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Screw Full Price, I Want A Deal!

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That’s right, who the heck pays full price anymore? It seems this little invention called the internet has slowly put retailers in a rat race they never thought they would be in. Especially when it comes to golf gear.

We all know how expensive golf equipment can be. Is it because of the R & D that went into it? Maybe the materials used? Who cares! With new sites popping up that find deals for consumers/golfers it doesn’t matter. Now the sellers have to battle it out to get the sale.

Companies like Groupon and LivingSocial have been gaining popularity featuring deals available in your area. Now, let’s say we had something dedicated to finding deals for golf related stuff – like our friend Ed Abrams at Deal Tracker Golf does.

Ed offers daily deals to golfers and that’s it. You don’t have to worry about weeding through deals for a super discounted 7 day cruise to Libya or a mani and pedi. Who wants to golf after a french manicure?

Deal Tracker Golf offers consumers not only deals on gear, accessories and destinations, but it also focuses on making it a community with interaction from its users. Here’s a little something from Ed:

“So here’s the plan: I’m happy to do the legwork for you and share my expertise. It’s all about value, whether it’s the latest and greatest or a time-tested model that’s in good used condition. You, in turn, can make this your “go-to” site for good golf gear deals. Let’s have some fun with it and develop a community where we help each other with leads on good solid deals and the occasional blockbuster bargain.”

Sounds like a plan to me! Deal Tracker Golf may not be the prettiest site in the world (sorry Ed), but it does appear to have some awesome deals. Keep up the good work, Mr. Abrams!

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

Golf Stinks Exclusive With Charlie Sheen

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A few weeks ago I sent a crap load of emails to Charlie Sheen and his reps asking if he could answer a few questions that we had for him. Not thinking anything of it and not expecting to receive any response, I went about my business as usual…that was until last night when in my inbox sat a reply from Mr. Winning himself! He was kind enough to answer a few of my questions and I’ve taken the liberty of pasting them below:

—–Original message—–

From: “Pete Girotto”<pete@golfstinks.com>
To: ###############
Sent: March 31, 2011 9:23:17 PM EDT
Subject: Golfstinks is winning too!

Mr. Sheen,

We were referred to you by (name deleted for legal matters) and he had mentioned that you enjoyed some of our posts. I cannot thank you enough for reading our blog. We are huge fans of yours and support you in your current situations.

If you could be so kind to answer these questions below we would love to feature them on our blog.

1. How do you think golf could help children stay away from substance abuse?
2. Would pornstars make good cart girls?
3. What is your favorite thing about golf?

Thank you,

Pete Girotto
Golfstinks, LLC
pete@golfstinks.com
www.golfstinks.com
http://golfstinks.blogspot.com
Here’s his reply:

Hey Pete, thanks for reaching out…I really enjoyed your blog posts. Here are some answers to your questions:

1. How do you think golf could help children stay away from substance abuse?

Golf is expensive and requires a lot of time. So, yes it would help children steer clear of substance abuse.

2. Would pornstars make good cart girls?

Well, that depends…what are the cart girls offering?

3. What is your favorite thing about golf?

Besides winning and the 19th hole, I would say hanging out with some friends and having a “good time” on the course.

BR,
CS

Thanks again to Mr. Sheen for taking the time to answer these questions.

Next week we have a special interview with the Bronx Zoo Cobra and Tiger Woods.

Hit’em long…yell FORE (immediately followed by APRIL FOOLS’)!

Find Golfers And Play Now

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How cool would it be if there was an app to link up with other golfers that are available to play right now? I find myself looking for golf buddies because sometimes playing solo just doesn’t cut it. I mean, who else will witness that 9-iron in for eagle when playing by yourself? In my case, who will witness that uncanny boomerang action spin (known to all as a bad slice) that sends the ball two fairways over?

The developers over at needagolfer.com have put together an app for the Android system that can connect golfers based on certain criteria like location, skill level and handicap. Here’s what they say:

“Find A Golfer is a free, simple to use Android application that gives you options when you think you’ve run out. This social golfing experiment connects anonymous golfers and matches them based on location and skill level. It’s incredibly easy to find a nearby or local golfer with your handicap, and even easier to contact them using our private, secure, app to app messaging service.

