The Absurdity of Golf Etiquette

Who Took the Common Out of Common Sense?

Why is it that in a sport dominated by a code of ethics, personal integrity and honesty we have to suffer the morons that can’t or choose to not use some measure of common sense while on the golf course?   There are ‘Rules of Golf Etiquette’ for goodness sakes that when read make you go, Duh!!

Now don’t get me wrong.  I totally believe in golf etiquette as I do in treating my fellow human beings with common courtesy but I don’t carry a book around that spells out what those common courtesies should be.   I know there are plenty of self-absorbed individuals on this planet that prove there is nothing common about common sense these days.  Does that make it OK to not stop and think for a moment how your actions may be affecting those around you?  I don’t think so.

Those ‘golfers’ that don’t think twice about playing from a set of tees that are obviously meant for players better than them and barely hit their tee shots past the forward tees should be banned for life or at least until their brains begin to function again.  IF the course is relatively open and you are not holding anyone up, go for it. Play from the tips if you can afford to lose that many golf balls.

And then we have the “ball seekers” who seem to be on a mission to find every lost golf ball on the course from the past decade!  No matter that they have stacked up 4-5 groups behind them as they seek out their precious treasure.  It is after all, all about THEM!  For gosh sakes go under the cover of darkness with a flashlight in hand if you can’t afford to buy golf balls.  Now that would be a real adventure.

Let’s also single out the proverbial ‘snail’s pace’ golfers who have nothing other to do that day but be on the golf course…for as long as possible.  Does it make you feel empowered when you look back and realize half the city is being held up by your group?  Do you also drive your cars 30mph below the speed limit just because you can?  Come on folks, let’s realize that unless the golf course is all yours you need to learn to share.  Playing well with others is a GOOD thing.

This diatribe could go on forever as I have barely scratched the surface of all the idiotic things that take place on the golf course and drive a lot of us crazy.  Ignorance is NOT an excuse.  If you suffer from the misconception that this is your world and the rest of us are uninvited guests, I would simply ask that you build your own course and only play there.  Otherwise, you need to ‘get in the game’ and figure out how to act properly so that everyone enjoys the game.

Thanks for allowing me to vent here at Ladies on the Tee at www.sherrytabb.com.  I feel better now.  Can’t wait until I get back on the course..I think.  Let me know if you think I am being too harsh or if I am ‘spot on’.

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