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golf.world@bauermedia.co.uk @GolfWorld1 www.facebook.com/golfworld VIEWPOINT Golf World, Media House, Peterborough, PE2 6EA FORE WARNED I read Nick Tomlinson’s letter in the March 2016 issue with interest. I agree with everything Nick says. The idea that a professional golfer feels a spectator is expendable to the extent he is not willing to shout ‘fore’ is unacceptable. It is compounded by the fact that, in general, professional golfers seem to think that a signed golf ball will appease the injured spectator. The solution, however, is already available to the authorities. The Rules of Golf are clear. In Section 1 Etiquette it states: ‘If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone he should immediately shout a warning. The only argument I would have with this is that I would replace ‘should’ with ‘must’ and make it mandatory to shout “fore” in such situations. It is obvious that simply pointing their club from 300 yards away is insufficient. The penalties for a breach of the Rule at Section 1 include banning a player from competitions or, if a serious breach of etiquette, possible disqualification under Rule 33-7. In order to have any impact, this requires the various bodies mentioned to take action. To do nothing is not an option because, as Nick Tomlinson says, there is now a very real risk that a spectator is going to get very badly hurt. If the authorities bury their heads in the sand they are abdicating their responsibilities, and their duty of care, to ensure spectators have a safe environment to view the golf. I would add that given the authorities’ unwillingness to take any action on slow play, I will not hold my breath in expectation that they’ll take any action here. D Neal Stewart, Glasgow VIEWS IN BRIEF BREAKING NEWS? Your Who Invented Golf feature (April issue) was interesting – but did it really take seven pages and what seemed like 50,000 words to reveal that actually, it originated in Scotland. Didn’t we already know that?! K Chambers, Email WHAT ROT! What was Gary Neve’s letter last issue all about? If Gary has enough time to get all hot and bothered about Rickie Fowler’s attire, I’d suggest he has way too much time on his hands. Are a man’s trousers really that important? W Bern, Email FIT FOR PURPOSE? I know magazines like yours do a great job in promoting all the new technology out there, but one does have to start to question how much of it is useful. Do I really want a pair of £130 shoes ergonomically designed to offer improved traction? No, I want a pair that are waterproof for five years and cost £50. Do I want a driver that has a low COG and high MOI? No, I want a driver that smacks it down the middle. Do I want the latest wedge with all its promises of increased spin and shorter stopping? Yes, I do, but despite the promises I never get one. Do I want a shirt that promises to keep me warm in the cold and cold in the warm? No, I want one that makes my spare tyre disappear and makes me look good. And come on, there is only so much you can really do to a golf ball! Manufacturers are in danger of over spec-ing what they produce. At some stage consumers will realise repeated promises that fail to deliver will not improve their game. If we are to encourage more people PRIZE LETTER OF THE MONTH PROTECT THE TIGER It would appear that the career of Tiger Woods is drawing to an end and there is an exciting changing of the guard at the top of the world rankings. With this in mind, it is disappointing that John Huggan has used his column for the last two months to first lay into Steve Williams and then into Tiger himself. Instead of using his column to grind his personal axe with both men, would it not have been more prudent to reflect on what has arguably been the most successful golfing partnership in the modern era? It is well documented that neither man had the best relationship with press and cared little for the fans, but considering the circus that followed Tiger around, this was probably to be expected. Despite ending acrimoniously their record speaks for itself. To sustain a career at the top for as long as Tiger did is an achievement that we should celebrate and be grateful to have witnessed. John has been in the privileged position to see a lot of this at close quarters so who cares if his interviews are dull, he lit up golf when it was crying out for a superstar. The new breed on tour stars have a lot to thank Tiger for so Does Tiger deserve more respect? instead of putting a nail in Tiger’s coffn, let’s remember the good days. Maybe John and his brethren should take a closer look at themselves and ask why the players are so guarded. Adrian Miles, Email 24 Golf World May 2016
Media House, Lynchwood, Peterborough Business Park, Peterborough, PE2 6EA. Email (editorial): golf.world@bauermedia.co.uk Tel: 01733 468000 Balls: are they just, well, balls? into the game we all love, the manufacturers need to concentrate on the basics. Keith Steele, Tenterden Golf Club Equipment editor’s reply: The big manufacturers make some lofty promises, but the technology – for the most part – is real. A low CG and high MOI will make a club more forgiving and therefore straighter, higher priced shoes are generally comfier and provide more stability than cheaper ones, while groove technology on wedges is continually improving. Whatever you’re looking for, there’s something to fit your taste and budget. I’VE BEEN SHAFTED! Be warned – if you are thinking of buying a set of graphite-shafted clubs it is likely that the surface coating on the shaft will start to rub off against the bag divider and leave the graphite exposed! The club WIN £179.99 MOTOCADDY DRY- SERIES CART BAG Letter of the Month wins a new Motocaddy Dry-Series cart bag. Weighing 2.3kg, it is 100% waterproof with heat-welded seams and thermo-sealed, nylon- coated zips. It has seven pockets, 14 dividers and EASILOCK compatibility. Available in black/red, black/blue, black/lime, black/orange. www.motocaddy.com manufacturer will blame the bag manufacturer, and vice versa. The remedy apparently is to buy a “graphite friendly!” bag but the manufacturer of my clubs said they did not produce one because it was not commercially viable, so not only do you have a product unfit for purpose but with no back-up!! You can of course have them re-shafted at any time for a mere £55! Alternatively you can use 50p’s worth of sellotape and just bind the “offending” area – but why should you! Be warned! Andrew Forsyth, Email HANDICAPPED BY HANDICAP After many conversations post 18 holes with my regular golfing crew, the chat has recently taken on a more sinister topic, that of the refresh handicap system. I agree with getting fresh blood into golf and encourage people to enter club competitions, now here comes the BUT. Members are talking of not even entering the annual knockouts as giving so many shots would make it impossible to get to the prize tables. Also one of the reasons was a round of golf would take a lot longer as you could have inexperienced golfers teeing off early therefore holding up all later tee times, a bit harsh I think as we have all had to learn, but could be quite a valid point if you look at it realistically. So how about running two competitions, one for those who at present are in the current handicap divisions and a second for those outside of these divisions and as they improve so they are then promoted to the current system, would this then stop members boycotting club competitions. Keith Cook, Email Editorial If you or someone you know are aged between 16 and 24 and are interested in work experience opportunities at Bauer Media go to www.gothinkbig.co.uk Editor Nick Wright (01733 468633) Senior Editor Kit Alexander (01733 468283) Contributing Editor Nick Harper (01733 468382) Head of Publishing Richard Browne (01733 468240) Senior Production Editor Rob Jerram (01733 468631) Art Director Paul Ridley (01733 468466) Art Editor Mal Bailey (01733 468244) Editorial Assistant Linda Manigan (01733 468243) Web Producer Sarah Pyett (01733 468359) Contributors Sir Nick Faldo, David Howell, Ian Poulter, John Huggan, Ian Woosnam, Mark Newcombe, Tony Dear, Ben Everill, Pete Masters, Stuart Hood, Bob Atkins, Thomas Pieters, Steven Orr, Jamie Donaldson, Geoff Ogilvy, Jock Howard, Derek Murray, Martin Hopley, Chris Bertram, Gary Lees, Angus Murray, Duncan Lennard, Maya Stigner. All images Getty unless stated. 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