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Golf & Health Insurance.

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Look at it this way, your doctor might be keeping you on the golf course...
Look at it this way, your doctor might be keeping you on the golf course…

With all the crap about health insurance being flung around in today’s political arena, the reality is we need it. Period. There is no two ways about it. Unfortunately, people still go without it and that can put them in a serious pickle. Luckily, my employer has a pretty good policy and I don’t have to deal with the Obamacare drama…yet.

If it wasn’t for health insurance I probably wouldn’t be golfing. Who knows, I might not even be here today. Let’s face it, if I didn’t have health insurance you can bet I wouldn’t be visiting the doctor regularly. In fact, I think I went most of my 20’s without a regular check up. Bad, I know.

Enter health insurance. Two and a half years ago, a regular check up turned into me needing major surgery. Thanks to health insurance, I’m here today and I was actually told to golf a little bit during the later stages of recovery. Who knew?

Speaking of golf, today I find myself with another medical run in thanks to golf. Actually, it was more due to the years of running but golfing didn’t help. A bum hip of all things. Not to worry, the mechanics will have me up and running in no time. And get this…golfing makes the list of activities during the rehab. Later on of course.

Where would I be without golf and health insurance?

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!! Get health insurance.

 

Best Of Golf Gadgets; WTF!

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For the fifth installment of GG; WTF, I’ve decided to take a look back and showcase some of the rather unique gadgets that have graced our posts plus, as an added bonus, a new golf aid is featured! Without further delay, here we go…Golfstink’s Top Five Golf Gadgets…WTF!

 

#5

What they say: Swingyde will provide you with the feedback necessary to hinge the wrists correctly and assure that the face is perfectly square throughout the swing.

What I say: Holy $%#@!!! Vishnu has reincarnated to an amateur golfer people, amazing!

 

#4

What they say: With the Whippy TempoMaster® you will learn to:

  • Relax your hands and arms and swing the club head with incredible speed and control
  • Strike the ball using the large muscle that runs along the left side of your back (the lattismus dorsi muscle)
  • Swing hard without using your arms or hands to initiate the force of the swing
  • Keep your left arm connected to your rib cage
  • Transfer your weight from one side to the other correctly and smoothly with rhythm
  • Drive the ball really far, time and time again

What I say: HAAAAAAAAA! Whippy Master?!?!?!

  • Da da da da da…Crack that whip!
  • When a problem comes along…you must whip it!
  • Now whip it!
  • Whip it good

 

#3

What They Say: Using a proven and unique frame and brace design, several new features have been incorporated into the new CentreCup Pro so it promotes both the ‘straight-back and straight-through’ PILS putting stroke and the ‘inside-square-inside’ stroke. CentreCup Pro is the upgraded version of the best-selling CentreCup® putting aid and delivers a pure putting stroke every time – whichever method a teaching professional recommends.

What I Say: I got a better method for you. Get drunk, I’ll slump you over a lowered pull up bar and you can putt til you puke. Hey, at least you’ll get your money’s worth.
#2

What they say: Get the Right Angle with Right Link! The Right Link teaches you the proper role of the right arm throughout the golf swing. It develops the width and full extension you need for a more powerful, on-plane swing.

What I say: Steve Austin, golfer, a man barely alive…Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic golfer. Steve Austin will be that golfer, better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster…

#1

What they say: I couldn’t imagine what they could say.

What I say: How the F$%# do you golf with this contraption? Looks like someone is a closet S&M fan…kinky.

As promised, please welcome the newest gadget to our collection…The Robo Swing Machine!
robo swing

What they say: The Robo Swing Machine Series enables golfers to experience what a professional golf swing feels like.

    • Encourages a well coordinated swing from start to finish
    • Build muscle memory for a correct swing through repetition
    • Players adjust and correct their swing by conforming to the machine’s swing
    • Focuses on the components of the swing – the shoulder turn, the swing plane, individual muscle strength, club face at impact, the finish, and so on

 What I say: There are no immediate words that come to mind…I am in awe. Oh wait, so that’s where the stick goes…

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

Indirect Golf Advice From Mom.

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dogs are barkingWhen I was younger my mother used to tell me not to skimp on certain stuff especially when it came to my health and my body. It doesn’t necessarily mean you have to drop a fortune to do so, just make sure the quality is good. So for example and as weird as it may sound, she said don’t be cheap when it comes to a bed or shoes. These are important in our everyday performance and a lot of times we take it for granted.

It makes sense when you think about it. Sleeping well has a 100% positive effect on our productivity and output levels. Now that we are all rested up the next important thing is our feet, more so our shoes that will take us through the day. In golf especially, a good comfortable pair of shoes can make all the difference. Companies like Footjoy pride themselves on this. Take a look at some golf shoes from the leading brand and while you’re at it, the great range of Footjoy clothing too.

Some of my friends still don’t understand the concept of buying quality proper fitting golf equipment. One of my buddies wears a size 9 shoe but bought a pair of some size 8.5 off brand discount specials because they were $25. He swears they were a deal and at the same time he swears up and down because his feet hurt after a round but blames it on a “bone spur”. The same “bone spur” that only occurs after golfing. Boy, what a coincidence.

The older and wiser I get (or so I think), the more I appreciate the lessons and values my mother instilled. As Thanksgiving approaches and we begin to think about what we are thankful for, I have to say I am thankful that my mother’s advice improved my golf game and she never swung a club nor stepped foot on a course.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!! Thanks Mom!

Golf Parlance Requires Maturity.

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woman golfAnd boy does it. When it comes to discussing golf, in particular the equipment used to play, you can’t help but let your inner Beavis & Butthead come out a little. No matter how old or how mature I might think I am, I regress back to a high school freshman. I don’t regret it one bit, you got to let loose once in a while.

So, I was at a national golf retailer perusing the over priced clubs and made my way back to the practice mats. There was this lady speaking with the “pro” on staff about custom fitted clubs. My timing couldn’t have been better. The words that came out of this women’s mouth…priceless. Ready…? She said “I need a stiffer shaft”.

Come on! You kidding me?!?! I give the “pro” credit for maintaining professional the whole time. He tries explaining how the flex is related to clubhead speed but she insisted she needed a stiff one. Well, it was quite entertaining for us eavesdroppers and I am glad that wasn’t me she was speaking to. That could lead to heaps of trouble if you’re not careful.

I’m surprised something like this hasn’t turned up in a movie somewhere. It’s straight up undeniable comedy gold. You could tee off on it and have a field day…pun intended. You gotta love this game.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

Why Our Significant Others Should Not Golf.

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golf weddingAfter putting some thought into this for a while, I’ve come to the conclusion that it is better if our significant others do not golf. In most instances this is already the case but for those who think otherwise, we need to lift them out of the fog and show what lies ahead. So to simplify, I’ve come up with a top 5 list of reasons our soul mates should not golf:

5. “Oh, how convenient…you’re going golfing. I’ll get my clubs.” You know what I mean.

4. As a result of #5, who gets squeezed out of the foursome to make room for you know who? Which of your buddies do you have to give the business to?

3. Because of #4, you end up really golfing in a twosome, sharing a cart with you know who.

2. Thanks to #3, “me” time is now “our” time…oof!

And finally…

1. Sanity’s sake.

There you go and let’s just keep this between us. No need to stir up anything unnecessary. Feel free to continue this list in the comments.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!! Stay sane…

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