Dan of Golden, Colorado writes:
I'm a new golfer.
Player A hits onto green. Player B is in the rough but closer to the
pin. Whose turn is it?
Thank you for your question. The first one submitted to me by World Golf
visitors.
Your question gives me a great opportunity to "strut my stuff." One reason
I was considered a decent teacher was due to something I had learned from
my original mentor, golf professional Richard Eduard "Bumps" Barnes. (RIP)
He taught me the value of answering a students question with a question.
Students learn faster and better when they are taught how to help
themselves. (Plus they soon learn to quit bothering you and start figuring it out
for themselves.).
So Dan, before you read the answer below, please answer my question - "Who
do you think should go first ?" Just remember whatever you decide must also
apply to all other shots on the course.
So how does the following answer compare to yours?
It is always the player who is the farthest from the hole who has "the
honor." Having "the honor" simply means it's their turn to play and it doesn't
matter whether their ball is on the green or in a sand trap.
When you stop and think about it, it's the only logical way to play the
game of golf. Could you suggest any other way for a number of players to play
golf from tee to green without fighting over who's turn it is? Think about
it!!!
Having "the honor" also means you have the right to allow someone closer
to the hole to go ahead of you - but it's completely your choice. Often we
do allow someone closer to go ahead of us in order to help speed up play
but that's another story for another day.
Sincerely, a friend to any golfer. Pat Dolan Golf Pro
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