crusted mountain trout.

They’re open from 11:30-4 for lunch and then again from 5-9 for dinner. You can get directions and find the Pisgah Inn on the map here.

If you’d rather be up in the mountains than down in town, you might want to look into booking a room here. It’s pretty awesome when you can wake up and have the Blue Ridge Mountains right outside your window! 

6. Play Disc Golf

If you enjoy the great outdoors, one of the top things to do in Asheville is playing a round of disc golf.

For those unfamiliar with the sport, it’s just like golf but with a frisbee instead. The goal is to get your disc into a basket with the least amount of throws, and you can use a variety of different discs in the process.

The biggest difference between disc golf and regular golf is that it’s almost always totally free! That’s the case at nearby Richmond Hill, an excellent course and local hangout. Get directions and find the park on the map here.

If you’ve never played disc golf before and don’t have any gear, there are plenty of shops in Asheville where you can pick up a starter kit.

For about $10, you can get a driver, a mid-range disc, and a putter. Just try not to lose them on your first round. Most people write their name and phone number on discs as a precautionary measure.

⇒ See Also: 21 Top Things To Do in New Orleans

7. Feast on Southern Food

Asheville is home to plenty of amazing restaurants of all different styles. If you’re travelling here for the first time, I recommend sticking mostly to southern fare. After all, you’re in the south even though the State is North Carolina!

For brunch, a solid choice is Biscuit Head. Their slogan is “put some south in your mouth” and that’s exactly what you’ll do here. Choose your favourite biscuit (I love the pulled pork) and top it off with their various jams and butters. 

One of the best restaurants in Ashville, in my humble opinion, is Home Grown. This local eatery serves local food cooked by local people, so you know your money is going right into the local economy when you eat here.

I personally love their Redneck Pot Pie or buttermilk fried chicken. You can see Home Grown and much more in our “Streets, Beats & Eats” video on Asheville.

8. Drink Local Craft Beer

Asheville has been named Beer City USA on several occasions. There are over 40 breweries and beer pubs here in total! As such, sampling local craft beer should be high atop your list of things to do in Asheville NC.

Walking around Asheville, you’re never too far from a brewery. Some of the best places for a beer include Asheville Brewing Company, Burial, and Green Man. The best way to find your favourite brew is ordering up a flight to sample 4-5 different styles.

While they’re not exactly microbreweries, it’s also worth it to visit the Asheville locations of New Belgium and Sierra Nevada. The former has a scenic location right along the French Broad River, while the latter is a bit of a hike as it’s out by the airport.

If you want to take a tour of either, be sure to sign up well in advance! I’ve been to a lot of breweries, and these are two of the best I’ve ever seen.

9. Visit a Few Museums

If you’re downtown and aren’t quite sure what to do in Asheville, why not drop into one of the city’s museums for a bit? Whether you’re interested in art, science, or even pinball, there’s a museum for you here.

The Asheville Art Museum has recently had some major renovations and is bigger and better than ever!

It’s open from 10-5 Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 on Sunday. It’s totally free to visit, but donations are very much appreciated. You can find the museum on the map here.

Just a block away, you’ll find the Asheville Museum of Science. They’ve got lots of cool exhibitions and displays that are fun for all ages. It’s open Monday-Saturday from 10-5 and from 1-5 on Sunday and costs $7-8 to visit.

If you love a good retro pinball machine or video game, you’ll definitely want to check out the Asheville Pinball Museum.

For $15, you can play as many games as you want on their 80+ machines. Hours vary depending on the day, but they’re typically open until 9PM. Get directions to the museum here.

⇒ See Also: How To Spend 24 Hours in New York City

10. Explore the RAD (River Arts District)

For art lovers, one of the top things to do in Asheville NC is visiting the RAD (River Arts District).

Hundreds of artists have galleries and studios in this area along the French Broad River. It’s a really fun place to explore for a while, especially on the weekends.

On the second Saturday of each month, the RAD is a very lively place. There are demonstrations, workshops, wine tastings, live music, and a lot more. There’s even a free trolley that you can ride as you bounce around the different venues.

Whether you’re interested in painting, ceramics, photography, or jewelry, you’ll find something to enjoy in the RAD.

While you’re over here, be sure to drop in another excellent local craft brewery — Wedge. You can find the River Arts District on the map here. 

