GolfSpy_APH Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 https://www.golfdigest.com/story/passive-aggressive-golf-comments-worst-compliments Came up in my feed and gave it a read... Had very mixed feelings on it. I'm sure I say some of those things, but I would imagine a lot of it is situational and meant in a helpful manner... What do you all think on these? Do you use them? What's the worst one that is said to you and what is one or a few that you use? sirchunksalot, EasyPutter, TR1PTIK and 2 others 4 1 Quote as of June 2nd, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: TBD: Follow here: Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: TBD 659 TC w/ KBS Tour V 90 Black Wedge: S23 54,58 w/ KBS Tour Hi-Rev Blackout Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy BOS Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I mean it would be weird if I didn’t use at least 5 of those every round with @Lacassem but we have fun with some jabs and enjoy it. One that made me laugh… “well that was an interesting club choice” or similar I’ve said to my brother as he decided a 5 iron was appropriate from 120 yards. he was still learning about club distances and decided not to ask for help on that one. Worst part is he hit a beautiful shot too. Just went over the green by a good 40 yards! sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_APH, EasyPutter and 1 other 4 Quote Epic Max LS 10.5 - Motore X F3 6X | Speedzone 5-wood - Ventus Blue 8S | TSi3 20* Hybrid - KBS Proto 85S SMS Pro 4-PW - Steelfiber i110S | MG3 Raw Black 50.09, 54.11, 58.11 - DG TI S200 ER2B | Pro V1x | NX9 Slope | Jones Trouper R | CaddyLite EZ v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacassem Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 26 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BOS said: I mean it would be weird if I didn’t use at least 5 of those every round with @Lacassem but we have fun with some jabs and enjoy it. One that made me laugh… “well that was an interesting club choice” or similar I’ve said to my brother as he decided a 5 iron was appropriate from 120 yards. he was still learning about club distances and decided not to ask for help on that one. Worst part is he hit a beautiful shot too. Just went over the green by a good 40 yards! Literally used almost all of those…..it’s only passive aggressive if we didn’t know each other . ”Sounded thin” is also a good one in the repertoire EasyPutter, GolfSpy_APH, GolfSpy BOS and 1 other 4 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfr Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, GolfSpy_APH said: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/passive-aggressive-golf-comments-worst-compliments Came up in my feed and gave it a read... Had very mixed feelings on it. I'm sure I say some of those things, but I would imagine a lot of it is situational and meant in a helpful manner... What do you all think on these? Do you use them? What's the worst one that is said to you and what is one or a few that you use? I think a smarter use of your time as a player is to learn how to ignore the other players and focus. I don't care what anyone says, I'm not listening when I'm playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I've been on the giving and receiving side of many of these. Normally, they're on a "busting chops" vein. However, when someone is obviously struggling with their game, it's best to just keep the comments to yourself....that's when they come across the worst. Tap In, GolfSpy_APH, berkeleybob and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middler Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Seems like an odd collection. I’ve said some of them to encourage another player who’s obviously unhappy with a shot. But there are others I’d never say, not helpful in any way. berkeleybob, GolfSpy_APH, EasyPutter and 1 other 4 Quote Titleist TSR2 11° HZRDUS Red CB 50 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Titleist TSR2 16.5º HZRDUS Red 60 CB 6.0 & TSR2 21º HZRDUS Black 4G 70 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Mizuno JPX923 HMP 4-GW, T22 54.12WS, T22 58.04DC w Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Midsize Evnroll ER5B Fit@TrueSpec w P2 Touch Tour Maxfli Tour & ProV1 Ping Pioneer - MGI Zip Navigator AT Payntr X 002 LE, Ecco Biom C4, FJ DryJoys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy TCB Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I am guilty of saying "good lag"... and actually meaning it as a compliment... but I can see how that might not be well received when the putt is missed. I will say most of my passive aggressive comments are directed at myself on the course. GolfSpy_APH, Lacassem