Music on the Golf Course?

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16 hours ago, GolferXY said:

Well, I just experienced a very annoying musical experience.  I was at the local putting green this morning doing my thing, when a guy showed up blaring....er....sharing his music at a very, shall we say, noticeable level.  I'm not a particular fan of reggae, but this was particularly not Tosh or Marley-esque.  I took my ball[s] and went home.  Many thanks to those who remain mindful that other's chosen distraction may not match with their own.  I ask you, what is the problem with ear buds?  

What is the problem with ear buds?? Why is that hard for some?

[chisag]

19 hours ago, GolferXY said:

Well, I just experienced a very annoying musical experience.  I was at the local putting green this morning doing my thing, when a guy showed up blaring....er....sharing his music at a very, shall we say, noticeable level.  I'm not a particular fan of reggae, but this was particularly not Tosh or Marley-esque.  I took my ball[s] and went home.  Many thanks to those who remain mindful that other's chosen distraction may not match with their own.  I ask you, what is the problem with ear buds?  

 

... As discussed earlier, I think ear buds are anti social and hate playing with anyone using them. Someone posted they play with ear buds in one ear and that would solve the social and music issue. 

... That said the practice area for putting, short game and full swings is a different subject and as much as I love music played at a low level on the course, practice area's are a different story and I would never play music for practice. Imo it is one thing to be walking or riding for several minutes and having music accompany just myself and my partner and quite another for practice with many individuals involved. 

... But this is the thing so many seem to miss. Life isn't just how you personally would like it to be. Not on the road, not in restaurants and not on a golf course. You share it with others who can have 100% different opinions about most every and anything. Blaring music that annoys others or refusing to accept music from others played at a respectful level that you probably can't heat 75% of the time unless you are near them is just selfish in the strictest sense of the world. The operative word is "respectful" and that is a compromise everyone should accept. 

[funkyjudge]

6 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... As discussed earlier, I think ear buds are anti social and hate playing with anyone using them. Someone posted they play with ear buds in one ear and that would solve the social and music issue. 

... That said the practice area for putting, short game and full swings is a different subject and as much as I love music played at a low level on the course, practice area's are a different story and I would never play music for practice. Imo it is one thing to be walking or riding for several minutes and having music accompany just myself and my partner and quite another for practice with many individuals involved. 

... But this is the thing so many seem to miss. Life isn't just how you personally would like it to be. Not on the road, not in restaurants and not on a golf course. You share it with others who can have 100% different opinions about most every and anything. Blaring music that annoys others or refusing to accept music from others played at a respectful level that you probably can't heat 75% of the time unless you are near them is just selfish in the strictest sense of the world. The operative word is "respectful" and that is a compromise everyone should accept. 

The captain of my senior travel team practices (both on the range and the chipping/putting green) while wearing ear buds and listening to music. He does not do so during any round of golf.

By the way, he is a 1-handicap and a USGA official course eater and regional supervisor.

[chisag]

5 minutes ago, funkyjudge said:

The captain of my senior travel team practices (both on the range and the chipping/putting green) while wearing ear buds and listening to music. He does not do so during any round of golf.

 

... Perfect! 

[GolferXY]

42 minutes ago, chisag said:

 Someone posted they play with ear buds in one ear and that would solve the social and music 

I agree, though plugging both ears isn't really anti-social as much as discourteous and dangerous IMO.  Playing with one ear plugged in and one open would eliminate any social problems I think.

[chisag]

6 minutes ago, GolferXY said:

I agree, though plugging both ears isn't really anti-social

 

... I have only encountered this 3 times and everyone of them never said a word to the rest of us. I started out saying "Nice shot" and they either had to remove their ear buds seemingly annoyed saying "What?" or the ignored me because they didn't hear me with ear buds playing. All 3 times were just a little uncomfortable for the rest of us. 

[GolferXY]

4 hours ago, chisag said:

 

... I have only encountered this 3 times and everyone of them never said a word to the rest of us. I started out saying "Nice shot" and they either had to remove their ear buds seemingly annoyed saying "What?" or the ignored me because they didn't hear me with ear buds playing. All 3 times were just a little uncomfortable for the rest of us. 

That's definitely anti-social alright.  Poopie heads!

[Albatrossx4]

Hell no, you are interfering with the brainless song in my head.   Actually what I do hate is some jerk 2 fairways over playing their music so loud I can hear it.   If you want music show respect for others on the course, not everyone wants to play with your crap choice in music.  

[Jmglass]

This has probably already been said many times, but I think music is fine but keep it down around other groups. 

If you don't get to play much I think the quietness of the course is a real part of the experience. At the same time, if you get to play a lot and its not as much an experience to get out there, then I could see music being more commonplace. 

KEEP IT DOWN WILL YA?! (old man voice)