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5 Ways To Not Stink At Golf

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Winning Putt
One of the most “staged” golf photos ever! (photo by Greg D’Andrea)

At some point every hack has to come to the realization that their golf game could use some help. If you haven’t, you are in denial and that’s ok. We’re here to help! The golf industry is flooded with gadgets, videos, apps and whatever else geared towards improving your game. We’ve all heard the b.s. these golf aids proclaim. ” Gain 50+ yards on your drive!” or “Lower your handicap instantly!”…you know the drill.

I have taken the liberty and put together 5 straight forward ways to help us not stink at golf. It really comes down to common sense and not a plastic contraption made in China. So, no catches and best of all it’s absolutely free because we like to help…here we go!

  1.  Use More Club – If you’re 175 yards out and think you can get there with a pitching wedge, think again. You see, our pride and the fact we want to impress our buddies somehow clouds our logic. Don’t worry, grabbing that 6 or 5 iron won’t make you less of a golfer.
  2. Use Less Club – As we step onto the tee box with driver in hand and all that separates us from the dance floor is 300 yards, we think “I can make it in there in one!” What happens next? 4  strokes later we find ourselves half way to the green and dropping because of the donations we made to the lumberyard. Keep the driver in the bag (or home) and hit something more controllable. It’s ok to get there in 2 or 3. Don’t worry, less club doesn’t make you less of a golfer.
  3. Aim For The Cup – When we do make it to the green and are setting up to putt, aim right for the cup. Again, a little common sense goes a long way. We can leave all the geometry for the pros and their caddies. Don’t worry, getting close to the hole doesn’t make you less of a golfer.
  4. Drink – If you hadn’t noticed, the common sense thing has and will be a common thread through out this post. Be responsible, a pop or two is proven to be effective in relaxing us. When we are relaxed we tend to enjoy ourselves more and have better judgement. Of course, there is a fine line here between relaxed and tanked. Common sense people and don’t worry, drinking responsibly doesn’t make you less of a golfer.
  5. Cheat Like A Motherf***er – just kidding…Have Fun – It’s all about our mindset. Forget about impressing anyone, use the right club not the one we think “should” work, aim for the cup, have a libation and play your game. Dont’ worry…you know the rest.

There you have it. From one hack to another, get out there and enjoy yourself.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

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!!!

Golf Gadgets; WTF? (Part 4)

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This stuff just doesn’t get old. Ok, so hold on a minute, you mean to tell me that after using all these gadgets you’re still not on the tour? That’s just incongruous and inane. All that hard earned money invested and still no ROI.  With that in mind…round 4…ding!

What They Say: The SKLZ Straight Shooter gives you honest feedback on your golf swing and helps eliminate slices and hooks to hit longer and straighter. Learn the perfect golf swing. Take the practice range anywhere and never run out of golf balls. Hit with any wood, iron or wedge.

What I Say: You know why it helps eliminate slices and hooks? Because the ball doesn’t go anywhere. It spins round n’ round on a stick…talk about insulting our intelligence.

What They Say: This is the putting trainer that helps you improve your ball striking, club path, and putt alignment. The system’s infrared sensors detect both the speed and direction of each putt, providing precise, instant feedback by showing exactly where the midpoint of the ball has struck the bar in relation to its “virtual hole.”

What I Say: You know, for $330 you would think it should look more like a putting aid and less like a shoe size measuring device. If I bought this I would certainly feel like a certain kind of “hole” but not so virtual.

What They Say: Get your putting up to par with this precision-calibrated practice aid.

  • Rolls dead ahead with the perfect putt, but spins or veers when stroked at an angle
  • Wheels control the ball’s path
  • Great for home or office

What I Say: Slap some training wheels on that sum’bitch and watch her go…yeehaw!

Well, that’ll wrap things up for round four. Thanks again for all the great emails and support!

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

Golf: A Human Sport…

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I’m stuck in a catch 22. Besides Golfstinks.com, I also work in the semiconductor industry supplying manufacturers with components to make circuit boards. I’m all about electronics and developing new technology but not so much when it comes to golf. As much as these electronic gadgets supposedly make life easier, it can also take from the human aspect of it. I’m submerged knee deep in electronics on a daily basis, golfing is my way to get away from it.

To me, golf is a sport* that relies heavily on human feel, intuition, instinct, some common sense and most importantly – practice. I’m not really sure if electronics should have much play in this game we love. For example, you drop $300 on a golf GPS apparatus another $250 on a rangefinder and what does it tell you? You are 205 yards out from the green. Great, you couldn’t figure that out by looking at the 200 yard marker 5 yards in front you?

Hey, if you are going to drop $500 on some gadgets to tell you where you are on a golf course, I’m sure for another $500 you can hire a pro to take the shot for you too. Just saying. In reality, what device do we need to improve our game? I know, it’s called playing…a lot. Leave the rangefinder’s and GPS stuff for the Navy Seals.

Electronics can be like drugs whereas we develop a dependency for them. Case in point, cellphones. We can leave the house without our wallet and not really care to turn around and go get it. If we leave without our cell…forget it, might as well be naked because that’s how we feel. That being said, let’s keep golf the way it was meant to be – a human sport*.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

*For those that feel golf is a game and not a sport, just replace the word sport with game and we can co-exist peacefully.

Golf Gadgets; WTF? (Part 3)

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Ok, it’s been a while since we did one of these but it’s back. In our 3rd installment, we will delve further into the “golf training aid” market and have a look at what will bring the tour within reach for us hacks. Ding! Ding! Let’s get it on!

What They Say:Using a proven and unique frame and brace design, several new features have been incorporated into the newCentreCup Pro so it promotesboth the ‘straight-back and straight-through’ PILS putting stroke and the ‘inside-square-inside’ stroke.CentreCup Pro is the upgradedversion 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.
What They Say: I don’t know what they could possibly say about the “Power Swing Fan Training Aid.” It’s a fan…
What I Say: “It is so friggin’ hot out here today! Hey Bob, break out that fan and cool us own a bit, would ya?”
What They Say: PivotPro guides you towards a correct pivot, encouraging correct golf swing fundamentals that result in proper coiling of the upper torso against the back leg. PivotPro helps you create maximum resistance that leads to more power, consistency, proper weight distribution, and footwork. It’s like having your own professional golf instructor at your beck and call!
What I Say: Professional golf instructor at your beck and call? You’re telling me thissnow board binding on a stick is like an instructor? Hank Haney better watch out.
There it is, another successful look at golf training aids Golfstinks.com style.
Hit’em long…yell FORE!

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