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CHASPHS008006_zoom_IMAGE1_407375 — Non-pro-tour golf collectibles (like Caddyshack memorabilia) exist and are available via companies like Steiner Sports

I’m pretty sure the words golf and memorabilia are something primarily spoken by a few super dedicated golf collectors and pro tour fanatics. As far back as I remember, I can’t recall at any point going out of my way to get an Arnold Palmer rookie card. In all due respect, I’m pretty sure it didn’t exist but, you get the point. I wonder what a Tiger rookie goes for these days?

But up until recently, I didn’t even consider golf memorabilia – I mean, I don’t really consider myself a lover of the pro tours. But hanging a photo of Ty Webb and Al Czervik (autographed by Chevy Chase no less) in my den? I’d be all over it! Golf collectibles such as this really do exist (see HERE). And now I can proudly display my love for golf, without visitors thinking I’m some sort of golf snob!

And these are great gift ideas too. Especially if you have trouble getting something for the golf enthusiast in your home…problem solved! Actually, now that I’m thinking about it, maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad idea if golf were to have trading cards? What’s that? They actually do?

Indeed – turns out that Arnold Palmer rookie card is going for just under $3,400 on eBay. And the Tiger one? Oh, that one is only going for like 35 thousand dollars. WTF??? Talk about golf snobs! I think I’ll stick with the Caddyshack memorabilia.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

One of the things we like to know about the members of Golfstinks is; Who you would have in your dream foursome? If you had the chance to assemble three other golfers (or non-golfers…we don’t judge) who would you choose? This is something that could change every so often or not at all. This took some time to compile but I think I got a good group…for now.

#1 Michael Jordan. What else do I need to say? A fierce competitor, a great golfer and most importantly – he takes chances. Mike’s a gambler (literally) and is not afraid to throw-down a few grand on a shot. I admire his fearlessness. Don’t get me wrong, I couldn’t afford one hole with this guy but I’d like to see it go down.

#2 Robert De Niro. Fuhgettaboutit. I have no idea if he really likes golf but I want him in the foursome. There are two reasons why. A) When I mess up a shot it would be funny to hear him say “You screwed up just a little bit, just a little bit.” And B) When he screws up a shot, it’ll be the absolute best to see him go Jimmy “The Gent” Conway on his clubs.

#3 Chevy Chase. Yes, I love Caddyshack. Yes, Ty Webb was a great character and yes, I do want to hear lines from the movie. Come on, who wouldn’t? If Ted Knight was still alive he might have made the cut as well. Just remember to be the ball and stay out of the lumberyard…

So, who’s in your foursome?

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

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