Golf's Virtual Sticks And Stones

Composure as defined by the dictionary means "the state of being calm and in control of oneself."

As a pro golfer, composure should be a part of your mental and physical being. Nothing bothers me more than someone who has been blessed with success but acts like a 3rd grader.

Recently, Rory McIlroy and golf analyst/commentator Jay Townsend got into a heated little tit for tat via Twitter. Apparently, McIlroy's round at the Irish Open wasn't up to par (sorry). Before I get into it, here's what went down:

Townsend tweeted "McIlroy's course management was shocking..." "It was some of the worst I have ever seen beyond -10 boys' golf competition,"

McIlroy retaliated with "Shut up...you're a commentator and failed golfer, your opinion means nothing."

What the f$#@ is wrong with you two?!?! First of all, a tweet argument is just as bad as a text fight with your significant other...fexting if you will. Secondly, you are professionals and represent a select few that can play golf or commentate on it to earn a living. And a substantial living at that.

The only reason I'm writing about this is because golf doesn't need any negative attention. Like it or not Rory, you are role model now to a lot of kids. I understand you are still young but if you are big enough to win the US Open, you should be big enough to act like a champion.

Just my $0.02...

Hit'em long...yell FORE!!!

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Can Worm Turds Save the Golf Industry?

Right now, as I pen this post, people knee-deep in worm feces are revolutionizing the future of golf courses - and quite possibly saving the golf industry to boot.

That's right - worm crap. Or, more politely; worm castings. When utilized properly, this poop can save golf courses big money. And when courses save, golfers, golf retailers - in fact the entire golf industry, benefits. All from worm feces.

As absurd as this sounds, it may actually be pretty accurate. You see, worm dung, when brewed into a tea-like liquid (trust me, this isn't your pappy's sun-brewed iced tea) can be used as a decent substitute for chemical fertilizer and pesticides.

Less chemicals means less pollution run-off into streams, rivers and oceans. But what it also does is save the course from spending on said costly pesticides and fertilizers. In addition, using this worm castings tea can "reduce water usage by 30-50 percent" - see where this is starting to make sense from a golf course perspective?

So how do golf courses do this? I mean, is it really that feasible? What about costs? Well, one course in California has implemented this process and it hasn't costed them a dime - not in equipment, labor or worm poop.

The trick is capitalizing on the green movement that's been sweeping the nation over the last several years. There are many non-for-profit eco-organizations out there more than willing to fork over cash in return for a better and safer environment. Such was the case in California - when Dairy Creek Golf Course, in conjunction with the Green Golfer Foundation received a grant from multiple state-funded eco-organizations to fund their "ZerO Waste" initiative.

In a nut-shell; you get the worms (in this case, they were provided free of charge by another eco-organization), put them in worm bins (built by volunteers from the Green Golfer Foundation) and then watch them multiply exponetially in just a few months. Then you get all your leftover restaurant waste (which is free anyway) and let the worms chow down. They start pooping and you brew said poop in a 500 gallon compost brewer (assembled for free from the good folks at Green Golfer Foundation) and begin spraying the tea on the course.

Not only are you saving costs in fertilizer and pesticides, but you've just created one of the world's first zero waste golf courses. Yell that out the pro shop window and watch those lovable tree-hugger groups (cash in hand) come running!

But all joking aside, this concept is working at Dairy Creek Golf Course - a zero waste solution with no cost to the course. In fact, Dairy Creek is actually saving money by limiting the use of fertilizer, pesticides and water. The Green Golfer Foundation is looking for members willing to implement similar systems on golf courses all over the country. If you're interested in helping on a golf course in your area, please email them at: richard@environmentalprotectionassociates.com.

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What If The PGA Experienced A Lockout?

Well, all signs are pointing in the right direction. It seems there's finally some agreement between players and owners. All signs are pointing to an on-time start the NFL regular season...and I couldn't be happier! Now, if the NBA will soon follow suit, then the sports world will once again be right as rain.

But with lockouts currently going on in two of the three most popular spectator sports in the United States, it kind of makes me wonder what would happen if there was a PGA Tour lockout.

Would it be like an NFL lockout? I guess that could go two ways. With the current lockout, I think all of us know that both parties understand there is way too much money to be lost if games are not played. It's by far the most popular spectator sport in the country. When it's estimated that anywhere between $200- $250 million could be lost per week of the PRESEASON (!!), imagine what's to be lost during the regular season!

