Ipod golf

[mono217]

I sometimes play with my ipod in listening to music and sometimes golf tuitions off limewire when im setting up and also I use it when I practice.

Played 36 holes today 18 in and 18 without the i pod.

I shot an 82 with the i pod and an 87 without.

This helps me get a good rythem and relax.

Are there any rules against it.

Does anyone else do this.

 

[monkeyallen]

I played a round down south the other week and all the young lads were practicing their putting with their ipods on

I don't know if there are any rules against it but its probably not good ettiquete.

 

[Ste_Denial]

iv practised a couple of times with my ipod on but thats just so i dont have to listen to the loud people on the range lol

heres a question for you mono, have you found certain songs improve your game rather than others?

 

[roccokj]

You're allowed to listen to music while playing but you can't have on something that will help with your score, e.g tips or even a metronome.
I find having an iPod is really fiddly and quite distracting. I never want to see people using them in competition because it doesn't look right .

 

[Putting_Green_Pro]

iv done it before and no-one seems to bothered as long as i took the headphones out when they were talking to me. However when i played with them in it made no difference to my game as i scored +10 on both

 

[mono217]

iv practised a couple of times with my ipod on but thats just so i dont have to listen to the loud people on the range lol

heres a question for you mono, have you found certain songs improve your game rather than others?

Yes, the same genre like ill be listening to a fast type of beat like dance its great.

 

[Farneyman]

iv practised a couple of times with my ipod on but thats just so i dont have to listen to the loud people on the range lol

Thats a belter of an idea. It can be really annoying when folk are being too loud at the range.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I find them a distraction. I'd rather focus on my swing especially the tempo and length and not get drawn sub-consciously intot swinging to the beat of the music (too fast or too slow are both killers).

 

[medwayjon]

I couldnt do it because I always find myself singing along!

 

[Andy]

Scott Cranfield suggest's only listening t classical music before playing to get into a good rhythm.

Andy

 

[madandra]

I find the white noise of the course (birds singing, wind blowing and the sound of ball against club)more relaxing than anything I could get from an ipod.

 

[Yerman]

I've practiced with one but found the faster beat of some music especially dance rhythms made my swing rhythm too quick, but a good bit of classical is very relaxing and helps "get in the zone". But playing with one when not playing solo is just plain antisocial and a sure way to make sure you stay playing on your own.

 

[CarpeDiem]

When playing on my own I like to listen to my Ipod and when practicing, but I'm always left thinking if somebody has called 'fore' and I can't hear it. That for me is the only problem, if I have a jumper on then the wires go inside that, if not then they run up my back. No hassle involved.

 

[Herbie]

However unlikely the scenario may be, there is no way of telling if the user is getting guidance tips/coaching from the i-pod, its not a wild suggestion, in fact the admission that playing music helps your game or scorring suggests it is an aid to your game, I personally know how music can affect moods, or calm someone down.

I think this is a very good subject to discuss as regards etiquette and fairness. Golf is supposed to be a fair sport, when anyone takes any measure to effect a calming of themselves that requires the introduction of something to that effect, how much can be accepted?

One person uses i-pod to calm themselves, another uses beta blockers, is there a huge difference if the same effect occurs?

Personally I think using an i-pod when playing is a little rude, also potentially dangerous if you cannot hear 'FORE!'
It certainly gives mono an advantage over not using one

I would rather an individual did not use one if I played them, its a bit like the sunglasses wearer, when introduced and dont remove their glasses, rude and suspicious. If you are more concerned with music during social or comp golf, perhaps you should just play on your own.

 

[EchtLoon]

I've practiced with one but found the faster beat of some music especially dance rhythms made my swing rhythm too quick, but a good bit of classical is very relaxing and helps "get in the zone". But playing with one when not playing solo is just plain antisocial and a sure way to make sure you stay playing on your own.

It would take me all my time not to tell someone to take it off if they actually did this while playing with me. I would certainly not tee it up with them again.

Otherwise the safety issue might be a problem if you're playing on your own and wandering around with an ipod on?

Golf just seems not too suited to wearing an ipod imo.

 

[M1tch]

i do this and i seem to get better score then without it

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I can't listen to music and focus on playing golf at the same time.

My concentration span isn't great at the best of times so a mixture of ipod and golf is a big no no!