Rocklin DGC reviews
3
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2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 3, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
- great tee signs with all the information you need
- good quality concrete tees
- good quality baskets
- great variety of distances from from 200 to 500 feet
- good variety of shots shapes required to hit all the lines on the course
- tons of trees to offer shade for most of the course
- good quality concrete tees
- good quality baskets
- great variety of distances from from 200 to 500 feet
- good variety of shots shapes required to hit all the lines on the course
- tons of trees to offer shade for most of the course
Cons:
- a few holes play fairly close together that could be a safety hazard
- the last 2 or 3 holes seem kinda just thrown in at the end
- a fairly long walk from hole 18 back to the parking lot
- almost completely flat
- the last 2 or 3 holes seem kinda just thrown in at the end
- a fairly long walk from hole 18 back to the parking lot
- almost completely flat
Other Thoughts:
This is a great property for disc golf. I feel like with a slight redesign, this could be a top notch course.
3
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Scott Miller
Experience:
19.6 years
22 played
2 reviews
Millertime @ Rocklin 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 12, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
Large Oak Trees. Manicured Fairways. Fast Ground Play. Challenging Distances. Easy to find Each Tee Pad and Most Baskets visible from Tee Pad. Good Signage. Plenty of Shade. Water Features. I Really Enjoyed it. Also Dog Friendly. Brought the leashes but they were hardly necessary.
Cons:
Hole 17 didnt have much of a line. But here i am searching for a con. Very Nice Park !
Other Thoughts:
Go Play it ! Yes it may be hot in the summer so bring Water. Lots of shade though. I played a solo round and finished in an hour and 30 minutes.
2
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mwolff
Experience:
2 played
2 reviews
Solid Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 4, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
- mix of hole lengths- nice use of the stream that runs through the course- concrete tees and discraft baskets- clear and professional tee signs
Cons:
- relatively open- very exposed to sun during summer season- dusty
Other Thoughts:
Come for the disc golf stay for the giant bullfrogs
2
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the_bird
Experience:
7.4 years
11 played
11 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 2, 2017
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
-A real challenge! Much better than most of the community courses I've ever seen.
-Old oak trees, big meandering holes, creek beds, great integration of natural obstacles (trees, creeks), well designed fun, fun, fun course.
-As a novice, I felt like I was challenged throughout the round. Every disc in my bag was used and I got to throw a wide variety of shots. Even though I was challenged I never felt like I was in over my head or overmatched by the course. It was a fair test and a course that I am looking forward to continue playing as I improve.
-I love that there's a disc golf shop on site. After a round of throwing the frisbee I love being ablate get a cold gatorade in a nice AC'd shop while I look at all the nice discs that I wish could make me a better player.
-Old oak trees, big meandering holes, creek beds, great integration of natural obstacles (trees, creeks), well designed fun, fun, fun course.
-As a novice, I felt like I was challenged throughout the round. Every disc in my bag was used and I got to throw a wide variety of shots. Even though I was challenged I never felt like I was in over my head or overmatched by the course. It was a fair test and a course that I am looking forward to continue playing as I improve.
-I love that there's a disc golf shop on site. After a round of throwing the frisbee I love being ablate get a cold gatorade in a nice AC'd shop while I look at all the nice discs that I wish could make me a better player.
Other Thoughts:
I've played it three times. Once was a weekend afternoon (around 2pm) during the most recent heat-wave. It was an easy 108 degrees out and I was one of the few people on the course. One there time was a super hot weekday afternoon and there were some people out, but it wasn't what I'd call crowded at all. The other time I played was on a normal (weather wise) weekend day, and the course was absolutely packed. I played with a local and he said it was nothing, that it gets way busier. So, I guess there is that.
It's a great course though, so I would gladly put up with some crowds to spend an afternoon under the oaks at Rocklin DGC.
It's a great course though, so I would gladly put up with some crowds to spend an afternoon under the oaks at Rocklin DGC.
3
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stussyjoker
Experience:
5 played
4 reviews
Nice, open course. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 8, 2016
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Fun layout
Nice tee boxes
Baskets are nice
Good mix of long drives and technical holes
Nice tee boxes
Baskets are nice
Good mix of long drives and technical holes
Cons:
Can get very busy
Often encounter the wanna-be pros looking down their noses
Often encounter the wanna-be pros looking down their noses
Other Thoughts:
Another really fun course in the Sac. area. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Pro shop is not quite as stocked as OV, but it's a great one.
