MadAdey
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A couple of us have already mentioned about setting an example, but it is ok to sit in the clubhouse a drink alcohol. Not looking at starting an an argument, but that does not set a good example either does it?
Vaping in the Clubhouse
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A couple of us have already mentioned about setting an example, but it is ok to sit in the clubhouse a drink alcohol. Not looking at starting an an argument, but that does not set a good example either does it?
Jason Daisycutter
Club Champion
Personally, yes it would offend me if you were doing it in an area where juniors were allowed. The difference in it being allowed in bars/ pubs would be the age restrictions in place. I would also find it difficult to stomach if it was taking place in a restaurant, so if the club serves food this would be another point to consider.
However, good luck with quitting!
GB72
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Personally, yes it would offend me if you were doing it in an area where juniors were allowed. The difference in it being allowed in bars/ pubs would be the age restrictions in place. I would also find it difficult to stomach if it was taking place in a restaurant, so if the club serves food this would be another point to consider.
However, good luck with quitting!
I can agree with that and would hope users of ecigs retain the same sensibilities I hope they had as smokers, even when on the normal cigs I never smoked around kids or food and I stick to that now
sawtooth
Tour Winner
I used to smoke but I went onto the e-cigs a few years ago. A close friend of mine had sold a business and was biding his time waiting to start another company in his usual field. In the intervening years he decided to start up a e-cig business importing from China and selling online through his website. Anyway, through his generosity I had a good , free supply of these things and I must say that it really helped me kick the habit of smoking real cigarettes. I "smoked" them everywhere including the clubhouse and they actually used to laugh at me when I did, it was more of a novelty back then and no one ever objected.
For anyone trying to quit smoking I strongly recommend e-cigs as a stepping stone. Its as close as it gets to smoking without the harmful tar and chemicals and they were easier to stop than the real things.
For anyone trying to quit smoking I strongly recommend e-cigs as a stepping stone. Its as close as it gets to smoking without the harmful tar and chemicals and they were easier to stop than the real things.
pigmeister
Assistant Pro
Not allowed to use them in our clubhouse.
I can kinda see your point. But I think there are probably a lot less alcoholics than smokers. If smoking was just something where you could go out and have a few then maybe they'd share a similar stigma?
MadAdey
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I agree, I just think using the line if setting a good example is a poor reason when there are other bad examples being set.
I use mind in bars etc, but I would still not sit next to someone eating and start vamping away.
Swinger
Journeyman Pro
I will smoke mine inside the clubhouse until I am old I'm not allowed. If someone asks me not to do it around them then I will ask why and if there is a valid reason I will stop but if it is because 'I am no better than a smoker so I should join them outside' or 'They find the idea offensive' I will ask them to leave the clubhouse as they are offending me with their petty moaning.
Example setting is a great shout, I look forward to a club house with no crisps, fizzy drinks, foods high in saturated fat, alcohol and now high protein foods as they are as bad for you as smoking in middle age! The fact that someone has quit smoking or in the process of isn't a bad example to set.
Smoking isn't a great habit but I don't see why people just try and label ecig users in the same way. I can only assume it is to discourage and dishearten the ecig user from quitting the real cigs so that the tax doesn't go on a bacon sandwich, the staple of a golfers diet. Or maybe so they can still feel better than some people.
Example setting is a great shout, I look forward to a club house with no crisps, fizzy drinks, foods high in saturated fat, alcohol and now high protein foods as they are as bad for you as smoking in middle age! The fact that someone has quit smoking or in the process of isn't a bad example to set.
Smoking isn't a great habit but I don't see why people just try and label ecig users in the same way. I can only assume it is to discourage and dishearten the ecig user from quitting the real cigs so that the tax doesn't go on a bacon sandwich, the staple of a golfers diet. Or maybe so they can still feel better than some people.
Fyldewhite
Tour Winner
Ask yourself why smoking was banned in enclosed spaces in the first place?
The only reason was the proven health risks of second hand smoking on other occupants and particularly staff. I didn't see many golf clubs falling over themselves to ban it on social grounds, or bad example grounds or whatever...... no, they nearly all waited to be forced to do so and if my club is anything to go by still met with quite a lot of opposition!!
It seems that the actual effects of these is approximately the same as wearing a patch.....ie the nicotine without all the unpleasant (to others) effects. The question is therefore, why are users being bracketed as some sort of smokers who are "getting around" the rules. Golf clubs through and through......something new, something we don't really understand, something we are not sure about......let's ban it to be on the safe side.
Not one convincing argument against them posted above for me.
The only reason was the proven health risks of second hand smoking on other occupants and particularly staff. I didn't see many golf clubs falling over themselves to ban it on social grounds, or bad example grounds or whatever...... no, they nearly all waited to be forced to do so and if my club is anything to go by still met with quite a lot of opposition!!
It seems that the actual effects of these is approximately the same as wearing a patch.....ie the nicotine without all the unpleasant (to others) effects. The question is therefore, why are users being bracketed as some sort of smokers who are "getting around" the rules. Golf clubs through and through......something new, something we don't really understand, something we are not sure about......let's ban it to be on the safe side.
Not one convincing argument against them posted above for me.
GB72
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Thought I would point out that the only ingredients in the juice I use are glycerol, nicotine and flavouring. As the glycerol and flavourings are both used in the food industry I would doubt there is any toxicity on that front.
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
My place has banned them.
GB72
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Out of interest, did anyone's club that has banned them give reasons or gauge the opinions of the members before banning them or was it an arbitrary decision
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
No reason, just a notice on the notice board.
chellie
Tour Winner
Thanks GB72
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
What about people who are trying to give up / avoid smoking and have to stand with you vaping inside the pub / club
hmmm smoking is banned so I'll do something that looks exactly the same, even though it isn't, and I don't expect anyone to mind at all. 
p.s my will power is certainly lowered after a few beers to have wild rampant sex, but as that's banned in the clubhouse I could do something that looks exactly the same, even though it isn't, and nobody should mind.
p.s my will power is certainly lowered after a few beers to have wild rampant sex, but as that's banned in the clubhouse I could do something that looks exactly the same, even though it isn't, and nobody should mind.
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Rooter
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p.s my will power is certainly lowered after a few beers to have wild rampant sex, but as that's banned in the clubhouse I could do something that looks exactly the same, even though it isn't, and nobody should mind.
Phew, glad you just had a coke at wentworth!
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
vaping rooms is the next thing. vaping is not going to go away. much healthier, if it isn't already it sure as hell will be in the future!
GB72
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hmmm smoking is banned so I'll do something that looks exactly the same, even though it isn't, and I don't expect anyone to mind at all.
p.s my will power is certainly lowered after a few beers to have wild rampant sex, but as that's banned in the clubhouse I could do something that looks exactly the same, even though it isn't, and nobody should mind.
The thing is that cigarettes were banned on health grounds and not appearance. Most clubs allowed smoking until the compulsory ban. By your argument I would not be able to drink coke and drive as it looks the same as drinking beer.
