Golf has a complicated and lengthy set of Rules that lay out how players should proceed in (probably) any scenario that transpires on the golf course.
Some would say the prescriptive Rules of the game are a turn-off for many prospective golfers. They think there are too many ‘thou shalt nots’ in there.
I don’t agree with that. In fact, I have argued that golf’s complicated Rule book means we are more inclined to study and abide by it. If I’m honest, I think there are more things that could, and should, be illegal in golf.
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Okay, not death – varying degrees of punishment commensurate with the crime. Actually, that makes me think – I’ll come up with the right punishment for each recommended illegality and include in my suggestions below.
Persistently slow play
(Image credit: Kevin Murray)
For me, there is nothing more tiresome in golf than slow play. It drives me round the twist.
Reaching a tee where three groups are waiting, watching a bunch of goons goofing about in a penalty area, driving buggies around maniacally like a scene from the whacky races, without hitting any shots or showing any sign of making progress… That’s rage-inducing stuff.
In fact, I could see a golfing dictator losing his or her rag completely at that sight. I can imagine a quiet order being delivered to their best henchperson to, “take care of it.”
I’m not sure it would be appropriate in the real world for it to be “taken care of” Michael Corleone-style. But I think persistent slow players, if they could be identified for repeat offence, should face some sort of penance.
Punishment – The persistently slow player should be given a taste of their own medicine. After their glacial game, they should be forced to join a designated “slow queue” in the clubhouse behind a group of octogenarian members swithering over soup choices.
Their order for food and drinks will then be put on a “go slow” list by the…
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