3
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Tomac2112
Experience:
24.4 years
2 played
2 reviews
Good overall course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 10, 2015
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
-Nice balance of open and trees.
-Quite a bit of shade on a hot day.
-Good use of water hazzards.
-Some natural right hand as well as left hand drives.
-Nice baskets in good condition.
-Final 9 pro shop on site.
-Washer indicators on the Tee signs to tell you where the basket is.
-All of the Tee signs are in good shape.
-Bathrooms on site.
-Not one but TWO practive baskets to get some putts in while you're waiting to Tee off on one (and you typically will be waiting)
-Quite a bit of shade on a hot day.
-Good use of water hazzards.
-Some natural right hand as well as left hand drives.
-Nice baskets in good condition.
-Final 9 pro shop on site.
-Washer indicators on the Tee signs to tell you where the basket is.
-All of the Tee signs are in good shape.
-Bathrooms on site.
-Not one but TWO practive baskets to get some putts in while you're waiting to Tee off on one (and you typically will be waiting)
Cons:
-You almost always will have to wait for a while to Tee off on #1
-Gets a bit crowded, especially on weekends. If you're a slower player/group you'll need to let people play through (if you're considerate).
-They put extensions on some of the baskets, putting them way up in the air (supposedly to prevent skip aces).
-Relatively flat, but that's not something they could really change, the park just doesn't really have much in the way of hills.
-5,6,7 are kind of side-by side-by side, and there's always a good chance of getting hit with a stray drive.
-Gets a bit crowded, especially on weekends. If you're a slower player/group you'll need to let people play through (if you're considerate).
-They put extensions on some of the baskets, putting them way up in the air (supposedly to prevent skip aces).
-Relatively flat, but that's not something they could really change, the park just doesn't really have much in the way of hills.
-5,6,7 are kind of side-by side-by side, and there's always a good chance of getting hit with a stray drive.
Other Thoughts:
Overall I think this course plays fair and I enjoy playing it. Play #3 smart or throw something that floats, the water is so murky you will literally have to drag your feet along the bottom and "feel" your disc, because you'll NEVER see it in that "water". Be cool and let people play through, some days it will be you behind a group. There's a very diverse mix of casual beginner players and very serious competitive players out there on any given day. When I take my kids they always enjoy watching the more advance players drive (as we let them play through).
3
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sumo21
Experience:
10.8 years
35 played
26 reviews
Very nice technical course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jan 19, 2015
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
1) Bathroom(s) on site
2) Pro shop on site
3) Practice area
4) Benches/seats at every hole
5) Trash bins at most holes, if not all
2) Pro shop on site
3) Practice area
4) Benches/seats at every hole
5) Trash bins at most holes, if not all
Cons:
1) Water plays into half of the holes, although most of it has greenery in it so spotting your disc is a little easier
2) Disc fisherman on hole 3 trying to retrieve everyone's lost disc on the first hole where water comes into play unless you shank a hyzer on 2.
3) Parking can be a pain if there is a big event going on at the park
2) Disc fisherman on hole 3 trying to retrieve everyone's lost disc on the first hole where water comes into play unless you shank a hyzer on 2.
3) Parking can be a pain if there is a big event going on at the park
Other Thoughts:
Love the way course meanders about. There are some challenging holes as well as ones that require rocket arms to get to on certain pin locations. It's a very nice manicured and kept course, hardly will you find anything littering the course. They have a dog park, skate park and a wide open field bby the skate park if you wanna drop some ballistic bombs with your distance drivers. And the Parks/Rec office is right next to the pro shop.
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BirdMan15
Experience:
12.3 years
11 played
8 reviews
Watery Disc Grave 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jan 11, 2015
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Lots of Tricky Holes
Great combination of Long and Short drives
During the rainy season, many little lakes form to create water hazards - don't throw in the water!
People bring their dogs with, but beware of dogcatchers...
Great combination of Long and Short drives
During the rainy season, many little lakes form to create water hazards - don't throw in the water!
People bring their dogs with, but beware of dogcatchers...
Cons:
Relatively Flat
Can be crowded since there aren't many courses in the area
Lots of groups play, so it's easy to get stuck behind someone...
Can be crowded since there aren't many courses in the area
Lots of groups play, so it's easy to get stuck behind someone...
Other Thoughts:
Also would be a fun course to play in the summer when all the trees have leaves...
