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Golf Monthly
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Emma Booth

The Most Dispiriting Aspect Is How Quickly The Conversation Can Slide From Dismissal Into Sexualisation: What The Backlash To A Viral Video Reveals About Golf Culture

Sam De'Ath giving Alison Root advice on the green.

A recent social media post shared by golf content creator Hannah Holden captured an experience many women who play golf are familiar with. Holden, a +3 handicapper, was practicing her short putts using the classic two tee peg gate drill when she was interrupted by a man offering his advice.

Man: “Excuse me, you putted that well, do you mind me saying something?
Holden: “Uh huh”
Man: Do you speak English?
Holden: “Yeah”

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