Opinion & Analysis

11 great songs to play on the golf course

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10 years ago

May 21, 2016

Golf aficionados across the world are united in their love for the game; it’s a passionate and addictive sport that can be enjoyed at pretty much any age. Need convincing why playing golf is good for you? Here are five compelling reasons.

Better physical fitness: Golf makes you walk briskly, bend down, twist and turn for about 5 hours and 6 miles at a time, the length of an average round. That’s all-round fitness every time!
Improving mental health: Golf is all about perfecting that swing. Playing a few hours of golf allows you to have a little holiday from your everyday worries as you practice all the different skills the game requires. It takes intention and focus to score well.
Setting personal goals: Once you’re hooked, you will want to go further and further in golf; there’s always room for improvement. Golf is a game that lends itself to self-development.
Making friends: If you share a passion for golf with your friends, you can build an enduring bond that can last a lifetime. Golf can help people become more outgoing and sociable. You will want to share your experiences with like-minded people when you get to the 19th hole.
Connecting with nature: A few hours on the golf course can be an almost spiritual experience. With the wind in your hair, sun in the sky and scenic views all around, there’s a peace and tranquillity that you won’t find most places.

Now that you’re inspired to dust down your golf clubs and head off to your local club, how about some music to really get you into the swing? We’ve put together 11 golf-related tunes to put a smile on your face while you’re at the course.

What are your favorite golf-related songs that put you in a good mood to play your best? Let us know in the comments section below.

The Tweets: The Birdie Song

The Smiths: Hand In Glove

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh2bonnjv70

Slash: Baby Can’t Drive

Harry Champion: Any Old Iron

Blue October: The Follow Through

Jigsaw: Sky High

Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington: It Don’t Mean A Thing It It Ain’t Got That Swing

Fleetwood Mac: Albatross

The B-52s: Deadbeat Club

Forest New Orleans Jazz Band: Ace In The Hole

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBemzs48UWk

Steely Dan: Hey Nineteen

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16 Comments

Brian

Feb 9, 2019 at 6:41 pm

Try this golf playlist out. It has a little bit of everything!

https://open.spotify.com/user/berkalert/playlist/1U3j6bQpZY1qQcG9Y8KkZC?si=QkGhmGEFTs6NJGbGspXcbg

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foreplayonly

Jul 13, 2017 at 10:59 pm

this is awful

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Z

May 24, 2016 at 5:40 pm

Unfortunately, studies show that 98.4% of golfers do not, in fact, have broads in Atlanta

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ron

May 23, 2016 at 5:00 pm

So much music-at-the-golf-course hate!! I’m gonna throw my support to the “let the tunes flow” crowd. Nothing wrong with enjoying your favorite tunes while you play, as long as your playing partners don’t mind. Of course you have to be mindful and turn it down if you get close to other groups.

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Double Mocha Man

May 22, 2016 at 4:57 pm

I will sometimes listen to music on the course when I’m playing by myself… bluetooth earbuds so as not to inhibit the golf swing. But the author missed the best golf song: “A Little Bit is Better than Nada”.

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- Dan Moller
  
  May 23, 2016 at 9:13 am
  
  ha, nice Tin Cup reference. Maybe throw in Kenny Loggin’s – I’m Alright on there too.
  
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David Labbe

May 22, 2016 at 10:42 am

WTF WRX..is this what your website is turning into?

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Nath

May 22, 2016 at 5:56 am

You dont play songs on a golf course. Period.
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Nath

May 22, 2016 at 5:55 am

You dont play songs in a golf course. Period.
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PuffyC

May 21, 2016 at 11:38 pm

No no no no never never no no never never no no. Golf is a time to get away from the constant onslaught of noise and racket. What’s so wrong with just listening to nature for 4 hours a week? Please don’t encourage any more knuckle dragging bros to pollute a golf course with their music.

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ShortDawg

May 21, 2016 at 5:26 pm

Anybody playing music (especially loud) needs to be escorted off the property.

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- OldTom
  
  May 21, 2016 at 10:58 pm
  
  You Yanks are such entitled selfish narcissists. Just because you can and want to (listen to music) doesn’t mean it’s ok. In case you don’t know there is a thing called etiquette, which is the underlying principle which has kept this game of kings and gentlemen civil for centuries.
  
  According to the R&A:
  
  You should always show consideration for other players on the course and take care not to not disturb their play by moving, talking or making unnecessary noise. You should also ensure that any electronic devices taken onto the course don’t distract other players.
  
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M17

May 21, 2016 at 5:10 pm

ZZ Top “Rough boy”

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Emil

May 21, 2016 at 2:40 pm

Dio’s Holy Driver was forgotten from the list.

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Adam

May 21, 2016 at 1:49 pm

These 11 songs are great!!!!!!!!!!

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Scooter McGavin

May 21, 2016 at 12:38 pm

So, here are 11 songs that have puns loosely relating to golf?

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