Anyone uttering the words ‘trust me I know what I’m doing’ is usually unaware that disaster is about to befall them.
That line hasn’t worked for anyone since wildcard TV detective Sledge Hammer made it famous in the 1980s.
We should warn you that the video below contains strong language, a questionable setup, and a shot that might be 28-1 in AEW.
While we aren’t privy to the discussion that precedes this gentleman’s drive, it seems he received some unwanted advice.
This kind of thing can turn a mild-mannered golfer into a frothing lunatic and should be avoided at all costs – as this video proves.
Unless you know your buddy or playing partner will take your advice well, keep it to yourself.
It is for a multitude of reasons that you should never provide unsolicited golf advice to your playing companions, even if they are having a really difficult time.
Unless you are a professional, coach or instructor it is quite likely that you simply are not qualified to guide anyone, simply having a better round than your mate doesn’t put you in the position to tell them how to play.
The worst part about unsolicited advice is that it is a blow to the mental side of the game. Golf is a game best played with as little going on in the melon as possible especially as it pertains to actually playing the game.
Golf is a game that is really about finding your own way to the hole in the fewest shots and so abdicating your own choices in order to take someone else’s guidance is contrary to the spirit of the game.
You will rarely if ever, see a professional on tour give advice to another professional given that the player receiving that advice would be within his rights to take offence at such an offer.
Most problems with your golf game require practice and drilling to sort out, they won’t be fixed by glib remarks on the course. These comments are likely to either breed silent resentment or in some cases could trigger an apoplexy.
The exceptions to this rule are for issues of safety, etiquette, or a round with a novice who is open to receiving your advice. Course knowledge can also be imparted without fear of reproach in most instances.
WATCH: Amateur golfer’s hilariously angry reaction as buddy’s advice is proven correct Golf365.
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