Yo, peeps, let’s break it down. So, we know science says music vibes can affect your mood, right? But hold up, a lot of golfers reject that vibe when it comes to the golf course. Before you think these believers are some grumpy, easily annoyed golfers who still prefer to enjoy listening to vinyl LPs on a record player, well hear me out. I, too, am all about music. As a hardcore fan of many lyrical genres and a concertgoer, vibing with artists that shape my life daily, I am all about da’ music.
But on the golf course? Nah, my carefully curated playlists take a back seat.
Why? ‘Cause golf and music? They’re like oil and water, don’t mix. I get the logical argument that if you gotta jam on the course, don’t mess with other players. Use those wireless headphones or tone down the portable speaker. Preach!
But some golfers are like, “Nah, music has no place in golf.” Here’s the lowdown. Golf’s all about its sounds—the thud of the club, the rustle of the breeze, maybe even an ocean wave if you’re living large. It’s nature’s symphony, feel me? Plus, I need to hear my Titleist Pro V1 hitting that cup bottom. Grandpa’s tip? Imagine that plastic-meets-plastic plunking sound before a putt. Can’t do that with EDM in my ears!
Golf’s got its own rhythm, a dance before you swing. One smooth practice swing, a step, two looks, and then you move. Why mess with that beauty? It’s like disrupting your own flow. And it’s not just about you; it’s about the vibe with your golf crew, chatting between shots, catching up, maybe throwing in some trash talk. Save the beats for the ride, and enjoy the silence during the round.
And don’t get me started on music at pro golf tourneys. LIV Golf, “Golf But Louder”? Not my jam. Dua Lipa’s cool, but I don’t need her tunes when I’m watching Phil Mickelson drop a flop shot. The WM Phoenix Open? Fans bring the hype, not club music. If we wanna grow the game, let peeps experience golf in all its glory. Put those flashy speakers away, and let the game speak for itself. Word. Got sumin’ to say about this topic? Share your comments below.
