Ban Smoking on Golf Courses

[Snelly]

I do not believe that lung cancer is only caused by smoking or second hand smoke.
I believe that is a myth created by those that oppose the cigarette industry.

There will be more health damaging substances in our food chain than in cigarettes. e.g. all of the toxins that have been dumped in the sea, creating toxins in the fish we eat. Or what about the nuclear power plant in Japan, there was an expert saying that the toxins from that would cause cancer in those that ate fish exposed to the radiation.

Not hugely surprising to read this. If you are daft enough to smoke, you are probably daft enough to hold such a ridiculous, laughable opinion that flies in the face of scientific fact.

 

[jamielaing]

So all the scientific research has been done is just a myth ?!?

It isn't the only cause of lung cancer. That being the myth that has been circulated. I didn't say you can't die from passive smoking. I did say that the few times I smoking within 100 yards of people on the golf course would not cause it.

 

[SAPCOR1]

No issues with people smoking unless it's blowing into my face.

It's the dog ends that are the issue for me, along with banana skins, which just seem to be tossed at some places

 

[Robobum]

Why are smokers on the golf course anyway?

Surely you are too busy impressing girls and looking hard with your cool and macho habit!

 

[londonlewis]

Not hugely surprising to read this. If you are daft enough to smoke, you are probably daft enough to hold such a ridiculous, laughable opinion that flies in the face of scientific fact.

1 - I don't smoke

2 - I don't think your attention to detail is particularly great

I said that 'I do not believe lung cancer is only caused by smoking or second hand smoke'

Therefore, not all deaths from lung cancer is due to an individual being a smoker or from the effects of second hand smoke.

Not sure if the smiley and winky face meant your post was a joke.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I suspect that within 10 years smoking in any public place, outdoor, will be banned. Smoking will only be allowed in your own home. It is the natural step looking at the way things are going.

 

[Smiffy]

Unfortunately, smoking killed my Grand-dad.

He was crossing the road to buy a pkt and got hit by a bus.
Stupid sod.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I suspect that within 10 years smoking in any public place, outdoor, will be banned. Smoking will only be allowed in your own home. It is the natural step looking at the way things are going.

It's already banned within new apt blocks around here - also some social housing

 

[Kellfire]

It isn't the only cause of lung cancer. That being the myth that has been circulated. I didn't say you can't die from passive smoking. I did say that the few times I smoking within 100 yards of people on the golf course would not cause it.

It takes only one carcinogenic molecule to cause a mutation that ultimately gives someone cancer. Obviously the more often you are exposed the more likely it is to happen but it's very possible that you breathing smoke onto someone once could give them lung cancer.

 

[Fyldewhite]

It takes only one carcinogenic molecule to cause a mutation that ultimately gives someone cancer. Obviously the more often you are exposed the more likely it is to happen but it's very possible that you breathing smoke onto someone once could give them lung cancer.

This thread started off a bit silly and is just getting worse!!

You are of course correct in what you say but the same could be said of exhaust fumes which in cities build up to much greater concentrations than the odd waft of tobacco smoke. I'd still take my chances walking around a big city and I'd be happy to play golf in the open air with smokers...indeed I do every week. So, no, in answer to the OP, I don't think it should be banned on golf courses.

 

[CharlieWebb]

I agree that smoking is bad. When walking on the course I see old cigarettes lying all over the place - its horrible and bad for the environment. I also agree that banning smoking on the course would severely lower the amount of people playing golf, so I would not ban it. However, I won't introduce more bins where cigarettes can be left so that they are not just thrown on the floor at my club.

 

[Smiffy]

I throw my cigarette ends on the ground as I understand that badgers like eating them, so I want to do my bit for conservation.

 

[bobmac]

If smoking is so poisonous that even second hand smoke can kill a non smoker, why is it that everyone who smokes doesn't die of cancer?

 

[Fish]

In a round of golf I will smoke at the absolute most 10 cigarettes. I (and I would imagine most smoking golfers) will light a cigarette after I have hit a drive as this gives me 250-300 yards in which to smoke it.

Ultimately I would be very surprised if my PP ever notice the smell from my cigarette as they are halfway down the fairway by the time I have lit my cigarette. If I catch them up I don't walk a touching distance away from them so they would be fine.

You are right that it is a killer when you are subjected to passive smoking. I wouldn't class someone smoking 10 cigarettes within 100 yards of you across an afternoon passive smoking however and would be mildly irritating at best. Much in the same way as spitting, swearing, shouting irritates me.

hey up, were sneaking in a few forum distances now in as well

 

[dejf]

To the original question - yes, I do enjoy a round of golf 100 % more if I can breathe a clean air (which is one of the primary reasons why I go to play the round ...).

 

[Markw]

If smoking is so poisonous that even second hand smoke can kill a non smoker, why is it that everyone who smokes doesn't die of cancer?

Yes something not quite right there, My grandmother still has the odd rollie at 99 years old!
The anti smoking brigade and reformed smokers are the worst going and believe any old story.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

To the original question - yes, I do enjoy a round of golf 100 % more if I can breathe a clean air (which is one of the primary reasons why I go to play the round ...).

I really don't think you can complain that smokers stop you doing that surely

 

[Deleted member 16999]

One of my PP is a smoker, never have and never will have an issue, I get more offended walking into Asda and Tesco's and going through the gauntlet of smokers stood outside having one last drag before doing there shopping.

 

[colint]

Yes something not quite right there, My grandmother still has the odd rollie at 99 years old!
The anti smoking brigade and reformed smokers are the worst going and believe any old story.

Over half of smokers die of cancer, and half of those die before they're 69. Amazes me that people choose to smoke now with everything thats know about the harm it does to your body

 

[dejf]

I really don't think you can complain that smokers stop you doing that surely

Sure, they don't, if they are not in the same flight. So unless a course is full, so that you can not choose your flight, or unless it is a tournament, it is no problem.