Do We Need The Winter As A Break From Golf?
Too much of a good thing. We’ve all heard that expression. But can golf be too much of a good thing? Do we need that break from golf that the winter brings to us northern golfers? I’m sure most of...
View ArticleSwing Like A Boss
The Swing Boss training aid It’s no secret that golf training aids are not really our thing here at GolfStinks. Most of the products we see are more or less laughed off. Let’s be honest, there are...
View ArticleDo All Of Your Golf Clubs Have To Match?
Does your golf bag look like this? (photo by North Charleston via Flickr) So last season, I was playing nine holes after work one evening with a co-worker. Last hole of the round and I’m taking my...
View ArticleThat Ever Elusive Ace
There are a few things on every golfers list that they would like to achieve – some of it based on skill level. Newbies and stinky golfers, for instance, may want to break 100. Still stinky, but...
View ArticleBonding With And Without Golf
Camaraderie on and off the golf course (photo by Tim Evanson via flickr) Some of the most common days for men to get together for some “bonding” are no doubt football Sundays. This is especially true...
View ArticleDo You Find Golf Relaxing?
I work with a guy who is one of those people that just can’t ever sit still or relax. He’s always doing something. He wakes up when it’s still dark outside to go to the gym, probably works a 9 1/2 to...
View ArticleDid Dad Golf On Father’s Day?
It’s probably not much of a stretch to figure that most of us golfing dads can’t think of many better Father’s Day gifts (within reason) than a trip out to the links. Me included. Whether it be...
View ArticleAre You Missing Out By Playing Bargain Golf?
One of my favorite things about playing golf is the variety of the courses. It’s not like other sports in that sense. A football field is always 100 yards long, a baseball field (though the outfield...
View ArticleHow Do You Bet On Golf?
Well, we’re headed into my favorite time of year. It’s early September and right around the corner will be cooler temperatures, the changing of the leaves and of course…football will be in full swing....
View ArticleBut I Want To Play 18 Holes!
Obviously, I like playing golf. That goes without saying. But there’s something about playing only nine holes that leaves me feeling unfulfilled. Of, course, I’m going to play nine when I have the...
View ArticleYou’re Not As Good At Golf As You Think
…and the way you play doesn’t help. It’s not that everyone doesn’t have a chance to be a good golfer. Take it from me…I’m terrible. But even I know that if I was to really take the time to practice,...
View ArticleHelp The Game Of Golf; Spend Your Birthday On The Course
The GolfStinks crew from left: Stinky Golfers Pete, Chris, Tom & Greg Many times we’ve talked about some gift ideas for golfers, but we usually reserve that for around the holidays. Every once in...
View ArticleA Belt Brings It All Together
This belt from Kore Essentials can be worn on and off the golf course From fashion to athletics something as simple as a belt can spark the competitive spirit. In the eyes of a boxer, a belt defines...
View ArticleWould you Play a 12-Hole Golf Course?
Can 12-hole courses save golf? (photo by Greg D’Andrea) A 12-hole golf course? Yep, they do indeed exist. And more might be on the way. Jack Nicklaus originally proposed 12-hole courses back in 2007,...
View ArticleFive Ways To Have More Fun On The Golf Course
As a golfer, I know how the game can look to a non-golfer: Boring. I’ve heard it time and again from my non-golfing friends. They wonder how I can chase a little ball around the course all day. Of...
View ArticleBringing The Rukket Back To The Hood.
A couple months back we took a look at Rukket Sports’ Chipping Net & Range Marker Target. This time around I got to break out the big dog and smash it into their Rukket Haack Golf Net. We can thank...
View Article3 Reasons Recreational Golfers Need Their Own Rulebook
Can all those USGA rules be hurting golf? (photo by Sonny Vega) Believe it or not, the USGA doesn’t govern all of golf. And it certainly doesn’t preside over recreational golfers like you and I. The...
View ArticleWant To Make Golf More Enjoyable? Rival And Revel Sure Does!
The SILO golf club carrier from Rival and Revel I don’t know about anyone else, but I am somewhat of a creature of convenience. I’m the type who will gladly pay a little bit extra for something if it...
View ArticleShould A Caddie Get A Jacket Too?
With golf participation being roughly between 25 – 30 million players in the U.S., it’s probably pretty fair to state that a very low percentage of this number have or use a caddy. Pretty much pros on...
View ArticleGolf Rules for the Rest of Us
Would you golf by the USRGA rulebook? Last month, I wrote about the 3 Reasons Recreational Golfers Need Their Own Rulebook. In summary of that post, a rulebook specifically geared towards the average...
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