Apr 15, 2021; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Si Woo Kim tees off from the sixth hole during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Hear this, this is what they ought to do: In part, level the forest that surrounds you. Make a large, well-kept field. Construct cables and gondola stanchions all around the new field. All right! Polo in a gondola! The world’s top polo players might be the only ones invited to the competition, but in order to attract attention, at least in the initial years, qualified royal players should be invited. Perhaps a regional and seeded tournament modeled after the NCAA. Consider the prestige Augusta would gain!
Why not give a cumulative shot clock a try? There are situations where making a particular shot takes longer due to extenuating circumstances, such as awkward stances or inclement weather. An average of seventy-two minutes per round, or one minute per shot. On the front nine, move a little faster and save some time for afterwards. Allow two timeouts per round, perhaps, for those incredibly unusual circumstances. If you want to research it, curling is one sport that does this that isn’t seen too often.
I believe that it might actually be a draw for some younger players. They might believe that golf isn’t enjoyable and is overly stuffy and serious. Many people may be hesitant to play on a real course, but Top Golf’s laid-back vibe has encouraged them to give it a try. However, if they arrive and hear music being played by someone in the group, it might help them unwind, think the game is enjoyable, and feel more at ease.
Like anything else, there are those who will go overboard in their praise of it, upsetting those who prefer not to have music played on the course. However, I believe there is a place and time for music while playing golf, as long as it is done in moderation. I don’t think it’s an all-or-nothing situation.