and EasyPutter 3 Quote Titleist TSR3 9* (A2 setting) Driver - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1 Titleist TSR2+ 3 Wood - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1 Srixon ZX 5W Callaway Paradym 4-PW Titleist Vokey SM9 50-08, 54-10 & 58-08 Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5 2023 Titleist ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyPutter Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, Lacassem said: Literally used almost all of those…..it’s only passive aggressive if we didn’t know each other . ”Sounded thin” is also a good one in the repertoire Banter, did the author of the article even consider the regular 'guys talk' that involves sarcasm, exaggeration, mutual mudslinging, and good old using each other as the butt of our jokes? Because unless it is someone I don't know, I am not saying these things because I know passive aggressive like the best of 'em but I am not going to knowingly make myself "that guy" on the course that ends up being avoided. 46 minutes ago, Middler said: Seems like an odd collection. I’ve said some of them to encourage another player who’s obviously unhappy with a shot. But there are others I’d never say, not helpful in any way. Agree with the other player obviously unhappy with their play and much more than with one shot. What I found reading the list of bold font comments is they are just the run of the mill inane comments said as a normal part of golf. I don't see them as passive aggressive at all. The regular font responses are definitely passive aggressive replies. I can assure you if you start shooting out those responses to my intentionally pleasant course conversation, it will become the most passively aggressive silent round you have ever played. Author must have a booboo on his hurt feeling. Lacassem, GolfSpy_APH, chisag and 2 others 5 Quote Derek Verified Hack, ~25 handicap Golf for exercise and peace of mind. |> Big Dogs: TeelessTM Driver (13), Tommy Armour TA1 3h (19), Ginty Trouble Club (29) |> Blades: First StrikeTM DeliveranceTM 3(20) 4(23) 5(26) 6(29) 7(33) 8(37) 9(41) P(45) |> Wedges: Worx (55) Lovett (59) |> Flatstick: L.A.B. Golf DF2.1 C130 Supercharged 3.5+ Q6 Slope Premium MGS Logo Ball mark IGBRC International Golf Ball Rescue Commission / Founder Graduate/Mentor "The World's Greatest Golf Club Without The Course" Member #334 2020 Official Tester - PuttUp mat 2021 Official Tester - Inesis Waterproof Grip Golf Shoes 2022 Official Tester - L.A.B.Putters 2023 Official Tester - Red Rooster Sussex Golf Glove 2023 Official Tester - Lean Lock Putter It's all lies I tell you, everywhere the golf ball comes to rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacassem Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 33 minutes ago, EasyPutter said: Banter, did the author of the article even consider the regular 'guys talk' that involves sarcasm, exaggeration, mutual mudslinging, and good old using each other as the butt of our jokes? Because unless it is someone I don't know, I am not saying these things because I know passive aggressive like the best of 'em but I am not going to knowingly make myself "that guy" on the course that ends up being avoided. Agree with the other player obviously unhappy with their play and much more than with one shot. What I found reading the list of bold font comments is they are just the run of the mill inane comments said as a normal part of golf. I don't see them as passive aggressive at all. The regular font responses are definitely passive aggressive replies. I can assure you if you start shooting out those responses to my intentionally pleasant course conversation, it will become the most passively aggressive silent round you have ever played. Author must have a booboo on his hurt feeling. He was the guy that was offended by tigers comment to JT….. Tom the Golf Nut, Subdiver1, IndyBonzo and 2 others 2 3 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdiver1 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) Ya know, I initially saw the opening statement to the thread and thought, Okay this will be interesting, then I opened the article and read the title. I was also SO GLAD to see the other comments here (e.g. Lacassem response to EasyPutter) that echoed my thoughts on all of this, somebody got offended garbage. Anyone who feels the need to add, "...and need to stop," to that story is WAY to wrapped up in worrying about their ego, already abysmally low self-esteem, and sensitivities that they should skip golf and spend 24/7 in therapy. What a useless meat sack. Edited February 26 by Subdiver1 Edification Quote Driver - Ping G400 9°, Project-X Evenflow Black 6.0S 65 gr. FW - TM M3 3-wood 