Unpopular golfing opinions

[sunshine]

But it's fun recalling some of the golf opinions that have been posted on here that have been just a bit contentious

I agree it would be fun, but the thread has been ruined by people making up silly opinions, which just spoils the debate.

 

[clubchamp98]

There should be a confidential hotline to grass on slow players.
Three strikes and you have to carry a red flag on your bag.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

But it's fun recalling some of the golf opinions that have been posted on here that have been just a bit contentious

That's a different thread though.

Remember what the teachers told you at school before an exam, turn the page over, read the question. Read it again and then one more time. Only when you understand the question should you start to reply. The same applies.

 

[Ser Shankalot]

I know there is another thread on the specifics of the PGA + Trump but I thought I would generalize my overall thoughts here on sports and try as best to keep it non-political and non-specific.

My unpopular opinion is that we hobbyists may or may not play golf to escape the world for a few hours. But professional sports and its players/bodies (not just golf) are a global business and brand with huge institutional reach and impact and influence, and that they neither can nor should try to isolate themselves from the world around them. If they have something important to say, they should say it / do it.

 

[sunshine]

There should be a confidential hotline to grass on slow players.
Three strikes and you have to carry a red flag on your bag.

The hotline would need a lot of staff manning the phones

 

[sunshine]

Walking is an integral part of golf. All buggies should be removed from golf courses.

The only exception to this is that people with approved medical conditions should be allowed to use a single person buggy for casual golf.

 

[Mandofred]

Walking is an integral part of golf. All buggies should be removed from golf courses.

The only exception to this is that people with approved medical conditions should be allowed to use a single person buggy for casual golf.

That works for the UK, what if you live in Arizona? 5,000 degrees, big gaps between holes.....I could see something like this at the half-way house...

 

[sunshine]

That works for the UK, what if you live in Arizona? 5,000 degrees, big gaps between holes.....I could see something like this at the half-way house...

If you are playing football and it's a bit hot, you're not able to sit in a buggy and whizz down the wing.

Walking is an integral part of golf. If you think it's too hot to walk, it's too hot to play golf.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Distance measuring devices should not be allowed in closed/internal Club competitions.

(not sure if I still actually hold that opinion - though I certainly used to)

 

[williamalex1]

There should be a confidential hotline to grass on slow players.
Three strikes and you have to carry a red flag on your bag.

Or a snipper with a paintball gun, splat splat splat, if you lose ground

 

[DanFST]

Distance measuring devices should not be allowed in closed/internal Club competitions.

(not sure if I still actually hold that opinion - though I certainly used to)

Why?

 

[clubchamp98]

The hotline would need a lot of staff manning the phones

Digital scoreboard in bar showing snail of the day. With times to beat!

 

[Mandofred]

If you are playing football and it's a bit hot, you're not able to sit in a buggy and whizz down the wing.

Walking is an integral part of golf. If you think it's too hot to walk, it's too hot to play golf.

I agree with the walking part.....I'll do it until I can't (or quit...still wondering). So.....you think a person who is 80 and has golfed all their life but just can't walk the course anymore should be banned from playing? I CAN'T STAND to take a cart....but that's me. I don't condemn somebody for needing a cart, keep up.....no argument from me. Condemning them because they don't meet your standards? .....oh yeah....unpopular golf opinions.

Not a lot of 60+ folks playing football....."whizzing" down the wing though.......

 

[sunshine]

I agree with the walking part.....I'll do it until I can't (or quit...still wondering). So.....you think a person who is 80 and has golfed all their life but just can't walk the course anymore should be banned from playing? I CAN'T STAND to take a cart....but that's me. I don't condemn somebody for needing a cart, keep up.....no argument from me. Condemning them because they don't meet your standards? .....oh yeah....unpopular golf opinions.

Not a lot of 60+ folks playing football....."whizzing" down the wing though.......

Too old to walk = too old to play.

I don't expect it to be a popular opinion

 

[williamalex1]

Too old to walk = too old to play.

I don't expect it to be a popular opinion

But it is in the correct thread

 

[Golfnut1957]

Too old to walk = too old to play.

I don't expect it to be a popular opinion

This thread has certainly shown some really outdated views, with many people's attitudes just catching up to the 80's.

 

[clubchamp98]

Too old to walk = too old to play.

I don't expect it to be a popular opinion

Being able to walk a course has nothing to do with age.
That’s why golf club car parks have disabled spaces.
Buggies are a pain and given a choice I don’t use them.
But most courses in the USA it’s mandatory ,you could not walk some of them.

 

[Slime]

Golf should not be rushed .............................. take your time and relax.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Why?

Because not all of us can afford one and I consider(ed) estimation of distance a traditional golfing skill.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

That works for the UK, what if you live in Arizona?

Then you're probably very fat, and could do with a good walk