There is a limit to What is acceptable

[Dub]

My most embarrassing golf moment was when I threw a club in anger while playing with my father. Let's just say that it wont happen again. I didin't realize until later how disrespectful an act it was. Now I laugh it off and we can joke about each others bad shots.

The second most embarrassing moment was when I was playing with my nine year old son (then 8) on one of his first golf outings. I was having a solid nine and doing my best to show him a "boring" round of golf...fairways, greens and two putts. My driver betrayed me on number nine and I let fly a few choice words....tried to reel it back in but the comments were hanging out there. My son asked me as we were walking down the fairway what some of them meant..... .....I had to admit my stupidity to him right then and there.....a humbling moment.

He's a wonderful kid in every way but has picked up my temper. He's tenacious as heck but wants to perform. I watched on Sunday as he mishit a drive. He commenced to pounding the tee into the ground so deep that it'll never be pried up. Boy comes by it honestly.....I've got to help him channel the passion..........heck, gotta learn myself and set a good example.

[kfowler]

Something to tell your son to consider. I've said this before but when I see someone act like that on the course I wonder if they beat their spouse or significant other that way. I'm serious. There's nothing wrong with anger or frustration. That's natural. How you react to it is what makes it right or wrong.

Anyway, it's always an entertaining story to hear about.

[chrt396]

Something to tell your son to consider. I've said this before but when I see someone act like that on the course I wonder if they beat their spouse or significant other that way. I'm serious. There's nothing wrong with anger or frustration. That's natural. How you react to it is what makes it right or wrong.

Now THAT was uncalled for. Many men are performance driven and when they cannot do well at something they put their heart and soul into..it frustrates them. Trying to compare it to spousal abuse is frankly...moronic. I get frustrated at the game and have pounded my club into the ground in disgust with myself..but I have never considered beating up or injuring my spouse or anyone for that matter. That was a really bad..bad analogy that you put forth. Really bad!

[tonyy]

Yeah that definitely was a bad analogy.

I mean, I get upset on the course when I'm having a bad round. If I rough up my clubs or whatever doesn't mean I go home and beat up my girlfriend. Maybe people are just competitive and want to perform their best. Since they're not doing well, they get upset with themself. Happens to me all the time.

[Todd]

I'm competitive with myself, but I am not about to throw a club and risk breaking it that I would end up having to replace! I just try and laugh off my bad shots and then laugh at my playing partners bad shots as well, since he joined in with me on my shot. It makes for a funny round, and generally, a less stressful one.

[chrt396]

I'm competitive with myself, but I am not about to throw a club and risk breaking it that I would end up having to replace! I just try and laugh off my bad shots and then laugh at my playing partners bad shots as well, since he joined in with me on my shot. It makes for a funny round, and generally, a less stressful one.

I agree...laughter helps a great deal. When my Son throws a fit now..I start chuckling at him under my breath...but still where he can see my body shuddering with laughter...and then he lightens up. There always has to be someone in the group that gets P.O.'d. I always hope that it is NOT me!

[mad max]

Something to tell your son to consider. I've said this before but when I see someone act like that on the course I wonder if they beat their spouse or significant other that way. I'm serious. There's nothing wrong with anger or frustration. That's natural. How you react to it is what makes it right or wrong.

So in the same post you wonder if they beat their spouse and than you say "it's always an entertaining story to hear about" their is something is wrong with you.

[mad max]

I can't spell when I am angry.

[microcrayfish]

I think it helps to let off a bit of steam sometimes rather than dwelling on what just happened. Get it out of your system and get on with it rather than let it bother you all day and ruin your round. I've only once really let one rip with a club usually it's just a little toss towards my bag after taking three shots to get out of a bunker or something. Throwing balls into places they shall never return from has happened on the odd occasion too.

[chrt396]

Funny clip. I saw that live and thought I was seeing things. I'm not a club thrower myself, and try not to get angry on the course, as it destroys one of my primary purposes for being out there at all -- which is to enjoy the day, relax, and escape the burdens of the world for a while. That said, I confess that I am not always successful in maintaining my serenity during a round, particularly when I miss a birdie putt, blow the comeback for par, and end up with a 3-putt bogey, but I do attempt to maintain at least some measure of detachment and not allow myself to turn into a temper tantrum throwing 3-year-old.

That was a funny comment!! I can use that one. Apparently you can't throw your club any straighter that you hit it!! That's a good one! Thanks for the good material!

[Grndslmhttr3]

I'll admit that I broke a club or two out of frustration, and those were, unfortunately, the clubs I tend to use most. Regardless, it's a pretty crappy feeling afterwards because you and everyone with you looks at you like you're some kind of monster, but you got it coming. I mean, golf is a very frustrating game, so it's understandable that someone gets a little pissed. I get a little angry myself just about every round, but I've learned to deal with it, especially since I'm playing competitive golf and can't make myself into an ass in front of just about everyone on my team.

And on the laughter bit, yeah it does help a lot, because it just has that way of relieveing you of a ton of stress and gives you a fresh start (minus the bad scores, of course!).