11. Fun on the River

Speaking of the French Broad River, there are lots of fun things to do there. Well, at least during the warmer months. There’s not much going on in the dead of winter…

One of my absolute favourite things to do in Asheville is tubing down the river.

The best way to enjoy the Homer Simpson of water sports is by signing up with this tubing experience. It’s like a floating pub crawl!

I won’t’ give it all away, but it’s a lot of fun and you can also bring your own beverages to put in the onboard cooler. Click here for details.

If you’d prefer a bit more activity than just lazily floating down the river, you can also rent a kayak or a SUP (stand up paddleboard). There are a few different places that rent boards as well as tours you can sign up for to get out and enjoy a day on the river.

12. Listen to Buskers

Walking around downtown Asheville, you’re sure to hear a lot of music. Some of it may be coming out of shops and bars, but more often than not, it’s actual musicians jamming in the street!

It’s very common to see people “busking” on the streets of Asheville. Busking is when you play music in public and simply open your guitar/violin/keyboard case to take tips from passersby. 

The various musicians busking around downtown Asheville really add to the eclectic atmosphere of the city. If you enjoy the music, stop for a while to listen and toss a few bucks in to show your appreciation. 

13. Day Trip to Hot Springs

If you’re looking for some good old-fashioned R&R on your trip to Asheville, then you may want to add in a day trip out to the town of Hot Springs, NC. It’s not just a clever name, as the small town is home to some amazing hot springs.

It’s about a 45-minute drive from downtown Asheville out there, and it’s well worth it.

The Hot Springs Resort & Spa has amazing mineral baths and spa services. After a busy couple of days exploring the city, a nice massage and a soak in the hot springs is just what you need.

The resort has a variety of different options, so be sure to check their website for details.

Just be sure to book in advance, as it’s a popular place. They also have several different choices for on-site accommodation if you’re interested. You can get directions to the Hot Springs resort on the map here.

⇒ See Also: 27 Top Things To Do in Chicago – The Ultimate List For Travellers

14. Join the Friday Drum Circle

One of the coolest things to do in Asheville NC, for both visitors and locals alike, is joining in the weekly drum circle. People of all ages and backgrounds come out to enjoy this fun and free event.

The drum circle goes on every Friday at Pritchard Park downtown. People usually start showing up around 5 and it gets bigger and bigger until the whole park is packed with people drumming, dancing, and singing.

Even if you don’t have a drum of any kind, it’s a good time. You can just dance to the music and enjoy connecting with people. Once the drum circle wraps up, you’re smack dab in the middle of downtown Asheville on a Friday night.

⇒ See Also: Top 10 Best Bars in Chicago –  A Guide To The City’s Nightlife

15. Shop at the Grove Arcade

If you’re looking to do a little shopping before you leave Asheville, be sure to swing by the Grove Arcade downtown. This building has a very interesting history, which I recommend you read before going there!

At the Grove Arcade, you’ll find a very diverse array of shops, including the Batter Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar, Nutz About Fudge, the Woodrow Instrument Company, and much more.

In addition to all the great shops inside, there’s also the Outdoor Artists Market. You’ll find paintings, clothing, jewelry, and local honey, among other things. The Grove Arcade is open from 10-6 Monday-Saturday and noon-5 on Sunday.

16. Treat Yourself at the Grove Park Inn

For those who enjoy the finer things in life, a trip out to the Grove Park Inn is a must when visiting Asheville. In case you were wondering, yes, it is the same Grove who started the shopping arcade.

E.W. Grove is known as the “father of modern Asheville.” He was a self-made millionaire who moved here in 1910 and opened this grand inn soon thereafter. A hundred years later, and it’s still going strong as one of Asheville’s premier resorts.

Even if you don’t splurge on a room at the inn, it’s well worth it to pay a visit here.

Book yourself a nice spa treatment and then grab a hand-crafted cocktail and a bite to eat at their Sunset Terrace Lounge, or choose one of the many other options for wining and dining. 

⇒ See Also: 21 Best Places to Eat in Chicago – A Guide For Foodies

17. Take a Hike

By far one of the most popular things to do in Asheville is hiking.

If you’ve got your own wheels and are willing to drive 45 minutes to an hour outside of town, you have tons of options for excellent hiking trails.

In addition to the aforementioned Mt. Pisgah trail, other great options include Catawba Falls, the Devil’s Courthouse, or Max Patch. A hike to the latter can be rewarded with a trip to the hot springs, as it’s a pretty short drive between the two.

