Gripe No. 37: Disc golfers who require a perfect environment to putt

I’m not the most self-aware person on the planet.

That said, I’m very familiar with my inability to putt.

What I ask is other underperforming disc golfers admit the same. In other words, I’m asking for an immediate cease-fire of putting-related excuses. But not just ANY kind of excuse …

More than anything, I’m talking about the ones that take blame from the golfer in question for a sucky putt and place it squarely on the shoulders of others – or things outside of their control.

For example, if you want to chalk an air-mailed putt up to the yips, an open blister, nagging wrist pain, a recent change in putting style or an overly beaten putter, while lame, I’ll give it to you. 

The focus of the excuse stays on the user: You could’ve worked to get your head right, put a bandage on your blister, taken a week off, practiced more or purchased a new putting putter.

However valid they might be, it’s the excuses that get beyond the individual that are infuriating. Instead of taking the blame for shoddy putting, they place it on others – on the environment.

Wind is a popular scapegoat. Peripheral movement during a putt is another one that sees lots of action. Be it a fan, cardmate or park-goer, mid-putt, perhaps somebody’s elbow was in your line of sight. Untimely barking, sneezing, coughing and throat-clearing are unfortunate, as well.

And my personal favorite …

Somebody on the card merely watching a putt – but TOO deliberately.

For as dumb as that last one sounds, pay attention when watching Pro Tour coverage …

It’s a thing.

To avoid an awkward moment, here’s what you’ll see:

• After making his putt, a golfer on the card clears his disc from the basket.
• He’ll then speedily walk away from the pin for his cardmate to putt.
• But instead of watching, he’ll turn around or look at the ground.

Come on, people …

If THIS is what you’re tempted to hang a missed putt on, as far as I’m concerned, you’ve reached the dregs of disc-golf existence – there’s simply no coming back from this shame.

When you make a putt, own it.

When you miss a putt, own it.

Remember: Nobody wants to play (or putt) with a delicate disc golfer.

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