Well, somebody might …
But during a tournament, it’s not as many people as you’d think.
Full disclosure, this topic wasn’t one I came up with on my own …
This tweet was the inspiration for it:
Guy on the card: Everyone ok with music?
— Obi Bogey (@BogeyObi) October 22, 2022
Rest of the card: For sure!
Me: *not ok with music* Absolutely!
To date, it’s the single-most relatable disc golf tweet I’ve ever encountered …
Kudos to you, Obi-Wan Overpar.
Here’s what rule No. 3.01C has to say on the matter:
“ … personal music players and other devices must be used exclusively with personal headphones, and the volume must be kept at a level so as not to be heard by other players, prevent the player from effectively interacting with their group during scorekeeping tasks or provide a safety hazard for the player by not hearing ‘Fore!’ calls from other players or warning blasts by the Tournament Director.”
Music during casual rounds isn’t my favorite, but I’ll survive. Insane Clown Posse, System of a Down and Rage Against the Machine don’t help me connect with Mother Nature like they do other disc golfers. But in a public park, within reason, patrons are free to do as they please.
And though I’m not big on headphones during competitive play, it’s legal – for now. As outlined by the longest run-on sentence known to mankind (see above), as long as a cardmate’s music doesn’t become MY music, it’s kosher. Breathe easy, Sarah Hokom – keep on jamming.
Instead, it’s bluetooth speakers at sanctioned events that grind my gears …
I hate them.
First, they’re not legal – plain and simple.
Next, if you can relate, the mock, aforecited Twitter conversation is one that usually takes place within the first few holes of a tournament. To share your disdain for loud, rule-shattering tunes with your new cardmates is like calling a foot fault or time violation on the first hole …
It’s weird.
And lastly, it’s hard to focus on the task at hand with Bob Marley blaring in the background. Heck, it could be Enya, for all I care. If I’m not playing so hot, as unfounded as the accusation might be, you better believe I’m blaming her Irish butt for my trash play out on the course.
It’s as if the obnoxious music’s owner has placed himself in the center of the disc golf universe. He can hear it. His cardmates can hear it. Other cards can, too. But to basque in the majesty of his music is a gift – not something to be awkwardly endured by people too nice to speak up.
Please, if you’re part of the problem, pop an earbud …
Leave the disc-jockeying to Steve Aoki.
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