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OrthoLite Fusion Insoles; Golf Never Felt So Good!

May 27, 2015 | By Pete Girotto | Leave a Comment

orthoAs you know, GolfStinks.com is not about giving golf tips or lessons. That would be like taking financial advice from Willie Nelson or MC Hammer. Nor do we sell or promote those golf improvement aids “guaranteed” to lower your score or add distance to your drives. However, we are about providing us hacks with a reliable source for anything golf related that is relevant and free of the b.s.

That said, a few weeks ago we received the Fusion Insoles courtesy of the good folks at OrthoLite. Now, not really knowing much about this company but as a current user of insoles I figured, bring it on…and boy I’m glad I did! At first,  these went into my golf shoes and replaced the ones that came with the shoe. I noticed an improvement immediately. Don’t get me wrong, I still stink but I was a lot more comfortable!

Actually, there were few a shots where I did feel more confident because of how secure my feet felt providing better traction. Sometimes it’s the small things like changing your insoles that help with the confidence. I mean, you are not going from a 20 handicap to a scratch golfer, but feeling good out there is what really counts. Speaking of feeling good, OrthoLite will donate $1 to the Level Field Fund for every pair of Fusion insoles purchased.

I have to say, I am impressed with the insoles. So much so that I also use them in the shoes I wear everyday. It only makes sense now that after researching the company and seeing that their insoles are in almost every major brand shoe out there that they must be doing something right. Also, I didn’t have to trim anything, they came in my size and fit perfectly. I do have to note that they only come in whole sizes so you might have to make some slight modifications but your comfort is worth it. Do your feet a favor and try a pair out.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: game improvement, insoles, level field fund, ortholite

I Golf On Days That End In “Y”

March 23, 2015 | By Pete Girotto | Leave a Comment

Life is a game, but golf is serious...cute.
Life is a game, but golf is serious…cute.

Wait. Monday. Tuesday. Wednes…oh, I get it! A real knee slapper. Isn’t that cute? Don’t you just love all of those quips and what-not slapped across cheaply fabricated crap made in some country that thinks child labor laws have to do with giving birth?

The funny thing is the only place I ever see this stuff is on business schwag giveaways or “strategically” displayed at that older person’s house. And by “strategically” I mean you can’t miss it. You know, so anyone that enters will know he or she is an avid golfer because their dwelling is peppered with this crap. Not to mention the retired golf equipment that have become accent pieces in the living room.

Obviously, the stuff is there for one reason. So we can ask “You golf a lot?” And their standard reply “Yeah, a little bit. You?” Now, this is a critical point in the conversation because if we say yes, they will automatically think we have played every course in the state and begin to tell topographically detailed tales from the golf course. For example;

“You should have seen it! This past Saturday I played at Shankwood Country Club. I was on the 6th hole, you know the one that borders the highway and the cemetery, and my tee shot lands just off the fairway 4 feet behind that oak tree on the right at the bottom of the hill next to the 100 yard marker…”

You get the point. Maybe we should have said “no”?

Back to the cheesy golf stuff. It seems the people behind the tchotchke golf market are not so much fans of golf as they are fans of the almighty dollar. Hey, I’m not hating on anyone for seeing a niche and going after it. My beef is if you are using golf solely as an opportunity to make money without helping promote the game. We all know it’s a multi billion dollar industry but it’s been in a bit of a volatile state of late. We don’t need pillows (ala the image at the top of this post), we need good promotion.

I get the whole reasoning behind these types of products and I also know that if real golf companies made this stuff, the prices would quadruple. Now, this is just a thought, but if you want to make promotional or giveaway products like a divot tool, please make it usable. You know, where the forks actually have somewhat of a point and the ball marker (if they’re gracious enough to put one on there) won’t redirect your putt two feet to the side. Just saying…

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

Filed Under: Golf Life Tagged With: giveaways, golf promotion, marketing, novelty items

Golfing…Nude?

March 5, 2015 | By Pete Girotto | 1 Comment

Every once in a while I like to search the web for interesting or weird golf related stories. It never ceases to amaze me what I’ll actually stumble across. Just when I think I have heard it all, another story surfaces that leaves me shaking my head in disbelief. It’s not like we associate excitement with golf…or should we?

So, this is for all of you hacks out there that are bored with your local track and are looking for something different. Maybe you need to get away for a bit. A little change of scenery, perhaps a taste of different cultures. You know, a golf vacation. I got the perfect place for you to go and leave everything else behind…including your clothes.

Fore...I mean TWO!
Fore…I mean TWO!

