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L I Y A N A' S . T H O U G H T S
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Monday, May 02, 2005
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Golf is an Extreme Sport
Mood: Uneasy Stomach
I read in the papers dated Saturday [So what if I read expired news.. its still readable news.] 6 men were struck by lightning in the middle of a golf course. It was caused by their metal spikes at the base of their shoes. 3 golfers and 3 caddies. 2 golfers died on the spot, 2 caddies are in hospital and the other 2 were treated as outpatients.
I've never fancied golf because I think that its a waste of space especially in land deprived Singapore, its not as exciting as soccer, rugby, hockey, silat and all the other sports I've known. In other words, golf is BORING. It isn't doing much for the environment either.. All those manicured grass and not a single rat hole.. Where would all those poor homeless rats live?
Now, with that news article, golf has moved to another personal sports list that I detest. [Listed among them is Sliding in a Wok down a gravel slope, WWF and Stupid Acts Caught on Tape]. That is.. Extreme Sports with a Disclaimer that would prolly sound like this:
Golfers play at your own risk. Management would not be responsible for any death or injury if any persons were to be hit by golf balls or lightnings. Please ensure that golfers use plastic, bamboo, wood or any non-metallic shoe spikes. To ensure long life, Management advises the use of short, colourful plastic golf clubs mainly sold in Toys 'R' Us for minors.
-By Order The Management
So lets have a moment of silence for the golfers that has passed. Meeting the Creator while playing the game they love. What a way to pass... Salut