But if you look at it like 1987 (which was actually a strike, not a lockout), it may look a bit different. Back then, the owners thought it would be a good idea to play a few games with replacement players. I remember distinctly watching a "replacement player" game when flashed upon the screen was a players regular job - car salesman. This was not the NFL I or anyone else wanted to see. Can you imagine the PGA Tour heading in this direction? Many of us have no idea who many of the players on the tour are now. Could you imagine if, in place of the tour pros, we had a bunch of course pros out there? Or, a bunch of guys from the Hooters Tour? Well, I guess if many of us don't know who the players are now...

But what if it was approached like the NBA? Back in the 1998-99 season, the players were locked out and the games simply didn't happen. No replacement players. No D-League players. Just no games. By the time it was over, the season was shortened from 82 games to 50. Would a PGA lockout look something like this? Just no golf at all for almost half the season? This would be the equivalent of missing approximately the first 17 tour stops of the season. Now, before you look at the schedule I'll fill you in...yes, that includes The Masters.

But what if it worked out like the MLB strike of 1994? Everyone recalls only one thing from the '94 season - no World Series. Obviously, The PGA Tour doesn't work the same. Despite the tournaments name, there is no actual PGA Championship. But you get what I'm saying...

My question is, how would the golf world react if a lockout or strike were to hit the PGA? Would all be forgiven as it was (and will be) in the NFL? Would there be lingering after-affects as there was in MLB, a sport that was already on the decline viewership-wise? Or would it deal the sport a significant blow such as it did in the NBA which, 13 years later, has still yet to recover?

Obviously this is all theoretical as we know the PGA doesn't work the same as the players organizations in the other sports mentioned above. But that doesn't mean it can't happen one day. And if it ever does...and since Tiger has already hit his decline...would we even notice if replacement players were out there?

Swing 'til you're happy! Because one day, you too could be a replacement player.

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It's Like That Tiger...Really?

In case you have not heard, Tiger Woods has decided to fire his long-time caddie Steve Williams. The same man who is perhaps the epitome of loyalty. Not only being a great caddie to Tiger, but also a close friend. Through all the crap that Tiger has been through, this man had his back.

This really boggles my mind. I would think that at a time like this you would want people like Mr. Williams around you. Let's face it though, Tiger hasn't really been too active on the tour this season. Which would result in Steve not having much work. I'm sure he's pretty busy but those pay days he used to get when Tiger won were pretty sweet. Now it seems like he's only a spectator.

So what compelled El Tigre to fire him? I mean is he going to carry the bag himself? I know alimony and child support can be a bitch but come on! No need to cut corners there. What kind of strategy has the caublanasian kid concocted? I guess we will have to wit and see.

Currently, Tiger has dropped to #20 in the world rankings, he changed his coach, he's battling injury and there's still fragmentation of his scandal floating around. I guess why not dump the best caddie you ever had? That'll fix the problems, right Tiger? This reminds me of Rocky 5 when Tommy Gunn drops team Balboa and goes with that Don King wannabe. The end result is never good. Maybe Tiger needs a visit from Mr. Balboa?

Hit'em long...yell FORE!!!

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How to Rate a Golf Course

Have you ever written a review for a golf course? Ever wanted to? Well, we've just made it super easy: You may know that we here at Golfstinks recently launched our golf course database (that's it there at the top right-hand side of the page).

The database features more than 18,000 courses in the United States, nearly 2,000 courses in Canada, and a select few in 19 other countries. But we didn't stop there - we also built-in a way for you to rate and review said courses. So how does it work?

Well, we begin with five criteria:

Difficulty

Grooming

Layout

Scenery

Hospitality



Each criteria is rated based on a 5-star scale, but we include half stars too, so you get 10 options to choose from!

Right off the bat you'll notice the Golfstinks rating system is unique in that "Difficulty" is based on balls lost. Let's face it - that's how average hacks think about it - if I lost two sleeves on the front nine alone, that's a tough course!

"Grooming" is self-explanitory - rate it from bad to good. Rate "Layout" from simple to intricate. For "Scenery" is it ugly or pretty? And is the staff wearing a frown or a smile for "Hospitality"?

After the 5 main criteria, there is an "Overall" rating to sum things up. But you may notice we didn't include price as a criteria. This is a bit of a touchy subject - while price is clearly a factor in deciding whether to play a course or not, should it be included in summarizing what a course has to offer in terms of quality? Some say yes, others no. What we say is if price is a big factor for you, let your "Overall" rating reflect that. Thought it was too pricey? Knock the "Overall" rating down a half-star (or whatever you think would be fair).

