Brought to you by mygolfpro.ie
Golf is less a sport and more a state of mind.
So it’s no surprise that it attracts its fair share of unique personalities. What’s striking is how many characters you’ll recognise from one course to the next.
Maybe it’s the effect that the game has on people. Or it could tell you something about the type of people that are attracted to golf.
Of course, every golfer wants to shave a few strokes off their golf game. If you want to give the golfer in your life the best opportunity to improve their game, then a voucher from mygolfpro.ie is the perfect Christmas present.
In the meantime, we’ll bet that you’ve come across some of these people on the fairway or in the clubhouse.
The Raging Bull
Everyone knows someone who flies into a rage when his golf game deserts them. He’s only ever one bad iron shot away from morphing into Joe Pesci from Goodfellas.
No golf club is safe from his wrath as he regularly takes out his frustrations on unsuspecting pieces of equipment.
Most likely to: Lose the rag and fling his golf bag into a water hazard.
The Addict
The Addict hits the course eight times a week but still can’t get his handicap to drop below 10.
He may love the game but it’s obvious that it’s a destructive relationship.
Most likely to: Try to cram one more round into a week… Because that’s going to make all the difference.
The Golf Shopper
This hacker’s swing is the stuff of nightmares but he’s convinced that buying the same clubs as Rory will transform his game. If in doubt, he throws money at the problem.
Most likely to: Swear that his latest clubs are the greatest thing since oxygen, until he upgrades to a new set in six months’ time.
The Old Timer
This club veteran is older than dirt but he still manages to hack his way around the course on a regular basis.
His average drive is around 50 metres but he’s a triumph of determination over arthritis.
Most likely to: Cause a bottleneck on the course that no one has the heart to complain about.
The Shark
This character hangs around the clubhouse looking to pick off unsuspecting victims at the edge of the herd.
Things always start off with a friendly game for a few quid. Still, you’ll end up owing him your first born child if you’re not careful.
Most likely to: Tell you how bad his form’s been of late.
The Wannabe Pro
The Wannabe Pro takes golf seriously. Very seriously.
He’s done the sports psychology course, he’s read every manual going and he’s a firm believer in the value of swing thoughts. He’s even read The Art of War because he thinks it will give him an edge in competitions.
Most likely to: Quote the analysis from the previous night’s golf coverage in slow, boring detail.
The Stickler for the Rules
The Stickler for the Rules has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the rules and will often gravitate towards committee positions that allow him to exercise a bit of power.
He takes a dim view of infractions and can destroy a friendly game by insisting that everyone plays to the letter of the law.
Most likely to: Get his playing partner disqualified for breaking an obscure rule that no one knew anything about.
mygolfpro.ie is Ireland’s first company offering hassle-free gift vouchers redeemable with over 50 of Ireland’s top PGA golf pros, at some of the best golf clubs nationwide. The vouchers can be used for lessons for players of all levels, ensuring the best possible golf lesson experience for the golfer in your life. The vouchers can also be redeemed in the participating golf pro’s shops. With a gift voucher from mygolfpro.ie, they will have their game sorted in no time and can get back to dreaming about one day making it on the Ryder Cup team! Participating PGA golf pros include some of those based at the top golf clubs in the country and are spread across all four provinces of Ireland and because ONLY PGA Pro’s are part of the mygolfpro.ie network, the golfer in your life is guaranteed the best golf lesson experience out there.
Brought to you by mygolfpro.ie
LISTEN: You Must Be Jokin’ podcast – listen to the latest episode now!
