Colin Montgomerie criticizes modern spitting habit in golf
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Colin Montgomerie expressed his disdain for spitting on golf courses during a 2019 interview. He emphasized the need to address this issue, noting it is rampant across various golf tours, including the PGA Tour. Montgomerie suggested potential fines could deter players from this behavior. Despite his criticisms, the problem persists in the sport and may require intervention from governing bodies to enforce change.
- •Montgomerie has been outspoken against spitting on the course since 2019.
- •He believes spitting undermines the dignity of the sport.
- •Montgomerie suggests implementing fines to combat the habit.
- •The problem has reportedly worsened since his initial comments.
- •There are calls for governing bodies to take action against this behavior.
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"Colin Montgomerie has never been one to hide his emotions. Montgomerie was an elite player for two decades from the late 1980s onwards.
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