This happened the other week and the player i was playing with is better than i am and it was his home course (member).

On the tee: hooked one in the tree's (lost) so re-hit for 3 off the tee.
Hit an ok shot into the left rough, once got up to the area i could not find the ball, so as to not hold up play dropped another shot and was now preparing to hit my 5th shot. The player i was playing with told me that i had to drop two shots so would now be hitting my 6th. I disagreed and we played on.

Who is right???

I understand that you should proberly go back to the tee for 5 off the tee, but on a weekend on a busy course you just dont do that!

Can someone resolve this for me!

Cheers John