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


 Tiger Woods Practice Reports Feed Rumor Mill - NewsMax.com

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:35:00 GMT

... Tiger Woods is working with his swing coach Hank Haney have leading golfers talking of a possible return to action for the world number one. The websites of the Golf Channel and Golf Digest ... Invitational at Bay Hill and the private Tavistock


 Councilman suggests cutting Abilene adminstrative costs - Abilene Reporter-News

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:19:00 GMT

Anthony Williams. Rather than raising taxes or cutting services or programs to keep the city’s budget afloat, Councilman Anthony Williams offered another suggestion Wednesday — cutting management payroll in Abilene city government by 10 percent ...


 Three tornadoes hit Arkansas - CNN

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:53:00 GMT

(CNN) -- Parts of Arkansas were under a tornado watch until early Thursday after a series of powerful tornadoes ripped through dozens of homes, critically injuring two people. The first twister struck in Saline County in central Arkansas at 7:28 p.m ...


 Events for singles - Detroit Free Press

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:01:00 GMT

Beautiful Singles Hiking: Singles of all ages meet for weekend hiking and other events. Use 8 Mile entrance 1.5 miles west of Beck. 9:30 a.m. March 21 & April 4. Maybury State Park, 20145 Beck, Northville. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BSHiking ...


 Davies Takes 1st-Round Lead At Australian Open - WSB-TV Atlanta

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:51:00 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Defending champion Laura Davies shot a 5-under 68 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Women's Australian Open. Davies had six birdies and a bogey on the tough, par-73 Commonwealth layout where fewer than 25 ...