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Do you like to watch professional golf? 

If so, do you watch on TV or streaming, or in person?

I used to like watching the US Masters and the British Open but it's pretty much only shown on the expensive sports streaming services now. Not paying those prices. I fancy going up to St Andrews or Carnoustie for the open some time though, They are within day trip distance for me.

I went to the British Masters a few years ago as it was at a nearby course. Mainly Euro PGA golfers but saw the likes of McIlroy, Garcia, Poulter and some of the old greats like Jiminez and Olazabal. That's the only Mens pro tournament I've seen in person.

When I was younger I went to a few Womens PGA tour tournaments as they used to host them round here.

Makes me wonder what other pro sports events people may have been to.

No. It bores me to death. And I am someone who likes cricket. Golf is one of those sports that is 100x more interesting to play than to watch. To be fair the commentators save it somewhat. But American commentators can make probably anything sound exciting. That incessant exuberance is a gift. :)

I have been invited as a guest to go to an upcoming pro golf event over multiple days.  I am reluctant because there will be many people there and it will all be televised.  Is this a time to go as my "old self"?  I just would be so nervous and have a lack of confidence with so many people around.  Every hole on every day will be video archived. 


Edit:  I would go as a spectator, to make that clear.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on Yesterday at 04:40:13 PMI have been invited as a guest to go to an upcoming pro golf event over multiple days.  I am reluctant because there will be many people there and it will all be televised.  Is this a time to go as my "old self"?  I just would be so nervous and have a lack of confidence with so many people around.  Every hole on every day will be video archived. 

Don't think about any of that, Chrissy. You are there to do what you love. Just focus on playing golf. Can I ask... would you feel more comfortable going in disguise? Or... I mean... could this be the opportunity you've been looking for to do something secure in yourself? Everything has to start somewhere, honey. Would your lack of confidence be any different either way?

Think about it okay?

I think it's kind of amazing that you're in the league that you can get invited to pro... anything. Sports people are a different breed to us regular troglodytes. Embrace it for all it's worth, Chrissy. And... girl... the people who watch, aren't the people who play.

You do you, okay? And never feel ashamed of that. If you can swing a driver like a person possessed, that's all on you.

Quote from: Sephirah on Yesterday at 05:05:16 PMDon't think about any of that, Chrissy. You are there to do what you love. Just focus on playing golf. Can I ask... would you feel more comfortable going in disguise? Or... I mean... could this be the opportunity you've been looking for to do something secure in yourself? Everything has to start somewhere, honey. Would your lack of confidence be any different either way?

Think about it okay?

I think it's kind of amazing that you're in the league that you can get invited to pro... anything. Sports people are a different breed to us regular troglodytes. Embrace it for all it's worth, Chrissy. And... girl... the people who watch, aren't the people who play.

You do you, okay? And never feel ashamed of that. If you can swing a driver like a person possessed, that's all on you.

Lauren,


I got invited to go watch, not play.  I would be a patron, a spectator.


Chrissy

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on Yesterday at 04:14:33 PMDo you like to watch professional golf? 

I have never had insomnia that bad.  😉

      @ChrissyRyan
Dear Chrissy:
Whether you go as ChrissyRyan in female or male mode is obviously entirely up to you as
you measure your own self-confidence, pass-ability and self-assurance.  If you are going
with those that know you as female ChrissyRyan... and around the throngs of unknown
strangers and visitors, then that should be much less of an issue. 
If you are going among acquaintances or friends that you have not come out to then that
helps you to decide.

I hope that no matter what you decide to do with your appearance, I hope and trust that
you have a great time.  Unfortunately, based on the NEWS stories yesterday and today, you
may not be seeing Tiger Woods among the Pro Golfers that are playing.

Please keep me and the rest of your avid followers updated.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on Yesterday at 04:40:13 PMI have been invited as a guest to go to an upcoming pro golf event over multiple days.  I am reluctant because there will be many people there and it will all be televised.  Is this a time to go as my "old self"?  I just would be so nervous and have a lack of confidence with so many people around.  Every hole on every day will be video archived. 

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on Yesterday at 05:09:42 PMLauren,


I got invited to go watch, not play.  I would be a patron, a spectator.


Chrissy

Do it anyway. And enjoy that moment.

Quote from: KathyLauren on Yesterday at 05:15:25 PMI have never had insomnia that bad.  😉

But, there are those exciting playoff holes when players end up tied after finishing the final round!

