OT: golf John Daly...ride or walk....you be the judge

[meyers7]

There's something odd about a "sport" where some players are petitioning to be relieved of the burden of walking. I worked at a golf course growing up and the attitude I developed from observing our members, and which has stuck with me ever since, is that if you can play it half decently while p*iss- drunk, it's is not a real sport. Great recreational activity, but not a real sport.

Yea, well that's because it's not really a "sport". More like an activity. Like bowling or darts, cribbage, etc.

 

[meyers7]

As long as he doesn't use it for a beverage cart ....

That's cold!

Cold? Try out this menu description of the John Daly drink at Plan B (restaurant) up here in Springfield, MA.

John Daly - Just add a Lucky Strike and you’ve got a complete meal. Sweet Tea Vodka and
lemonade in a 22oz. mason jar.

Actually, usually what I get when we eat there.

 

[mbr33ct]

Yea, well that's because it's not really a "sport". More like an activity. Like bowling or darts, cribbage, etc.

Wait, bowling is NOT a sport?

 

[DefenseBB]

There's something odd about a "sport" where some players are petitioning to be relieved of the burden of walking. I worked at a golf course growing up and the attitude I developed from observing our members, and which has stuck with me ever since, is that if you can play it half decently while p*iss- drunk, it's is not a real sport. Great recreational activity, but not a real sport.

As opposed to Doc Ellis pitching a no hitter on acid?

 

[McFly]

Oldude, if you're not handicapped by old age, I'm happy for you. I sure as heck am.

I've heard that some doctors maintain that golf just interrupts what otherwise would be a healthy walk. Presumably doctors who don't play the game.

I think that Daly should be allowed to use a cart, as should anyone else who wants to. Seems to me the point of the game is making shots; that it's a game of skill, rather than strength or endurance. And it is a game, not a sport.
"There are three sports; bull fighting, mountain climbing, and motor racing. The rest are mere recreations." Don Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Ángel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Marquis de Portago. AKA Alfonso de Portago.
I've seen a similar quote attributed to Hemingway.

 

[oldude]

Oldude, if you're not handicapped by old age, I'm happy for you. I sure as heck am.

I've heard that some doctors maintain that golf just interrupts what otherwise would be a healthy walk. Presumably doctors who don't play the game.

I think that Daly should be allowed to use a cart, as should anyone else who wants to. Seems to me the point of the game is making shots; that it's a game of skill, rather than strength or endurance. And it is a game, not a sport.
"There are three sports; bull fighting, mountain climbing, and motor racing. The rest are mere recreations." Don Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Ángel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Marquis de Portago. AKA Alfonso de Portago.
I've seen a similar quote attributed to Hemingway.

I’m fighting it, but I am certainly slowed by old age. I played a lot of golf when I was younger, but various ailments have shut me down.

I guess Daily gets to play in the PGA because he won it quite a few years ago. The Masters allows former winners to play as long as they want to, but they have to walk, and Augusta National is a brutal, hilly course to walk. Which is why Nicklaus, Player and Arnie, when he was alive, hit one off the first tee and then retire to the clubhouse to have a drink and watch the rest of the tournament.

 

[uconnfan68]

Oldude, if you're not handicapped by old age, I'm happy for you. I sure as heck am.

I've heard that some doctors maintain that golf just interrupts what otherwise would be a healthy walk. Presumably doctors who don't play the game.

I think that Daly should be allowed to use a cart, as should anyone else who wants to. Seems to me the point of the game is making shots; that it's a game of skill, rather than strength or endurance. And it is a game, not a sport.
"There are three sports; bull fighting, mountain climbing, and motor racing. The rest are mere recreations." Don Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Ángel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Marquis de Portago. AKA Alfonso de Portago.
I've seen a similar quote attributed to Hemingway.

Good point. It’s my excuse when I ride too. However, the course actually doesn’t allow carts, do there’s that too.
I’m hesitant to break the traditions of the game for John Daly, of all people.

 

[Tonyc]

There are no carts allowed on Bethpage's Black course for a reason. It is a very difficult course. When you enter a tournament you know what the rules are. If you cant walk then imo you should opt out and let an alternate play. Golf is a game of strict rules and always has been. Im sure John plays more then one or two rounds of golf a week and Im sure he practices more then 2 hours a week. He can walk.