Why Do We Shake Hands Before The Last Hole?

[Pbmercil]

Shaking before the round is over brings the sport down. Let's all stick around and add up scores like we actually care and take pride in our effort.

No, I think what brings the sport down is over competitive D nozzles who act like they'd cut somebody's throat for 5th place in Rec.

Who cares? Its traditional, and I can't think of a reason why it's a bad one, #growthesport hot takes aside.

 

[hook_nuts]

No, I think what brings the sport down is over competitive D nozzles who act like they'd cut somebody's throat for 5th place in Rec.

Who cares? Its traditional, and I can't think of a reason why it's a bad one, #growthesport hot takes aside.

Competiveness is a completely different argument that is not mutually exclusive to handshakes. Both could or couldn't bring down the sport independent of the other so I don't see the relevance of your remark in regards to the post you responded to.
That being said, competition drives innovation. All you haters of some heated competition can stand in place as disc golf grows because of competition.

 

[hummer1025]

If someone wants to, that is fine I guess. I wait till after the round. Sorry if that offends anyone.

That's up to you of course, but many will find that to be snooty.

 

[RobA]

... Shaking before the round is over brings the sport down. Let's all stick around and add up scores like we actually care and take pride in our effort.[/QUOTE]

I am just curious. In your opinion how does courtesy and good sportsmanship bring the sport down, or are you just being over-dramatic? You don't have to be over competitive to show you take pride.

In every tournament I have played, we all stick around and make sure the scores are added up right. There is a penalty for turning in an incorrect card.

 

[RobA]

Competiveness is a completely different argument that is not mutually exclusive to handshakes. Both could or couldn't bring down the sport independent of the other so I don't see the relevance of your remark in regards to the post you responded to.
That being said, competition drives innovation. All you haters of some heated competition can stand in place as disc golf grows because of competition.

Just for some perspective, this IS disc golf. If someone needs to be so hyper-focused that they can not throw a Frisbee if they display courtesy to their fellow competitors, maybe they need to find a new sport.

 

[DiscLoser1]

Q: Are We Not Men?

A: We Are Disc Golfers!

Being competitive is great; lacking the mental game/emotion control to avoid acting like a toddler having a meltdown is not. The least we can do is offer some dap in deference to our bad play, great play, bad attitude, fun had, etc. If it ruins your focus on the 18th tee, I can prob recommend some sports psychology books.

 

[InnocentCrook]

...one last chance to stink-palm that d-bag on the card.

 

[Spinthrift]

Around here it's customary to touch hands and exchange positive sentiment (good luck, have fun, play well, etc.) at the first tee, touch hands and express admiration at (hopefully) many points during the round, and touch hands on the 18th tee to show appreciation for the camaraderie. It's a binding and rewarding aspect of community. I'm glad to be a part of it.

 

[Cgkdisc]

One tradition that I'm not sure has continued at some events or parts of the country is the wolf howl when the round starts. Apparently that started back in the 80s among the oldest players like Steady Ed whose group would howl to start the round instead of or in addition to the air horn. W.O.L.F. = Wily Old Likable (or Lecherous) Fellows.

 

[Aim For The Chains]

Im just going to :hfive: on every tee from here out and when passing all random strangers on the course.

#highfivethesport

 

[curveball4]

I usually end my rounds in my own way

 

[CaptainAnhyzer]

I usually make a beeline to Tourney Central because I'm the TD. When my card hands the scorecard in, i double check my scores then hand it off to the co-TD to do the final check.

 

[Van1]

That's up to you of course, but many will find that to be snooty.

Only the people on this thread. During an actual round, I smile and shake their hand. I won't be the one to initiate it. After the round, if we didn't already on the previous hole, I will be the first one saying nice round and shaking hands. I personally think if someone is judging another on this "tradition" it comes off as "snooty"...

 

[Van1]

Q: Are We Not Men?

A: We Are Disc Golfers!

Being competitive is great; lacking the mental game/emotion control to avoid acting like a toddler having a meltdown is not. The least we can do is offer some dap in deference to our bad play, great play, bad attitude, fun had, etc. If it ruins your focus on the 18th tee, I can prob recommend some sports psychology books.

As a New Traditionalist, I say we stop this stupid charade, and shake hands only on the first tee and after the round

 

[hummer1025]

One tradition that I'm not sure has continued at some events or parts of the country is the wolf howl when the round starts. Apparently that started back in the 80s among the oldest players like Steady Ed whose group would howl to start the round instead of or in addition to the air horn. W.O.L.F. = Wily Old Likable (or Lecherous) Fellows.

I'm not positive, but I think that the Howl wolf was started in Colorado by the HoF "Squeezer Geezer", Johnny Roberts.

 

[little oz]

When I shake/high 5 on the last hole I always say "Doctor" to each player, as in the scene in "Spies like us". It makes everyone feel smart.....

 

[Van1]

One tradition that I'm not sure has continued at some events or parts of the country is the wolf howl when the round starts. Apparently that started back in the 80s among the oldest players like Steady Ed whose group would howl to start the round instead of or in addition to the air horn. W.O.L.F. = Wily Old Likable (or Lecherous) Fellows.

This I can get behind!

 

[hummer1025]

Only the people on this thread. During an actual round, I smile and shake their hand. I won't be the one to initiate it. After the round, if we didn't already on the previous hole, I will be the first one saying nice round and shaking hands. I personally think if someone is judging another on this "tradition" it comes off as "snooty"...

No, definitely not just people on this thread. I don't spend much time here, but I've been around the block a few times in 100s of tournaments. I've seen a few players (who I won't name) remain isolated from others in their group, not making themselves available for a simple handshake (etc.), to get their "game face" on I suppose. Personally, I don't know anyone who wouldn't regard them as snooty for such anti-social, holier-than-thou behavior.

 

[Van1]

No, definitely not just people on this thread. I don't spend much time here, but I've been around the block a few times in 100s of tournaments. I've seen a few players (who I won't name) remain isolated from others in their group, not making themselves available for a simple handshake (etc.), to get their "game face" on I suppose. Personally, I don't know anyone who wouldn't regard them as snooty for such anti-social, holier-than-thou behavior.

You missed my point. Only the people on this thread reading this will know how I feel about this. During a round, I smile and shake everyone's hand. I am just not giddy up on this disc golf tradition, but I have absolutely no problem with it if someone else initiates it.

 

[cjman]

... Shaking before the round is over brings the sport down. Let's all stick around and add up scores like we actually care and take pride in our effort.[/QUOTE]

I am just curious. In your opinion how does courtesy and good sportsmanship bring the sport down, or are you just being over-dramatic? You don't have to be over competitive to show you take pride.

In every tournament I have played, we all stick around and make sure the scores are added up right. There is a penalty for turning in an incorrect card.

As mentioned by the OP, people often split after the last hole. Guys who had a bad round, or are in need of a beer/joint.
I'm not sure how you think I'm saying courtesy brings down the sport. That is some word mingling there. I'm saying, let's stick around after the round and shake once we've all holed out. I also have said nothing about competitiveness. When I said take pride, it was referring to owning a bad round. Some storm off, and do not care if they receive a penalty for a mis added score.