I rather enjoy my bowling league. :\
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Frustrated with my league option.
- Thread starter drblam
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I rather enjoy my bowling league. :\
I despise people who come on internet forums and bitch about some grudge they have about "league players" that they've largely invented in their minds. Maybe if such folks didn't have such a chip on their shoulder, they'd realize the course they play on (and often for free), quite possibly wouldn't be there, and wouldn't be maintained if not for the efforts of said people.
Thank you for that ivory tower opinion, but out in reality land where most of us live, not everybody has Saturday and Sunday free to play tournaments dude.
Or are those lame too?
drblam
Eagle Member
You, sir, are scary!
Sorry if the thread upset you, but it has served the purpose I hoped it would of just seeing if I was insane and if I just needed to nut up and give leagues a shot.
I figured the disc golf world would give me that little push I need.
nolangherity
Banned
i mean i partake whist golfing but i dont think i imagined all those egotistical, entitled, abrasive league players ive interacted with.
the courses im talking about are self funded gov't park facilities, convicts lay woodchips, some of them are smoking hot females, they like when i birdie.
i work every saturday and sunday MANG. i dont play tournies. but when i have thursday night off and bunch of 37 year old tryhards think they own the local 18, yesh i have beef.
The preceding rant really wasn't referring to you. I acknowledge there are genuine cockheads out there in the world who like to throw their weight around, but they aren't as numerous or awful as those with self esteem issues make them seem. They are even less prevalent in disc golf (I mean, c'mon, we throw chunks of plastic at metal contraptions, not exactly high on the macho meter).
As others have suggested, go play said league. At least then you'll know if your initial impression was accurate, and if it was indeed all in your head, you can be one of the cool kids.
drblam
Eagle Member
Word! We are good. I always forget to press the joke button.
Also, Uncle Si is amaz-za-zing!
goody
Newbie
If the doubles is at a certain reservoir near Disc Golf Mart on Mondays & Wednesdays, then give it a go. It's a solid group of disc golfers. Some of them may seem a bit standoffish, but they're a pretty cool group. If it's not at said reservoir, then I'd probably still give it a shot. League/individual clashes are inevitable as players trying out there competing for cash and players out just trying to get a round in run into each other. I've been on both sides of the coin and managed to get upset at the other each time (my wife called me out on this recently).
drblam
Eagle Member
That's the one! I am glad to hear a positive review of them. If someone hit the ace pot last night, it would make it all the easier to try it out.
goody
Newbie
I played on Mondays, some of the guys took a few weeks to warm up, most welcomed me immediately. If you do play take a few extra $1s for side games and CTPs. My experience was very positive and you'll get to meet a few really solid players that can help you in your game.
Blam, I agree with Goody. I've played that league 3 or 4 times, and only played well once. Regardless of my play, no-one gave me any crap. The day I shot my worst, I was paired with one of the top players there, a guy who expects to have a chance to win every week. Even with my awful play he wasn't angry or negative. He just let me play my game and stayed out of my way, which was the right way to handle things with me. I've quit playing league for the season though because 1. I hate that course, and 2. I always try to overthrow and hit hero shots instead of just playing a solid game. I'll try it again next year, and hope I have figured out that I just need to play my own game, instead of trying to park every shot.
edit: definitely pay for the CTP's. You never know what you'll win. I had one of the CTP's until the final group edged me out by about half a disc (legitimately, I saw the shot). Be aware that the etiquette is that if you hit a CTP you split the cash with your partner assuming he's also entered the CTP contest for that hole.
edit: definitely pay for the CTP's. You never know what you'll win. I had one of the CTP's until the final group edged me out by about half a disc (legitimately, I saw the shot). Be aware that the etiquette is that if you hit a CTP you split the cash with your partner assuming he's also entered the CTP contest for that hole.
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bhadella
* Ace Member *
How does a course that short have a $600 ace pot?
Wow. In my findings, the only people who take care of courses are the ones who run and play in leagues. The money earned from leagues goes to the courses (What doesn't get paid out) and the members do lots of work on the courses. It's the non-league players who just use, use, use that bother me.
To the OP. Most leagues are intimidating to attend the first time. If you aren't an outgoing personality, maybe you have a buddy who is more outgoing who can go with you? I find that going with a buddy, or group, is a good way to break the ice if you feel uncomfortable by yourself.
Especially a doubles league. Those are designed to be more accepting than singles leagues. The best players understand that sometimes they will get a bad partner, and won't be in any position to cash that night. They've learned that that night they are going for Ace Runs, ALL NIGHT LONG. Which can be just as fun as winning, (more so if its for $600)
dgar
Par Member
I recently started playing in a local league.. and it is truly the highlight of my weekly disc golfing..
The league I play in is handicapped.. which makes it a lot of fun for newbies. I had seen the league out a few times before joining them, and although not cold they weren't there trying to recruit new players either. I took the initiative to ask and join in, and since then all have been very cool to play with. I usually play with the same group...
My advice, give it a shot... Like me, it might just turn into your favorite day of DG..
The league I play in is handicapped.. which makes it a lot of fun for newbies. I had seen the league out a few times before joining them, and although not cold they weren't there trying to recruit new players either. I took the initiative to ask and join in, and since then all have been very cool to play with. I usually play with the same group...
My advice, give it a shot... Like me, it might just turn into your favorite day of DG..
Alcuin
Eagle Member
I felt out of place too when I started playing my home course's league. I was trying to find a group to go out with when I first started playing, and was given a bit of the cold shoulder. One person said I should ask someone else if I could join the group, then another said that there were already too many and that one of the players didn't like too many people on the card. It felt awkward.
I kept going back though, and now I play with those guys at least every week. It's always awkward meeting new people sometimes, so maybe that's just what you're picking up on. Or maybe the league you're looking into is actually full of douchebags. That's a possibility, but then again you never know until you try.
I kept going back though, and now I play with those guys at least every week. It's always awkward meeting new people sometimes, so maybe that's just what you're picking up on. Or maybe the league you're looking into is actually full of douchebags. That's a possibility, but then again you never know until you try.
Most of us are just scared that you might be a narc. lol
But really, just say hi, and try to get involved. The more you show your face, the more comfortable and open everyone becomes.
But really, just say hi, and try to get involved. The more you show your face, the more comfortable and open everyone becomes.
chrishysell
* Ace Member *
I run our weekly league and the only problem I have with non-league players is that they take up space. Our league averages 65 players so every hole has at least a 3-some and many have 4-somes. It is frustrating because we have so many courses to choose from and we play one of the shorter ones so that we can get done before dark. If you arrive at a course where there is no parking you should drive down the street to another course. An i'm not angry at you.
If it's a public course then you should get get specific permission to close the course to non-league players.
I've driven pretty far to go play a course. I did my research, didn't see any mention of a league on their site, and then was told really rudely when I went to tee off that I couldn't play the course because it was league night. I told the guy to call the cops if he felt that I was trespassing and played anyway. Whenever somebody visits my home course I feel that I am a host. I expect the same.
tampabay
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This is the best post I have read on this topic.
Have to agree with Zenbot here. I once, while vacationing in Norcal, made a drive to Stafford Lake to play a round with the wife. Ran into a tournament, no advertising found in research. They were great, invited us to play along. Though a very slow round they served as wonderful hosts, proud of their course and area. Even the free lunch and Anderson Valley Beer was offered up. No real excuses to exclude or expect the rule to be different for non leaguers, despite inconvienience. Shout out to the brothers of United Flyers of Sonoma.
Jaysus
Double Eagle Member
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