4
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tenayaguevara
Experience:
7 played
6 reviews
After a Rain, Still A Great Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 10, 2014
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
- Almost all tees have good tee signs as of 2/10, and if they don't (17, one other I can't remember) they are pretty straightforward shots
- For as flat as it seems, there's a fair amount of fun elevation (hole 2, 6, 10, 17)
- Came after the rains this past weekend, and had my fair share of water hazards which was actually a lot of fun, without impeding the walking around the course
- For as flat as it seems, there's a fair amount of fun elevation (hole 2, 6, 10, 17)
- Came after the rains this past weekend, and had my fair share of water hazards which was actually a lot of fun, without impeding the walking around the course
Cons:
- This course is getting crowded. I showed up on a forecasted rainy weekday at 8:45 AM (was a monday), and by the time I left the course was pretty much filled.
- The creek environment has sure taken a beaten from everyone fetching their discs. People who say disc golf is green and doesn't have any environmental damage should check out this course
- There's some spots where you can get turned around if there's no one in front of you, from 10-11, 12-13. It would've been great to have had a map at the start that I could've snapped a photo of.
- The creek environment has sure taken a beaten from everyone fetching their discs. People who say disc golf is green and doesn't have any environmental damage should check out this course
- There's some spots where you can get turned around if there's no one in front of you, from 10-11, 12-13. It would've been great to have had a map at the start that I could've snapped a photo of.
Other Thoughts:
This is the town I grew up in, and it's kind of cool to see how this course has become a destination spot. There's a disc golf store in the old library study room - that's awesome! I should've bought something just to support that cause. I also am a beginner, but felt like there were a bunch of holes that were still fun and where I could still feel successful.
However, disc golf is rough when a course is totally filled, which I think happens fairly frequently out here. I wish there were a way to relieve the pressure on this course and the ecosystem.
Notes on the rain: There were a few tees that were mushy or wet at the front or the back, but nothing that was too prohibitive. The creek was full, but even with two discs falling in it, I was able to retrieve both easily. The course had a bunch of puddles which as I said before, added to the fun.
However, disc golf is rough when a course is totally filled, which I think happens fairly frequently out here. I wish there were a way to relieve the pressure on this course and the ecosystem.
Notes on the rain: There were a few tees that were mushy or wet at the front or the back, but nothing that was too prohibitive. The creek was full, but even with two discs falling in it, I was able to retrieve both easily. The course had a bunch of puddles which as I said before, added to the fun.
2
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elvenschool
Experience:
42.4 years
12 played
12 reviews
Best in the Sacramento Area 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 8, 2013
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Excellent challenges on every hole make this a course that never leads to boredom. Trees come into play on most every hole, but the design is fair, leaving you with shot options every time.
Cons:
The creek could feature greater play, but the great hole lengths and overall design overshadow this one design fault.
Other Thoughts:
The best course in the Sacramento area, without question. Besting this place requires a trip to Kirkwood or Napa County.
2
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Fntsygamr
Experience:
9.4 years
62 played
27 reviews
Enjoyable course for sure 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 16, 2013
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Friendly people, great location, good technical basket placement. First three holes play wide open. 4-8 holes play through trees for more technical placement of your shots. Wide open #9 before 10-16 back into trees. #17 is a great hole. #18 can be short or long, depends on basket placement. Great wide open soccer field for tossing around the disc for fun before or after your round. Benches & garbage cans at each hole for convenience.
Cons:
Can be busy at times. Playing with a large group (5 or more) can back up the holes a little bit, but not too bad. Water near many holes. Losing your disc is a high possibility, be prepared to "fish it out" of some murky mucky "water".
Other Thoughts:
Overall, a great place to play after work or on the weekends. Teaching my kids to play here has been great. Never gets boring playing this course. Picnic area to rest at after #9. Bring your snacks, pack some water on those warmer days. Need gear? Final 9 shop on the walk in. Snacks and gear at good prices.
7
1
Meh 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 14, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
The course plays through a large park with great mature oak trees. Most of the holes play through these oaks, offering a moderate height canopy and enough obstacles that you'll have to shape some different lines. There is nice variety in hole length, with some ace runs and some holes that let you pull out a driver.
The area seems mostly disc golf exclusive, there's a walking path on a couple holes but it seems lightly used and the visibility is good. A few holes have some tricky water OB near the green, adding some risk to going for the birdie off the tee.
