GOLF. A game of the social climber
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Is any one else in agreement with me here that the game of golf is the ultimate past time of the social climber,you know the type the ones in competition with the next door neighbour(the smiths have a new car next door we will have better them)that type.It always strikes me that some one on the social ladder has to pursue the game of golf,its seen as once your getting there i.e climbing the ladder that golf is the next step in the ladder process.I know golf as got some good role models and people to aspire too i.e tiger and co but in my mind it always conjures up the image of tarby and freinds the ultimate S.C,s or to a matter of point the harry enfield character (WE ARE CONSIDERABLY RICHER THAN YYYOOOOUUUW.Ive more than likely upset scruff, but thats my honest opinion.Answers in the usual fashion
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Can I just point out that some of us play golf for the exercise and fresh air. You may not think there is much exercise but most courses are 3000 yards long, the average round takes 3 hours or so, thats lots of air and exercise.
I play for the enjoyment of beating the course, rather than shoving my head up somebody's arse.
I play for the enjoyment of beating the course, rather than shoving my head up somebody's arse.
I really enjoy playing golf, its the only time I get out in the countryside as I am of the opinion that walking is something people who can't afford a car do.
The unfortunate thing about golf is that it is best played with two or more people, and I do not know anyone who plays to my standard (Badly). The clubs, which you need to join to aquire a handicap and play in competitions, are populated by the same Social & Sporting Elite that I had so much contmpt for at school, and I am reluctant to part with my hard earned pennies to become a member. I would like to think that this situation will change, but I fear it will be a cold day in hell before that Happens!
The unfortunate thing about golf is that it is best played with two or more people, and I do not know anyone who plays to my standard (Badly). The clubs, which you need to join to aquire a handicap and play in competitions, are populated by the same Social & Sporting Elite that I had so much contmpt for at school, and I am reluctant to part with my hard earned pennies to become a member. I would like to think that this situation will change, but I fear it will be a cold day in hell before that Happens!
Simonelite501 said:The clubs, which you need to join to aquire a handicap and play in competitions, are populated by the same Social & Sporting Elite that I had so much contmpt for at school, and I am reluctant to part with my hard earned pennies to become a member. I would like to think that this situation will change, but I fear it will be a cold day in hell before that Happens!
Too True, this is the reason I am not a member of a club, I prefer to go and play on a Municiple course than go and play somewhere where you are criticised and ridiculed because you are not "one of them".
And I can also think of better things to spend £1500 on.
As for Handicaps, if I pay £30 for a yearly pass to my local course, hand in 3 cards a quarter and I get my handicap, simple!
In truth, golf is a pastime for which mastery requires an immense, frustrating blen of ability, dedication and insanity.
For those like me who have tried and realized the futility of this potentially extremely gratifying activity (which it is), far more satisfaction can be had by attending a driving range and simply knocking the hell out of a million balls until you're knackered.
And in this environment of raw power, skill matters little; trajectory is of no significance, only height and/or distance attained put you in the hall of fame.
It's the sporting equivalent of a total firearms rookie being given an Apache chopper with hellfire firepower instead of an air rifle. And Petronius Aliss would be horrified.
Which is quite excellent. (And don't forget the unpardonable trousers either. Golfers often condemn themselves.)
For those like me who have tried and realized the futility of this potentially extremely gratifying activity (which it is), far more satisfaction can be had by attending a driving range and simply knocking the hell out of a million balls until you're knackered.
And in this environment of raw power, skill matters little; trajectory is of no significance, only height and/or distance attained put you in the hall of fame.
It's the sporting equivalent of a total firearms rookie being given an Apache chopper with hellfire firepower instead of an air rifle. And Petronius Aliss would be horrified.
Which is quite excellent. (And don't forget the unpardonable trousers either. Golfers often condemn themselves.)
I used to play golf alot and well (got my handicap down to 8), but I got a bit bored with it and now go Clay Pigeon Shooting, it's worth going just to see what cars people drive!
I really like it, good excercise, good way of releasing tension, just damn good fun! Come to think of it it's going to be a tight fit on the 20th as it's the Virginia Water meet and I have a shooting competition (i'm 2nd in league and need to keep my points up)
I really like it, good excercise, good way of releasing tension, just damn good fun! Come to think of it it's going to be a tight fit on the 20th as it's the Virginia Water meet and I have a shooting competition (i'm 2nd in league and need to keep my points up)
superflid said: Each to his own, as has been said, but with 3000 yards in 3 hours giving an average of around 0.6 mph let's forget the idea that exercise is involved!
Please remember that most clubs insist that you walk briskly between shots, most holes take 4 shots to complete, the tee shot can take around 5 minutes, club selection, wind, aiming, practive swing, letting the players infront of you get to a safe distance (I have driven a green 340 yards away before) then the actual shot. Then of course your playing partner has to go through the same thing. The shots from the fairway are not to time consuming, but the time spent on the green is sometimes more than that spent on the tee! Particularly if someones short game needs some work (like mine).
There is excercise involved, but you have to play a few rounds to notice.
K ME! 
Hmmmmm, I have tried to play golf, but for the life of me cannot see what the attraction is. You hit a little ball with a stick, follow it, hit it again and then try and get it into a little hole. It is much more fun when you are crap, at least it is mildly amusing then.
Try riding a mountain bike down a muddy downhill course at speeds of 40mph+ avoiding trees, jumping doubles, riding rocks and roots, mastering 6 foot plus drops at said speed. Now that is a sport. Now, I think I'll just go and test my new lovely 4 pot brakes on my bike
Try riding a mountain bike down a muddy downhill course at speeds of 40mph+ avoiding trees, jumping doubles, riding rocks and roots, mastering 6 foot plus drops at said speed. Now that is a sport. Now, I think I'll just go and test my new lovely 4 pot brakes on my bike
Hmmmm, where would I climb socially to? I'm already at the top......
But seriously, each to their bloody own - if you want to run round a muddy field trying to kick a bloody stupid ball for 90 minutes, carry on, I'm not going to stop you or criticise those that do - same goes for Golf and every other sport / pastime out there.
In Golf's defense, at least it's a game that is fundementally about the player versus the course - you can spend your life trying to improve against a static opponent without feelings and completely contemptuous of 99% of those going up against it.
Anyone who gets hung up about who they are playing with etc needs to get a life - I frequently hack the death out of championship courses much to the horror of those I let through or watch from the sidelines - their problem not mine.....
But seriously, each to their bloody own - if you want to run round a muddy field trying to kick a bloody stupid ball for 90 minutes, carry on, I'm not going to stop you or criticise those that do - same goes for Golf and every other sport / pastime out there.
In Golf's defense, at least it's a game that is fundementally about the player versus the course - you can spend your life trying to improve against a static opponent without feelings and completely contemptuous of 99% of those going up against it.
Anyone who gets hung up about who they are playing with etc needs to get a life - I frequently hack the death out of championship courses much to the horror of those I let through or watch from the sidelines - their problem not mine.....
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