Golfer

= Golfers by Hanna Shin =

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When it comes to the archetype of golfers, there have been many negative and positive outlooks upon these athletes. Golfers are often portrayed as boring people and known to be emotionless athletes. However, there are fans who know about golf well enough to understand that golfers work very diligently through dedication, perseverance, and practice to become the athletes they are today. ======

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Many people view golfers in a negative way because of their lack of knowledge of how the game of golf works. This shows a negative connotation because it makes golfers seem disconnected to the outside society and especially with those who can't enjoy golf simply because of their lack of knowledge of understanding the game. Golf is a sport that requires a pacified surrounding because golfers need the stillness to focus and successfully get through their game. Due to this, golfers are usually calm. However, this is only a facade of golfers. Many say golfers are not enthralled by their own sport, but in honesty, golfers are more chaotic on the inside. ======

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media type="youtube" key="dxs0oMwKWNk" height="218" width="378" align="right"They scream. They panic. They rejoice. All emotions are laid down until their last putt of the 18th hole. The YouTube clip besides, on the right, shows how golfers completely blow their cap off during various tournaments and it brings a terrible reputation to golfers because it makes golfers seem very temperamental and impatient when in fact there are many golfers who work hard to break such a viewpoint. All the aspects of being focused are for the better results of one's score and for the respect of other players around them. Another clip from YouTube, displayed on the bottom, shows the disturbance of one obnoxious player and how their annoyance can affect a big portion of another's game. It gives golfers a negative image because it is displayed as if golfers have no respect, when in fact golfers are showing their greatest manner by giving each individual athletes their peace. ======

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As an example of this archetype, there is a professional golfer named Tiger Woods. He is a major player in the golf world due to his immaculate swing, various championships, and a long journey with golf. However, recently he was caught with a scandal due to his affair with his wife, ======

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and this brought the whole world to turn heads to golfers as a whole. Due to Woods' actions, many started to get interested in golfers; yet not for the game or the golfers, but to get a bigger scoop on the scandal upon Tiger Woods. Growing up, as a fresh golfer at the age of 3, Woods became a phenomenon among golfers. His career was knocked down for a short period due to this scandal and overall his scandal brought down the whole world of golf and all the other golfers images very negatively. The comic shown above has Tiger Woods saying, "My reputation is somewhere here?". This comic that the cartoonist drew was to make fun of him as a golfer and the affair itself. Because Tiger Woods is considered to be one of the best golfers in the world, this cartoon brings a negative impact towards the reputation of golfers and puts Woods' career at a border. In addition, a book was written by Michael Essany, titled __Doomed by Distraction__ (displayed on the bottom), and in this biography, Woods' affair was listed as well. It shows a unfavorable impact towards Tiger because he himself did not speak to ease up the tensions and fix his reputation as a golfer. While the scandal sabotaged the credibility of all other golfers, this novel by Essany did not support the golf world. ======

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Besides the scandals itself, Tiger Woods often brought negative aspects towards this archetype through another literary device. His book, __How I Play Golf__, includes tips and skills to become a better golfer. Despite the generosity, it is shown rather condescendingly because Woods is so skilled as a golfer (and carries such a high reputation for many golfers around the world) that his tips seem rather obscure to amateur golfers because his professional level would take years to achieve. ======

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Despite the many negative attitudes people grew towards golfers, many positive outlooks remained strong around the society. There is a big criteria to become a successful golfer. Being a golfer requires diligence, perseverance, dedication, and most importantly, practice. Professional golfers simply do not get to their level with luck or having "genes" of prodigal golfing skills. Golfers must have the dedication to push on to practicing and to continue to do so for years forth. Without the dedication, one cannot grow to be a successful golfer. A YouTube clip of Michelle Wie is provided on the bottom ======

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 and it shows the commitment she is putting upon herself to practice for the upcoming tournament. It shows how she cares for each and every tournament, and as a professional, she displays a positive role model image for all golfers around the world. Secondly, in the YouTube video of Mr.Woods (provided at the bottom), a golf announcer starts to analyze Tiger's slow-motion swing, and with Tiger's reputation of a prestigious golfer, the analysis shows the amazing swing Tiger Woods obtained through much practice and persistance, for he did start golf at such a young age. media type="youtube" key="1Wz4DVqAiOA" height="218" width="431" align="center"

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Throughout the many years, a variety of viewpoints were placed upon golfers. Nevertheless, golfers continued to remain strong and continue to fight out to keep the notable image of golfers out in the world. ======    Works Cited: 
 * Comic strip, "Tiger Wood in the ruff". Web. 12 Apr. 2012. <httpL//www.drewlitton.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tigerintheruff-copy.gif>.//
 * //<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">GolfHDChannel. "Tiger Woods' swing in slow motion." Youtube. Youtube, 19 Mar . 2012. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wz4DVqAiOA>. //
 * //<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">"How I play Golf" Amazon.com. Online shopping for electronics, apparel, computers, books, dvds, & more. Kindle Amazon. Web 22. Apri 2012. <http://www.amazon.com/gp/an/d/B0000667FO/ref=redir_mdp_mobile:ref_=sr_1_5>. //
 * //<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">JustTeeTime. Youtuber. "Golf Funny Commercial #55."Youtube. Youtube. Web. 22 Apr. 2012. <httpL //www.youtube.com/watch?v=flB0sBdBQbl>.
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">"Tiger Woods: Doomed by Distractions [Kindle Edition]." Amazon.com: Tiger Woods. Doomed by distractions. EBook: Michael Essany: Books. Kindle Amazon. Web. 22 Apr 2012. <http://www.amazon.com/tiger-woods-doomed-distraction-ebook/dp/B0070uv4yA/ref=sr_1_3?s=books>.
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">"Top 10 Golfing Tantrums." Youtube. Youtube, 31 Jan. 2012. Web. 12 Apr. 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxs0oMwKWNk>.
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Youtuber. "Michelle Wie on Driving Range Honda-Ptt LPGA Thailand 2012 Day 4. wmv." Youtube. Youtube, 26 Feb. 2012. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO6t4r2MII8>.