Chavs

Yesterday evening my playing partner and i went to Southampton GC for a swift 9 holes before it became too dark. Upon paying at the hut for our round a family of Chavs ran on to the first hole in full view of cashier and marshall , daddy chav was dressed in full uniform of tracksuit with obligatory hood pulled up despite being in his early 50s. He was joined by 3 lads ranging from 10 to 16. All had sets of clubs and it was obvious they were jumping on for nothing. The marshall jumped in his buggy and i thought he would tell them to pay or get off. Unfortunately he drove the other way towards the 18 hole course!By the time we had paid and grabbed a quick coffee they were still on the 1st, all having hit 2 balls each.At this my partner lost his temper and told the Daddy Chav that if they were going to jump on at least play one ball or let us through. Cue lots of swearing and aggression from this lovely family. Upon this we retreated and played back 9 of the 18 hole course and despite the drama proceded to shoot a 41! As i know the pro well had a good moan to him in the bar after about the whole thing. I know this is a municipal course but is of a high quality with plenty of members and serious golfers alike who want to play in a proper and responsible way!Has anyone else experienced problems like this on their local course and is there anything that can be done to stop it? Jamie

Same here Paul. Wouldn't be Brandhall by any chance?

 Leeds municipals are the same, good enough courses but there are people who wont pay, have no idea of etiquette, throw their special brew cans all over the place. There's no point saying anything to them about not paying as it's water off a ducks back. I do however take exception if they jump in.

Stay open till 8?