Golfing/Sporting superstitions

[viscount17]

Until recently I didn't have anything that could be called a pre-shot routine but one is building.

I may have also started a 'superstition'. I feel the need to find a suitable broken tee (must be long enough and preferably white) on the first hole on which I need one - even if I don't then use it and irrespective of any other broken tees in my pocket.

 

[madandra]

I NEVER use pink tee's as I feel this makes me play like a wumin.

Never use a ball with a number greater than 4 (use a Titleist No.8 and you shoot an 8)

I never walk through the front of a tee cos I am disrespecting the rough fairie and she will steal my ball.

NEVER, EVER shake hands with a guy who has nipped in for a pee on the 18th fairway.

 

[GB72]

My only superstition is to start a round with a brand new ball. Somehow do not feel right looking down at a older one on the first tee. Once I have lost that one (which I do not always do these days) I am happy to use anything but my first drive is the most intimidating shot on the course and I just feel wrong playing it with any old ball.

 

[OldWindy]

I hope GM will include this in their mag one day - a fascinating read.

 

[barb]

I always have my ball marker and pitch repairer in my right pocket and have to start with a long white wooden tee.
Barb

 

[backwoodsman]

Have to have my lucky hat with me - not that it seems to be all that lucky though. Still, a lucky hat is a lucky hat, so I can't change it...

 

[medwayjon]

pink & orange tees, ball marker and pitch-fork in left pocket. Always start with a new ball.