golfing and tobacco

[meenman]

I am known to have a cigar or two before/during my round. In my regular group, it is OK no matter who I ride with. During tournaments it all depends if I am riding with a smoker or non-smoker. If with a non-smoker, I wont even ask and will wait to have one after the round.

But of course, I always bring plenty to share if anyone else wants one.

[NM Golf]

No I do not use tobacco products on the course, or off the course. I like breathing and since using tobacco has a great chance at shortening the length of time I get to do it I will refrain. My playing partner smokes, and he's had a heart attack because of it. He's a hell of a partner, not too bright, but a hell of a partner.

[newtogolf]

I've never used any tobacco products.  I don't get too worked up if someone in my group dips or smokes as long as they try to be considerate.  Only deal breaker are cheap cigars that smell like stink weed.  I get a headache when I'm around them so I avoid golfers that smoke them.

[Rudyprimo]

I smoke cigarettes. I have to ride in a cart so I bring an ashtray with me. I can't stand seeing cigarette or cigar butts on the course. I can't stand seeing sunflower seed shells on the course either. You'd be surprised at the number of pro golfers who use tobacco, mostly sneaking a cigarette or using Skoal. Nicotine has a calming effect on your nerves and that's why there's a good amount of tobacco use in professional golf. I believe it was Tom Coyne in his book, Paper Tiger, that brought that up. Cigarette smoking is bad for you. With every cigarette you smoke it's like you're killing yourself slowly. But that 's Ok, I'm not in a hurry to die.:-\