Golf has been moving with the times over the past decade, with the introduction of hoodies, speakers and trainer-style shoes just a few examples of the sport’s modernisation.
We’ve also seen gender-neutral tees, high-tech driving ranges, affordable launch monitors and other cool golfing gadgets and technology changing the sport for the better amid rising numbers of new players since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hole-in-one drinks policy
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I’ll admit this is not one I see ever changing, but the fact you’re expected to buy the entire clubhouse a drink if you make a hole-in-one is quite frankly ridiculous.
It forces the younger generation who have struck their tee shot directly towards the pin to look away in dread, begging their ball not to drop into the hole. I was playing with a fellow member recently who almost spun a wedge back into the hole for an ace and he was very fearful as his ball rolled back towards the cup.
I’ve seen hole-in-one insurance before, which I’m sure comes in handy, and I think clubs should have a hole-in-one fund where everyone puts £10 in at the start of the year to cover aces. It simply isn’t right to not want to make a hole-in-one, which is how I, and surely many others, feel.
Hitting the shot of your life, especially in a big monthly medal or a captain’s day, should not result in a fine that runs up into the hundreds. Do you agree?
Flexible membership schemes
I was recently almost laughed at by an influential member at my club for suggesting I’d like to see a credit scheme introduced. He pointed to our long waiting list and instantly shot me down.
I play at a private club in the south of England and yes, we might have a healthy waiting list now, but what about in five or ten years?
I am struggling to justify my £150-per-month membership, which will…
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