True Story.
Wow. All the fuzz over a free round of golf, what was he ? Did he believe he's a touring Professional ?
Long time ago when Taylormade just came out ( must be over 27 years ago ? ) I played with a golfer whom had a brand new 5 wood ( $200 back then was a lot of money ). Hit a bad shot and we were joking about his expensive investment then all of the sudden, he smashed the 5 wood against a garbage can repeatedly out of frustration.......
I told the other guy whom was a good friend of his, never to call me for golf when this guy was in the group.
Guess what ? Later I heard that this guy pulled a gun on another guy over something happened to his girl friend.....Yup, you can tell a lot by how a golfer handled himself on the golf course.
Interesting story.
The Friday before last I had a day off from work and it was like 67 degrees so I went to play a local course I'd never played before. i went alone and they paired me up with a couple of guys that play together all the time, apparently.
Anyway, we got stuck behind a really slow foursome that was pushing their bags. They looked over a 4-footer from all angles prior to missing it. Really, really slow, especially on the greens.
Well, about the 7th hole or so I found myself about 205 out. I had never played the course before so I didn't know what troubles might lie over the back of the green. I could see that short was safe. So I chose a club I didn't think would actually get there. Then I waited for the guys to walk off the green, get to their carts, and apparently begin pushing them to the next hole.
Of course, I hit a pull/draw, and I hit it flush. Apparently after they started to walk off they stopped for some reason (probably arguing about whether one of them had an 8 or a 9 on the hole, but I digress). I guess my ball ended up rolling up to the vicinity where they were standing; I don't know, because I never saw them, even after I hit the shot. There were a lot of trees in the vicinity. I had no idea whatsoever that they were still anywhere near the green, even after I hit the shot.
Anyway, as I'm driving the cart down the path toward the green I see this guy just standing there. "Danny," one of the guys I was playing with, says, "What the hell is that guy doing?" I said I didn't know. He said the guys looked pissed. I said that maybe my ball rolled up by them and they were angry. I told Danny that i would drive up there, apologize, and get it over with.
As I drove up I was met by not one but two angry guys. They were yelling obscenities at me: "What the $%$ is wrong with you?" etc. I immediately apologized. "I'm really sorry... I didn't know you were still there... I didn't mean to hit into you... I apologize..... My bad.... I shouldn't have hit until i was sure you were gone..... I couldn't see you...... I didn't think I could even hit it that far..... I'm really sorry..... it won't happen again...." etc., etc., but they continued to stand next to the cart being all agitated and yelling. I'm wasn't sure what they wanted at the time, but on reflection I really think they were angry because I wasn't getting up out of the cart to fight them. I just kept apologizing.
Meanwhile, after all this time, Danny walks up to where this is happening. Now Danny was a medium-build guy about 5'11" and mid-40s; didn't look too tough or too strong to me. But as he walks up he yells, "Go on! Get out of here and play the game! You're holding up the entire course!"
They start agitating at him, calling him names and swearing. He remains supremely calm. He then says, in a smooth, calm voice, "If you know what's good for you, you'll turn around and walk away. You picked the wrong dog to mess with."
They stared at him for about 3 seconds, like they were mulling over in their minds whether he was bluffing or not, and then turned and walked off.
I don't know if he was bluffing. For all I know he has a black belt in Kung Fu or jujitsu. But it was really funny to watch the wheels in their heads turning after he said that.
But honestly, what kind of jackasses want to pick a fight over a shot that accidentally rolled up near them when they had left the green a minute before that? And these weren't kids, either. Men in the 30s and 40s. Unbelievable.
I have submitted both P's and RSvman posts to the GC. Their next contest is the longest lucid golf post.
It's close with a nod toward P's..
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He was obviously someone who felt entitled. And that wasn't his fault as much as it was mine, as I should've known better than allowing a couple rounds played with a "regular" from the club to automatically pass the litmus test as far as character was concerned.
But the point goes much deeper than one dickhead golfer's attitude about aerated greens. A lot of times, most of the time in fact, our attitudes not only impact the result of our endeavors, but also impacts the outcome of those who wish to spend time with us, be it on a golf course or a dinner table.
Hey, some people like the 1-word post count attribute. I find it rather meaningless. If nothing else, it kinda lays a foundation of what to expect when you play with me! LOL...
(just kidding, I can hold conversation on the course with the best of 'em, but know when to keep my mouth shut. 
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I guess Danny was ready to make the news at 11:00. Good for him, there's nothing worse than a golf course bully who pulls his macho-kick-ass bullshit only to walk away with his head tucked between his ass cheeks.
It was obvious that you wanted no confrontation, you apologized. What a bunch of pricks...
Not that I ever advocate throwing down, mind you. But some folks just think the sun rises and sets on their asses, and every now and then it's nice that they're reminded that it doesn't.
Well, this is another true story of how an incident can escalate. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/11/30/man-charged-in-golf-club-assault-over-course-etiquette-at-texas-club.html
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SIGH !
We observed these kind of rage more often and in all places, than just a few years ago. Never, ever hit a man when he is down unless you meant to finish the job.
Such a coward to sneak attack with a golf club when someone's back is turned to him.
These ghetto garbage don't belong to a golf course.
Read about this last night.
Some people just don't deserve another f**king breath of air.
Helluva story Scott. And the way you handled it was perfect. Well done!
I think some people forget what a privilege it is to play golf. It's not life or death (unless you are getting hustled in Vegas and can't cover the bet) 