Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Opinion - There should be a multiple stroke penalty!


Following (at a distance) the countless Tiger Woods comments, slow play has probably been the next most posted golf subject.  Myrtle Beach Views has a comment on the latter.

We are really glad you’ve chosen the Myrtle Beach area for your golf vacation.  Welcome!  However, please leave that stupid ball retriever home.  There should be a two-stroke penalty for just having it in your bag! 

I am sure you would never buy one for yourself.  It certainly must be a gift presented by friends or family as a gag.  So, when everyone stops giggling please return that waste of money to the store and trade for some cheap balls. 

Of course the excuse I’ve heard more than once, “ I’d never use my ball retriever if someone is waiting behind me.”  Remember, someone is behind you and they’re coming!  You might not hold up play on that hole, but eventually they’ll catch you and have to wait.

Forget what I said earlier about that two-stroke penalty; let’s make it three-strokes.  Golf ball retrievers do contribute to slow play and they look foolish, too!  We’d like to hear what you believe contributes to slow play. 

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