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i still think we should worry about Tiger's security...

What makes you say that?

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BASHERBAKER69 Great Member

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I just think that there is an unpleasant element of people out there who don't like him, or are very jealous of him-could you imagine Tiger's caddy doing a concealed carry?...actually, i think it's conceivable that he could be armed.
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I just think that there is an unpleasant element of people out there who don't like him, or are very jealous of him-could you imagine Tiger's caddy doing a concealed carry?...actually, i think it's conceivable that he could be armed.

Maybe not his caddy, but I imagne he has a personal body guard who is most assuredly packing.

Even Rosie O's body guard packs heat.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rhuLnrrwJQ

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Back to the original question...

I would not put a gun in my golf bag period. There are a few reasons...

I would be watching it like a hawk. Sure I watch my bag now, but I am would be less worried about having someone stealing my putter than making off with a loaded gun, especially some cart attendent kid or anyone for that matter. There is only one reason for me to be on the course and that is to play golf. I think worrying about a firearm in my bag would be distracting to my game. While a firearm can protect a life, it can also harm an innocent life if an accident occured. As I understand our law in Florida, you cannot carry in places that have an alcohol license nor can you go to a school sanctioned event (which could occur at golf courses). The risks of throwing a weapon in my golf bag, far outweigh the advantages. All that plus you are liable if you leave your gun in your bag because I am certain that you have not properly stored it outside of your possession.

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you can wear an old fashioned holster!..lol

There in lies the problem.

You can wear any number of holsters on your person, or even keep a subcompact in your pocket, but since golf requires movement, this may be an issue. The bag makes more sense, but its less secure.

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what about one of those back up holsters that can be worn around the ankle?

Thats the idea..

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well good luck to ya- if you think you need it then have it!

..a more widepread problem is clubs etc being stolen from the locker room or outside the clubhouse where people leave their trolleys.
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Thats the idea..

I love the name of the website. How appropriate! Is that a relative? I don't think carrying on your person would be conducive for scoring. I would leave it secured in your car.

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i often wonder about Tiger's safety at the big events..id be interested to know what arrangements and checks are made for him-because barring the unthinkable, he will break all records.

From the tournaments I've attended, there are usually quite a few police/sheriff officers scattered throughout the course and they usually have an onsite command center. IIRC, at the two PGA Championships I attended, Tiger (and I think several others) had an officer with them on the course. Toss in some plain clothes officers (off-duty officers) and whatever security the PGA has and I would imagine they are taking every precaution to ensure his (and others) safety.

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From the tournaments I've attended, there are usually quite a few police/sheriff officers scattered throughout the course and they usually have an onsite command center. IIRC, at the two PGA Championships I attended, Tiger (and I think several others) had an officer with them on the course. Toss in some plain clothes officers (off-duty officers) and whatever security the PGA has and I would imagine they are taking every precaution to ensure his (and others) safety.

You can bet more then a few of them have guns.

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I carry a gun nearly everywhere I go, including the golf course.

Unfortunately, it's the society we live in.

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Because your still

Carrying a gun, and even pulling it on a criminal, doesn't necessitate shooting it. Criminals are, by their nature, cowards. I don't have the statistics at my fingertips, but I would bet that the very act of pulling a gun will get an attacker to flee.

Let's say you do shoot him though. Is shooting a criminal who is attempting to harm you is on the same level as shooting someone to steal his wallet? Does this make the death penalty murder, too?

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Keep in mind not everyone plays at Augusta on the weekends. I don't think it would be a bad idea if I was going to play the local muni in Baltimore or something (no offense to anyone who lives in Baltimore )

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