After you rate the course, feel free to write a review. This is your chance to explain why you rated it what you did. Plus the more you rate and review courses, you might become a "top" reviewer in your area. You can be featured on the new national homepage (coming soon) and have a chance to win sweet golf prizes!

Finally, you may have read the results of our golf course survey. Well, we plan on using those results to weight each criteria. As multiple people rate each course, it will generate an average score and then, we will rank that average score against the other courses (both in-state and nationally).

It make take some time for people to rate all the courses in our database, but eventually, you'll be able to logon to golfstinks.com, run a course search on a particular state and sort them all by rank - so you don't have to waste your time figuring out which course is the best!

Yep, this really is a golf revolution we're starting here. Get on board now by going to our registration page and joining for free.

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It's Christmas in July For Golfers

Two holiday season ago, I awoke to find that some items on my Christmas wish list were not under my tree. There was no $20,000 golf cart in my living room, nor were the $5,000 golf shoes I was looking to slip on. But that was my own fault. I waited way too long to get my Christmas list to my wife.

But fret not golfers. This year, I'm going to help you get your Christmas list started early. This way, you'll have plenty of time to get your wish list to the people who matter and, hopefully anyway, you won't feel the same disappointment I did. Let's get started!

Right off the bat, we'll start at the top of the list - the golf cart. A year-and-a-half ago, my list included a $20,000 Hummer (to which the Tiger Woods jokes were flying). But that's old news now. The new chariot of the golfing kings looks something like this:


That would be the Garia LSV. With its hand-stitched seats, digital instruments, stereo and refrigerator, the driver would want for nothing. But that's not all. The Garia, available in over 100 different colors, is also street-legal! Not that you would want to take its 25 MPH top speed onto your busy city streets, but for a mere $62,000...you can!

But with the extra money sunken into the cart, you'll probably have to suffer cutbacks somewhere else. Since you'll be riding, it makes most sense that it's the shoes that get cut back. So, we're going to skip the $5,000 John Lobb's in lieu of these:



These are the Royal Albatross golf shoes, retailing for the bargain basement price of only $750. OK, so they're not custom fit like the Lobb's, but they do have a leather sole, fast-twist cleats and they're waterproof. Plus, they come with two shoe bags and a ball marker. You know, I was a little iffy on the $750, but since they're throwing in the ball marker...

But let me show you this one. Now, it's the not the most expensive piece of golf equipment you'll ever see. But it certainly may be the most unique. Brought to you by William Henry Studios, a company more well-known for making heirloom quality knives which take over seven months to produce (as well as some beautiful writing instruments), is the D-3 Fairway; a divot tool of unimaginable beauty.

What is it that makes these divot tools so unique? Well, to start the handles are made from either hand-forged Damascus steel or mokume gane. The inlays can be made from either wood, coral, mother of pearl or...get this...fossil mammoth tooth! Included with this piece as well is a stainless-steel ball marker that can be personalized. But quite possibly the coolest feature about this tool (outside of the mammoth tooth inlay) is that it is spring-loaded. This means it works like a switch-blade knife. A little bit of old-school street thug is brought to the golf course! And for a mere $1,200, you too can feel like the Dutch Schultz of your local club.

So if you don't want to be let down on Christmas morning this year, take this list and pass it along to your significant other. Let them know that they still have just over five months to figure out the best way to say "Happy Holidays" using the list above. Need some more choices? Don't be afraid to revert to the original. Of course, don't be afraid to sneak your own items onto the list. There is still, after all, the $53,000 set of Honma golf clubs...

Swing 'til you're happy!

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The Games we Play on the Golf Course

No, I'm not talking about match- or stroke-play. Nor am I talking about Nassau, bingo bango bongo or any other golf betting games. I'm talking about the games we invent while trekking though 18-holes of wretchedly-played golf.

For example, you've all heard of the Red Tee Salute? Fellas, you know what I'm talking about - when you don't hit your drive past the Women's tees and you are told to play the rest of the hole with your pants around your ankles? The only problem with this game is it's rarely enforced - which is probably for the best.

What about the "closest to the tee marker" game? This is where you stand a bit behind the tee markers and soft-toss golf balls towards them in a bocce-like manner. If you hit the marker you win, unless another person in your foursome hits it too, which will force a one-toss playoff. Good fun indeed.

Heck, even before the round we're playing games. Ever spin a tee in the air to get the hitting order of your foursome? This is our buddy Stinky Golfer Tom's favorite part of golf (seriously, it's all downhill for Tom from there).

