MUSIC DOES NOT BELONG ON THE GOLF COURSE
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- Опубликовано: 30 май 2024
- Voice over: Michael Robles
Writer: Gabrielle Herzig
Video editor: Lance Keller
Music Does Not
Belong on Golf
Courses
Before you jump to any conclusions about me
being a closeted, easily-irritated boomer
trapped in a 24-year-old ex-college golfer’s
body, let me explain myself. I love music. I am a
passionate fan and frequent concertgoer. There
are several artists and albums that genuinely
shape my everyday life.
On a golf course, however, my carefully curated
and cherished playlists are always on pause.
Golf simply does not need music. And music
does not need golf.
You’ve already heard the very logical argument
that if a golfer wants to listen to some tunes on
the course, they should make sure not to
burden other players. Whether it's using
wireless headphones or reducing the volume on
the portable speaker, I sincerely hope you all
obey that pre-existing unwritten rule already.
But it’s time to take things one step further.
Music should have no place in the sport of golf.
Here’s why.
Golf is defined by its sounds. They should not be
drowned out by the echo of Nickelback blasting
from a nearby cart. I want to hear every decibel
of my 7-iron interacting with the turf after a
perfectly flushed approach shot (they’re rare
these days after all). I want the thud of my 60-
degree wedge against the packed-down bunker
sand to reverberate. I want to know if my
wayward tee shot bangs off a tree trunk, so I
can physically find my golf ball. Then you’ve got
chirping birds, the rustle of a fall breeze, maybe
even the crash of an ocean wave if you’re lucky
-golf forces you into nature. Enjoy it.
Mostly, I yearn to hear my Titleist Pro V1 striking
the bottom of the cup. In fact, here’s a fun
mental trick my grandpa taught me as a kid:
When you’re standing over a 4-foot putt,
imagine the “last sound,” aka, that plastic-
meets-plastic plunking sound of your ball hitting
the bottom of the hole. This exercise convinces
your brain to believe you’re going to make the
putt before you even make your stroke. How in
the world am I supposed to do that when there’s
a steady drum of electronic dance music
thumping through my inner ear canal?
Golf already has an inherent rhythm. There’s a
sort of dance one goes through before hitting a
shot. One smooth practice swing, a half step
towards the ball, two looks at the target. The
process all leads up to your unique move, which
of course has a tempo of its own. Why would
anyone want to disrupt such a beautiful thing?
Doing so not only takes away from your own
ability (in my opinion), but it distracts from one
of the more sacred aspects of the game.
Cheesy, I know. But just think about it. We listen
to music on our commutes to work, at the gym,
or at a party because it supplies a pulse that
wasn’t already there.
Here’s where I’ll make a disclaimer: Yes, I grew
up playing golf competitively. Every round I
played as a junior and college golfer, I tried to
play my best. Blasting music naturally didn’t
lend to that goal. I wasn’t allowed to have my
AirPods in during tournament rounds, so music
didn’t exactly simulate a competitive
environment.
But now that I have made the transition to true
recreational golf, I still can’t get behind the
phenomenon of background tunes, because
there’s an element of the game that I have a
newfound appreciation for: socialization. Playing
golf is not just about your round. It’s about the
rounds of each of your playing partners, the
group in front of you and the ground behind
you. Save the music for the drive to and from
the course. Chat with your playing partners in
between shots. Catch up on life. Throw around a
little trash talk if you’re playing a light-hearted
match. If you’re alone-fine. I get it. A podcast
or a radio station can provide some wanted
company, but I’d suggest trying out a solo round
in silence. It will surprise you.
Don’t get me started on music at professional
golf tournaments. LIV Golf, I’m looking at you.
“Golf But Louder” is just not for me. Dua Lipa’s
hit singles are brilliant, but I don’t need to hear
them when I’m trying to watch
Phil Mickelson
hit
a flop shot. Take the WM Phoenix Open for
example. I’ve attended the marquee PGA Tour
event for the past two years, and yes, you’ll
hear club music pulsating from the various
hospitality events during practice rounds. But
once the tournament starts, the fans provide the
atmosphere. Let the sounds of golf come from
them. 
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Music is air pollution on the golf course.
I want to carry an Air Horn and tell golfers with their crappy music playing loud enough to hear from 80yards away that the air horn is MY preferred music, and I can't help it if it goes off just as soon as they start their downswing.... tough, right???
Damn it...I couldn't hit the like button hard enough.
Couldn’t agree more
Listening to music in the cart can be part of the socializing during golf. I’ve done it both ways. Recreational golf can be however you want it. Just don’t over do it with volume if you choose music
Your response is asininely insane and so are you. You're the same dope who drives his cart 2 feet from the green and up on the tees because yopu're THAT clueless & disrespectful.
Your shtty music on your shtty little speaker sounds like dogs vomiting & fkng... it's not our problem to deal with that you can't "socialize" like a competent adult and your taste in music is that from a tin can speaker as opposed to a quality sound system in an environment meant for it.
Yeah, you're the problem.
@@yadda333 judgmental a bit are we ? Does everyone need to conform to one opinion ?
@@nathandalebout7523 Judgement is part of life. Your opinion has been judged to be garbage. Newsflash: The people who listen to music on the course ALWAYS OVER DO THE VOLUME.
@@yadda333 and you’re judged to be an intolerant AssHole. I was just expressing a light hearted opinion. Who shit in your milk today ?
And people playing gangsta music at the driving range on their phones.
I am in my mid 50's and been playing for about a dozen years now.. This seems to be a controversial topic.. I don't mind golf with or without music.. but I do have friends I play with that prefer some tunes on the course and I'm good with it.. Nothing wrong with enjoying a little music at a reasonable level as long as you are mindful of the other golfers. Many playing the game see golf as an activity to do with their buddies, friendly wagers, good competitive juices flowing, just good fun. Not worried about improving their game as much.. to each their own, enjoy golf your own way. Just don't be a dick.
Define "reasonable level." And you can't say "enjoy golf your own way" when the cart radio infringes onto my way. It literally only takes a couple of minutes of critical thinking to figure this out.
I'm an old boomer, music is awesome. Been playing for 30 years - your arguments sound like stodgy baseball vs innovating NFL or NBA. My take will be unpopular but I tell my playing partners to relax and OBTW if someone breathes hard and YOU screwed up a shot, it's your fault not theirs. Live at little ok? 😊
Well, I have a hectic stressful job and really like to have peace and quiet when I play golf. I prefer golf courses with no houses on them. I like to hear the birds and the wind. So, I just try to avoid the noise as best I can. Golf is an old game and traditions should be respected, but as our society keeps spiraling down, I don’t see that happening.
@@thebigleone1066 Respect your opinion, but the reason for private clubs IMHO. I'm a history buff, lots of obsolete traditions. Things change and people evolve. Music can be soothing if respectful. Finally society is NOT spiraling down, negativity sells! There is infinitely more good in the world than bad, infinitely - present everywhere!
Yeah. No music on the course.
I would be ok with it, as log as your not jamming crazy loud. I am sure most can understand what I am saying.
In general you have enough space for it.
💔 *Promo SM*