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Written by Toshiyuki Sai

This is "monessay," a Series by Toshiyuki Sai, Publisher of HOUYHNHNM and Editor-in-Chief of HOUYHNHNM Unplugged. It is an essay through objects, so it is a "monessay," which means that it has no twist, but it is not a commentary either. This time, a tour bag by "Jones" is featured.

The 52ndpolice contraband

Thanks to the new coronavirus, the perfect time to go out and enjoy leisure activities has been ruined. Even so, many people are still going out for surfing and barbecues, and they are also battling with the self-restraint police officers. So far, there have been no incidents of police vs. punks in such places. Maybe it's just a matter of time .

. Nevertheless, the state of emergency declaration was lifted in 39 prefectures. Unfortunately, the metropolitan area has been carried over, but it is probably only a matter of time. This may sound a bit rough, but the deadly force of the new coronas is weaker than that of the influenza. The problem is the collapse of medical care. If only the medical facilities can be managed, life can return to normal (I hope) in Japan, where the number of infections is still dangerously low.

Normally, in this season of balmy breezes, I would have started planning a new way to enjoy golf with the staff of a certain department of a select store. But this, too, has been scrapped.

The word "golf" conjures up images of old men , and there is a whiff of the bubble economy about it. It is a fairly heavy leisure activity, requiring a whole day and a fair amount of money to play. It requires a lot of equipment, it is hard to know what is what, and it is expensive to get it all. You also need a car, and the clothes you wear are tacky. In addition to the difficulty of the game, the dress code and etiquette are not very appealing to young people. As a result, the number of players is decreasing year by year, and the industry is currently in a difficult situation.

But those who play golf say that there is no other sport that they enjoy so much. In other words, they just don't want to eat it, and if there was a chance, young people would come to the golf course.

So the question was what would appeal to young people, and we decided to experiment with that.

. I've been a bad golfer since I was in my mid-twenties, and I've been playing just to keep in touch with my friends. . but at the same time, I know what's not so fun. But at the same time, I know what's not so fun.

What is most puzzling is the dress code. Jackets are mandatory on many golf courses, but the original requirement of wearing a jacket in the sense of proper attire has gone by the wayside. There are people who clearly have a strange sense of size and sloppiness, and others who wonder how they can use such a color scheme. . On the other hand, even those with neat shirtpants are offended if they do not have a jacket. This would be understandable if it were a very prestigious club, but even at a half-government-run course, it's not so easy to deal with. Polo shirts are still required to be worn inside, and some courses have a regulation of wearing high socks when wearing short pants. The original code has been forgotten, and only a skeleton style remains. As someone who has at least some basic knowledge of what to wear, I find this extremely regrettable.

. Also, you should wipe out old customs such as forced lunches after the half and gratuities to caddies, which only Japan does.

I personally think that it is fine to play first and return the bunkers, toilets, etc. to a cleaner state after use than they were before. I have had the opportunity to play in the U.S. several times, and that's about all you need to worry about there.

. anyway, the problem is that it takes too long. If you are not good at golf, dash, don't teach on the course, don't teach on the course, move on as soon as you hole out, and finish your half in less than 2 hours. Then they can finish playing in 4 hours without lunch.

If it's close enough, I can work when I get back , or I can leave early and go to the course.

If you want, you can hire play-first restraint police instead of caddies.

The good thing about golf is that it is not about hitting where your opponent is not, as in other competitive ball games, but about working toward the same goal. . There is no feinting or trying to go against your opponent. So, even those who have different abilities can enjoy playing together. Imagine a tennis match between an expert and a beginner.

There is no fighting over waves , peaceful and healthy sport. And deep.

I don't want to see the golf course become popular and crowded again, but I also don't want it to continue to decline. I would like to ask that everything be done in moderation.

JONES RIDER Olive x Black ¥68,000+TAX

Tour bag by Jones , Rider in olive nylon x black PVC leather. The main material is nylon, which makes it lighter and easier to use than it looks. The few pockets are large enough to hold everything you need due to the large capacity of the pockets on the back section.

PROFILE

Toshiyuki Sai
Publisher, HOUYHNHNM / Editor-in-Chief, HOUYHNHNM Unplugged

After working as a freelance editor, he managed stylists and started his own editing/production company, which changed its name to Rhino Inc. in 2006.

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