Interestingly, if it wasn't for slow play, some of these games would never exist. Take golf-hockey for instance - you know that one - it's where you're waiting on the tee and one guy plays goalie between the tee-box markers while another tries to shoot and score. This is fun till someone takes it in the shin.

Meanwhile, some games are played on the go - like the one where you toss your ball onto the tee-box as you approach in a cart. Though I never really figured out the object of this game - is it to hit the tee marker, or is it just to land it close to one of them? Perhaps it's to get it right between the markers (like right where you're going to tee-it-up). Not that it matters - most of us like throwing objects at other objects anyway so, let the games begin.

I have a new game I'd like to run by you. It stems from people who dress like they have scratch handicaps and then proceed to hack-up the course. I think everyone should come to the course dressed nicely but bring a bag filled with older, worn-out and cheap clothes. Every terrible shot you hit, you have to replace an article of clothing you're wearing with one from the crappy clothes bag. Whoever is dressed the worst at the end of the round has to buy the drinks in the 19th-hole. Thoughts?

Finally, every decent golfer I know (handicap under 10) can bounce a ball off one of their irons multiple times a la Tiger Woods. I myself can keep it going for about three bounces and then it drops. It sucks I stink at that since the game seems like a good time-waster if you're stuck behind Shanks, Hook, Skull and Slice.

But how much do you have to practice to be really good at bouncing a ball off the club face? Perhaps it takes a decent amount of hand-eye coordination that I (or other "average" golfers) don't have? Hmmm. Maybe we should tell people who are thinking about taking up golf to practice bouncing a ball off a club for a few days. If they can't keep it going for more than 10 in a row, perhaps they should try tennis instead - it will save them years of anguish.

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Hacks, Snacks and Six-Packs

Summer is obviously in full swing for us in the northeast. And especially after getting bombarded with snow this past winter, I'm not minding the heat that much...to an extent that is.

Still in the recovery process and the only golf I get to experience is on TV, I've been doing some research on what golfers might consume during a round. It's definitely not approved by the American Heart Association.

A lot of us average golfers have been stereotyped as a hot-dog-devouring (or two), beer-guzzling, lazy-so-I'm-taking-a-cart weekend warrior. All in all, it's safe to say there are probably more out-of-shape golfers (including me) than in-shape ones on the course on any given day.

What can be done you ask? Well, some simple changes to the ol' diet and the pounds will start to fall off. Throw in a little exercise and you are on the way to a new you! For example, the cooler you usually load up with a 24 pack can be reorganized. Leave some cans out and use the space for some water and healthier snacks.

Some of the best snacks for you are fruits and vegetables. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and low in calories. A lot of fruits and vegetables can be easily taken with you. Something easy to grab and eat like apples, bananas, grapes, berries or carrot sticks.

You can also throw in a couple pieces of cheese or string cheese. Maybe some almonds, pecans or sunflower seeds as well. In moderation these are a great source of vitamins, minerals and protein.

Now, don't get me wrong I'm not saying your fat or anything...I'm just giving an alternate to the traditional golf course cuisine. Hopefully, some find this useful...or you can just tell me to take my alternate snack ideas and go mow the sand trap.

Hit'em long...yell FORE!!!

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A New Approach At The Golf Course Level

I'm driving home from work the other day when, on the radio, comes something I'm just not used to hearing. No, I don't mean a DJ to whom I can tolerate listening. I mean a commercial.

What's unusual about a commercial on the radio you ask? Well, it wasn't just any commercial. It was a commercial for a golf course. Actually, it was a commercial for multiple golf courses.

Maybe this doesn't sound so strange to some of you. But me? I honestly can't remember hearing a commercial on the radio for a golf course...ever! So why now? With the golf industry struggling, rounds declining every year and overall interest in the game sinking, is spending money on advertising the way to go? Are some courses looking to expand their clientele? Or for others, is it simply a last resort?

When you have a product to sell, and you want people to know about it, what do you do? You advertise your product. So why has it been different for golf courses? Why has radio advertising been a no-no in the past? But now, when they need people to come to the course, they are figuring out that it's a good idea. I mean, golf has been on the decline for a decade now. But it took them that long to figure out advertising?

Even more strange I thought, but a good idea in my opinion, is where they are advertising. I heard these commercials on a hard rock radio station! Not an easy listening station. Not the oldies station. Not the adult contemporary station. Not the news station. Not even the classic rock station. But the modern/hard rock station!

