CNN is running a nifty little feature called Ten Guys Women Should Run From. You know, jealous bullies who threaten to beat you up and/or cheat on you--"It may first appear charming, but jealous boyfriends will quickly get irritating!" Personally I think that someone who actually threatens your personal safety is pretty much wearing a neon sign around their neck that flashes the words "Date me at your peril. You have been warned."
But ladies, when it comes to golf, the signs aren't always so clear. So here are some indications that this is not the guy you want as your playing partner:
The downplayer: You hit a great drive down the middle and instead of giving you props, he says, "Yeah, it's nice when your ball catches a hill like that and you get those extra yards of roll."
The creative scorer: You notice after he's made three consecutive bogeys that the scorecard has him down for bogey and two pars. When you report a 4, he writes 5, and when you call him on it, he says "Oh sorry, I must have misheard you." For obvious reasons, you'll never be able to beat a guy like this.
The objectifier: As you set up to the ball, he wolf-whistles, or offers advice like, "I think you need to stick your butt out a little further!" The one exception to this is when my husband does it. Then it's kind of cute and endearing.
The forgetful golf cart driver: He tees off, then drives right past your tee box on the first hole. And the second hole. And the third hole...
The easily emasculated: You beat him fair and square and he jokes about how he should stick to playing against guys because you've unmanned him. Here's a hint: he's not actually joking.
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