GPS devices for men but NOT for women?

Some people need to lighten up

Ok, ok so the diet isn't actually working at the moment.

Jesus wept, I mean, like, I'm only 2 stone overweight.

What kind of fattist forum is this, like, man :mad:

Chubbies are human too, you know :(
 
When I first started learning golf, we didnt even have 150 markers, never mind GPS. (We did have electricity though)
I dont agree with them full stop as I think judging distances is part of the game and dont get me started on caddys lining up their players.
I do, however accept that they are here to stay and that lots of players play better knowing their exact distances to the target. If they enjoy their golf more using them, then that can only be a good thing.
In answer to the post I would say if men can use them then of course ladies should be able to use them too. What a rediculous rule
On a slight tangent if I may, another crazy rule against lady golfers
An up and coming single figure h/cap star of her club in Essex has been banned from representing her club in team matches because she is only 15. She wont be allowed until she's 16 :mad: :mad: :mad:
 
Wow what a thread ....I've been laughing my tits off.
Its a shame i've missed it until now, but unfortunatly i had to go an play golf this morning....I know crazy isn't it?
 
Blimey, this thread went downhill pretty fast.

I'd like to make it perfectly clear that I have absolutely no qualms against women playing golf - the more the merrier, and would not like to be associated with the derogatory comments made on the thread.

The original post was a simple one...
Is it right that men should be allowed to use their GPS devices in monthly medals and club competitions.. but not women?

I find this decision particularly ludicrous and can't fathom a reason for it. If you can shed some light on it that would be appreciated.

Does your club allow you to use your GPS in competitions?

...and I can't figure which part of that was the difficult piece to answer.

Although the OP is clear, the respose for such a post is predictable and in the main very humourous, which always leads to mild conflict between the sexes and those who rush to the defence of those they feel need the support.
I love it when people demonstarte that they ready to welcome women as equals by making them un-equal in their own minds :D)
 
Although the OP is clear, the respose for such a post is predictable and in the main very humourous, which always leads to mild conflict between the sexes and those who rush to the defence of those they feel need the support.
I love it when people demonstarte that they ready to welcome women as equals by making them un-equal in their own minds :D)

You are a genius and I think your analytical mind is wasted on this forum.

You are right - I am quite clear in my own mind that women are not equal in this sport. Not because they shouldn't be, but because there is always a minority of people in clubs up and down the country who feel superior to them when they have got a golf club in their hand.

I don't feel I need to support women in golf - they do a good enough job of that themselves. Believe it or not, there are women professional golfers who do fairly well financially, despite talking into their GPS thingies and applying their make up on the tee. How much money have you made out of the sport you say you love?

But what do I know? I am obviously in the minority here as so many of you have pointed out. I am off to join my sisters around the camp fire and burn my bra.
 
TBH I can't even find verification of this decision.

What's the betting that if I asked HID it'd be at the bottom of my sock draw along with all the other stuff I can never find, ( even tho' I've looked there half a dozen times already !! :o )

Here it is...

PLEASE NOTE: Under EWGA guidance and R & A ruling, we are not permitting the use of Sky Caddies/DMD'S/GPS's in any of the SCLGA run competitions with immediate effect. This includes Inter-Club Divisional Matches. This ruling will be reviewed at the end of 2009 in accordance with EWGA procedures on the matter. EWGA do not allow the use of DMD's in any EWGA medals.

It's written on this page.. http://www.sclga.com/ and references both English Womens Golf Association and the R&A although I haven't looked for the complete ruling on either of those sites.

I'm assuming it's a decision taken BY women FOR women :D
 
TBH I can't even find verification of this decision.

What's the betting that if I asked HID it'd be at the bottom of my sock draw along with all the other stuff I can never find, ( even tho' I've looked there half a dozen times already !! :o )

Here it is...

PLEASE NOTE: Under EWGA guidance and R & A ruling, we are not permitting the use of Sky Caddies/DMD'S/GPS's in any of the SCLGA run competitions with immediate effect. This includes Inter-Club Divisional Matches. This ruling will be reviewed at the end of 2009 in accordance with EWGA procedures on the matter. EWGA do not allow the use of DMD's in any EWGA medals.

It's written on this page.. http://www.sclga.com/ and references both English Womens Golf Association and the R&A although I haven't looked for the complete ruling on either of those sites.

I'm assuming it's a decision taken BY women FOR women :D

Ah, it wasn't in my sock draw, it was in with the PANTS !

( Stupid idea anyway - I'd claim sexism if it was me, and threaten to take 'em to court :mad: )
 
Brilliant witty replies on this thread Gents!
I'm sure any women looking in here would have enough of a sense of humour to handle the comments!

Further to this thread, i played in a local pro-am last year and one of the Head twins was playing (think it was Joanne) and all the guys (includinng Ian Poulter's brother Danny) were stood behind her on the practice ground trying to out drive this slip of a girl without success (yes i tried too).
 
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