Now I haven't looked up the audience, but one would have to imagine most of the listeners of this particular station would be on the younger side. So are these golf courses killing two birds with one stone? Sure! By advertising here, they are reaching out via new media for them, as well as reaching out to a demographic that the game of golf needs.

It remains to be seen if this new form of advertising works for these courses. But whether it does or not, it's good to see that the courses themselves are taking a hands-on approach to addressing the problems with the sport. Because we all know that it sure isn't taking place at a higher level.

As the golf industry powers that be continue to market the game mostly to the scratch and low-handicappers, and consequently the industry continues to suffer, I feel these courses are taking the game in the right direction. They are doing what they can to get their name, as well as the sport itself, out there. And they are doing so in the direction of a new audience...a younger audience. And to that I say, good luck! This sport needs a new attitude and some new blood!

Swing 'til you're happy!

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Can Golfstinks.com Work For You?

What exactly does golfstinks.com mean to you? Better yet; What would you like golfstinks.com to mean to you?

As we develop the site golfstinks.com, we love the fact that we offer a hands-down, top notch, golf course search (which is now in beta). And if you haven't noticed, a widget for it is also located at the top of the right-hand sidebar of this blog...Just in case you want to look up a course or two.

Ultimately, the goal of golfstinks.com is to give golfers of all ability - average hacks, better-than-average hacks and worse-than-average hacks - a place and community to call home while on the web. In essence, a social media site for golfers. Somewhere we can go and be around our golf buddies as well as meet new ones.

What we are looking for is some input from our readers and hopefully future members. We figured it would be best if we further developed the site with the help of those that will use it - you. To give you an example, we've received some ideas ranging from ways to fill-out foursomes to booking tee times through our site to tracking tournaments in your local area.

If you have any ideas or features that you would like to see on our site, please let us know. You can email us at info@golfstinks.com or just leave a comment on this post. We are really looking forward to getting you're input!

Hit'em long...yell FORE!!!

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5 Reasons Why they Hate Golf

I know it's hard to believe, but there are people in this world who simply hate the game of golf. Conceding that these folks are basically scoundrels, they still have a right to be haters.

And while those of us who read this blog simply adore the game, the haters have their reasons for considering golf a waste of good time, money and real estate.

So what are these reasons? I'm sure there are more, but I basically boiled-it-down to five big issues...Let's examine them:

Golf is Too Boring
Sure, you and I know that golf is about physically and mentally coming together to pull-off the perfect shot every time you hit the ball, but to non-golfers, it's a downright snore. Have you ever watched golf on TV? You have to admit, the commentators don't make it very exciting. And then the crowd (unless the shot is pretty awesome) is fairly subdued. Television aside, people that don't understand the game don't appreciate laying up on a par 5 or hitting a good lag on a long putt - it's all just rather ho-hum to them. These are the same people who also relate to the second one on this list...

Golf is Too Stupid
"Why would you want to chase a little white ball around for hours and hours?" How many times have you heard that one from a non-golfing friend or family member? To these folks, golf is just plain stupid. It boggles their mind on how you will actually pay to play this game. You can explain all the things you love about golf but it will probably fall upon deaf ears - let them think what they wish.

Golf is Too Slow
OK, we golf lovers may actually agree with this one. But we're upset over something taking five hours that should only take four. For non-golfers, three hours would be too long. Look, the reality is, when you don't necessarily like something, you want it to be over as soon as possible. But could it be too painful for these people rather than too slow? See below...

Golf is Too Hard
Do you have that friend who has to be great at everything he or she does? It's the best to get these people out on the golf course and watch them shank and slice their way back to the clubhouse for the first and last time. "How do you play this game?" they'll ask as they proclaim you'd have to be crazy to fork over hard-earned cash without ever having a chance to go pro. Yes my non-golfing friends, golf is hard. But that's what's so fun about it! One man's torture is another's comfort.

Golf is Too Expensive
This has a ring of truth to it. When you compare the costs of playing golf with playing, say, any other recreation sport, golf will (over the course of the season) cost you more. This can mostly be attributed to greens fees, which all recreational golfers must fork-over before teeing off. And this is probably why golf has been (and continues to be) called a "rich man's" game. But I don't think that label is necessarily fair. For example, I'm by no means "rich" yet I can still afford to play once a week (granted I'm not playing Pebble Beach every week). But hey, when you have a passion for something, you figure out how to work it into your life. Perhaps golf is expensive, but too expensive? Not if you love it.