You heard right. At La Jenny Resort in Le Porge, France golfing nude is obligatory, as well as tennis, swimming and…umm…pony riding. Let me tell you, you haven’t lived until you’ve ridden a pony in your birthday suit. The only thing that kind of weirds me out a bit is that they promote this “naturist” resort as family friendly.

I don’t know, maybe it’s just me but there is something odd about a family playing doubles tennis naked. However, it is France and as we all know the Europeans have a much more liberal stance on this sort of stuff. As the saying goes, when in Rome…or Le Porge.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

Filed Under: Golf Destinations Tagged With: france, golf nude, la jenny, weird news

Superstars & Models…Just What Golf Needs

February 26, 2015 | By Pete Girotto | Leave a Comment

Rory_McIlroy_signs_autograph
Is Rory the future of golf? (photo by TourProGolfClubs [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr)
In a recent interview with Rory McIlroy, the question of whether or not he’s ready to be golf’s newest superstar was presented. Without skipping a beat, Mr. McIlroy said yes. Now, here’s the part where I’m kind of on the fence about. He also said he would be wasting his time if he didn’t and there was some other stuff in there about this is his destiny blah blah blah. But I’m having a hard time figuring out if it’s ego driven or modesty.

Is Mr. McIlroy the next fairway pharaoh? Time will tell and although Tiger is not in his best form right now he did set the bar pretty high. Rory has some pretty big shoes to fill. Remember that Tiger single handedly caused a spike in all things golf when he was on top (no pun intended). If Rory thinks he’s the answer well like I said before, time will tell.

Is Rory McIlroy what golf needs right now? Possibly. I’m thinking golf needs something that hits more of its core audience. Oh I don’t know, maybe something along the lines of say Sports Illustrated swimsuit models that golf. Wait…what? They do!! Come on, you can’t be serious…and they are. Serious about the game that is.

Looking at the facts, a majority of golfers are more prone to show interest in these models that golf than Rory…sorry buddy. Numbers and demographics don’t lie. Considering the majority of hacks out there are male, chances are they would rather watch SI swimsuit models Kelly Rohrbach (who happened to play golf at Georgetown University) and Hannah Davis tee it up then a 25 year old golf phenom dude.

Either way, the point is that golf is undergoing a transition and there seems to be more recent interest in the game by a younger group. So, Mr. McIlroy, I wish you all the luck on your quest to securing the throne and if any of the SI models happen to be in the northeast and want to golf, hit us up.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

Filed Under: The Pro Tours Tagged With: Hannah Davis, Kelly Rohrbach, rory mcilroy, Sports Illustrated, tiger woods

Champagne Golf On A Domestic Draft Beer Budget

February 17, 2015 | By Pete Girotto | Leave a Comment

No Money, No Problems...
No Money, No Problems… (photo by Dan Moyle via Flickr)

When it comes to shelling out our hard earned money to play a round of golf it can sometimes feel like a hadouken right to the kiwis. No clue what hadouken is? Well, if you remember the video game Street Fighter, it’s that annoying sound you constantly heard when one of the characters (Ryu) would do a special move and knock the other guy on his ass. Anyway, after one too many of these expensive rounds I had to figure something out.

In all fairness, there are plenty of courses out there that are reasonable with their greens fees but I’m honing in on those courses that start to get up there a bit, say $50 and up. It all hit me back in the beginning of this past summer at my bachelor party. A friend of mine, who also happens to be a golf pro at a private club, donated 3 free golf lessons and a free round at his club for a raffle prize. That got my wheels spinning.

Fast forward a month, part of his wedding gift to my wife and I were, you guessed it, free lessons and golf. Hmmmm, being friends with a golf pro can be beneficial. Now, if you are not friends or acquaintances with a pro I have another avenue. Befriend a liquor or beer sales rep. Why? Every year one or more of his accounts will probably have a ridiculous tournament. So in order for the sales rep to stay on the bar/restaurant/liquor store owners good side, he or she will probably splurge and buy a foursome. Seeing you are friends with him and just happen to golf, chances are you will get the nod to fill in a spot. Don’t worry about the entry fees, it’s a write off for the company. Unless your buddy is a cheap s.o.b., you know what I mean?

This also works for any other company as well – it doesn’t just have to be alcohol. Do some due diligence with your friends and poke around a little. You never know who’s sponsoring what. The goal here is to play as much golf as possible without really having to pay. Be creative and check back here and let me know what you came up with. If all else fails, charge it to the Underhills.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

Filed Under: Golf Life Tagged With: #freegolf, golf lessons, golf pro, hadouken, street fighter, under hills

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