10/2/2019 8:10 AM
in reply to
Dennis Ingram
To comment about the amount of trash, Do you think there's a correlation to the active walking participation internationally and the fact that most US courses are filled with Cart riders and the social "fun" aspect of beer drinking with buddies is more prevalent than serious golf. I say this somewhat tongue in cheek, but let's face it, Golf isn't viewed as a gentlemen's game in the US in all corners anymore. We as properties are doing the gimmicks to get a younger generation involved. I bet you don't see nearly as many "shotgun excursion scrambles" that encourage consumption and so on. I'll admit, I'm guilty of this as well. Its an American Culture thing. Granted, very much an umbrella statement, but I would be willing to bet the percentage of membership here agrees.
I bet you don't go to Europe and hear blaring speakers, find carts with multiple USB ports and rarely find touch screens that offer these same amenities. It is in my opinion we are shaping the game to fit the players desired rather than educating and disciplining what should still be a Sport, and walking, exercising and stewardship are allowed!
Heck of a rant, but the comment on trash accumulation in the US vs other nations sparked a mental feud of mine.