2/12/2015 12:02 PM
Believe this is something that is going to become more of an issue, looking at the traction patterns on some of the newer spikes that have hit the market. We are a long way off from what I feel was the original intent of "soft spikes". Shoe companies don't care about the residual damage that they may create, they are about the look. I'm not sure how the original "soft spike" movement began and gained traction as I was a sophomore in high school, but I think a new one needs to be started. Local Chapters and the National need to start voicing concern with local PGA professionals so they can inform their shoe representatives. Not all are bad but more and more are becoming that way. USGA should take a concerned interest in this as well. Hate to be one to tell someone what shoes they can and cannot wear on the golf course but if it's affecting our greens in a negative manor than I'll be that Ahole. Like stated above, there was a good amount of traction on this through twitter. I think if companies were to be included in those tweets they may take notice, especially if the tweet gains some headway. They pay people to monitor the tweets for negative press and look to make it right. I've used social media a few times to get something addressed by a company if I'm not making progress through local avenues. Just my opinion. We're not playing football here, it's golf.