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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Don't Dress Like a Fool on the Golf Course

The following is a guest post from our buddy Joe Sponcia over at Pillars of Golf. While Joe's blog is geared more toward helping golf courses succeed, he penned this post in the hopes that these fashion offenders would take the hint.

We all have a few items in our closet that have run their course, hoping if a few years pass by, the item will come back into vogue. This guide isn't for the hopeful hoarders that hold onto clothing for decades (but know not to break them out), its for the oblivious among us that still have �members only� jackets...and wear them when the mood is right.

Look, twenty years is often too long to wait for the fashion boomerang to return, not to mention kids, divorces, job failures, all-you-can-eat wing night...etc., etc. You get the picture? Here's the list:

1. Cargo shorts - Its a round of golf, not a hike up the Appalachians. Coming from the biggest gadget guy on the planet, you don't need a pocket for your brush T's, a pouch for your sky caddie, a clip for your watch, a pocket for your divot tool, another pocket for extra balls, and still another pocket for your rules book. Your belt and/or your shorts aren't �Bat belts�. Two pockets in the front and two pockets on your rump are plenty.

2. Silver-tipped belts with obligatory golf club oval thingies - Seen circa 1994-2000 and should not be seen again except at the local muni's by people who �golf� frequently and also love to violate rule number six.



3. Black shorts/black socks - Up until a year ago, I violated this one on a regular basis. I thought because I was slightly below average height, the ?look' would intimidate? Looking back, I don't know that ?Daddy Earnhardt' is the best look for the golf course. Retire it, its played.

4. Tabasco-type shirts - It happens; it shouldn't.








5. Short sleeved mock shirts - I don't care if Tiger ?slum-ho' Woods pimps this look. Adding a 1/2 inch to a Hanes T-shirt made out of ?moisture-wicking' material still doesn't look good with a pressed pair of khakis...it makes you look very douchey...like these guys.




6. Knee socks - I don't know if it's the NBA that is bringing this back or what, but too many guys are wearing socks that are too long when wearing shorts. Long socks are for keeping your ankles extra warm in the winter, not for actually covering the top of your calves. You see, people won't say to your face, �Nice socks, I think there's a putt-putt course calling your name" ...they'll just think it. You can violate the other 5 items listed before, but this one is unforgivable.

7. Bluetooth devices worn on ears - Seriously?








8. Golf Sandals - Yeah on your honeymoon maybe but not �golfing� Hackstein. No one wants to see your toe ring or ankle bracelet Martha.










9. White belts/Big guts - If you can't see your pecker when you pee...no white belt for you.










10. Giant belt buckles/belt buckles with your initials or worse, someone else's - Unless you designed the piece of metal yourself and your name rhyme's with Hory Lambargini...nope.




11. Velcro 'laces' - My son still has these at five years old; you shouldn't.
I don't want to hear about your arthritis either. If you can grip a golf club, you can tie your shoes like a man. If anything on your body makes that velcro noise, except your glove when you are removing it, please, take up lawn darts.

12. Untucked, no belt with combo elastic pants - Remember Rodney Dangerfield in the movie Back to School doing the Triple Lindy? This is golf's version. It should be called "back porch grilling casual" and should only be seen with your "World's Best Dad" apron and tongs in hand...not on the golf course.

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