15°, Project-X HZRDUS Red 6.0 75 gr. mid-spin Hybrid - TM M4 19°, Project-X Evenflow Black 6.0S 85 gr. HY Irons - TM P790, 3-PW, Oban CT-115, PXG 311 P Gen 6 Wedges - Mizuno T20 Ion blue 52/9 & 56/14, N.S. Pro Modus3 S-flex Putter - Evnroll ER2 Garsen Max grip Getting a grip - oversize Winn DryTacs and Bionic gloves Ball - ProV1, AVX, Maxfli Tour, PXG Bag(s)/cart - Vessel Player III Rovic RV1S and Alphard V2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 8 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/passive-aggressive-golf-comments-worst-compliments Came up in my feed and gave it a read... Had very mixed feelings on it. I'm sure I say some of those things, but I would imagine a lot of it is situational and meant in a helpful manner... What do you all think on these? Do you use them? What's the worst one that is said to you and what is one or a few that you use? I read the first few, skimmed a few more, and then just closed the page lol. Absolutely pointless, waste-of-time article if you can even call it that. At least the uproar over Tiger's tampon joke had some merit to it. Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 8 hours ago, GolfSpy_BOS said: it would be weird if I didn’t use at least 5 of those every round with @Lacassem but we have fun with some jabs and enjoy it. ... With my normal playing pards I have occasionally used comments like "next time I would try a 3 wood instead of driver" when they roll a putt 10 feet or more past the hole. I like coming up with new never used comments. But my favorite is with my best friend living in Tampa now but visits Phoenix often. He is 50 but a big hitter and usually has plenty of birdie opportunities. When he misses a makable birdie putt and taps in for par I always say with exaggerated enthusiasm "GREAT Par CJ!" He wanted an autographed 8x10 head shot for his office and requested I sign it "GREAT Par CJ!" Lacassem, GolfSpy BOS and Kenny B 3 Quote Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge/Testing Bag (Link Here) Driver: Stealth2 HD 10.5* ... Ventus Velocore Red 5R Fairway: Aerojet 5 & 7 ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: Sim 22* ... Diamond LTD 65r Irons: King Tour 4-Pw ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 51*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: King Sport-60 Ball: Maxfli Maxfli Tour/Kirkland V3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap In Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 There are some dumb things to say on that list, but I don't think that I have ever heard a lot of them in a passive aggressive way. "That'll play" is no different that saying, "good shot", 'good ball", "shot", or "nice". The author needs to chill or take up a new hobby. Passive aggressive is the guy in the group behind you sitting in the middle of the fairway while your foursome takes way too long to putt and clear the green. If you are always hearing these things in your group, it is probably someone trying to passively encourage you to calm the f down before you have a heart attack. Quote WITB: 0811 Prototype Driver: (10.5 / s-flex) Sub 70 Pro Tour Fairway 3W (15 / s-flex) 0341 Prototype, 5W (18, s-flex) 0311, 4-PW, (+1/2" / +2 up) ProjX LZ 6.0 0311 wedges, 52, 56, 60 degree Impact No.3, Putter 35" Dexterity: Right-handed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_Mac Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Yeah, many of those are inert and commonly used as a positive. But my group is fond of "nice drive, though" after screwing up an approach after a particularly good drive.Gotta admit, that one sparks an extra tinge of pissed off (at myself) within me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 I'm a little too fond of "You're standing a little too close...after you hit it" because it killed ONE TIME, and now I like using it to annoy my son. We both crack ourselves up with the old "Right club, though" on a missed putt. More in line with the article is the "You're dancing" when we're on the green but miles from the flag, or finally getting on the green for double or worse. Lacassem 1 Quote Cobra Aerojet Max driver Cobra Aerojet Max 3 wood and 7 wood Cobra Aerojet 4/5/6 hybrids Cobra Aerojet 7-PW, GW Cobra Snakebite 52° and 58° wedges Cobra King Stingray 20 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 24 minutes ago, JerryB said: I'm a little too fond of "You're standing a little too close...after you hit it" because it killed ONE TIME, and now I like using it to annoy my son. ... You probably remember The Hawk saying anytime a Sox player hit a Home Run but foul "Right size, Wrong shape!" and I am guilty of using that one on the golf course with my friends because like your