Golf

Golf

Fun 10 votes

Not Fun 8 votes

Benjamin Grimm
Jul 01 2008 07:30 AM

The third of the Big Three: Hunting. Fishing. Golf.

Disclaimer: I don't do any of the three.

AG/DC
Jul 01 2008 07:37 AM

I haven't golfed for many years. I appreciate how tough it is to master, that it's a discipline as well as a sport. And I'm not surprised that Yogi Berra was really good at it, but usually it seems like a crazy misuse of real estate and water.

My nickname as a golfer was Gunga Din, because I could always find water.

seawolf17
Jul 01 2008 07:59 AM

I wish I could golf more. I drive past two golf courses on my commute every day, and every day it's pleasant I'm mad at those who are out playing while I'm driving to work.

Methead
Jul 01 2008 07:59 AM

"seems like a crazy misuse of real estate and water"

I agree with this, but I still love golf. I wish I could play more often.

Benjamin Grimm
Jul 01 2008 08:04 AM

I have an aversion to golf, mainly because some of its adherents have an enthusiasm that's more like fanaticism.

I would golf, though, if I had absolutely nothing else to do, and I was with the right people.

I'd never hunt though. And I wouldn't fish either.

AG/DC
Jul 01 2008 08:07 AM

Methead wrote:
"seems like a crazy misuse of real estate and water"

I agree with this, but I still love golf. I wish I could play more often.

I hear you. It's a sense/sensibility conflict.

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jul 01 2008 08:13 AM

I voted not fun, because I can't imagine ever having the time & money to take up golf.

OlerudOwned
Jul 01 2008 08:16 AM

Miniature golf is fun.

themetfairy
Jul 01 2008 08:30 AM

It's not my idea of fun.

D-Dad would strongly disagree, though. In fact, last week he played in an "Iron Man" tournament - 54 holes (i.e., three complete courses) in one day. Fucking insane, IMO, but he had a good time.

Farmer Ted
Jul 01 2008 09:38 AM

Between watching poker on TV and playing golf, I'll watch poker and I have no idea how to play cards...any game. I can't even Go Fish.

Fman99
Jul 01 2008 10:13 AM

I play in a weeknight league and try to get out on weekends once in a while. I am terrible at it but enjoy playing.

Don't fish, don't hunt.

Frayed Knot
Jul 01 2008 10:47 AM

Benjamin Grimm wrote:
I have an aversion to golf, mainly because some of its adherents have an enthusiasm that's more like fanaticism.

There's a message in there for golfers and other inside-club types: that, unless you're talking to someone who shares that activity with you, no one wants to hear about your golf game, no one wants to hear about your fantasy team, and no one wants to hear about your diet.
None of those are good topics for sharing with non-participants.

I like to play but have done less of it recently due to the 'hassle factor' - too much time and planning seem to be required. Much of that is caused by the popularity of the game and population of this area. I'd go more if I lived somewhere where the ratio of courses to humans were better.

Methead
Jul 01 2008 11:43 AM

True, golf is exponentially more fun on weekdays.

Nymr83
Jul 01 2008 02:43 PM

exceptionally boring.

Vic Sage
Jul 01 2008 02:47 PM

GEORGE CARLIN on Homelessness and Golf:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbSRCjG-VLk

Rockin' Doc
Jul 01 2008 02:53 PM

I really enjoy golf. I enjoy the challenge of it. It is simple enough that almost anyone can play to a rudimentary level, but it is exceedingly difficult to get real good at.

Kong76
Jul 01 2008 02:59 PM

I took fun, it was for the short time that the three guys I wanted to play with
and enjoyed being with could all do it.

Most of us can't all get together on the same weekday and playing on the
weekends around here, I mean they lineup the cars at four in morning at
some places, just doesn't appeal to me. Doesn't look like there's any coun-
try club in my immediate future either.

I could see myself getting back into it if I ever see some golden years.

Vince Coleman Firecracker
Jul 02 2008 10:54 AM

Golf the game is pretty fun. Golf the society turns my stomach. I think most golfers are either Judge Smails or wish they were. We had a course at my college where students could shoot a round for 50 cents and rent clubs for $4.50. That was always a good, boozy time. One time I shot a 90, which wouldn't be too bad if it wasn't a 9 hole course

Vic Sage
Jul 02 2008 03:04 PM

i love golf MOVIES... does that count?

TIN CUP
HAPPY GILMORE
CADDYSHACK
GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED
PAT & MIKE
LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE
THE CADDY
tHE GOLF SPECIALIST

Fman99
Jul 03 2008 09:39 AM

Vince Coleman Firecracker wrote:
Golf the game is pretty fun. Golf the society turns my stomach. I think most golfers are either Judge Smails or wish they were. We had a course at my college where students could shoot a round for 50 cents and rent clubs for $4.50. That was always a good, boozy time. One time I shot a 90, which wouldn't be too bad if it wasn't a 9 hole course

Whaddya say, Al?!?!?!?

holychicken
Jul 03 2008 10:00 AM

seawolf17 wrote:
I wish I could golf more. I drive past two golf courses on my commute every day, and every day it's pleasant I'm mad at those who are out playing while I'm driving to work.

I always yell "NOONAN!!!" at them. Makes me feel better.

On topic, I voted fun. I love golf. Well, that is when I am not hating it because I suck.

But usually it is just a fun day out with a group of friends getting drunk and/or other things, smacking balls around and laughing at each other for sucking so bad.

Ah, good times.