Cheat at golf?
More than 70 percent do,
according to recent poll
TORONTO, Ontario (April 1, 2004) -- Think golf is a gentleman's game? Think again. According to a recent poll by BadGolfer.com, more than 70 percent of golfers cheat at the game.
Of the 10,000 readers surveyed, 7,120 confessed to cheating. It seems 71 percent of golfers don't have a firm grasp on basic USGA rules. In fact, the number of cheaters may be even higher, as many respondents confessed on behalf of friends and family members as well. It seems some readers see cheating at golf as a genetic predisposition, as if it "runs in the family." Still others are powerless in the face of peer pressure because "all the guys are doing it."
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So much for the purists. According to most cheaters, it's all about winning. Excuses for cheating ranged from the mundane to the bizarre. Some see cheating merely as a feature of their go-getter personality.
"If you're not cheating, you're not trying." Others offered tips on how to cheat, which included everything from fudging the numbers to poking opponents with clubs. One reader even offered this innovative suggestion: "bring your wife along to keep score -- in your favor of course. While she's there, she can also get the drinks and carry your clubs."
What does all this mean? BadGolfer.com Publications Director Doug Carey, suggests keeping a close eye on your golf partners. "Next time you're out on the greens," he says, "remember, it's a jungle out there."
BadGolfer.com is one of 40 regional golf and travel publications under the umbrella of TravelGolf.com. Best known for its "Hall of Shame" where golfers freely post their worst scores of the week, it also serves as a forum for golfers looking to exchange tips on everything from cheating to charming the ladies on the course. BadGolfer.com has been featured in numerous publications including Sports Illustrated, and has been profiled on talk shows throughout the country.
About TravelGolf.com
Publishing since 1995, TravelGolf.com is a debt-free, profitable dot-com chain that has successfully generated revenues through advertising, lead generation, tee times and private label golf packaging. The company's online publications have garnered international awards, including Forbes "Best of the Web" Award for the past four years, and have received national recognition in Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, Golf Magazine and GolfWeek.
Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management. The information in this story was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the golf course or resort before making reservations and/or travel plans.