son, it annoys them too. Lacassem and JerryB 2 Quote Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge/Testing Bag (Link Here) Driver: Stealth2 HD 10.5* ... Ventus Velocore Red 5R Fairway: Aerojet 5 & 7 ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: Sim 22* ... Diamond LTD 65r Irons: King Tour 4-Pw ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 51*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: King Sport-60 Ball: Maxfli Maxfli Tour/Kirkland V3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 On 3/24/2023 at 5:28 PM, Will_Mac said: Yeah, many of those are inert and commonly used as a positive. But my group is fond of "nice drive, though" after screwing up an approach after a particularly good drive. Gotta admit, that one sparks an extra tinge of pissed off (at myself) within me. Unfortunately, that’s often the story of my golfing life - great drive followed by a crappy second (and usually third) shot. I piss myself off greatly when I do this. Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym X, 10.5* with HZRDUS Black Gen 4 6.0 shaft 3/4-Wood: Tour Edge Exotics C722, 15.75* loft, 42.5” long, Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 82-S Hybrids: Callaway Paradym X, 18* with HZRDUS Red 80 6.0; Sub 70 939X 4-hyb. (21*) with Project X Black 80-S 7-Wood (when I carry one): VERY OLD Callaway Epic 7-wood (20*) with ACCRA Tour-Z 85-S Irons: Callaway Paradym set (5-AW), HZRDUS Gen 4 Silver75-S shafts Wedges: Edison 2.0; 48*, 53* & 58* with KBS TGI 90 shaft in 48* and TGI 100 shafts in 53* & 58* Putter: Makefield VS mallet (all black, including shaft), 34", 67* lie angle (custom-fitted at Makefield Putters Fitting Center) Ball: Maxfli Tour X or Tour S (2023 models) Spoiler driver / off the tee is no longer a weakness for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 What’s really most annoying about it (lousy second shot following great drive) is that the driver is usually my weakness and both hybrids and irons are generally a strength in my game. Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym X, 10.5* with HZRDUS Black Gen 4 6.0 shaft 3/4-Wood: Tour Edge Exotics C722, 15.75* loft, 42.5” long, Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 82-S Hybrids: Callaway Paradym X, 18* with HZRDUS Red 80 6.0; Sub 70 939X 4-hyb. (21*) with Project X Black 80-S 7-Wood (when I carry one): VERY OLD Callaway Epic 7-wood (20*) with ACCRA Tour-Z 85-S Irons: Callaway Paradym set (5-AW), HZRDUS Gen 4 Silver75-S shafts Wedges: Edison 2.0; 48*, 53* & 58* with KBS TGI 90 shaft in 48* and TGI 100 shafts in 53* & 58* Putter: Makefield VS mallet (all black, including shaft), 34", 67* lie angle (custom-fitted at Makefield Putters Fitting Center) Ball: Maxfli Tour X or Tour S (2023 models) Spoiler driver / off the tee is no longer a weakness for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed all about it Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 On 3/24/2023 at 4:29 PM, Tap In said: There are some dumb things to say on that list, but I don't think that I have ever heard a lot of them in a passive aggressive way. "That'll play" is no different that saying, "good shot", 'good ball", "shot", or "nice". The author needs to chill or take up a new hobby. Passive aggressive is the guy in the group behind you sitting in the middle of the fairway while your foursome takes way too long to putt and clear the green. If you are always hearing these things in your group, it is probably someone trying to passively encourage you to calm the f down before you have a heart attack. That is the same exact feeling i had. The author clearly takes some things way too seriously. Only about 5-6 of the 30 were truly passive aggressive things that i have never heard and was shocked that someone would actually say that. Most of these are contextual and totally fine if its with a person you play with regularly. The rest i think are actually common practice and completely fine. For instance if im playing on my home course with a visitor playing there for the first time, If they hit a tee shot that looks like its going into the woods, but i know its not, I will tell them it opens up over there and that they will be safe. I am not there to be your swing coach or mental coach to help you feel better about the swing you just put on the ball, but i do want to reassure you that the result is not as bad as you think. Tap In 1 Quote Does a FIR care WHICH fairway its in? Gen 5 - MCA Diamana S+ 60g - S 0211 3W MCA Tensei AV Raw Blue Hybrid 75 - S, 0211 22 Hybrid MCA Tensei AV Raw Blue 75 - S 6i - Pw - V2 Elevate Tour S CBX2 54, 58 Gunboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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