There really are tons of options for hiking in Asheville with varying difficulty and distance from town. Just check this awesome Asheville trail finder to figure out which option is best for you!

18. Explore the North Carolina Arboretum

Another fantastic choice for spending time outdoors in Asheville is the North Carolina Arboretum. Here you’ll find some lovely cultivated gardens, a bonsai exhibit, hiking & biking paths, and much more.

It’s a great place to spend a couple of hours, especially on a nice day.

Actually, the arboretum is also a solid choice in the colder months thanks to the Winter Lights display they put up. The place really turns into a winter wonderland from late November until the end of the year.

The arboretum is open from 8-7 in the fall/winter and from 8-9 in the spring/summer. They don’t charge an entrance fee per person, but rather charge a flat fee of $14 per vehicle to enter. You can find them on the map here.  

⇒ See Also: Chicago Architecture River Cruise – A Guide For Travellers

19. Go on a Ghost Tour

One of the spookiest things to do in Asheville is going on a ghost tour. Haunted Asheville has a few different options for chilling, thrilling tours that are fun for the whole family.

On their classic walking tour, you’ll learn the stories behind some of Asheville’s most haunted spots from a resident ghost expert. Tours usually run at 8PM and sometimes there’s another one at 9. Tickets cost $23 for adults and $15 for children 9-14, while those under 8 go for free.

Another option is their Biltmore Village Mystery Tour. Apparently, you learn about a kangaroo that appeared from another dimension on this tour. Sounds cool to me!

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20. Sundowners at Sky Bar

After a busy day of exploring Asheville, there’s no better place to watch the sun go down with a nice adult beverage than SkyBAR.

Grab a cocktail and take in the amazing views from this rooftop bar, and you’ll see why Asheville really is the Land of the Sky.

While there are some quality beer and wine choices on the menu, this place is all about the cocktails. I personally recommend their Mixed Berry Mule or the Peach Ginger Whiskey Sour. You really can’t go wrong with any of the options.

SkyBAR is located in the historic Flatiron Building in downtown Asheville.

Half the fun of visiting there is going up in the old school elevator, which still requires an operator. They open at 5 during the week and an hour earlier on the weekends. 

21. See a Show

No matter what night of the week it is, there are plenty of shows going on in Asheville. Take your pick between theatrical performances, stand-up comedy, live music, and more. 

The live music scene is one of the things I love the most about Asheville.

The city has several venues that range in size and style, so you get all sorts of different acts coming to town. Some of the best places to see music here include the Asheville Music Hall, Salvage Station, and the Orange Peel.

Be sure to check the calendar and see what’s playing when you’re in town.

During the warmer months, you’ll also find many different outdoor events and festivals happening in Asheville.

One such festival is Shindig on the Green, which takes place all throughout the summer at Pack Square Park. There are free shows most Saturdays as well as lots of informal jam sessions and other fun things going on.

Now You Know What to Do in Asheville NC!

Well there you have it. I hope you’ve enjoyed this look at one of my many homes away from home.

Asheville is such a cool city with so much to offer, whether you’re into the great outdoors, epic adventures, the arts, or just chilling out. Whatever you do, there’s always lots of amazing beer, food, views, and music!

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When (and where) should you let a group play through?

Source: GOLF.com By Josh Sens

The Etiquetteist: When (and where) should you let a group play through?

The progression of golfers around a course is similar to traffic on city streets, replete with slowpokes, speedsters, bottlenecks and breakdowns.

The difference is that traffic on a course is mostly self-policed.

In the absence of strict laws and rigid enforcement, we’re left to follow the unwritten rules of etiquette, which brings us to this week’s comportment dilemma: When should you let another group play through?

The first commandment is as simple as a tap-in: If you’re holding up traffic, let the folks behind you pass, just as you should if you’re puttering along the freeway at 40 miles per hour.

Faster travelers always deserve the right of way. Unless, of course, they’ve got nowhere to go. On jam-packed tracks, there’s no point playing leap frog. Doing so helps no one. It can even make things worse.

But let’s assume congestion isn’t an issue (and if there’s a hole open ahead of you, it’s not), and your group is on the green, with golfers standing, arms-crossed, in the fairway behind you — the golf equivalent of flashing the high beams. If this happens once, it might be an aberration. If it happens a second time, guess what? You’re the problem. Proper etiquette requires you to step aside.

