ll golf clubs are obviously unique in a one-of-a-kind way, but you’ll also find a lot of similarities in every clubhouse you set foot in: discussions about slow play; debates around the World Handicap System; and opinions flying back and forth around course conditioning, the best new golf clubs and the Rules.
Refreshingly, you’ll also find the same types of character in every golf club you visit. Here, we introduce the ten you’re almost certain to find...
THE GOOD GUY
The Good Guy is someone everyone knows and enjoys playing with. They’re always good for a round (golf and drinks), rarely take golf too seriously, and are always interested in how you’re playing and what you’re up to. “Played with John the other day.” “John who?” “You know, John Smith.” “Smiffy? Salt of the earth, that guy.”
THE GRAFTER
The Grafter deserves every bit of success that comes his or her way. The practice range is their second home and every Saturday, you’ll see them warming up in the short-game area an hour before their tee-time. Without fail. Their bag has more training aids in it than clubs; they’re never shy to ask the pro for a lesson; and they’ll not only hit balls before they play, but after, too.
THE CHATTERBOX
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