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Tales from the first teeAuthor: Rich Easton
Stories about my life experiences and others as I work at one of the premier golf clubs in Charleston, SC. Interviews with golfers around the world that have one thing in common...the pursuit of excellence on a golf course and everything else that happens along the way. Language: en-us Genres: Golf, News, News Commentary, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The death of etiquette and stone-faced-champions fill the airwaves
Episode 141
Monday, 23 March, 2026
Send us Fan MailA huge win should sound like a concert, so why does it feel like silence when a champion barely reacts? I start with a moment that stuck in my head: the stone-faced celebration after a major victory, and the uneasy feeling it creates for fans who want to share the release. We dig into emotional expression in sports, why we connect so hard to fist pumps and tears, and how the modern athlete may be choosing composure as a shield in an online world that loves to weaponize everything.Then I pivot from fairways to free-for-alls, because golf etiquette and basic public manners feel like they’re slipping at the same time. Speakerphone calls on planes, viral video volume, walking through putting lines, carts too close to greens, trash near bunkers, and “serious golfers” acting like nobody else exists. Golf used to be a gentleman’s game built on honor and self-regulation, and I’m not romanticizing the past so much as asking what we lose when courtesy becomes optional. The quieter we get, the more we see, and the more we remember that respect is a skill.We also get personal about the grind of coming back after time off, when your swing feels like it vanished and doubt moves in. We talk golf practice, neuromuscular memory, swing thoughts, and why the mind can sabotage timing even when your body feels ready. Finally, a “Two Truths and a Lie” detour into politics and media literacy asks how so many shaky claims get presented as fact, and what it takes to stay clear-eyed.If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a golf buddy, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one etiquette rule or mental habit you wish we’d all bring back?Spotify Apple podcastsAmazon Music all other streaming services