There’s a good chance this will happen on a par-3, where slowdowns are most common. The process here is easy, says Lou Riccio, author of Golf’s Pace of Play Bible: “Wave them up while you are near the green, let them putt while you are planning your putts, then let them go to the next tee first.”

If they catch you on the tee box of a par-4 or par-5, Riccio says, “Let them tee off right after you have hit, then let them move down the hole with you but at some point let them go ahead.”

Riccio’s emphasis is pace of play. But pace and etiquette are interrelated. Most golfers understand this. Sadly, a myopic few do not. They refuse to let folks through, or they piss and moan about it. Why is sometimes hard to say, though it often boils down to ego or entitlement, or, most likely, a little bit of both. It’s never too early in a round to do the right thing (if your foursome’s on the 1st tee, and a single ambles up, let the single go). But is it ever too late? The 16th tee is a reasonable cutoff, unless the group behind you is shattering a land-speed record. Though the rules of etiquette do not require it, you’re wise to let them through whenever they catch you, even as late as the 18th tee.

That’s a rare occurrence. But golf’s a funny game; odd things happen. Good thing is, when it comes to waving through, two fundamental rules should cover all scenarios: apply common courtesy and common sense.

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When You Should Let A Group Play Through

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The Etiquetteist: When (and where) should you let a group play through?

JOSH SENS

Thursday, January 10, 2019

The progression of golfers around a course is similar to traffic on city streets, replete with slowpokes, speedsters, bottlenecks and breakdowns.

The difference is that traffic on a course is mostly self-policed.

In the absence of strict laws and rigid enforcement, we’re left to follow the unwritten rules of etiquette, which brings us to this week’s comportment dilemma: When should you let another group play through?

The first commandment is as simple as a tap-in: If you’re holding up traffic, let the folks behind you pass, just as you should if you’re puttering along the freeway at 40 miles per hour.

Faster travelers always deserve the right of way. Unless, of course, they’ve got nowhere to go. On jam-packed tracks, there’s no point playing leap frog. Doing so helps no one. It can even make things worse.

Three golfers walk up the fairway at a course. Either keep up your pace or know the rules to let others play through.

But let’s assume congestion isn’t an issue (and if there’s a hole open ahead of you, it’s not), and your group is on the green, with golfers standing, arms-crossed, in the fairway behind you — the golf equivalent of flashing the high beams. If this happens once, it might be an aberration. If it happens a second time, guess what? You’re the problem. Proper etiquette requires you to step aside.

There’s a good chance this will happen on a par-3, where slowdowns are most common. The process here is easy, says Lou Riccio, author of Golf’s Pace of Play Bible: “Wave them up while you are near the green, let them putt while you are planning your putts, then let them go to the next tee first.”

If they catch you on the tee box of a par-4 or par-5, Riccio says, “Let them tee off right after you have hit, then let them move down the hole with you but at some point let them go ahead.”

Riccio’s emphasis is pace of play. But pace and etiquette are interrelated. Most golfers understand this. Sadly, a myopic few do not. They refuse to let folks through, or they piss and moan about it. Why is sometimes hard to say, though it often boils down to ego or entitlement, or, most likely, a little bit of both. It’s never too early in a round to do the right thing (if your foursome’s on the 1st tee, and a single ambles up, let the single go). But is it ever too late? The 16th tee is a reasonable cutoff, unless the group behind you is shattering a land-speed record. Though the rules of etiquette do not require it, you’re wise to let them through whenever they catch you, even as late as the 18th tee.

That’s a rare occurrence. But golf’s a funny game; odd things happen. Good thing is, when it comes to waving through, two fundamental rules should cover all scenarios: apply common courtesy and common sense.

Originally published on Golf.com

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WHEN (AND WHERE) SHOULD YOU LET A GROUP PLAY THROUGH?

Source: GOLF.com By Josh Sens

The Etiquetteist: When (and where) should you let a group play through?

The progression of golfers around a course is similar to traffic on city streets, replete with slowpokes, speedsters, bottlenecks and breakdowns.

The difference is that traffic on a course is mostly self-policed.

In the absence of strict laws and rigid enforcement, we’re left to follow the unwritten rules of etiquette, which brings us to this week’s comportment dilemma: When should you let another group play through?

The first commandment is as simple as a tap-in: If you’re holding up traffic, let the folks behind you pass, just as you should if you’re puttering along the freeway at 40 miles per hour.

