Kranji Incident

Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:13 pm

We played at OCC not too long ago. I think it was the 18th green. We were already on the green when a ball landed close to the fringe (actually, about 20m off). We were a little peeved as it could've hit us. We didn't say anything and just walked off.

At the club house, a guy came along and introduced his son. The father apologized profusely for his son's shot. He said that he didn't think his son could reach the green but obviously underestimated his ability. He asked his son to apologize which his son did though he seemed embarrassed.

I thought that the father's behaviour was pure class. He could've said no more about it. He could have just lectured his son at home. He could have just brushed it off completely. Yet, he showed his son what golfing etiquette really is.

For those who think that golf has degraded itself into a contact sport and gentlemanliness has gone the way of the dodo, this incident proves otherwise. Yes, they may be the exception rather than the rule but it's still a reminder that there are good golfers out there. If we can learn to emulate this especially for our younger generation, there's certainly hope for us (and the sport) Smile

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Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:17 pm

Technospaz wrote:: We played at OCC not too long ago. I think it was the 18th green. We were already on the green when a ball landed close to the fringe (actually, about 20m off). We were a little peeved as it could've hit us. We didn't say anything and just walked off.

At the club house, a guy came along and introduced his son. The father apologized profusely for his son's shot. He said that he didn't think his son could reach the green but obviously underestimated his ability. He asked his son to apologize which his son did though he seemed embarrassed.

I thought that the father's behaviour was pure class. He could've said no more about it. He could have just lectured his son at home. He could have just brushed it off completely. Yet, he showed his son what golfing etiquette really is.

For those who think that golf has degraded itself into a contact sport and gentlemanliness has gone the way of the dodo, this incident proves otherwise. Yes, they may be the exception rather than the rule but it's still a reminder that there are good golfers out there. If we can learn to emulate this especially for our younger generation, there's certainly hope for us (and the sport)

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Technospaz wrote:: We played at OCC not too long ago. I think it was the 18th green. We were already on the green when a ball landed close to the fringe (actually, about 20m off). We were a little peeved as it could've hit us. We didn't say anything and just walked off.

At the club house, a guy came along and introduced his son. The father apologized profusely for his son's shot. He said that he didn't think his son could reach the green but obviously underestimated his ability. He asked his son to apologize which his son did though he seemed embarrassed.

I thought that the father's behaviour was pure class. He could've said no more about it. He could have just lectured his son at home. He could have just brushed it off completely. Yet, he showed his son what golfing etiquette really is.

For those who think that golf has degraded itself into a contact sport and gentlemanliness has gone the way of the dodo, this incident proves otherwise. Yes, they may be the exception rather than the rule but it's still a reminder that there are good golfers out there. If we can learn to emulate this especially for our younger generation, there's certainly hope for us (and the sport)

Well said my friend! No matter how others behave, we can always control our own behaviour!

p.s. Please remind urself of above statement after getting hustled by mloy ..... AGAIN

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Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:01 pm

I have had a similar situation whereby a gentlemen whose shot went well over us, came over and shook our hands and apologies. I could never forget such gesture of etiquette.

Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:10 pm

anyway, they gave a brand new meaning to "bury the hachet"

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which club is best suited for defence and which is best suited for offence?

Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:14 pm

Derek wrote:: p.s. Please remind urself of above statement after getting hustled by mloy ..... AGAIN

Excuse me... hustling is ungentlemanly conduct.

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Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:59 pm

Duval_S wrote:: which club is best suited for defence and which is best suited for offence?

short range = putter
long range = 3 hybrid

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mUAr_cHEe wrote:

Master wrote:: MC U GOOD!!! PLAY GOLF NEVER JIO....

I AM SO GOING TO GO TO KEPPEL THIS SUNDAY AND K*** your A**

'Premier', 'A' and 'B' Division Medal. You did not qualify. Just like Boo Weekly. Did not make the cut. But still love-able and chubby.

Next Friday PM, Warren, ai mai?

OK.
never mind.
u say like that.
..
..
..
..
i have tape recordings of all our conversation on all our buggy rides..

Then we can see...
Who will be doing the CUTting

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Master wrote:

mUAr_cHEe wrote:

Master wrote:: MC U GOOD!!! PLAY GOLF NEVER JIO....

I AM SO GOING TO GO TO KEPPEL THIS SUNDAY AND K*** your A**

'Premier', 'A' and 'B' Division Medal. You did not qualify. Just like Boo Weekly. Did not make the cut. But still love-able and chubby.

Next Friday PM, Warren, ai mai?

OK.
never mind.
u say like that.
..
..
..
..
i have tape recordings of all our conversation on all our buggy rides..

and also video recording of....
u know

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dmateo wrote:

Duval_S wrote:: which club is best suited for defence and which is best suited for offence?

short range = putter
long range = 3 hybrid

With the increasing use of belly putters, I would say putters should be short range with long range capabilities . lol!

But every misunderstanding should be settled with communication instead of violence. Peace

Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:50 am

This game is so demanding both mental and physical. A game that actually see the inner being. Throwing of clubs, flowery languages from almost all professions.

Patience and enjoy this beautiful game that train one's character to the limit.

Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:58 pm

Golf... brings out the kid in you... and well... in such cases... the results/ outcome and repercussions are not so appealing as an adult... Shocked

haizz... reminds me of the bunch of middle age monkeys I saw yesterday again...

Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:40 pm

alvin7379 wrote:: Golf... brings out the kid in you... and well... in such cases... the results/ outcome and repercussions are not so appealing as an adult...

haizz... reminds me of the bunch of middle age monkeys I saw yesterday again...

OI!! Who are you calling middle aged?

Haha... were you referring to the group of folks who brought along a funnel and a tube?

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Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:42 pm

Technospaz wrote:

alvin7379 wrote:: Golf... brings out the kid in you... and well... in such cases... the results/ outcome and repercussions are not so appealing as an adult...

haizz... reminds me of the bunch of middle age monkeys I saw yesterday again...

OI!! Who are you calling middle aged?

Haha... were you referring to the group of folks who brought along a funnel and a tube?

Haha... sensitive man... Those beer drinking guys were just having fun... nothing against them lah...

I was referring to the dinner incident...

Subject: Re: Kranji Incident Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:54 pm

Oooh... I left before dinner. Had to play Dad to a real boy, instead of Sugar Dad to some of those nubians.

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so ...were there names mentioned?

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