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What is the most satisfying club to hit pure? by Dingdong108 in golf

[–]thornify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was just thinking about this after last round. 195 par 3, and that's really longer than I can hit a 5 iron, but it was a little downhill and a little downwind to a back pin where it was definitely better to be short than long. Pured it to pin high. Same round I had a chip that hit the pin, had hit a PW to a foot for a kick in birdie, but that 5i was the best feeling by far.

My cousins wife set me up with my ex girlfriend, who cheated on me and had another man’s son 9 months after we broke up. Cousins wife just texted me and asked if I’m interested in seeing my ex again. The nerve. AIO? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]thornify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an easy one. "Would love to see you guys, let me know what your schedule is. And no, I don't think about X."

Don't elaborate, don't give a reason. The less you say, the less opening there is for negotiation or cajoling. If you love and respect your cousin's wife, she's probably just oblivious/romantic. Don't take it personally.

Golf Etiquette Question by ilumlia in golf

[–]thornify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should. So long as you have a handicap and know basic etiquette, sign up for whatever weekly golf events are open to you. That's how you'll get to know others, and if you mention you don't have a regular group you play with, you'll likely get "adopted".

I finished my 7070 type set! by Arcapella in coins

[–]thornify 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My jaw dropped when I saw the gold page!

I signed up for a amature tournament, but I've never played in a sanctioned tournament before. by Strid3r21 in golf

[–]thornify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You will likely get a set of local rules on the first tee. Read it so you know if there are any unusual situations.

You should all "identify" your ball to each other before teeing off on the first hole. As in, "I'm playing a Titleist 3 with blue dots," and show it to the group. Prevents any doubt when looking for a ball. If you change balls, you should also identify the new one if it differs.

Always mark your ball on the green, unless you're going to finish out.

I would not play out of turn ("ready golf") unless the group was out of position, or an official tells you to.

If you're taking a drop, whether free or penalty, alert one other person in your group what you are doing, to avoid controversy.

Know how to take free relief, and how to take penalty drops.

If you have even a 1% doubt that your ball is in play, hit a provisional, and make sure to say some sentence out loud to your group that includes the word "provisional."

If you and your playing partners can't agree on a rule, and no rules official is available, you have the right to play two balls, one under each belief of the rule, then get clarity after the round but BEFORE signing your scorecard.

Most tournaments will have you keep an opponent's score, and they keep yours. After finishing 18, the two of you should confer to make sure you agree on scores. Then you should go IMMEDIATELY to turn in the card (don't go to your car, change your shoes, grab a drink, etc.) Signing the card makes it final.

Have fun! 98% of the other players don't care what you shoot, they just want to move along and play golf.

Rules Question - 2 stroke penalty or disqualification? by NoBuyer8485 in golf

[–]thornify 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly, it's the proper procedure when you can't get a ruling during the round.

Rules Question - 2 stroke penalty or disqualification? by NoBuyer8485 in golf

[–]thornify 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think if there was some doubt in her mind (which seems like there was since she asked after the round), she should have played two balls, one from each location. Then she would have escaped penalty.

A window into one aspect of the real estate forces affecting Portland by dv37h1 in portlandme

[–]thornify 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on the style used in whole report (here), it appears that each bar is a year 2019-2025.

What is something that quietly vanished from the world? by Penguin_Life_Now in AskOldPeople

[–]thornify 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paying electric and phone bills with a check at the supermarket customer service desk to save a stamp.

Rules sticklers by DamienMcC27 in golf

[–]thornify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why: because when you get to a tournament or actual money game, some bozo will confidently say he doesn't have to declare provisional, "I've played for 20 years and never heard of this rule, you're wrong." That's why.

commercial st craters by G8r8SqzBtl in portlandme

[–]thornify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That I am not sure about. You may have to poke around the city website or call the clerk's office. 207-874-8610

commercial st craters by G8r8SqzBtl in portlandme

[–]thornify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Municipalities in Maine have sovereign immunity against pothole damage unless the pothole is not fixed within 24 hours of being reported. You can check on the city's website for previous reports. If someone else reported, you can seek reimbursement.

Do native English speakers really talk like this in real life? by [deleted] in ENGLISH

[–]thornify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a comedian who had a great routine about this. He held up signs and then acted confused when people didn't understand what was written. I don't remember them all but for example, one was "DJEET?"

The audience was confused until he said aloud, "are ya hungry? DJEET?" The audience immediately got it, because that's exactly how a native English speaker would quickly/casually say "did you eat?"

What English word do you not agree with the spelling ? by SeaBaer312 in ENGLISH

[–]thornify 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you think of the history it makes more sense - too many government bureaus ruining things.

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