The Open Championship Thread **May have spoilers**

[hors limite]

I think the speech was ok, he said all the right things but just in a bit of a monotone which was a shame. But public speaking can be a bit traumatic, I know I was rubbish after our club championship....

However, what was really noticeable was the presentation party consisted entirely of old white men. That's the perception the general public have of golf and, once again, the R&A reinforced it. In my opinion, they urgently need to modernise because for all the good they do in the game they continually reinforce the perception of elitism and privilege.

Oh please give it a rest on the elitism and privilege front. After 40+ hours of coverage of mainly young men from a variety of races and backgrounds I just don't see how 10 minutes of "presentation party old white men" is going to significantly colour the judgement of golf's image. Unless of course you choose to use it to reinforce your own personal prejudices.

 

[CMAC]

Oh please give it a rest on the elitism and privilege front. After 40+ hours of coverage of mainly young men from a variety of races and backgrounds I just don't see how 10 minutes of "presentation party old white men" is going to significantly colour the judgement of golf's image. Unless of course you choose to use it to reinforce your own personal prejudices.

well said and very astute

 

[la_lucha]

I just clicked on this thread and thought to myself, the Open is over but the thread is still going. That can only mean someone is arguing.

Guess what........see above.

 

[dewsweeper]

Oh please give it a rest on the elitism and privilege front. After 40+ hours of coverage of mainly young men from a variety of races and backgrounds I just don't see how 10 minutes of "presentation party old white men" is going to significantly colour the judgement of golf's image. Unless of course you choose to use it to reinforce your own personal prejudices.

Quite agree,
Too many "agendas"on this forum I think.
I like a G &T but have not worn a blazer since I left school in 1955.
I have no priveleged background,born and raised in Peckham,still I would like most traditions to carry on.
I am fortunate to be a member at a forward thinking private members club that attracts youngsters from the local area to attend lessons by our keen assistant pro on Saturday mornings,do not suppose many of them watched and criticised the final moments of the "open.

 

[muttleee]

I think the speech was ok, he said all the right things but just in a bit of a monotone which was a shame. But public speaking can be a bit traumatic, I know I was rubbish after our club championship...

The one thing missing was a word of thanks for all the volunteers who help out during the week.