why no sunflower seeds on golf course

What is Sunflower Hills golf course?

Courses should seriously ban sunflower seeds. If caught spitting them on the greens...no trial, death penalty. Goes triple for Cigarette butts. You know, I like to smoke on the course, and would do so regardless of rules, but I was out yesterday and saw butts on the GREEN. Like someone just put one out right next to the cup.

What is eating my sunflowers?

Jul 11, 2009 · It is people who eat sunflower seeds while they golf, and then spit the shells on the green. Invariably, I find myself having to remove the spittle encrusted shells from my intended putting line. It only takes one or two of these seed munchers to force all of the other players to pick up their saliva soaked discards.

Why play at Sunflower Hills?

Apr 23, 2014 · So Deck, Kadin and I then had a conversation about Sunflower seeds and their merit on the golf course. Deck said no because they will inevitable end up on the green (you don't say) and Kadin said they don't belong any where but a baseball diamond.

How to tell if a sunflower has no florets?

Played a course this summer that had a sign said sunflower seeds were banned and we thought that was so weird. My dumbfuck speculated that they could cause sunflowers to grow on the course which was the stupidest thing I'd ever heard.

Can you eat sunflower seeds on a golf course?

3. Don't throw cigarette butts or spit out sunflower seeds on the greens. Cigarette butts on the greens are just plain disgusting. There's no joy in picking up something that's been in someone else's mouth.Jul 18, 2017

Why you should not eat sunflower seeds?

Excess consumption of sunflower seeds may cause vomiting, stomach ache and constipation. People allergic to sunflower seeds may show symptoms like vomiting, rashes, breathing problem, swelling and itching around the mouth etc. Sunflower seeds are rich in calories. Consuming too much may lead to weight gain.

Why do ball players eat sunflower seeds?

You can imagine the stress in the dugout while players wait for their turn at bat or for the coach to talk with the pitcher. Just as with stress eating helps calm us down, being able to chew on something allows players to burn off that nervous energy. So players chew bubble gum or eat sunflower seeds.Aug 1, 2019

Why are sunflower seeds empty?

If you notice a small hole in your empty sunflower seeds, it's most likely a worm problem. Sunflowers are fairly resistant to pests, with the exception of a few species of insects. The most problematic ones lay eggs on the flower head and their larvae actually eat the developing seed inside.

What happens if you eat a bag of sunflower seeds everyday?

Potential Problems. Overindulging in sunflower seeds could potentially cause problems with excessive intake of phosphorus, which may lead to calcification of nonskeletal tissues and kidney damage.

What are the pros and cons of eating sunflower seeds?

The Bottom Line Sunflower seeds make for a nutty, crunchy snack and a tasty addition to countless dishes. They pack various nutrients and plant compounds that may help fight inflammation, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Still, they're calorie-dense and may lead to unwanted side effects if you eat too many.Nov 22, 2018

Why do baseball players pee on their hands?

Although it is unusual, and the benefits of doing so are unclear, some baseball players do pee on their hands. The most common reasons cited are to toughen the skin, to soften the skin, and to prevent or treat blisters or calluses.Mar 26, 2022

Why did MLB take away sunflower seeds?

Due to the nature of the virus and its easy transferability via water droplets, if Major League Baseball comes back, the league has decided there will be no spitting and no sunflower seeds allowed.May 25, 2020

Why do ball players spit so much?

Some players spit in baseball simply because it is habit. Players may form this habit because they once had a habit of chewing tobacco or sunflower seeds. It is also possible that a player has a spitting habit simply from nerves or restlessness.

Do all sunflowers make sunflower seeds?

Any sunflower will produce sunflower seeds, and you can eat the seeds from any one of them. However, it is much easier to eat seeds from a sunflower which is bred for its edible seeds than one which is bred for its blooms.Jun 12, 2021

Do sunflower seeds really come from sunflowers?

0:072:06HOW TO PICK SUNFLOWER SEEDS: QUICK TIPS - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBut the trick is to get them before the birds get them. But after they've developed a seed thatMoreBut the trick is to get them before the birds get them. But after they've developed a seed that actually has has some nut in it.

Will cut sunflowers produce seeds?

The cut sunflower harvested early in the flowering stage will not have the ability to go on to develop seeds, which requires a lot of energy from the plant. As well, these cut sunflowers are more vulnerable to bacteria the longer they stay in the bucket or vase of water.Oct 7, 2021

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This is probably a repeat rant, but I have seen this problem at golf courses all over the country.

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Caesar Palache

I work at a upscale private golf course and I was playing golf Monday with two of my best junior golfers, each have won Junior Virginia State Golf Association State Titles and each are solid plus handicaps. You get it, they are good players and know golf. But something surprised me playing with them Monday.

SheriffBooth

Finding them on the greens is real peeve of mine - like I want to be picking up shells that have been in someone else's mouth.#N#Elsewhere, I don't really care. I guess I'd prefer they get spit into the woods or at least the deep rough.

Playaway

I think IN THE LEAST seed guys should take the route of the tobacco chewing crowd with the disgusting "cup".#N#I leave a golf course BETTER THAN I FIND IT. The seed thing is ridiculous.#N#Fix you ball mark and two more, fix your divot and two or three more on your walk to the green.

JimNewton

I am addicted to them but I never bring them golfing, nope. It'd be just another distraction and it's obviously inconsiderate.#N#And yes, I have been seeing pistachio shells as well. Strange..

2putttom

Hell no! Like yourself I work as greens crew and shells end up on greens leaving players to sweep them aside bare handed ,,,gross!

kmac49

I grew up playing baseball where seeds go hand in hand. I love sunflower seeds, especially in the summer. I often will go through a bag in a couple of days on my commute. But, they stay off the course.

CKalma

Nay I don't want to pick up seeds. Who knows where their mouth has been.

What does Len Curtin do to ice?

When ice forms on the greens at George Wright Golf Course, outside Boston, superintendent Len Curtin often does what his colleagues at other cold-climate courses do: He sprinkles the ice with black sand or black organic fertilizer, both of which absorb sunlight, which in turn helps melt the ice. But there’s another product Curtin also likes to use: sunflower seeds in their black shells.

Who is Josh Sens?

A golf, food and travel writer, Josh Sens has been a GOLF Magazine contributor since 2004 and now contributes across all of GOLF’s platforms. His work has been anthologized in The Best American Sportswriting. He is also the co-author, with Sammy Hagar, of Are We Having Any Fun Yet: the Cooking and Partying Handbook.

Do superintendents sweat when snow is light?

When the snow is light and fluffy, superintendents don’t usually sweat it. It’s when the snow gets slushy that their blood runs cold. In those conditions, snow can freeze, then thaw, then freeze again, producing a layer of ice that can suffocate the grass beneath it.

What does "the starter held people back to wait for some people who were late for their tee time"

"The starter held people back to wait for some people who were late for their tee time meaning that everybody was going out late. Until we hear that the course has improved we won't be coming back." - lizrobinson

How far can you drive from the green?

At most courses, you're not even allowed to drive within 20 or 30 yards of the green, much less on the green. Disabled golfers are sometimes allowed to drive their personal single rider golf cars on the greens, but that's it.