You may or may not know the Kings of Leon. They're the chart topping rock group who performed an exclusive show at Manhattan's Webster Hall a couple of nights ago for an audience that included a number of hip young celebs. Their single "Sex on Fire" has topped the UK charts for weeks, and they were in New York for the release of their latest CD.
Not long ago however, it seems the lads caused a bit of consternation at the world's most famous golf venue, St. Andrews.
During an overserved evening at an adjoining hotel, the boys apparently wandered outside and... relieved themselves! Right there on the Old Course.
...And then Caleb, the lead singer, had to tell the story...publicly...admitting that the incident occurred on the 17th fairway, but specifying that the guys had "stayed in the rough at all times". He also promptly apologized. Group drummer, Nathan, who happens to be Caleb's brother, later expressed concern that they might "never be allowed back in St Andrews". The St Andrews Links Trust, for their part, seemed totally unaware of the incident.
I'm just wondering why the Kings couldn't at least make it to the Castle Course.
It seems relieving one's self on the Old Course is the new killer PR move.
ReplyDeleteGiven enough beer, British Rockers, like British football fans, will urinate on just about anything. As a British football fan I know from whence I speak.
ReplyDeleteThis story really pisses me off ;)
ReplyDeleteKings of Leon are NOT a British rock band. They are from here in the states.
ReplyDeleteLOL - that's hilarious !
ReplyDeleteHowever, for people not familiar with St Andrews - there are no walls and no fences around any of the 7 courses. The Old Course is IN the city of St Andrews - and there are more than a dozen pubs, plus hotels with their own bars on the adjoining streets. This isn't the first time someone got pissed and then took one on The Old Course. (you just hope they are careful around the gorse - ouch !)
My bad. I've got to admit I'm not a fan of rock. My preferences run more towards easy listening elevator music ...and Manchester United. ;)
ReplyDeleteSomeone should take a piss on Morefar
ReplyDelete@e Yes, I too stand corrected. The boys are from TN ...and I'm more into reggae/R&B.
ReplyDeleteso that's what happened court? u got caught up in the gorse? now some thinns are beginning to make sense.
ReplyDeleteit's a good thing the root system at the old course is so deep - with over 12 bars w/in a quick walk and no fences it must receive frequent moonlight waterings!
Excuse the bathroom humor, but perhaps those Tennessee boy just didn't have a pot bunker to pee in.
ReplyDeleteLMFAO
Anon - if you ever get a chance to go to St Andrews - you have to take it. It's one of THE most amazing places I've ever been.
ReplyDeleteThis has to be the best thing to happen to golf in years. The boys were just trying unleashed their southern spice on course.
ReplyDelete"God's gonna get us back, Holy Roller Novocaine"
@marcoman LOL - The kids are really lucky they didn't wander right into one of those pot bunkers. That would have been messy. :-O
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog and you in particular!!!
ReplyDeleteCiao dall'Italia