Y’all, please… “Golf” is not a verb

There is a recent article from the New York Times describing how President Barack Obama plays Golf. In essence, it seems that the semi-retired President has a game that is not all that good, despite his well-publicized and multiple attempts to practice it. Well, mine isn’t all that hot either; primarily because I don’t have time to hit the links as much as I used to. But the point I’m trying to make here is that “Golf” is no more a verb than football, basketball, hockey or soccer.

It’s kind of a pet peeve of mine. Another one is that I don’t think “text” is a verb, either. That battle I’ve already lost, apparently. I won’t dwell on the fact that I’m an analog boy in a digital world.

But anyway…

Ever hear of someone going footballing? Nope. Me, either. How about someone going basketballing? Uh uh. Me either. Football is a sport. Basketball is a sport. And Golf is a sport. So when even the Grey Lady uses the word “Golf” as a verb, I haz a face palm.

I’m gonna keep this post short and simple by saying that if you enjoy the sport, you don’t “Golf.” You are not a “Golfer.” You don’t go “Golfing.” what you do is tee the ball up and play Golf. Just like you tee the ball up and play football, or tip the ball off and play basketball.

Okay? Okay.

Happy New Year, and may your New Year’s resolution to improve your Golf game take your handicap to a happier and more productive level.

Now, let me be clear...

I won't rest until the ball is in the damned hole.

Meanwhile, just offshore of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge on the Fort Morgan Peninsula (my ancestral home), near Gulf Shores, Alabama:

Photo courtesy of Ben Raines, Press-Register, June 19, 2010.  Click the image for the full version, and click here for his story that runs in the June 20 print edition.  This man is on his way to a Pulitzer for his reporting on the spill.

The other man could probably use some tips on his game from Rush Limbaugh.

Gimme some feedback in the comments.