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Originally posted by daem
as a golfer and dedicated lifter i resent the diss on the sport, palme...it may not require as much physical prowess as other more 'manly' sports but whoever you are, having to sink a 7 foot putt with millions of people watching for the title is the most stressful feeling in the world.
when i played competitively in high school the nerves were always edgy in big tournaments. i compare the feelings of anxiety and desperation to the same mental state as when you are trying to squeeze out that last rep on a heavy set.
as far as the debate goes, private organization means no outside interference...being an accomplished male golfer, i have played at augusta before once with my father and it was certainly different. there are some shitty men that belong to that club, but i would join in a second. hootie is a prick though, i have met the man and i can honestly say he has a stick up his ass.
i would like to see augusta remain male only for reasons based on tradition and dignity. it will still be heralded as one of the greatest courses in the world regardless of what sex can/can not play, so seeing the course cave in to political/social pressures would just exacerbate the equal rights bullshit that goes on today.
I couldn't agree more....I played many years on a competitve level....and I firmly believe you can't talk shit without trying it....Palme...I usually agree with everything you have to say...but this shit is down right WRONG.....I'm sure you would be pissed if someone talked shit about lifting....not everyone enjoys it....not everyone enjoys golf...until they play