Faster travelers always deserve the right of way. Unless, of course, they’ve got nowhere to go. On jam-packed tracks, there’s no point playing leap frog. Doing so helps no one. It can even make things worse.But let’s assume congestion isn’t an issue (and if there’s a hole open ahead of you, it’s not), and your group is on the green, with golfers standing, arms-crossed, in the fairway behind you — the golf equivalent of flashing the high beams. If this happens once, it might be an aberration. If it happens a second time, guess what? You’re the problem. Proper etiquette requires you to step aside.

There’s a good chance this will happen on a par-3, where slowdowns are most common. The process here is easy, says Lou Riccio, author of Golf’s Pace of Play Bible: “Wave them up while you are near the green, let them putt while you are planning your putts, then let them go to the next tee first.”

If they catch you on the tee box of a par-4 or par-5, Riccio says, “Let them tee off right after you have hit, then let them move down the hole with you but at some point let them go ahead.”

Riccio’s emphasis is pace of play. But pace and etiquette are interrelated. Most golfers understand this. Sadly, a myopic few do not. They refuse to let folks through, or they piss and moan about it. Why is sometimes hard to say, though it often boils down to ego or entitlement, or, most likely, a little bit of both. It’s never too early in a round to do the right thing (if your foursome’s on the 1st tee, and a single ambles up, let the single go). But is it ever too late? The 16th tee is a reasonable cutoff, unless the group behind you is shattering a land-speed record. Though the rules of etiquette do not require it, you’re wise to let them through whenever they catch you, even as late as the 18th tee.

That’s a rare occurrence. But golf’s a funny game; odd things happen. Good thing is, when it comes to waving through, two fundamental rules should cover all scenarios: apply common courtesy and common sense.

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When (and where) should you let a group play through?

Source: GOLF.com By Josh Sens

The Etiquetteist: When (and where) should you let a group play through?

The progression of golfers around a course is similar to traffic on city streets, replete with slowpokes, speedsters, bottlenecks and breakdowns.

The difference is that traffic on a course is mostly self-policed.

In the absence of strict laws and rigid enforcement, we’re left to follow the unwritten rules of etiquette, which brings us to this week’s comportment dilemma: When should you let another group play through?

The first commandment is as simple as a tap-in: If you’re holding up traffic, let the folks behind you pass, just as you should if you’re puttering along the freeway at 40 miles per hour.

Faster travelers always deserve the right of way. Unless, of course, they’ve got nowhere to go. On jam-packed tracks, there’s no point playing leap frog. Doing so helps no one. It can even make things worse.

But let’s assume congestion isn’t an issue (and if there’s a hole open ahead of you, it’s not), and your group is on the green, with golfers standing, arms-crossed, in the fairway behind you — the golf equivalent of flashing the high beams. If this happens once, it might be an aberration. If it happens a second time, guess what? You’re the problem. Proper etiquette requires you to step aside.

There’s a good chance this will happen on a par-3, where slowdowns are most common. The process here is easy, says Lou Riccio, author of Golf’s Pace of Play Bible: “Wave them up while you are near the green, let them putt while you are planning your putts, then let them go to the next tee first.”

If they catch you on the tee box of a par-4 or par-5, Riccio says, “Let them tee off right after you have hit, then let them move down the hole with you but at some point let them go ahead.”

Riccio’s emphasis is pace of play. But pace and etiquette are interrelated. Most golfers understand this. Sadly, a myopic few do not. They refuse to let folks through, or they piss and moan about it. Why is sometimes hard to say, though it often boils down to ego or entitlement, or, most likely, a little bit of both. It’s never too early in a round to do the right thing (if your foursome’s on the 1st tee, and a single ambles up, let the single go). But is it ever too late? The 16th tee is a reasonable cutoff, unless the group behind you is shattering a land-speed record. Though the rules of etiquette do not require it, you’re wise to let them through whenever they catch you, even as late as the 18th tee.

That’s a rare occurrence. But golf’s a funny game; odd things happen. Good thing is, when it comes to waving through, two fundamental rules should cover all scenarios: apply common courtesy and common sense.

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When (and where) should you let a group play through?

Source: GOLF.com By Josh Sens

The Etiquetteist: When (and where) should you let a group play through?

The progression of golfers around a course is similar to traffic on city streets, replete with slowpokes, speedsters, bottlenecks and breakdowns.

The difference is that traffic on a course is mostly self-policed.

