Author: /u/LeftyChemist

I went to the driving range at Marti Golf Center wearing a mask. Now first of all, I don’t have any qualms with those who chose not to use them – I personally want to use them to protect me and especially my wife (expecting our first child!). Again, this isn’t a comment on freedoms or anything – for me, it’s your choice but understand my right to bear masks. I entered the trailer and the person behind the counter (owner?) immediately told me:”I do not allow masks in here.”I was a bit taken back but my reply was “uh, really? I mean I don’t care if you don’t want to use one but I..”He cut me off with “I don’t care, leave or take off the mask. I have to constantly pick them up off the grounds and they wreck equipment.”

“I just don’t want to get sick,” I said “Just trying to protect me and my wife, she’s pregnant and I want to take extra care””I don’t care,” was his response. “COVID is a bunch of BS and anyways I’m not sick.”

That was my interaction with them. If you look them up on Google reviews, you’ll see a recent similar incident with a father and his 7 yr old. To me, this is a bit out of hand and raises a few points: 1. I understand the aggravation of picking up trash on your property but there are gatorade/water bottles everywhere (not in bins) – it’s annoying- but what does that have to do with masks inside the shop trailer? I wore my mask outside and there wasn’t a fuss. 2. In the Google review, the owner posted a reply saying this wasn’t a political thing but that it was about FREEDOMS (his use of caps lock not mine) and also mentioned COVID BS. Come on, let’s be honest, this isn’t about a trash policy – it is a statement.

Ultimately for me, Cinco Ranch is equidistant and the cost is the same so I’ll just go there. But I felt compelled to post this to make others aware so they can make judgments themselves.

Have a blessed day and stay safe.

Link to Google review: https://goo.gl/maps/oSymiiUpbmpsAWi66