Golfers

by Gregg A. Johnson ~ Last Updated:

We are a unique breed of person; we are obsessive; we are passionate; we are golfers. Golfers are different than other sportspeople because we often take the sport way more seriously than we really should. But golfers don't care. Golfers love the game of golf and we won't apologize for it.

Golfers constantly monitor the weather and if the temperature is over 50 degrees, we wonder what shape the course is in. We have The Weather Channel website as number one on our favorites list and check it daily. The ten day forecast is our friend as we plan out our golfing days based on the weather.

We wear the label of golfers with pride and it is reflected in our clothing, our vehicles, and the items we use to decorate our desks. Golfers want the world to know that they love golf and they are not ashamed to admit it and put it out there for everyone to see.

The Golf Channel is a necessary part of television for all golfers. If our cable package doesn't contain The Golf Channel, we switch cable carriers. If they charge for The Golf Channel, we gladly shell out whatever price they ask with no questions.

On Saturdays and Sundays during golf season, golfers are watching whatever tournament is on television that week. That is, after we've already played a round or two. We know that the Masters is one of the most important PGA Tour events, but we also know that it's just as much fun to watch the Pebble Beach Celebrity Pro-Am as well.

Golfers always know what the new driver is that has been released by Callaway and we often have heated conversations about whether to use a balata ball or a noodle. Golfers always have golf tees in their pockets and we don't often take them out before the clothes are washed thus wreaking havoc with our washers and dryers.

Golfers know how Freddie Couples swings through on his chip shot. We know that Jim Furyk has a great back swing and that John Daly can drive the ball 400 yards pretty consistently. Golfers can tell you what year Arnold Palmer won his first major and how old Tiger was when he turned pro.

Yes, golfers are a specific breed with their own quirks and personalities. But golfers are proud of who they are and will never apologize for their obsession with golf. Golfers know that golf is a way of life - not just something you do.

Golfers In The News


 Midland High golfers take 13th - Midland Daily News

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:13:00 GMT

The event, held at the Flint Golf Club, was won by Lansing Catholic with 343. Saline was runner-up at 346 and Davison was third at 348. Chloe Lawire of host Flint Powers carded an even-par 75 to take medalist ...


 Myrtle Beach Area Set to Greet Golfers From Around the Globe for 27th Annual GOLF.com ... - Melodika.net

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:03:00 GMT

More than 3,100 amateur golfers from 48 states and 18 countries will gather in Myrtle Beach (S.C.) next week for the 27th annual GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. The event is the largest single-site golf ...


 Six LSU golfers set to compete in U.S. Amateur - Baton Rouge Advocate

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:06:00 GMT

TACOMA, Wash. — A school-record six LSU golfers have qualified for the 110th United States Amateur Championship and will begin play in the nation’s most prestigious amateur tournament starting with the first round of ...


 Trio of golfers lead Gleneagles tournament - United Press International

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:32:00 GMT

AUCHTERARDER, Scotland, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Gary Boyd, Julien Guerrier and David Lynn are tied for the lead after Friday's second round of the European Tour's Johnnie Walker Championship in Scotland. Lynn closed ...


 FD golfers hope for steady improvements - Fort Dodge Messenger

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:50:00 GMT

Seniors - Keaton Williams, Matt Birnbaum, Josh Praim,?Austin?Vote, Rich Ludwig. Juniors - Colin Pearson, Collin Cook, Nick?Anderson,?Nathan Matthes, Michael Pals, Cord McMahon,?Brandon Kearney. Sophomores ...