Golf
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Agreed.
One of the things that used to make golf so special was that there were standards and decorum not found elsewhere in sports. Like cheering a player’s misfortune was extremely taboo and almost unheard of. When I watch golf, I view it as the golfers against the course, nature, and themselves, so I celebrate every good shot unless a golfer has given me cause to dislike them. That doesn’t mean I don’t have preferred winners, but it does mean I’m happy for anyone who can overcome the challenges of the game.
To view it with the same sort of tribal “us v them” mentality that applies to other sports is completely missing the point. We don’t need golf hooligans, and the people who behaved that way should find a more appropriate venue for their toxicity, or better yet get some professional help and learn basic emotional regulation.
Think it, be it.
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@mclaincausey I think “basic emotional regulation” is having a tough time here in the states right now.
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@mclaincausey the funny thought of golf hooligans is that if one of the people acting that way was punched in the face, they'd for certain stop for good.
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@mclaincausey well said and agreed on all fronts. I think a share of the blame falls on Beth Page as well and the PGA. Backing the sale of some fizzy drink that comes w a floating, SQUEAKY rubber ducky? Rallying crowds via intercoms falling short of ballgame organ music? If this is your jam, fine but save it for the fucking Waste Management tourney.
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No shit Sherlock....
"The abuse directed at Rory McIlroy and the rest of the European team at the Ryder Cup "crossed the line", says PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague."
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My favourite bit in the article: "I haven't spoken to Rory or Erica [McIlroy] but I do plan on sending them an email with my heartfelt apologies because of what occurred," he said.
Maybe pick up a phone or hell, even try and visit them in person…
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