The golf course was crowded with golfers one pleasant fall morning. Bob was standing in front of a tee preparing to swing at his ball. He visualized hitting a beautiful shot that would carry hundreds of yards. As he was standing there lost in his thoughts, an announcement came over the public address system: “Would the gentleman standing at the women’s tee please back up to the men’s tee?”

Bob ignored the announcement. He continued his pre-shot routine.

Again, the announcement came across the PA system: “Would the gentleman on the women’s tee please back up to the men’s tee?”

This announcement seemed incredibly rude to Bob, particularly since it was directed at him. He turned toward the clubhouse and shouted, “Would the announcer in the clubhouse kindly shut up and let me play my second…