Shinkwin is a disgrace!

[Boomy]

Has anyone else noticed how disgraceful Callum Shinkwin’s behaviour is/has been whilst playing at Cyprus? His language is disgusting, yes we all mutter the odd potty mouth but he is a professional athlete, live on daytime television with children watching and looking up to him as a pro! Also his arrogant comments to the camera asking if we were enjoying the lockdown in the uk as much as he is over there - again, yes we all enjoy a bit of banter but that was down right arrogant and unprofessional. He is the most unprofessional, professional golfer I’ve seen on the tour and is setting a bad example to all.

 

[Rebuteo]

Hardly the first sportsman to be caught swearing on live TV, not sure it's that big of a deal really given it's his natural reaction to a shot that could have ended any chance of being in contention given how wild it was

 

[Boomy]

I didn’t say he was the first... but he is constantly doing it and dropping the ‘C’ word is hardly a standard reaction to a ‘bad’ shot - especially for someone who is supposed to be a professional, playing on live TV and setting an example to others.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

I didn’t say he was the first... but he is constantly doing it and dropping the ‘C’ word is hardly a standard reaction to a ‘bad’ shot - especially for someone who is supposed to be a professional, playing on live TV and setting an example to others.

Good job @Captainron isnt a professional athlete then ???

 

[robinthehood]

He just chipped in for an eagle to go into a tie for 2nd . 1 behind the leader

 

[Boomy]

Yeah just seen that... He’s played some great golf, no denying it but that’s only part of be professional.

 

[robinthehood]

Doesnt bother me, i love a good swear ??

 

[Boomy]

Doesnt bother me, i love a good swear ??

Ha ha ? me too, but I’m not a professional playing on live TV!

 

[Ethan]

Some players come across as unlikeable and people you can't really support, whether great players or not. Patrick Reed is one such player. Scott Hoch was definitely one (ask your Dads). Bubba Watson is also on my list, Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter are on many Americans' list.

Shinkwin is definitely on the waiting list for that group. Hatton was on it too a while back, but appears to have moderated it a bit.

 

[clubchamp98]

Isn’t that the directors job ?
Whenever he’s playing a shot just turn the mic volume down.
Or put a delay on it.
Golfs a frustrating game and he’s probably done this all his life .
Very difficult to stop, we all swear at work don’t we.( depends where you work obviously)
But someone should have a word if he’s going to be on TV a bit.
The tour could put a swear box up for charity.,

 

[Boomy]

Some players come across as unlikeable and people you can't really support, whether great players or not. Patrick Reed is one such player. Scott Hoch was definitely one (ask your Dads). Bubba Watson is also on my list, Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter are on many Americans' list.

Shinkwin is definitely on the waiting list for that group. Hatton was on it too a while back, but appears to have moderated it a bit.

I completely agree, I’d add Boo Weekely onto that list as well. I wonder if Poults and Garcia are on the Americans list due to the Ryder Cup ?
Hatton hasn’t irritated me anywhere near as much as Shinkwin but I understand why he’d be up there (not mentioning hoodiegate)

 

[Boomy]

Isn’t that the directors job ?
Whenever he’s playing a shot just turn the mic volume down.
Or put a delay on it.
Golfs a frustrating game and he’s probably done this all his life .
Very difficult to stop, we all swear at work don’t we.( depends where you work obviously)
But someone should have a word if he’s going to be on TV a bit.
The tour could put a swear box up for charity.,

I think a slight time delay would be a good idea to manage any language and help protect their professional status - however I also think it should be down to an individual to manage their outbursts. Once, yes it happens but continuously doing it is just ignorance.

 

[clubchamp98]

I completely agree, I’d add Boo Weekely onto that list as well. I wonder if Poults and Garcia are on the Americans list due to the Ryder Cup ?
Hatton hasn’t irritated me anywhere near as much as Shinkwin but I understand why he’d be up there (not mentioning hoodiegate)

Garcia is in the bad books for delibaretly damaging the greens, worst sin of all imo.
And just being a spoilt brat most of his life.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Much as I have called out Hatton, amongst others, for destroying tee markers, I really can't have a go at Shinkwin for swearing until I raise my own standards.

 

[Imurg]

Much as I have called out Hatton, amongst others, for destroying tee markers, I really can't have a go at Shinkwin for swearing until I raise my own standards.

By that do you mean stop swearing or make better, artistic use of swear words..?

 

[clubchamp98]

I think a slight time delay would be a good idea to manage any language and help protect their professional status - however I also think it should be down to an individual to manage their outbursts. Once, yes it happens but continuously doing it is just ignorance.

Just tell him .
If he dosnt change he will not be featured on TV coverage.
That will impact on his sponsorships.
But becomes difficult if he’s in contention to win.

 

[clubchamp98]

Much as I have called out Hatton, amongst others, for destroying tee markers, I really can't have a go at Shinkwin for swearing until I raise my own standards.

We have a bit more leeway as we’re not on the telly.

 

[Ethan]

I completely agree, I’d add Boo Weekely onto that list as well. I wonder if Poults and Garcia are on the Americans list due to the Ryder Cup ?
Hatton hasn’t irritated me anywhere near as much as Shinkwin but I understand why he’d be up there (not mentioning hoodiegate)

Hatton was worse a couple of seasons ago. He has calmed it down a bit. I think Poults is on the American list because Tiger doesn't like him, and he has too many Ferraris.

 

[Dando]

By that do you mean stop swearing or make better, artistic use of swear words..?

Nothing beats a well pronounced c bomb

 

[clubchamp98]

Hatton was worse a couple of seasons ago. He has calmed it down a bit. I think Poults is on the American list because Tiger doesn't like him, and he has too many Ferraris.

All the Americans I know love Poults.
They like a winner who shows his emotions.
Met him once and he’s a really nice guy.