Golf Snob Index - A great article by Jerry Tarde, Golf Digest June 2011
To figure out your GSI, count the number of statements that apply to you and deduct from 20. If you check every item, you're scratch!
1) You haven't let anyone play through since Tiger worked with Butch.
2) The number of different golfers you've played with in the last year is less than 10.
3) You've left a green before your group has finished putting out.
4) You've jumped a hole ahead to avoid the foursome in front.
5) You don't look for other peoples golf balls, or if you do, you give it the "visual sweep"
6) You're the only one in your group playing from the back tees.
7) You've taken a boat to play golf.
8) You question the superintendent's aerification schedule.
9) You've worn a Hogan cap and a cardigan sweater - at the same time.
10) You've called your caddie "caddie."
11) You've not played with a woman or child (unrelated to you) in your foursome in the last year.
12) You refuse to practice off mats.
13) You play only a certain number Titleist.
14) You take your vacations around the Walker Cup.
15) The starter asks if a single can join your group, and you inquire about his handicap before agreeing.
16) You named your dog Bogey.
17) You don't do Myrtle Beach.
18) You've admonished a fellow golfer for walking in your through-line.
19) The "no chipping" sign? It doesn't apply to you.
20) You tell a playing partner, "Don't talk to my ball. No, really, don't talk to my ball."
This is too funny, I scored a 5 which is still a little high considering how ridiculous some of the questions are....
edit.....i forgot to deduct as well (real score of 15)
To figure out your GSI, count the number of statements that apply to you and deduct from 20. If you check every item, you're scratch!
1) You haven't let anyone play through since Tiger worked with Butch.
2) The number of different golfers you've played with in the last year is less than 10.
3) You've left a green before your group has finished putting out.
4) You've jumped a hole ahead to avoid the foursome in front.
5) You don't look for other peoples golf balls, or if you do, you give it the "visual sweep"
6) You're the only one in your group playing from the back tees.
7) You've taken a boat to play golf.
8) You question the superintendent's aerification schedule.
9) You've worn a Hogan cap and a cardigan sweater - at the same time.
10) You've called your caddie "caddie."
11) You've not played with a woman or child (unrelated to you) in your foursome in the last year.
12) You refuse to practice off mats.
13) You play only a certain number Titleist.
14) You take your vacations around the Walker Cup.
15) The starter asks if a single can join your group, and you inquire about his handicap before agreeing.
16) You named your dog Bogey.
17) You don't do Myrtle Beach.
18) You've admonished a fellow golfer for walking in your through-line.
19) The "no chipping" sign? It doesn't apply to you.
20) You tell a playing partner, "Don't talk to my ball. No, really, don't talk to my ball."
This is too funny, I scored a 5 which is still a little high considering how ridiculous some of the questions are....
edit.....i forgot to deduct as well (real score of 15)
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not to shabby
