Ohio Golf Journal December 2020

Most Maddening Golf Walker Guys W alking on the golf course has become increasingly popular because of Covid-19 precautions and other factors. Beware, however, certain golfer guys will still annoy you. 1. Staff Bag Guy He won the staff bag in an incentive sales contest with his company and he’s sure gonna use it, even on a par three course. With his name emblazoned on the front, this guy reminds me of the proud Baby Boomer Corvette owner. You know, the guy with the Van Dyke beard that pulls up to a red light and is just dying for you to admire his candy apple Vette. There is absolutely no reason to carry a staff bag on a par three or short course, but don’t tell this guy. By Ed Schmidt Jr. 2. Healthy Walker Using Medical Cart Guy Some short courses have just a few driving carts for players with medical maladies like bad knees, heart problems, etc. However, these rude, physically fit golfers feign some sort of health problem so they can snag a cart, load up a few brewskis, slam their lids on backwards and party on. 3. Too Much Equipment Guy On most par threes or short courses, you only need five to seven different clubs. However, this guy shows up with four different wedges and metal woods he’ll never use. Add to that, 10

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTQ2Nzk4