Had a recent round where the golf ball was talked to and coerced into all sorts of places, good and bad. It tickles me when I hear golfers talking to the ball…I am one of the worst.
So for my amusement (probably not yours) here are a few golfers and the things they say:
The Oh Lord- I have a pal that says “OHHHHHHH LOOOOOOOORD” every time he makes a loose swing or pulls a putt…very funny especially since his pastor likes to play with him because he’s “not too religious”
The Dad Gummit- another friend gives a subtel “Dad Gummit” on an off-line blow…hey beats the alternative.
The Grumbler- Never happy with anything, The Grumbler never made a bad swing or misread a putt. No, he’ll blame the wind, the lack of wind, the lie, his equipment, or the traffic heading to the golf course. Nothing is ever his fault, the caddie is to blame for all errant shots and lipouts…he may even toss a club for you if you’re lucky.
My friend Mark will let out a “MOOOOOOORK” which is his pronunciation of his name in High Point-ese. North Carolina that is. He won’t do this often though because he doesn’t miss many.
The Golf Ball Whisperer- can’t be beat…don’t even try.
Me- “Good Gracious Rick You Suck!”
Knew this was coming by the third ‘graph. I never knew how to spell it before. I’ll remember and use it in the future.
Yes, I am am the “dad gummit” guy…just like Bobby Bowden…I never have to worry about my language when I play golf with my kids, wife, or mom.