Day one in Mexico...we need a power outage in the booth

by courtgolf on Nov 12, 2009 5:58 PM EST

Good lord - the first day isn't finished and I'm already regurgitating every time Val Skinner and Dottie Pepper open their mouths. Will SOMEone tell these two that there is no such thing as a "grip...." (whatever iron the player is hitting) They just went back to back to back holes with Ochoa talking about how she will "grip a 7-iron", or "she's hitting a grip 8." AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!

Personally, I can figure out what they are talking about because I understand gripping up and down on a shaft - but please, stop talking jargon that not only doesn't exist, it makes no sense. Of COURSE she's going to GRIP A 7-iron...how the hell else do you keep the damn club in your hands ???

I hate jargon - especially when nobody else in their right mind uses it.

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Jargon is the method some people use to let you know that they know more than you do. While in some circles it is required (try not using jargon at NASA, for example) in sports it is rarely a necessity. A good communicator avoids it.

by Charles Boyer on Nov 12, 2009 6:08 PM EST reply actions

at least they want you to THINK they know more than us. :-)

Very true – but Jargon that is widely known, understood, and spoken becomes a part of the language in that area or industry. NASA’s tech language and shorthand is a necessity inside the walls of NASA – but if they use it out in public, people look at them like they are mental patients.

“A good communicator avoids it.” DAMN SKIPPY ! Bullseye ! Well said. Bravo…and lots more pats on the back. If you’re going to use jargon, you have to make sure your audience understands you. NFL broadcasts are the only sports broadcasts I can think of that are more full of jargon – but the networks hire players who don’t understand that the average joe doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Nov 12, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

I know I've beaten poor Johnny

Miller to death, but he is guilty of using cute phrases and jargon as if only he and tour pros have ever heard or uttered those particular words before…

...from the land of pleasant living, Baltimore.

by One-Eyed Golfer Guy on Nov 12, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions