2007-10-15 09:54:00 · 13 answers · asked by David S 2 in Sports ➔ Golf
When they no longer enjoy it.
2007-10-15 15:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answers above are too kind. I think alot of hackers out there should give up the game. I look at their swing, can tell they've been using that same ugly motion for years at this point, see their ball dribble a few yards and conclude they will never, ever play anything that resembles golf.
I think some alot of beginners think, I'm not really athletic, but I can probably play golf. They don't realize, golf is harder to learn than just about any other sport. Sure, you don't have to be super fast or incredibly strong, but if you have no athletic talent, you're not going to be able to play golf either.
I have my good and bad days like everyone else, but everyone that's been playing long enough knows who I'm talking about. Get off the course! Take a walk in the park for your exercise. This place is for GOLFERS!
2007-10-18 19:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think of it as a cost/benefit thing. When the "cost" (e.g. health risks for an aging body) outweight the "benefits" (e.g. salary) it's time for a pro to give it up. A non-pro should give up the game when playing it makes the person feel rotten more often than it makes him feel good. One has to ask oneself, am I truly enjoying myself or would I be better off doing something else?
2007-10-16 05:20:11 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are we talking about a professional who has lost their abilities but keeps trying to play at the top level? or about a weekend whacker? If it is the later you should never give up. Remember this, during a round you will hiut shot that even the pros wish they could make.
2007-10-15 09:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by jgambuk99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they are making the game unenjoyable for their playing partner(s), when it causes pain or physical damage to them, and/or when they no longer enjoy the game.
2007-10-17 05:22:23 · answer #5 · answered by cryllie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it is no longer fun, if you feel it is work and not a game. I gave up water skiing and bowling for those reasons.
2007-10-15 15:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Paul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they run out of Politics and Government questions.
2007-10-15 12:27:21 · answer #7 · answered by toughnottobeacynic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when the ball retriever is the most used piece of equipment in their bag. or when someone tells you that you're playing from the ladies tee's and you yell back "this is my second shot!"
2007-10-15 10:52:40 · answer #8 · answered by Ben Guy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when they lose the love for the game.
2007-10-15 10:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When its no longer fun and there is no sight of it becoming fun again.
2007-10-18 03:06:46 · answer #10 · answered by Curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