Find A Golfer has features galore. In addition to a social network-style feed of golfer status updates, Find A Golfer features a simple golf course finder. Tweak your search radius and you’ll instantly be able to call up dozens of nearby courses, or get driving directions. Don’t like the golfer you just found and played with? Leave a rating and some feedback on his profile, so other golfers know the guy lied about his handicap.”


After firing up the app, the main screen appears with a simple and easy to use layout. This cut and dry approach is key, for me at least, I can search courses or golfers in my area using the gps function on my phone. And with the ability to change my search radius I can open myself up to a whole new slew of courses and golfers ready to hack up the track.

Good job with the app fellas! Download it here or on the Android market.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!

Making The Cut

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Never in my life have I ever see men acting like children as I did recently at a bar (actually, I guess it could be pretty easy to act like a child at a bar). But these guys were discussing their upcoming golf season and the foursome they want to play with.

They were so intent on excluding people and making sure this guy plays and this one doesn’t – simply because they weren’t good golfers. It was like that feeling you got at gym class when they are picking teams; you know, that “I hope they don’t pick me last” feeling.

I wasn’t even part of the conversation and I felt bad for the guy who was getting excluded. It was like a bad high school clique movie. The best part was that a couple of these gentlemen (and I use that term loosely) who were “calling the shots” weren’t even good golfers themselves. I know because one of them was my neighbor and I’ve played with him. His nickname was Hack-a-saurus Rex.

The point I’m getting at is isn’t golf supposed to be fun? That incident actually made me feel bad. Don’t get me wrong, I completely understand the importance of playing with good company but when you are excluding people because of spite and childish reasons that’s just stupid. The whole point of playing recreational golf is exactly that – recreation. I guess sometimes picking good company is playing in a one-some.

Golf is a challenge in and of itself already. Why make it tougher? Get out there and play. Don’t worry about the score or who you are trying to impress. If you were meant to be a tour player you would be on tour.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!

Golf Libs

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Yep, you got it! Mad libs Golfstinks style. If you don’t know the rules, here’s a quick breakdown:

1. Print this post (use “share” button at the bottom of the post).

2. Fill in the blanks with a corresponding word that matches the description (i.e. noun:____ = pen)

3. Finally, take what you have filled in the blanks with and fill the story in with the corresponding word.

4. (Optional) For killing time on a Friday afternoon: Print multiple copies, pass around the office, compare stories and LYFAO!

So, let’s have a go at it…
noun:____
number:____
noun:____
adjective:____
noun:____

Holy (noun)! That drive must have been close to (number) yards. I really knocked the (noun) out of that (adjective) (noun)!

Are we having fun yet? That was just a little warm up for you. Here’s one a tad more complex:

explicit adjective:______
noun:_____
explicit adjective:_____
noun person:_____
adjective:_____
noun person:_____
noun:_____
noun plural:_____
noun:_____
adjective:_____
interjection/exclamation:_____
verb past tense:_____
noun plural:______
famous golfer:_____
explicite adjective:_____
noun:_____

My (explicit adjective) (noun) breaks my (explicit adjective) balls every time I want to golf. She says it makes me angry and intolerable. So, I called up my good friend (noun person) and we hit the links. My first tee shot was so (adjective), I surprised myself. (noun person) was shocked too. “Man, I never see you hit your (noun) like that before.” It must have been the new (noun plural) I just picked up. As we approached the (noun), I decided to use my (adjective) wedge considering it was so close. (interjection/exclamation)! I can’t believe I (verb past tense) that shot up. These new (noun plural) suck! I tell myself to relax and think. “What would (famous golfer) do? With that in mind, I set-up the next shot. “You gotta be be (explicit adjective) kidding me…again?!?!” I was so mad I broke my (noun) and went home.

Maybe, my (explicit adjective) (noun) was right.

exclamation:_____

Hit’em long…yell (exclamation)!!!

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