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How Does The Loss Of The Twinkie Affect Golf?

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The quick answer?  It doesn’t.  I just wanted to proclaim my disbelief!  It’s really going too far now.  First it was Pontiac, then Bear Stearns.  I could live with both of those, even though I’m a car guy and was liking the direction in which Pontiac was going.  But Hostess?  I can’t take it!  What’s next?  Levi’s? 

OK, I suppose I can live without the Twinkies.  But what I’m really gonna miss are the Cup Cakes.  Peeling off the top and saving it for last.  Oh, the memories.

I know this has nothing to do with golf and I really should try to tie something in so.., I guess with Hostess going out of business, there could be a slight burst in the golf economy.  Why?  Because 18,500 people spread throughout 23 states have suddenly found themselves with a bunch of extra time on their hands.  What are the odds that a percentage of them spend a little more time on the course?  Hey, when I lost my last job, I certainly found some more free time for golf.    

What Would a Melee Do For Golf?

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So if it hasn’t been shoved down every sports fans throat by now, there was a fight last weekend after a NASCAR race between a driver and a pit crew member for another driving team.  Really now?  Have you seen the video?  Of course you have…you can’t escape it.  Of course, in every angle of the video, you can’t see a thing worthwhile happen.  You can’t see a punch thrown or contact made.  Nothing.  But I’ll tell you what, NASCAR and they’re fans are eating it up. 

Me, I couldn’t possibly care less about NASCAR.  How anyone can sit for hours watching cars drive around in a circle (yes…I understand it’s an oval, but that doesn’t have the same ring to it) blows my mind.  So to me, that’s why NASCAR fans are eating it up.  It’s because something that could possibly be exciting, other than a car accident, actually happened!  Can you imagine what fans of the NHL must be thinking about this?!  They must be laughing all the way to the penalty box! 

But of course, as I try to equate things in other sports to golf, I wonder if the PGA Tour could use something like this.  Because lets face it, watching the PGA Tour is almost as dull as watching NASCAR.  But what if Rickie Fowler was to, I don’t know…step in Rory’s line?  Or cough during his swing?  What kind of reaction do you think there would be if Rory blew up and smacked Fowler across the lips right there on the 13th green?  I’d have to imagine that ESPN would be all over it!  That footage would be on 24/7!  And could you imagine if Tiger was involved?!  They would start a new channel that night!  And the first show airing would be ESPN Tigercenter! 

But the real question is, would that be a bad thing?  They say there is no such thing as bad publicity, but golf is so rooted in the “gentleman’s game” mindset that one would have to imagine the PGA would want this swept under the rug as soon as possible.  But would they be making a mistake by doing this?  Would the publicity do something to help bring in a younger generation of fans who typically find the game boring.  Maybe it’s not a good reason to get them to watch, but at the same time, if it gets them to watch…isn’t that reason enough?

Swing ’til you’re happy!                 

My Golf Game And The Stock Market

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A couple of my favorite movies are Wall Street and Boiler Room. These movies have definitely played a role in influencing my interest in the stock market. Just to clarify though, my interests lie on the legal side of the trading business and NOT the illegal side as these movies might depict. That said, I figured I would get into penny stocks and try to day trade a bit. This should have been the first warning sign.

The small amounts of trading I did and the more I read into the hype and bashing on the message boards, the more I saw a parallel between my golf game and the stock market. There are factors that coexist within these two worlds and I could swear it’s the same mentality just a different outlet. No wonder I stink at both.

Starting things off with what just happens to be one of our biggest pet peeves – advice. Hey, all you Gordon Gekko and Hank Haney wanna be’s…keep it to yourself. I learned a while ago that opinions are like you know what – everyone has one. Same goes with advice. I should have known not to take a stock tip from the guy next to me at the bar.

Another factor is performance. Most of the stocks I’ve invested in and my golf game seem to follow the same trend. Once I buy in or once I step foot on the course there’s a general feeling of excitement. I think my penny stock will go through the roof and I’ll shoot an incredible round. Well, that all changes when reality sets in and everything goes down hill…quickly.

So much for rubbing elbows with Jim Cramer and Phil Mickelson.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

The Golf Club that Rips You A New One

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Angry-Clubs-transplogo-copySo we here at Golfstinks don’t typically write about crazy golf gadgets we receive product info on (unless it’s to poke fun at them), but Angry Clubs was different. In fact, I’d say it’s right up our alley.

If this actually comes to market (according to the promotional email we received, it’s due out in March 2013) we definitely want to get our hands on one of these babies…

Proper Ball Care And Off-Season Usage

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Fellow hacks, we must must properly care for our balls during the cold months. It is important that our balls receive the T.L.C. they deserve. Our balls are a vital part to our success…on the course, of course. Get your mind out of the gutter!  A couple of important things to remember.

  • Keep them clean – Dirt that stays on golf balls for longer periods of time will be harder to clean.
  • Keep them at room temp – Too cold, no good. Too hot, no good. Room temp, just right! Balls stay better in proper conditions…like I had to tell you that.

Now that the golf season has ended, what else can I do with all these golf balls? Well, besides some indoor putting, I thought I would go over other uses for golf balls that you might not know. If you have a green thumb and care about the environment you can use old golf balls on the bottom of planters and flower pots. The spacing between them should give you good drainage.

If you are a handyman and golf fanatic it is fairly easy to make these into drawer and cabinet knobs. If your significant other thinks golf ball accents and motifs are too much you can tone it down a bit and keep it to your garage or work bench drawers.  

You know those knots in your mid or upper back? Well, golf balls could help. What you need:

  • a golf ball
  • a wall
  • you  

Place the golf ball on the problem area between your back and the wall. Apply some pressure by leaning against the ball and move in circular fashion. If this is too intense you may substitute a tennis ball…Sally. PLEASE NOTE: I am not a medical professional and not responsible for any injury you may inflict on yourself.

If you know of any other uses for golf balls please share them.

Hit’ em long…yell FORE!

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