Nice Shot on Jeju Dulle-gil... Full Swing at Gwit-eulmak Despite "Stop It" Protests

Similar Cases Continue to Occur in Public Places Like Parks
"If You Can't Play Golf, You Should Quit," Netizens Criticize

A nuisance golfer practicing golf swings was spotted on a trail in Jeju. On the 13th, JTBC's 'Sageon Banjang' revealed footage of a woman practicing golf on a lawn near the Jeju trail. In the video shared by the informant, a woman standing on the grass is seen taking a stance and swinging a golf club. The video also captured a white golf ball flying far away.

The informant reported, "Recently, I encountered a woman practicing golf on a lawn near the Songaksan trail in Jeju. She kept hitting golf balls on the grass and ignored my protests." After seeing her continue to hit balls despite being told to stop, the informant reported the woman to the police. The informant explained, "The woman only stopped practicing golf after the police arrived at the scene." Earlier, around April, a man practicing golf was also spotted at Toseong in Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. The Toseong in Pungnap-dong, Seoul, is Historic Site No. 11, designated as a national cultural asset in 1963.

Additionally, in February of this year, a man was seen playing golf on private land near an elementary school in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, drawing public criticism. Last year, footage surfaced of a man practicing golf in an apartment underground parking lot, and in 2021, a man was seen practicing swings toward the sea at a beach. Notably, this man reportedly hit actual golf balls despite the presence of beachgoers.

Inconsiderate golf practice occurring regardless of time and place is frequently happening elsewhere as well, calling for countermeasures. Similar cases continue to occur in places such as public parks where people actually visit and on walking trails, which could potentially lead to fatal accidents in the future.
[Photo by JTBC 'Sageon Banjang']

Netizens reacted to the video with comments such as, "If you hit a passerby, it could be fatal. Don’t do this in parks; spend some money to learn properly," "A golf club is a tool for the golf course, but elsewhere it’s a weapon," "No money but want to play golf?" and "If you can’t afford screen golf, don’t play golf." Nuisance golf practice regardless of time and place is frequently occurring elsewhere as well, prompting calls for countermeasures. Similar incidents continue to happen in public places, including parks where people walk, which could lead to accidents in the future. Meanwhile, if caught practicing golf swings recklessly in public places, violators may be fined up to 100,000 won under the Minor Offenses Act.