In the absence of strict laws and rigid enforcement, we’re left to follow the unwritten rules of etiquette, which brings us to this week’s comportment dilemma: When should you let another group play through?

The first commandment is as simple as a tap-in: If you’re holding up traffic, let the folks behind you pass, just as you should if you’re puttering along the freeway at 40 miles per hour.

Faster travelers always deserve the right of way. Unless, of course, they’ve got nowhere to go. On jam-packed tracks, there’s no point playing leap frog. Doing so helps no one. It can even make things worse.

But let’s assume congestion isn’t an issue (and if there’s a hole open ahead of you, it’s not), and your group is on the green, with golfers standing, arms-crossed, in the fairway behind you — the golf equivalent of flashing the high beams. If this happens once, it might be an aberration. If it happens a second time, guess what? You’re the problem. Proper etiquette requires you to step aside.

There’s a good chance this will happen on a par-3, where slowdowns are most common. The process here is easy, says Lou Riccio, author of Golf’s Pace of Play Bible: “Wave them up while you are near the green, let them putt while you are planning your putts, then let them go to the next tee first.”

If they catch you on the tee box of a par-4 or par-5, Riccio says, “Let them tee off right after you have hit, then let them move down the hole with you but at some point let them go ahead.”

Riccio’s emphasis is pace of play. But pace and etiquette are interrelated. Most golfers understand this. Sadly, a myopic few do not. They refuse to let folks through, or they piss and moan about it. Why is sometimes hard to say, though it often boils down to ego or entitlement, or, most likely, a little bit of both. It’s never too early in a round to do the right thing (if your foursome’s on the 1st tee, and a single ambles up, let the single go). But is it ever too late? The 16th tee is a reasonable cutoff, unless the group behind you is shattering a land-speed record. Though the rules of etiquette do not require it, you’re wise to let them through whenever they catch you, even as late as the 18th tee.

That’s a rare occurrence. But golf’s a funny game; odd things happen. Good thing is, when it comes to waving through, two fundamental rules should cover all scenarios: apply common courtesy and common sense.

Link to article: Click here

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When (and where) should you let a group play through?

Source: GOLF.com By Josh Sens

The Etiquetteist: When (and where) should you let a group play through?

The progression of golfers around a course is similar to traffic on city streets, replete with slowpokes, speedsters, bottlenecks and breakdowns.

The difference is that traffic on a course is mostly self-policed.

In the absence of strict laws and rigid enforcement, we’re left to follow the unwritten rules of etiquette, which brings us to this week’s comportment dilemma: When should you let another group play through?

The first commandment is as simple as a tap-in: If you’re holding up traffic, let the folks behind you pass, just as you should if you’re puttering along the freeway at 40 miles per hour.

Faster travelers always deserve the right of way. Unless, of course, they’ve got nowhere to go. On jam-packed tracks, there’s no point playing leap frog. Doing so helps no one. It can even make things worse.

But let’s assume congestion isn’t an issue (and if there’s a hole open ahead of you, it’s not), and your group is on the green, with golfers standing, arms-crossed, in the fairway behind you — the golf equivalent of flashing the high beams. If this happens once, it might be an aberration. If it happens a second time, guess what? You’re the problem. Proper etiquette requires you to step aside.

There’s a good chance this will happen on a par-3, where slowdowns are most common. The process here is easy, says Lou Riccio, author of Golf’s Pace of Play Bible: “Wave them up while you are near the green, let them putt while you are planning your putts, then let them go to the next tee first.”

If they catch you on the tee box of a par-4 or par-5, Riccio says, “Let them tee off right after you have hit, then let them move down the hole with you but at some point let them go ahead.”

Riccio’s emphasis is pace of play. But pace and etiquette are interrelated. Most golfers understand this. Sadly, a myopic few do not. They refuse to let folks through, or they piss and moan about it. Why is sometimes hard to say, though it often boils down to ego or entitlement, or, most likely, a little bit of both. It’s never too early in a round to do the right thing (if your foursome’s on the 1st tee, and a single ambles up, let the single go). But is it ever too late? The 16th tee is a reasonable cutoff, unless the group behind you is shattering a land-speed record. Though the rules of etiquette do not require it, you’re wise to let them through whenever they catch you, even as late as the 18th tee.

That’s a rare occurrence. But golf’s a funny game; odd things happen. Good thing is, when it comes to waving through, two fundamental rules should cover all scenarios: apply common courtesy and common sense.

Link to article: Click here

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