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The Male Golfers Twist On Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2012 | By Chris Chirico | Leave a Comment

Hey ladies, Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. Time to get out and grab those last minute gifts with which to shower your man!

Now that sounds a little out of the ordinary, right? As a matter of fact, it sounds downright ridiculous. We all know that Valentine’s Day is a holiday for women. It’s been marketed that way for as long as any of us can remember. Don’t get me wrong, men are acknowledged on Valentine’s Day, but not nearly to the extent of women.

But I’d like to do something about that. We men would like to get gifts as well! Valentine’s Day is supposed to be shared. Well, let’s share evenly then!

For instance, a card. Receiving a card is very important to a woman – trust me, I’ve learned the hard way. Well guess what…men like cards as well. So ladies, why not pickup a card to exchange with your husband? Why not start with this one?  The Players Pass card is a card that can be used all year, not just put up on your mantle for a few days.  Sounds like a nice gift, right?  Well I’m not done yet…

What about a cute little stuffed animal?  These are always popular with the ladies.  But you know what?  Men like cute little stuffed animals as well.  But instead of cuddling with them, we prefer to stick our golf clubs up their rear-ends. 

Cute right? Don’t you think you’re man would appreciate this as well? 

Moving on to some other popular Valentine’s gifts – how about flowers?  Believe it or not, men like flowers just about as much as women do.  The only difference being that men prefer the setting in which the flower lie rather than simply the flowers themselves.  See, women will put the flowers in a lovely vase and proudly display them on a table, shelf or whatever.  Men on the other hand prefer to view the flowers in a setting such as this:

Again, it’s not just the flowers.  It’s the setting that comes with the flowers.  And guess what – a round of golf on a nice course can cost just as much as that dozen roses that will be dead in a few days.

But the granddaddy of all Valentine’s gifts is, of course, jewelry.  The onslaught of television commercials can be mind-numbing. And drilled into our heads is the mindset that woman’s best friend is a diamond (while man’s is a dog).  But let’s not forget that men like diamonds as well.  While a woman’s diamonds may be displayed hanging from her earlobes, around her neck or draped across her wrist, a golfing man’s diamond may look a little different.  No, I’m not talking about Pure Spin golf clubs.  I’m talking about a certain little Turkish diamond – specifically Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa.

Now doesn’t that look like a couples resort?  It’s beautiful, luxurious and exotic.  I can’t think of a better place for couples to do things on their own together!  “I’ll play golf, you go to the spa!”  It’s perfect!

So there you have it.  A little twist on Valentine’s Day.  A way to make it more of a couples holiday than just a women’s holiday.  OK, so it’s not perfect.  I left out chocolate.  But hey, it’s an imperfect holiday.  I’m just trying to add a bit of balance.   

Swing ’til you’re happy!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Cornelis Diamond Golf Resort, diamonds, golf gifts, golf stinks, golfstinks, Players Pass, Pure Spin Golf Clubs, Valentine's Day, valentine's gifts, valentine's gifts for golfers

Holiday Shopping, The Stinky Golfer Way

December 13, 2010 | By Chris Chirico | Leave a Comment

Do you think dear old dad may be getting tired of the same old gifts this holiday season? I mean, how many ties and bottles of cologne does one person really need? Even if dad is a golfer, is it the same gifts year in and year out? A new box of balls or some head covers? Don’t get me wrong, these are nice gifts. I’m just saying, this year, why not go a bit of a different route?

I’m not saying you have to go out and spend a months salary on a new set of clubs for the big guy. It’s not about that. But don’t you think, maybe just this one time, he might just want something a little…I don’t know…different?

Last year we mentioned a few things that are a little bit out of the price range of most. But we’ve also mentioned a few other items that are likely well within the range of most, but at the same time, may be a bit different than the normal golf gifts given in the past. We’ve mentioned the Golf Genie, a pocket golf guide to just about all of the shots you could possibly encounter on a golf course, for only $15! We’ve also given away to one lucky winner, a Player’s Pass, a $67 membership which allows access to thousands of golf courses at discounted rates. See, I’ve just given everyone two good, inexpensive ideas!