The area seems mostly disc golf exclusive, there's a walking path on a couple holes but it seems lightly used and the visibility is good. A few holes have some tricky water OB near the green, adding some risk to going for the birdie off the tee.
Cons:
This course feels very repetitive after a while. The distances are different, but every shot is fairly similar with a tee shot between the large oaks and no punishment for a bad drive. There's almost no rough here, so it's easy to recover for 3 even on a horrible shot. A few of the holes offer interesting lines, but it's straight shots for most of the rest.
A couple holes have long prairie grass in play, I find that kind of rough frustrating since it doesn't affect your next shot it just wastes time and fills your socks and shoes with foxtails. The signage is awful, it has no real information about the hole. Without distance or hole layout, it's often difficult to figure out which of several baskets to shoot to. There are some odd transitions, it's easy to skip holes in a few places if you're not using a map.
A couple holes have long prairie grass in play, I find that kind of rough frustrating since it doesn't affect your next shot it just wastes time and fills your socks and shoes with foxtails. The signage is awful, it has no real information about the hole. Without distance or hole layout, it's often difficult to figure out which of several baskets to shoot to. There are some odd transitions, it's easy to skip holes in a few places if you're not using a map.
Other Thoughts:
Beginners will find this course very approachable. The distances are long in some spots, but with little punishment and generous lines to hit it won't be too frustrating. More experienced players won't find a ton of challenge here. It's not a bad place to get some driving practice in, but your technical game won't get much of a workout.
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Don DiscHulk
Experience:
35.1 years
137 played
15 reviews
Rocklin 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 11, 2013
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
18 holes, multiple positions, easy access, and plenty of parking. Great use of this large park, and non-repetitive holes. Now has a proshop on site. New benches installed this week. recently added another hole 17, to make this a legit 18 hole course again
Cons:
Lost the signature hole for the whole area, because spotty communication between park district and course admins. A large dog park was recently added in the middle of hole 18, so the hole was pretty much missing for almost a year.
Other Thoughts:
old hole 17, is now 18, and a new 17 was added.Well maintained course that usually is pretty busy. Long waits, and the weekly's take forever, and they tend to not let you play through.Great pro-style course.
5
1
A decent afternoon jaunt 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 26, 2012
Played the course:once
Pros:
Plays through a grove of mature oak trees and around a winding creek. Since the fairways are wide and mostly flat, it is perfect for beginners and intermediates, but would still be fun for any level of player. The holes that place the pins near the creek add some great challenges on many drives and putts. There are multiple rotating pin positions per hole, which keeps things fresh.
The pro shop is nice, with a friendly staff and a decent variety of discs and drinks for sale.
The pro shop is nice, with a friendly staff and a decent variety of discs and drinks for sale.
Cons:
Though I enjoyed playing here, I didn't find the layout particularly challenging. The trees were spaced out enough to allow a reasonable upshot if your drive went astray- on a majority of holes, not enough penalties for poor drives. The holes seemed to blend together after awhile - even though there was a mix of left, right, straight.
Signage did not display enough info - footage and hole layout non-existent. Next hole signs would have been helpful in places. I recommend printing a map (I had a friendly local as a guide, but it was not evident to me where to go next in some cases).
A bit crowded at 1:30 on a summer Thursday. This did not delay our play too much, but those who want to get away from it all may have to choose times wisely.
Signage did not display enough info - footage and hole layout non-existent. Next hole signs would have been helpful in places. I recommend printing a map (I had a friendly local as a guide, but it was not evident to me where to go next in some cases).
A bit crowded at 1:30 on a summer Thursday. This did not delay our play too much, but those who want to get away from it all may have to choose times wisely.
Other Thoughts:
They are in the process of adding 9 holes to the course, which will affect some of the existing holes to a degree. They are trying to finish this by next month.
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lrghmn
Experience:
57 played
6 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 16, 2012
Played the course:once
Pros:
Big Oak Trees, A lot of open space and long drives.It has a stream/swamp to avoid making for some anxious shots. In general one of NorCal's classic disc golf courses. Certainly a benchmark style course, that lets you know where your game is at.
Cons:
It's dusty, and it's buggy. The swamp is swampy. It's popular, so you will likely wait. The park itself is popular so you don't get the "away from it al"l sense very often.
Other Thoughts:
Only birdie of my very first round there came on 18 in pitch dark. The guys i played with pointed where to throw and it worked out. Can't wait to play it again!
