Golf Tips: Some Ryder Cup rowdiness is good for the game
Golf is normally a quiet and reserved game. Little noise, not a lot of conversation, and an overall lack of overt enthusiasm. The battle of Team USA against Europe is totally different, and a little Ryder Cup rowdiness is good for the game of golf.
When you watch the Ryder Cup, all of the players there are showing a different level of outward enthusiasm. It’s not a standard tournament, lacking emotion and noise. Ryder Cup rowdiness exudes celebration. Guys are yelling and celebrating, throwing out fist pumps and showing excitement.
This is great for the game of golf. It can be difficult to convince people, especially the youth, to spend four or five hours being quiet and reserved on the course. Especially when they are told they need keep their conversations down, and emotions in check.
Watching the Ryder Cup teams, especially team Europe, shows this isn’t necessary. The game still needs to be taken seriously, but it should be enjoyed. Have conversations with your playing partner. It keeps you loose and helps you play better. That doesn’t mean you need to talk during your swing, but it shouldn’t stop you from having a good day.
If you are familiar with the people you are playing with, there’s no reason to act much differently than you would off the course. Have fun, joke around, poke fun at each other. Try and needle your playing partners. It makes the round and the day more enjoyable.
When something exciting happens on the course, celebrate it! Your buddy hits a nice drive, you should pump him up. They hit a bad slice, laugh about it. Inject some life into the round. There is no reason to take four or five hours out of your day and not have fun.
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Music has always been a BIG NO-NO on the course. This is an out of touch thought process from an older generation. This doesn’t mean you need to throw speakers and a sub on your cart for the entire course to hear.
You want to throw some music on your phone that’s quiet so your cart can hear it? Go for it! Are you out for a round by yourself? Put your headphones in. Listen to some music or a podcast and immerse yourself in the experience of enjoying the course. I haven’t played a round by myself without headphones in over 10 years.
That doesn’t mean that I am disrespecting the game. If anything, it makes me a better person on the course. Why wouldn’t you want to focus on your game, and have a good time as you are walking from shot to shot? The walk from tee to drive can be a long one, and music can be a great way to enjoy the walk (or ride).
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A change in mindset needs to be accepted on what is okay with golf. We need to continue to get people on the course, and Ryder Cup rowdiness is a good starting point. The course doesn’t need to turn into a bachelor or bachelorette party. It can be a place where you go and enjoy and spend a great afternoon with your friends. Getting a little rowdy is a good place to start.