re: So how is practice going?

^^^ That's when I would have done one of two things or both. First I would have hit right up by their heels (regardless of who they are) to make a point and then, maybe, after ample opportunity to be offered, I would have asked to play through. The only exception would be if this were a holiday or a weekend and if I'm a single. Then, you really cannot expect to race through groups. Maybe there was more to the story. I haven't a clue. (this was meant for the golf comment)