American spectators... Add to the atmosphere or irritating?

[Boomy]

With no crowds at events over recent months I’d forgot just how irritating (a lot of) American spectators are ? All the whooping and hollering, pointless screeches and “you da man” is nearly enough to mute the sound. It seems to be worse than ever, maybe it’s just because there’s only 25% capacity let in? I’m all for a bit of banter and a good cheer but... my gawd they are irritating!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

No doubt they think we are stiff and boring. It's a cultural difference and as the golf is in America we have to suck it up.

Part of me admires their freedom to enjoy themselves without embarrassment but I couldn't handle it all the time.

 

[Boomy]

I think I’d rather be thought of as stiff and boring than sound like a hollering hill billy full of moonshine tbh ?

I do understand it’s their turf, so their terms but none the less... it’s all attention seeking as far as I’m concerned. Who can whoop the loudest or be the cockiest.

 

[Deleted member 25172]

In an ideal world, you’d be allowed to shoot anyone screaming “it’s in the hole”, “you da man”, “mashed potato” or “babababuuuuy”.
That’s my humble take on American spectators.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

America.........

Large Wide Open Spaces.....

Surrounded By Teeth

??

 

[Boomy]

I was thinking maybe compulsory gaffer taping their mouths shut on entry? Would potentially help reduce the spread of Corona virus too so a win win.

 

[Boomy]

America.........

Large Wide Open Spaces.....

Surrounded By Teeth

??

??? you da man!

 

[BubbaP]

I haven't watched that much coverage, but I enjoyed the background noise/cheers on Saturday more than it irritated.
On Thursday & Friday was the other way around, where seemed to hear more individual shouts. So maybe a critical mass thing.

 

[howbow88]

I'm liking it. It's been weird seeing guys making 30ft birdie putts with no real background noise.

 

[Beezerk]

This thread reminds me be a bit of this ?

 

[Imurg]

I'm not convinced I could ever long for the days of mash podado....

 

[Imurg]

Well it'll be loud and proud on your telly in a few hours time ?

Got you beat there Tram.
Have the sound down, mainly to obliterate the inane drivel coming from most of the commentators, works well for the inane drivel from some portions of the crowd too

 

[redbrownie]

A bit of both. Some of the shouts are cringe-worthy and they can stick the "mashed potato" nonsense up their hoops.

You can't beat the general roars though for a good shot, so it's give and take isn't it.

 

[Blue in Munich]

I'm not convinced I could ever long for the days of mash podado....

Is the correct answer.

 

[Mandofred]

Every country has irritating habits....it's not just Americans.

 

[Boomy]

Cheers, roars, applause and great atmosphere absolutely yes.... hillbilly screeching, wahooo’s, in’a hole, you da man, and general mindless drivel absolutely no!

 

[pokerjoke]

I think you could put it on mute for a lot of reasons.
One of mine would be Radar,going on about Poanna grass( don’t care if that’s spelt wrong) or him saying the winds really strong when it’s 5mph ,but it’s all part of the coverage.
Couldn’t imagine Bryson pulling the big dog last night with no crowd whatever they were shouting.
I’m with others on Westwood tonight just don’t think he will get into any rhythm with Bryson spraying it everywhere and will probably fall away.
However if he does handle it and win I will love it.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Mostly irritating...

 

[need_my_wedge]

With no crowds at events over recent months I’d forgot just how irritating American spectators are ? All the whooping and hollering, pointless screeches and “you da man” is nearly enough to mute the sound. It seems to be worse than ever, maybe it’s just because there’s only 25% capacity let in? I’m all for a bit of banter and a good cheer but... my gawd they are irritating!

the company I work for was bought by an American company just over a year ago. We have to put up with exactly the same in every company meeting. ??

 

[Ethan]

I think you could put it on mute for a lot of reasons.
One of mine would be Radar,going on about Poanna grass( don’t care if that’s spelt wrong) or him saying the winds really strong when it’s 5mph ,but it’s all part of the coverage.
Couldn’t imagine Bryson pulling the big dog last night with no crowd whatever they were shouting.
I’m with others on Westwood tonight just don’t think he will get into any rhythm with Bryson spraying it everywhere and will probably fall away.
However if he does handle it and win I will love it.

At least Radar never mentions Seve .......