http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/william.wolfrum?disp=comments en-US-utf8 http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:36:40 +0000 Bob Duffy [Visitor] c52422@http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/ It's very sad to see Angel Cabrera and other pro golfers smoking while they're playing. Even the PBA doesn't allow <br /> the bowlers to smoke while they're bowling. To make matters worse, while showing Cabrera smoking, the commentators at NBC tells their audience (incl. millions of kids) that <br /> smoking calms the nerves, which is not the truth at all. <br /> Nicotine is a stimulant and it's only calming effects are to ease the symptoms of withdrawal pangs that the body goes through every few minutes. What the heck is wrong with the PGA and the USGA that in 2007, they still allow their members to smoke WHILE participating and role modeling for millions of wannabe golfers who are watching intently. Apologies and changes are in order and should be addressed by NBC and the PGA/USGA very soon. the bowlers to smoke while they're bowling. To make matters worse, while showing Cabrera smoking, the commentators at NBC tells their audience (incl. millions of kids) that
smoking calms the nerves, which is not the truth at all.
Nicotine is a stimulant and it's only calming effects are to ease the symptoms of withdrawal pangs that the body goes through every few minutes. What the heck is wrong with the PGA and the USGA that in 2007, they still allow their members to smoke WHILE participating and role modeling for millions of wannabe golfers who are watching intently. Apologies and changes are in order and should be addressed by NBC and the PGA/USGA very soon. ]]> http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/william.wolfrum/2007/06/17/angel_cabrera_holds_off_tiger_woods_to_w#c52422 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:10:03 +0000 Booger [Visitor] c52362@http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/ I like it when golf is proven to be a game instead<br /> of a sport. There is NO need to hit the gym to play<br /> golf well. of a sport. There is NO need to hit the gym to play
golf well.]]> http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/william.wolfrum/2007/06/17/angel_cabrera_holds_off_tiger_woods_to_w#c52362