When did the word "gaming" come into the golfing lexicon?

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I have recently heard several commentators, players and forum contributors use the phrase "currently gaming...." when discussing what equipment they are using.

It is difficult to finish this post without swearing but that aside, what does this mean? Does it mean "I am currently playing with?" If so, then why not say that?

It just sounds so completely stupid. So stupid that it must have originated in the US. A country that delights in crucifying the beautiful English language.


If you use the word gaming in relation to golf equipment, I would be really keen to know why you do and what it means. I'd also like to see you produce a you tube video of you washing out your mouth with carbolic soap as a punishment but that's probably asking beyond what is reasonable.


Gaming? Give me strength....
 
I think it's an 'americanism' from places like golfwrx etc. I agree it makes my toes curl!!:confused:

I suppose the implication is 'I have a cupboard (closet) full of clubs & this is the one I currently play with'
 
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I can think of a few other "ing" words to complement these but will refrain. Don't want an infraction already...
 
My bad, i just got a bit excited when my bag got a whole lot -IER! :p

Move with the times Grandads, its 2013 don't you know, not 1913...
 
Snelly said:
I have recently heard several commentators, players and forum contributors use the phrase "currently gaming...." when discussing what equipment they are using.

It is difficult to finish this post without swearing but that aside, what does this mean? Does it mean "I am currently playing with?" If so, then why not say that?

It just sounds so completely stupid. So stupid that it must have originated in the US. A country that delights in crucifying the beautiful English language.


If you use the word gaming in relation to golf equipment, I would be really keen to know why you do and what it means. I'd also like to see you produce a you tube video of you washing out your mouth with carbolic soap as a punishment but that's probably asking beyond what is reasonable.


Gaming? Give me strength....
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Personally I can’t stand the Americanisation of the English Language, what wrong with "i use"?
 
Rooter said:
My bad, i just got a bit excited when my bag got a whole lot -IER! :p

Move with the times Grandads, its 2013 don't you know, not 1913...
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Like :thup:

P.S the beautiful English language is made up from about 6 'foreign' languages:whistle:
 
For the Haters (can i even use that term??!!) i have adjusted my signature accordingly. I hope that's acceptable for you all.
 
Rooter said:
My bad, i just got a bit excited when my bag got a whole lot -IER! :p

Move with the times Grandads, its 2013 don't you know, not 1913...
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DarthVega said:
Like :thup:

P.S the beautiful English language is made up from about 6 'foreign' languages:whistle:
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you two are old enough to know better :confused:

the only people who use gaming as a present participle should be those sporting a Ricky Fowler flat bill:o
 
therod said:
you two are old enough to know better :confused:

the only people who use gaming as a present participle should be those sporting a Ricky Fowler flat bill:o
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How very dare you put me in the same age bracket as Darth Vega!!!!!!!!!!!! (no offence Colin! ;) ), Nick you know my dress sense is much better than Ricky's, he doesn't wear enough orange in my opinion, i think he is a bit drab at times..
 
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