2012 Amateur Golf Tournaments Thread

[stadler]

Originally Posted by UCBananaboy

Most schools only get 4-6 full scholarships for their golf programs too, so the majority of coaches would rather offer 12 half-scholarships than 6 full ones.

That said -- I think golf is one of the easiest sports to walk-on the team (w/o financial aid)

NCAA limits that 4.5 scholarships can be given out on a mens team, 6 for girls. But you are right on about the partials, I cant imagine many guys get a full ride.

[GolfMasta]

Yeah full ride would pertain to those with a future to go Pro or potential on being the Solo Member on the tour when they play. Meaning they count his score for tournaments on singles and also add his score to the overall team score.

[benoit1616]

I got a question for the guys that play tournaments... I am playing my first real event in a week (ontario amateur qualifier) and I was wondering what the etiquette on the greens is as opposed to a normal game. For instance i think i read somewhere that you have to stand 90 degrees to your putt line when other are putting. also if i am second closest out of three players do i read my putt while the furthest guy read his? Any other etiquette i need to know to make sure i don't interfere in case i get paired with guys that have a chance to qualify? this is more of a learning experience for me. I assume for example that i shouldnt walk too far ahead of the guy thats playing in the fairway etc. All help is appreciated... thanks
Benny

[augie_]

there aren't any special rules for tournaments, etiquette should be standard all of the time.

when you are on the greens, don't worry about funny rules like 90 degrees and things like that. just the normal etiquette rules...don't walk around when someone is about to make a stroke, stand still. if someone is putting or chipping, try to stay out of their peripheral vision, and if you can't get out of the way, stand extra still. don't stand too close to someone when they are making a stroke. that's about it. you can read your putt while other's are reading theirs, that's fine, it's a good way to keep a good pace of play. just don't be squatting down or moving around if someone is getting ready to make a stroke.

edit: and of course the good ol' don't walk in someone's line or where their ball might end up, assuming you already knew that

[stadler]

Originally Posted by GolfMasta

Yeah full ride would pertain to those with a future to go Pro or potential on being the Solo Member on the tour when they play. Meaning they count his score for tournaments on singles and also add his score to the overall team score.

this is incorrect. i am one of the guys you are talking about in your example and i am not on a full ride. there are 4.5 scholarships at most (if the team has their scholarships fully funded) and an average team is 8-9 guys. Few if any would start with a full ride and few would probably finish with a full ride...it makes very little sense to tie up that much money with one guy when it could be used to a kid who may need something to come to the school.

[UCBananaboy]

Originally Posted by benoit1616

I got a question for the guys that play tournaments... I am playing my first real event in a week (ontario amateur qualifier) and I was wondering what the etiquette on the greens is as opposed to a normal game. For instance i think i read somewhere that you have to stand 90 degrees to your putt line when other are putting. also if i am second closest out of three players do i read my putt while the furthest guy read his? Any other etiquette i need to know to make sure i don't interfere in case i get paired with guys that have a chance to qualify? this is more of a learning experience for me. I assume for example that i shouldnt walk too far ahead of the guy thats playing in the fairway etc. All help is appreciated... thanks
Benny

Honestly -- just be aware of people's lines and not talking / making noise when others are hitting.

At an Am Qualifier, the odds are that the guys in your group will be pretty laid-back and cool. Be courteous and respectful and feel out their personalities the first few holes. As a general rule, just be out of view of their peripheral vision and you should be fine. Start reading your putt / pacing off your yardage as soon as you get to your ball and be ready to take your shot when it is your turn to act.

That said, it sucks to be paired with a prick who thinks he's playing for the Green Jacket, but they do exist and they make for a very unenjoyable round.

[benoit1616]

Thanks for your answer. Is their a rule that I can't stand or look directly at someones putt that is on the same line as me ?

[Rexx]

Originally Posted by benoit1616

I got a question for the guys that play tournaments... I am playing my first real event in a week (ontario amateur qualifier) and I was wondering what the etiquette on the greens is as opposed to a normal game. For instance i think i read somewhere that you have to stand 90 degrees to your putt line when other are putting. also if i am second closest out of three players do i read my putt while the furthest guy read his? Any other etiquette i need to know to make sure i don't interfere in case i get paired with guys that have a chance to qualify? this is more of a learning experience for me. I assume for example that i shouldnt walk too far ahead of the guy thats playing in the fairway etc. All help is appreciated... thanks
Benny

Don't step on anyone's 'through line' when putting out. May mean you mark a putt you would normally go up and tap in.

[Zimmer4141]

Originally Posted by benoit1616

Thanks for your answer. Is their a rule that I can't stand or look directly at someones putt that is on the same line as me ?

You can't stand directly behind them or on the other side of the hole as they're putting, but if you want to walk behind them after the ball is on the way then that is generally fine.

[ClubChamp04]

At the least it is seen as very poor etiquette, but is that actually a rule in stroke play?

[medaugh]

I'm sure you know, but watch your shadow as well.

[benoit1616]

Thanks for the help guys... and here's to breaking 80 !

[ebet33]

Wow interesting. I was at pasatiempo a few weeks ago after a big NCAA d1 tourny. And saw alot of scores in the mid 70s and a few low 80s. Was a bit surprised by that

[Golf_God_23]

Playing in my MGA State Match Play Qualifier tomorrow. I have been hitting the driver really well, it's just about my short game at a 6400 yard course. Need to shoot Even par to put myself into contention.

[stadler]

Originally Posted by ebet33

Wow interesting. I was at pasatiempo a few weeks ago after a big NCAA d1 tourny. And saw alot of scores in the mid 70s and a few low 80s. Was a bit surprised by that

This is because the course was setup ridiculous. Guys on my team were talking about on 16 if they missed a 3 foot putt from the top tier the ball wold go all the way off the green cause the pin was so close to the edge. Apparently several pins were extreme.

In college golf even par is a good score most times. I figured it out last year that if you shot even par every event you would have been top 10 in all but two or 3 events that my team played it. It's just how they setup the courses for college.