So to all you golf haters that may stumble across this post...remember: Before you tell that golfer in your life his or her favorite sport is boring, slow and stupid - consider this joke: Two guys are walking down the first fairway at the local club and one man says to the other; "My wife told me if I don't quit golfing, she's gonna divorce me...God I'm going to miss her."

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The Independence of Golf

Independence Day. Believe it or not, it's about more than cookouts, the day off from work and driving across state lines to get the "good" fireworks. But this isn't a history lesson. I think we all know the reason we celebrate on the fourth.

But speaking of that day off from work, one would think that would give us one extra day to golf. But I guess between all of the running around between parties and gatherings, there probably isn't much time left for golf. But what's funny is, with all of the time spent with family members you rarely see (some of whom their names you don't even know), on Independence day, you're left with very little independence of your own. I guess what makes it even more ironic is, with as little independence as you are getting, all you're trying to do is get out and play the most independent of all sports.

For the most part, everything about the sport of golf boils down to one person...you. Just about everything involved in the sport requires independence. Golf is not a team sport, you are your team. One person hits the ball. One person is responsible for the result of that swing. And one person is responsible for the final score.

There is no teammate to blame for a bad lie or a missed putt. You are the only person responsible for your ball landing in the drink or out of bounds. And you are the only person who can fix your situation.

But even further, it is you who is expected to keep track of your score. You, and you alone, are expected to be honest about the results of your game. After all, if you shave a stroke here or there, what are you really gaining?

Is it the independence required for this game that attracts players? Or is it the pressure of the independence that forces people to either quit or never take up the game to begin with? Does the independence force more people to feel as if they must be honest with themselves? Or does the independence of the game give too many people free reign to write down a 6, when they know damn well they just picked up a snowman?

For me, the independence of the game is a draw. It's a challenge to know that I'm responsible for everything I do in this game. Having no one to blame but myself keeps me interested in the game. I can cheat, but why would I? It may make my score look better, but I know that it's not making me any better.

Hopefully, some of you have better luck this weekend that I do. Unfortunately, it looks like I just have too much going on to get myself out on the course. No independence on Independence Day. But I'll do my best to get back out there as soon as possible. Even if I have to go by myself.

Swing 'til you're happy!

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Top Golf Stinks Blog Posts (thus far) of 2011

Like usual, the first half of the year flew by! As many of our faithful readers know, that means it's time for us to list our Top 10 Posts (thus far) in 2011!

OK, here we go - out of 78 total posts for the year so far, we'll count down the top 10 most frequently read:

Number 10

The Breaking of Golf's Color Barrier - Back in January, Stinky Golfer Chris commemorated MLK Day by highlighting the first African-American to receive full PGA Tour status.

Number 9

POLL: Ever Broken A Golf Club in Anger? - In February, Stinky Golfer Greg admitted feeling invigorated after breaking his putter across his knee and wanted to know if anyone else has ever broken a club!

Number 8

Golf For The Ages - In January, Stinky Golfer Pete told us not to fret should we happen upon a geezer on the tee.

Number 7

POLL: Are Deal Sites Killing Golf Businesses? - In the second poll of this top 10 list, Stinky Golfer Greg wants to know if so-called "Deal Sites" are bad for traditional golf businesses.

Number 6

Why I'm Happy Tiger Didn't Win The Masters - Stinky Golfer Chris expresses his opinions on Tiger and why his losing streak can actually be good for the PGA Tour.

Number 5

Analysis: What Makes a Golf Course Great - In March, we revealed the analysis of our "What Makes A Golf Course Great" survey. The results may surprise you!

Number 4

Don't Dress Like a Fool on the Golf Course - In this April guest post from Joe Sponcia over at Pillars of Golf, you will learn how not to dress for a round of golf!

Number 3

Golf Course Bankrupt? Blame Tiger Woods - Stinky Golfer Greg ponders why more and more golf courses are going belly-up these days and is led to conclude it's all Tiger's fault!

Number 2

Variations on the Game of Golf - Project Flogton - In his continuing series on alternate versions of golf, Stinky Golfer Chris explores the cheating interesting format of Project Flogton.









And receiving the most page views thus far in 2011...

Number 1

10 Golf Etiquette Rules Most Jackasses Ignore - In this April post, Stinky Golfer Greg lists his biggest golfer pet peeves in a no-holds-barred rant about cell-phone use; playing from the wrong tee-box; and giving unwanted swing advice.


Hope you enjoyed reading those all over again - here's to another six months of golf insight, opinions and laughs!
-The Golfstinks Team

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