phinstd wrote:If I hit a shot off the tee 5 feet and straight left (something that happens more than I'd like to admit), I'll take one just for speed of play with people behind me. Otherwise, I never take mulligans.
phin.....that's the exact definition of a mulligan
Popeye_Card wrote:I don't really like using mulligans at all. Even though I play golf very informally most of the time. I just don't like "official" do-overs.
Actually now that I think about it when I play a round by myself or w/ a stranger I'll rarely take a mulligan but if I'm w/ some buddies and we're having a few beers during a round we'll get one per 18.
If I'm just playing with some friends, it's hardly ever competitive. So I'll just hit some shots over again if I feel the need. As long as people aren't waiting for me, and my final score doesn't matter for anything, I figure I paid good enough money to be out there that I should get my money's worth.
Who do you typically play against when you're being competitive?
Popeye_Card wrote:I don't really like using mulligans at all. Even though I play golf very informally most of the time. I just don't like "official" do-overs.
Actually now that I think about it when I play a round by myself or w/ a stranger I'll rarely take a mulligan but if I'm w/ some buddies and we're having a few beers during a round we'll get one per 18.
If I'm just playing with some friends, it's hardly ever competitive. So I'll just hit some shots over again if I feel the need. As long as people aren't waiting for me, and my final score doesn't matter for anything, I figure I paid good enough money to be out there that I should get my money's worth.
Who do you typically play against when you're being competitive?
Various work-related tournaments (mostly scrambles), and maybe a more competitive game against friends (i.e. losers buy the first round or something). I really don't like when scrambles have mulligans. I mean, it's a scramble to start with--if you don't have 1 good shot from the 4, then take the penalty.
Popeye_Card wrote:I don't really like using mulligans at all. Even though I play golf very informally most of the time. I just don't like "official" do-overs.
Actually now that I think about it when I play a round by myself or w/ a stranger I'll rarely take a mulligan but if I'm w/ some buddies and we're having a few beers during a round we'll get one per 18.
If I'm just playing with some friends, it's hardly ever competitive. So I'll just hit some shots over again if I feel the need. As long as people aren't waiting for me, and my final score doesn't matter for anything, I figure I paid good enough money to be out there that I should get my money's worth.
We do that type of mulligan quite a bit but still play the initial shot. I've got no problem with people working on their game during a round, time permitting.
Popeye_Card wrote:I don't really like using mulligans at all. Even though I play golf very informally most of the time. I just don't like "official" do-overs.
Actually now that I think about it when I play a round by myself or w/ a stranger I'll rarely take a mulligan but if I'm w/ some buddies and we're having a few beers during a round we'll get one per 18.
If I'm just playing with some friends, it's hardly ever competitive. So I'll just hit some shots over again if I feel the need. As long as people aren't waiting for me, and my final score doesn't matter for anything, I figure I paid good enough money to be out there that I should get my money's worth.
Who do you typically play against when you're being competitive?
Various work-related tournaments (mostly scrambles), and maybe a more competitive game against friends (i.e. losers buy the first round or something). I really don't like when scrambles have mulligans. I mean, it's a scramble to start with--if you don't have 1 good shot from the 4, then take the penalty.
Yeah, mulligans during a scramble are weak. Especially when you get a team that'll buy a bunch of them.
Sutter'sBeard wrote:
We do that type of mulligan quite a bit but still play the initial shot. I've got no problem with people working on their game during a round, time permitting.
Yeah, we usually play the initial shot unless the ball is OB. And usually if it's OB, we'll just take a drop into the rough and play from there, rather than taking the 2 stroke penalty.
I guess the reasoning is that you want to use your driver as much as possible so that you get more practice with it. If you're going to always penalize yourself for OB shots, you might grab more conservative clubs, and that doesn't help unless your score actually means something.
I guess it would be different if you kept track of your handicap as well. I never have.
Popeye_Card wrote:I don't really like using mulligans at all. Even though I play golf very informally most of the time. I just don't like "official" do-overs.
Actually now that I think about it when I play a round by myself or w/ a stranger I'll rarely take a mulligan but if I'm w/ some buddies and we're having a few beers during a round we'll get one per 18.
If I'm just playing with some friends, it's hardly ever competitive. So I'll just hit some shots over again if I feel the need. As long as people aren't waiting for me, and my final score doesn't matter for anything, I figure I paid good enough money to be out there that I should get my money's worth.
Who do you typically play against when you're being competitive?
Various work-related tournaments (mostly scrambles), and maybe a more competitive game against friends (i.e. losers buy the first round or something). I really don't like when scrambles have mulligans. I mean, it's a scramble to start with--if you don't have 1 good shot from the 4, then take the penalty.
Yeah, mulligans during a scramble are weak. Especially when you get a team that'll buy a bunch of them.
Really, really hate that. I run my companies scramble and I'll quit before I allow that. You've got 4 golfers, if one of you can't put it in play, then you all suck and you deserve, what, a bogey.
I used to golf quite a bit when I worked in the law dept for my previous company; our outside counsel constantly wanted to wine and dine us, so we'd play scrambles. I used to be just ok, but was awesome in scrambles after a few beers! Anyway, after I moved to MN and took a new job, really didn't play golf anymore....now I've just lost interest. I still have my clubs (an old set of men's Ben Hogans)....I probably should take it up again.
Simbagal23 wrote:I used to golf quite a bit when I worked in the law dept for my previous company; our outside counsel constantly wanted to wine and dine us, so we'd play scrambles. I used to be just ok, but was awesome in scrambles after a few beers! Anyway, after I moved to MN and took a new job, really didn't play golf anymore....now I've just lost interest. I still have my clubs (an old set of men's Ben Hogans)....I probably should take it up again.
Simbagal23 wrote:I used to golf quite a bit when I worked in the law dept for my previous company; our outside counsel constantly wanted to wine and dine us, so we'd play scrambles. I used to be just ok, but was awesome in scrambles after a few beers! Anyway, after I moved to MN and took a new job, really didn't play golf anymore....now I've just lost interest. I still have my clubs (an old set of men's Ben Hogans)....I probably should take it up again.
Hold onto those Hogans. They are worth some cash.
Oh, I am! They are actually in pretty good shape although I have no idea how old they are. My former boss gave them to me when he received a new set for Christmas. I actually like these clubs except I cannot hit the driver to save my life; I would always use the 3 or 5 iron on long drives. Good clubs, though....
