Boy, oh boy!

Gophur

Society outing at the weekend, President's Prize. A rule in place stipulating only fully paid-up members who had played at least one outing previous to Saturday were eligible for first prize. Highest score belonged to a man who hadn't paid his membership.

Prizes distributed when his Dad cut loose, berating all and sundry for not "telling his son he was not eligible" to win. Result? Day spoiled for everyone and looks like the Soc will fold.

What TF ever happened to personal responsibility? One of the basic rules in golf is everyone is responsible for making him/herself aware of the rules. In this case, a notice to the effect was in place where cards were distributed. (Apparently "he didn't see it!")


Why do any of us bother?

soundsham

why isn't this a moral 4ucking dilemma...........zzzzzz

who cares some guy had a rant:rolleyes:

Trampas

How long is the rule in place?

Does every member get a copy of the club rules when they sign up?

Most clubs have a rule like this

Gophur

soundsham wrote: »

why isn't this a moral 4ucking dilemma...........zzzzzz

who cares some guy had a rant:rolleyes:

The people who put in the countless hours, booking courses, marking cards, buying prizes, etc......

And the actual winner of the competition, who has had his moment of glory sullied by a pair of *****s.

Trampas wrote: »

How long is the rule in place?

Does every member get a copy of the club rules when they sign up?

Most clubs have a rule like this

It's a Society, not a club. The rules are not written down, but this one was expressly stated on the starters' table at this outing. It's a typical rule for any Society, to prevent someone turning up on the day and walking away with a prize, not having been a regular member of the Soc.

soundsham

just sounds like a crappy society where some guys dad may have got pissed,

GorHugh

Gophur wrote: »

Society outing at the weekend, President's Prize. A rule in place stipulating only fully paid-up members who had played at least one outing previous to Saturday were eligible for first prize. Highest score belonged to a man who hadn't paid his membership.

Prizes distributed when his Dad cut loose, berating all and sundry for not "telling his son he was not eligible" to win. Result? Day spoiled for everyone and looks like the Soc will fold.

What TF ever happened to personal responsibility? One of the basic rules in golf is everyone is responsible for making him/herself aware of the rules. In this case, a notice to the effect was in place where cards were distributed. (Apparently "he didn't see it!")


Why do any of us bother?

Simple solution for you's going forward , In our society if you haven't paid you subscription for the yr ( 50 notes in our case ) you are only eligible for the visitors prize till you pay up ..

Mister Sifter

Have i missed something, or is there a competition on here at the minute for ****test thread of the year?

There will be a few 'A's for effort!

Gophur

GorHugh wrote: »

Simple solution for you's going forward , In our society if you haven't paid you subscription for the yr ( 50 notes in our case ) you are only eligible for the visitors prize till you pay up ..

That is the rule, and has been since the inception of the Soc, just some a55holes think they are above the same rules as everyone else.

FlutterinBantam

Gophur wrote: »

That is the rule, and has been since the inception of the Soc, just some a55holes think they are above the same rules as everyone else.

Society shouldn't fold just because some gimp cut loose.


way out of order and tell him to take a hike.

GorHugh

Gophur wrote: »

That is the rule, and has been since the inception of the Soc, just some a55holes think they are above the same rules as everyone else.

If i didn't pay my subs and won a prize i wouldn't dare collect it , more out of respect to the lads that did pay . How anybody would have the neck to dare look for the prize is beyond me ...

Atlantic1

Gophur wrote: »

Society outing at the weekend, President's Prize. A rule in place stipulating only fully paid-up members who had played at least one outing previous to Saturday were eligible for first prize. Highest score belonged to a man who hadn't paid his membership.

Prizes distributed when his Dad cut loose, berating all and sundry for not "telling his son he was not eligible" to win. Result? Day spoiled for everyone and looks like the Soc will fold.

What TF ever happened to personal responsibility? One of the basic rules in golf is everyone is responsible for making him/herself aware of the rules. In this case, a notice to the effect was in place where cards were distributed. (Apparently "he didn't see it!")


Why do any of us bother?

Very good post. Totally agree with you.