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A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools, Proverbs 26:3.
The internet contains a series of theories on why golf is on the decline in America. One suggests a shrinking middle class is killing golf. Others point to the amount of time its takes to play 18 holes causing once diehards to opt to spent their time elsewhere. As for me, I’m more blunt, believing there are too many idiots on golf courses.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid, Proverbs 12:1.
Before I could play on a golf course as a kid, I had to take a test on the rules of the game. In addition, I had to shoot a set score for four and nine holes prior to being able to play 18 holes of golf. Although golf might have been seen as an elitist sport in these days, there was a respect for the game and courses available for play. Today, golf courses will allow any hack to play as long as they fork over money for their greens fees.
O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense, Proverbs 8:5.
According to Webster, an idiot consists of a challenged, foolish or stupid individual, unable to see the error of their way. Much like the twosome in front of me today, students from the Happy Gilmore school of golf. However, this couple waited for each green to clear, several hundred yards away before chunking shots that went 30-50 yards at a time. This scenario continued like Groundhog Day for 9 holes ruining a beautiful day and my son’s desire to play any more holes. If the popularity of Tiger Woods, Rory Mcilroy and Jordan Spieth can’t stop this trend, idiots on golf courses will reign supreme until desperate measures are taken.
Please feel free to share your own feelings on this topic.
by Jay Mankus
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