Why do people always throw a fit when they don't get their tee times?

Question

I work once a week as a starter/marshal at a semi-public golf club (I get paid in free golf basically). Sometimes, we would get random as$holes who would throw a temper tantrum if they can't tee off right at their booked tee times. The funny thing is, if their tee time is at 1pm, they arrive right at 1pm expecting to tee off right away. And then they take it out on us because too many people walked on before them or was late for their tee times. Newsflash: golfers and members don't own the golf course. Why act like a child over something so trivial? How hard is it to arrive ten minutes or so earlier? Starters are able to put you in earlier if you request it. Your thoughts?

Answer 1

In my opinion, it's their own fault for showing up so late.

When I have a tee time, I try to show up 15-30 minutes early.  That allows me to sign in, get a cart, hit the practice green, and then head to the first tee.

Answer 2

Because so many golfers today think that the world revolves around them.  You are correct, they show up late, and then wonder why you are behind schedule.  But all you can do is be the bigger person, tell them you are sorry that someone ahead of them was inconsiderate and didn't show up on time, and wish them a good round etc.

Answer 3

Gosh, Honey, you must love golf to put up with those jerks.  How irritating grown men (and women, to be fair) can be when they don't get their way!

Seriously, you have a valid point--if they arrive at tee-time on the dot, they should expect to wait...perhaps management can post a sign in the club house that explains that golfers need to arrive 10-15 minutes early to try and get everyone teed-off on time.

Other than that, copious amounts of libation might improve YOUR mood--who cares about THEIRS?!

Answer 4

That's a bit funny; I usually arrive at least 45 minutes prior to my tee time to check in, pay, warm up, and be ready to go (I try to be at the first tee at least 5-10 minutes before the stated tee time).  Most courses I play state you have to check in at least 15 minutes prior to your tee time.  Obviously you try to work with people, but in the end, people cannot be protected from themselves.

Unfortunately, on a busy weekend...delays do happen as the day progresses.  As long as the course is trying to keep people moving there's not much else you can expect (it does get a bit frustrating when there's the obvious group that is 2 holes behind and is clearly making a hash of things).  

Answer 5

were a nation of whiner

Answer 6

every golfer knows to show up early. thats one of the first things you learn when u start playing.

Answer 7

yea i agree they shouldnt arive so late and tell them to quit wining  

Answer 8

Why would anyone show up right on the dot and expect to tee off right away is beyond me.  I try to show up at least 45 min before, I won't be rushed and have time to hit practice shots, etc.