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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I used to be leery of playing alone but started doing it a fair bit recently because it is much more enjoyable than I expected - most people are great. I would reiterate what others have said, be respectful, casual, and play quickly.
To the bold, my advice (and experience) is that you should MEVER give a putt when playing with people that you don't know their position on it. When playing with strangers, I wait and watch a few holes before throwing out any gimmies. I have gotten the stinkeye in the past for it, and I think it is important to respect others' views of the game and the rules.
It's also a good idea to avoid fiddling with the husband and wife dynamic - again, wait a few holes until it is more clear what you're dealing with.
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I'm very casual and easy to play with, but I have to admit it ruffled me a little when I stuck a par 3 iron 3 feet from the pin and was thinking about how to get in the moment to make the birdie the whole drive up and the single with us said "Oh pick that up!!!" as I was getting in the zone behind the ball.
His intention was positive, but the result was annoying for someone who doesn't make a lot of birdies. I don't want a 3 foot gimme for birdies when I get 2-3 <10 foot birdie attempts per round. Unless they're a true tap in assume the guy wants to putt it, imo.