Ask Linda #388a-Listening to music

I don't think you are right there, Linda. To wear a headset to listen to music during a round is not only a breach of Etiquette and dangerous but also a breach of 14-3. Such music "might assist him in making a stroke or in his play."

Lulu

Dear Lulu,

I will agree that it would be rude (and possibly dangerous) to listen to music if you are golfing with friends. I can’t imagine why you would want to do so if you had company, and I have yet to see anyone doing so.

Any breach of 14-3 would depend on the individual’s reason for listening. For example, if the purpose were to calm his nerves, that would be a clear breach of the Rules because it would assist him in his play. However, there is no breach if he is playing alone and the purpose of the music is to add to his enjoyment of the day. 

Linda

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