Quote from: Sephirah on Yesterday at 05:16:34 PMDo it anyway. And enjoy that moment.

Thank you for your reply Lauren!

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on Yesterday at 05:09:42 PMLauren,


I got invited to go watch, not play.  I would be a patron, a spectator.


Chrissy

Chrissy, I would go as the real you, it's probably a perfect opportunity as everyone around you will be more focussed on the golf than you which will give you the chance to get used to being out as yourself.

I played in a domestic pro am once a good number of years ago. It was just club pro's no-one famous. There was an anouncer on the first tea and a few spectators at the holes nearest the clubhouse. A posh course too, Bill Clinton had played it before when he was in the uk. I topped it off the first tea and topped my second shot too lol. I was mortified! I tore my wrist ligaments in another work tournament too. I kind of avoid tournaments after that experience! Honestly I'm not sure I can still play. It's definitely harder with boobs in the way now!

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on Yesterday at 05:15:58 PM      @ChrissyRyan
Dear Chrissy:
Whether you go as ChrissyRyan in female or male mode is obviously entirely up to you as
you measure your own self-confidence, pass-ability and self-assurance.  If you are going
with those that know you as female ChrissyRyan... and around the throngs of unknown
strangers and visitors, then that should be much less of an issue. 
If you are going among acquaintances or friends that you have not come out to then that
helps you to decide.

I hope that no matter what you decide to do with your appearance, I hope and trust that
you have a great time.  Unfortunately, based on the NEWS stories yesterday and today, you
may not be seeing Tiger Woods among the Golf pros that are playing.

Please keep me and the rest of your avid followers updated.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Thank you for your reply Danielle.

Tiger may not play at any event soon, but he did play this week in his own new indoor league.

He may show up at some upcoming events as a spectator or past champion. 


Chrissy

Quote from: Stottie Girl on Yesterday at 05:19:57 PMChrissy, I would go as the real you, it's probably a perfect opportunity as everyone around you will be more focussed on the golf than you which will give you the chance to get used to being out as yourself.

I played in a domestic pro am once a good number of years ago. It was just club pro's no-one famous. There was an anouncer on the first tea and a few spectators at the holes nearest the clubhouse. A posh course too, Bill Clinton had played it before when he was in the uk. I topped it off the first tea and topped my second shot too lol. I was mortified! I tore my wrist ligaments in another work tournament too. I kind of avoid tournaments after that experience! Honestly I'm not sure I can still play. It's definitely harder with boobs in the way now!

I do appreciate you taking time to reply!  Thank you Sarah.

Ladies play golf and most of them have boobs.  Perhaps you should give it another try!

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on Yesterday at 05:24:57 PMI do appreciate you taking time to reply!  Thank you.

Ladies play golf and most of them have boobs.  Perhaps you should give it another try!

They do and some of them are excellent golfers. I think I need to change the swing somehow though I'm not sure how. I'm certain I read somewhere that the female swing is very different. I'm not sure I have a stong enough grip anymore either though since the injury.

I like seeing some of the pro golfers and also some personalities / famous others that may be in a ProAm tourney. But that can be on TV. 

There are also some famous golf holes and courses, and a lot of history associated with some.
Some courses are immaculate. 

I like the white sand traps and the landscaping at some places.  Some courses are oceanside.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on Yesterday at 04:14:33 PMDo you like to watch professional golf? 

Nope, like others have said Boring.  It ranks right up there with baseball and nascar.  95% of the time nothings happening, 4% something almost happens, 1% something does happen.  I have more exciting things to do, like cleaning wax out of my ears.

Watching golf is a lot like watching a cricket test match to me (surprised you don't like it Lauren). It's relaxing, it goes on for days so you can drop in or out around your daily life to suit. There can be nail biting finales and the courses are often beautiful to look at. It's sport but at a much gentler pace.

Now put me in front of a Newcastle United FC or an England World Cup match and I'm a different animal! Shouting at the telly, leaping out my seat, on edge the whole game. Hyper and nervous at the same time. Sometimes it's nice to enjoy sport at a more sedate speed.

When I was in elementary school I would watch some hockey, in secondary school I would watch wrestling for a few years. But honestly I have no interest in watching sports on tv. I did enjoy watching live baseball games but never on tv. Golf was never anything I even considered watching, I enjoy the walk through the woods that usually happens when I play though lately with my knee's stairs are a challenge.

When I was younger and able to I enjoyed playing rough and tumble sports but I never really had an interest in watching them, maybe small clips but not the whole event.