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There is an unwritten rule in golf that basically dictates that a "single" has no rights on a golf course. If he chooses not to link up with others he should not take up a hole and should allow those he is holding up to play through. If a single wants to practice he should do so on holes that don't slow the play of others down. Our course will allow a fivesome with the caveat that they not hold play up. As others have mentioned it's up to the Marshall to "tell" singles to group up. hopper

He joined up with the group in front though...

I enjoy playing by myself but will always pair up if invited. I think my favourite round this summer was when I caught up with a three-ball of seniors on the 5th tee - we had a great laugh the rest of the way round.

As for the "unwritten rule" about singles having no status on the course, it is IMO a stupid rule. It is VERY unlikely that the single is holding up the course.

I personally don't enjoy playing w/ stangers- to each is own- but that doesn't stop me from joining a group

GCT

I agree for the most part, but earlier this summer I was out with my usual foursome and it seemed as if we let 4 or 5 different singles through. That got old real fast.

I like getting paired with others.

I would say I play with buddies half the time, and play with strangers half the time. I have met some really interesting people that I either had lunch or beers with afterwards, or exchanged phone numbers so we could play again.

Have met some very successful people, and just talking to them for 4 hours was very educational. Granted, there might be a time or two throughout a season that you get paired with someone who is less than engaging, but you just deal with it, and focus on your own game.

I usually play as a single. These are the usual scenarios. I play the round as a single. I'll met another single at a tee box and we decide to par up. One or more singles ask to join me and I'll usually agree. Or, I get paired with another group by the starters or pro shop. I usually don't mind any of the scenarios and I've been forturnate that I've never been put with a single or group that was obnoxious or rude in any way.