6
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nelsofthewoods
Experience:
13.4 years
39 played
15 reviews
It's a swell time. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 10, 2012
Played the course:once
Pros:
-Great layout, easy to navigate.
-Nice design, no short filler holes.
-Well maintained.
-Open, hard to lose a disc here.
-Pro Shop on-site
-Nice design, no short filler holes.
-Well maintained.
-Open, hard to lose a disc here.
-Pro Shop on-site
Cons:
-Fair amount of traffic, don't expect to play it quickly. Though in full disclosure I'm used to more rural courses and would assume it's average traffic for a city course.
-Lots of cigarette butts around the teepads. I suppose that isn't a huge deal to some people, but, half the tees had trashcans so wtf. Besides, being out in awesome environments is, in my opinion, one of the best things about disc golf.
-Lots of cigarette butts around the teepads. I suppose that isn't a huge deal to some people, but, half the tees had trashcans so wtf. Besides, being out in awesome environments is, in my opinion, one of the best things about disc golf.
Other Thoughts:
The course is a lot better than the people who play it! Okay, yea that is an unfair over-generalization of the course demographic, but expect to see people of all skill levels. On the course there seemed to be some really nice locals and then some genuine jerks, but that's about par for the Sacramento area. Social observations aside this is a very enjoyable course and if I find myself in the area I would love to play here again.
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Rockin' Rumblin' Rocklin 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 14, 2011
Played the course:once
Pros:
Positive and prominent DG culture. Excellent flow and layout; course played quite fast for a decent length 18 on a somewhat crowded weekday. Dedicated DG space is always great. Awesome mix of driving options & lanes. Nice combination of longer & shorter holes. 18 is a really nice finishing hole. Never got too lost.
Cons:
Adding distances to each teesign would be a big plus. Flat to minimal elevation changes. A printable map of the layout would've been helpful.
Other Thoughts:
Back 9 tougher than front 9. This course reminded me of a nicer, longer version of Mackey in Sac. Chummy locals were nice enough to point me in the right directions, but never offered to join up.
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Uniqueness: B+ (almost as nice as Shady Oaks...almost)
Difficulty: B+ (perfect amount of trees; flat)
Fun Factor: A- (super layout & flow; fun hole designs; mellow)
Aesthetics: A (clean & well maintained; gracefully matured)
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Overall: A-
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Uniqueness: B+ (almost as nice as Shady Oaks...almost)
Difficulty: B+ (perfect amount of trees; flat)
Fun Factor: A- (super layout & flow; fun hole designs; mellow)
Aesthetics: A (clean & well maintained; gracefully matured)
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Overall: A-
3
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tgashby
Experience:
13.3 years
14 played
6 reviews
Great course, poor layout 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 5, 2011
Played the course:once
Pros:
Long course
Tough, varied shots
Signs at each hole showing yardage and hole #
Friendly groups
Beautiful, mature trees
Tough, varied shots
Signs at each hole showing yardage and hole #
Friendly groups
Beautiful, mature trees
Cons:
Busy, waited 5 min at each hole (but it was Labor Day...)
No course map
Doesn't flow all that well, had to follow group ahead
No description of holes on the signs
No course map
Doesn't flow all that well, had to follow group ahead
No description of holes on the signs
Other Thoughts:
Lots of trees, which can be a Pro or a Con depending on your view point.
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dantheman0721
Experience:
14.5 years
5 played
2 reviews
Great, long course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 15, 2011
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Very fun, yet challenging course with lots of variety throughout. Bench and garbage cans at most holes. Seems to be a lot of good players here, rarely get stuck behind someone slow. Many different pin locations, usually changed at least every 2 weeks.
Cons:
Would be nice to have a pin location marker, as some holes can be blind. Some stinky swamp areas, which like to eat up discs. Not much elevation change.
Other Thoughts:
This is an all around great course, and usually not as busy as Shady Oaks. The course can be super long too, depending on pin placement, but always fun.
2
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scooterkdavis
Experience:
1 played
1 reviews
good corse bad locals 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 19, 2011
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Good corse. Great mix of long and technical holes. Benches and trash cans at all holes. Fair amount of shade
Cons:
The locals own the corse. Rudest players ever met. Groups of 6-10 will jump the box and won't let pairs pass. Almost all the rude players help in corse maintanece so they belive it gives them free range to be dicks.
Other Thoughts:
The corse is great but some players ruin the enjoyment of the game for everyone. A little common decency and respect for other players is not going to happen everyday.