Etiquette at the pro level
With the recent spirited discussion on etiquette, I though I would point out these two related articles in the October issue of Golf Digest about an etiquette "incident" with Michelle Wie at the LPGA US Open:
http://www.golfdigest.com/features/i...00310diaz.html
http://www.golfdigest.com/features/i...0310diaz2.html
The articles make the following points:
1) Even at the professional level, not all players know all the "rules" of etiquette and there are differences of opinion as to what constitutes a "breach of etiquette".
2) Tour veterans use "breaches of etiquette" to intimidate tour rookies in an attempt to "put them in their place".
Doesn't sound all that different that what happens at the amateur level. I'd never heard of a "through line" before - but then neither had Jack Nicklaus!
I didnt miss the point guys
el tigre .........
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According to the article, there are many golfers a lot older than Michelle who still didn't know EVERYTHING when they turned pro. Which was kinda my orginal point, actually.
You are probably right about that but then again, the article pointed out more than just the "through line" in regards to Michelle and her father. This is NOT her first tournament. This is also not the first time she and her father have made these "mistakes". Granted to not shake hands is not right but then again maybe a point had to made, and now that it has been done, maybe it will help.
:nono
BTW........... She is not an ordinary 13 year old. She has probably played in more tournaments and hit more balls than I have in my 26 years playing golf. She also may indeed be an amateur, but she and her father should have more respect for the other players after all the years they have put in. :D
She did not just get invited because she has a nice swing or that it was only a marketing gimmick to attract a crowd. She has game, she has won tournaments before and will win alot more of them. :bigcheek