But maybe those aren’t quite up your alley. Maybe you feel safe with just the same old same old. Well, the least you could do is switch it up a bit. If you have to stuff the stocking full of golf balls, then maybe you go to a place like golfballs.com and pickup a box or two of personalized golf balls for prices as low as $18! Looking for something other than golf balls, but still want to stay in that comfort zone? How about cruising on over to customheadcovers.com where, for as little as $9 a piece, you can choose between cartoons, flags and sports team logo club head covers. There’s enough there that you’re guaranteed to find something the golfer in your life is sure to appreciate!

But if you’re looking for something that’s almost sure to be different than what’s out there (Warning: Shameless plug about to happen), then why not check out the golfstinks store? You’ll find gifts for him, her, kids and pets! And, for now anyway, you’re almost sure to be the only one on the course sporting the golfstinks logo! Plus, who knows…you may be the first to start a new trend?!

So here’s your opportunity to go in a bit of a different direction for the golfer you’re shopping for. For one year anyway, skip the crazy golf gadget and get something they can truly enjoy. Something they may not have expected. Something fresh and new. You never know…they might actually enjoy it!

Shop ’til you’re happy!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: christmas shopping, customheadcovers.com, golf genie, golf stinks, golfballs.com, golfstinks, golfstinks store, holiday season, Players Pass

Play Golf, Save Money!

November 8, 2010 | By Chris Chirico | 1 Comment

Golf is expensive. I could say nothing more and there would be no argument. The cost of the sport is what keeps many from getting into golf to begin with. For starters, you need the equipment to play. Clubs, a bag, shoes, balls, tees, etc…not too mention the certain type of clothing you may be required to purchase if you don’t already have it. And that’s before you even get out there! You didn’t even pay your greens fees yet! Hell, I’ve been playing golf for years and the cost is what keeps me from playing more than anything else.

For years, many of us have waited for “twilight” times to get a break on greens fees. Some of us have a buddy working at a course who will get us a discount when the boss is gone. I know I’ve skipped out on a day of work a few times to play a course for a lower rate. But what if there was a better way to cut into the cost? Maybe you can make this game a little easier on your wallet. Well, for a mere $67 you can discount your rounds of golf for an entire year! How is that you say? Well, with the Player’s Pass of course!

The Players Pass allows members to play courses for a fraction of their regular prices. And for only $67, the membership practically pays for itself after only two or three rounds at any of the participating courses. I know what you’re thinking…”Sure, but you have to play on a Tuesday afternoon, tee off at 3:30 and it’s only valid from December through February.” Well, you’d be wrong. The beauty of the Player’s Pass is that it’s valid for an entire year. And at the 2,000+ participating courses throughout the country, weekends are included! With that many courses included in the Players Pass network, you’re bound to find a participating course near you.

So what are these discounts you ask? Well, how about a 2-for-1 greens fee? How about discounts between $20-$50? How about discounts of up to 70%?!

Maybe you ask “Yeah, but what are the courses? Are they the crappy tracks that no one wants to play anyway?” I can only base my findings on my own experiences here in Connecticut but, of the eleven courses listed, the grouping is pretty impressive. I’ll admit, I was a bit surprised to find a discount at Fox Hopyard Golf Club included in the group. “The Fox” is a superb all around course and is easily one of the top three in the state! Several other courses included are also among the better tracks CT has to offer. So I would suggest logging onto the site and taking a look at your states listing. You just might be pleasantly surprised.

So this sounds like a pretty good package, right? Sure it does. But you know what could make it better? If it was free! Our friends over at Players Pass have agreed to give away one free membership to a golfstinks reader. And as usual, it’s quite simple to enter your name for a chance to win. Simply head over to the golfstinks facebook page and hit “like.” What could be easier than that?! We’ll choose one random winner and you could be on your way to playing cheaper golf without rushing to beat the sunset!

Go to the golfstinks facebook page, click like, win a Players Pass and swing ’til you’re happy!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: facebook, fox hopyard, golf course, golf stinks, golfstinks, greens fees, Players Pass

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