Teed Off by Punkers’ Style of Golf

Regarding the several articles related to golf, a magazine and equipment for the Gen-Xers/punk rockers who have found the game (Page 2, Aug. 23) . . . Aaargh!!!

They first have to grab a “12-pack of beer,” believe they must make the golf ball bleed, need skull and crossbones as a logo, and their favorite golf instructional video is “Caddyshack.” I bet even Bill Murray would recommend learning the traditions of this fine game.

Wear collars on your shirts, please, and tuck them in! Don’t swing to come out of your shoes--this is a game of control. And drinking should come at the “19th hole.” Do you know that bunkers (the big pits of sand) should be raked after you walk around in them, and divots (the big holes in the ground you make when you swing hard and rip grass out behind the ball) should be replaced?

Tradition would also include posting scores to enable these band members to establish a handicap. At least take to heart that if you try to rip one and it isn’t in your fairway but, rather, flies wildly toward some real golfers on another hole, you are supposed to shout “fore” to give them a chance to enjoy their round of golf.

Maybe some Gen-Xer/punk-rock lovers will gather the funds and design a golf course they can be required to play and leave the other courses to the serious players.

--MARCI McCONNELL

Valencia