{"id":1491,"date":"2022-03-06T13:20:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T18:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2022-09-19T13:58:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T17:58:01","slug":"do-golfers-smoke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/do-golfers-smoke\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Golfers Smoke? (Revealed Truth)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Golfers have a bad reputation for being smokers. While it is true that many golfers do smoke, a lot do not, including myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite how calm and serene a golf course can be, there are also those stressful moments. To deal with them, some golfers may stretch, hum a tune, or even light up a cigarette to calm their nerves. Or do they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But do golfers smoke smoke in general? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a whole, 20% of golfers smoke.<\/a> It is a way to relieve stress and relax. It is still unhealthy to do so regardless of the reason. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I\u2019ll discuss whether or not golfers smoke, if it\u2019s even allowed at golf clubs, what to do if you want to light up a cigar while playing on the course, and if the practice should be banned.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Do PGA Golfers Smoke?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In short, yes, golfers smoke during games. This practice isn\u2019t limited to us average golfers<\/a>, either. Pros such as John Daly<\/a> have been known to light up during PGA tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some others include Marcel Siem, Thomas Bjorn, Tim Herron, and Darren Clarke. Okay, some of these guys have been around for quite a while, especially during times when smoking in public was more common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although, even today, both PGA rules<\/a> and USGA guidelines<\/a> don\u2019t mention smoking as a prohibited activity while golfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Smoking Allowed on Golf Courses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It depends on which place you play golf. Perhaps you like a cigar and a golf game once in a while. Yet, how do you smoke without disrupting others, or worse, getting kicked off the course all together? I found some simple rules<\/a> that any golfer who smokes should follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from not smoking near other players, it\u2019s also a good idea to avoid dropping ash or cigarette butts on the ground. If smoking is allowed at the club you\u2019re playing with, there should be an ashtray somewhere on your golf cart<\/a>. If not, bring your own, or ask the club staff about their smoking policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Case in point, if you want to smoke and it\u2019s allowed, go ahead, just don\u2019t be a jerk about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even if the rules allow it, you might find that other players aren\u2019t so willing to have smoking on the golf course<\/a>. Even in states where it\u2019s legal, some golfers have been asked not to smoke marijuana<\/a> even when the person asking is a cigar aficionado and has a fat cigar in his mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personally, people like myself won\u2019t judge, just as long as you respect my personal space while on the course (for example, smoking downwind, so no one smells it). However, if you find yourself in a similar situation, double-check with the golf course staff to ensure that what you\u2019re doing is okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, should the rules allow it, you can smoke and you\u2019ll be in the right despite what others might ask you to stop doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who don\u2019t smoke and don\u2019t like it when another player lights up nearby, check the rules first. If it\u2019s not allowed, be courteous yet firm about the rules, and bring along a staff member if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the rules allow it, then politely ask the smoker if they can move further away from your spot, or refrain from lighting up until you\u2019ve moved from the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should Smoking in Golf be Banned?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot of talk about banning smoking in golf<\/a>, especially on the PGA and European tours. Even though the current rules still allow the practice, the PGA has been known to avoid televising<\/a> any professional players during a smoke break. Reasons vary, but a strong one is to prevent younger audience members from picking up the habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering how many US states<\/a> have banned smoking tobacco in public, a smoking ban on golf courses doesn\u2019t seem that far-fetched. Also, the smoking ban trend isn\u2019t going away anytime soon. This practice might even accelerate, where an increased risk of wildfires<\/a> can arguably be used as a major reason to prevent a quick puff out on the green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if most smokers are diligent about stomping out any lit cigarette butts, it only takes a few embers and dry grass to start the unthinkable. Research shows that unextinguished cigarettes<\/a> are some of the most common causes of wildfires in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the risks, there have been some drawback<\/a> against banning smoking in golf. Some point to their \u201cright to make choices\u201d or even saying that they \u201cpay taxes,\u201d and should be allowed to smoke in some public places if they want to do so. Some just need a puff before a game, I suppose.<\/p>\n\n\n

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