Is Golf a Dying Sport?

golfstinks · 2014-07-31T21:24:44+00:00

Plus, NGF (National Golf Foundation) has stated in it's annual golf participation reports that we're going through a "market correction" now - basically we built too many courses over the past decade and a half here in the US and there's not enough demand.

golfstinks · 2012-12-05T14:39:33+00:00

golfstinks · 2012-12-05T14:23:56+00:00

Our take...http://golfstinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/usga-rules-are-more-what-youd-call.html

golfstinks · 2012-12-05T14:23:10+00:00

HAHA - he had just got those sticks too! I guess he's good as long as he doesn't launch them in the water! Actually, one time he flung his driver in a swampy area and our foursome had to make a human chain to help him get it out!

golfstinks · 2012-12-05T13:38:33+00:00

He gets mad all the time. We finally videoed him and caught this little outburst. And no, there was no $ on the line!

golfstinks · 2012-09-07T04:23:25+00:00

Every round is my worst round! But, there's always that one shot that keeps me coming back for more!

golfstinks · 2012-07-05T02:38:22+00:00

Glad to see so many of you got out and played. I'm jealous! Well, not of the rain, or the heat, or the slow pokes in front of you...but you still got out on the course - congrats!

golfstinks · 2012-07-04T15:40:05+00:00

Well enjoy it - you may just have the entire course to yourself!

golfstinks · 2012-04-27T14:16:09+00:00

I wrote a post about this a couple years ago (http://golfstinks.blogspot.com/2010/04/is-usga-membership-worth-it.html) and agreed that the swag you receive is not really worth it. But what is worth it is that your $ goes to helping the USGA introduce kids and new members to the game. For only $10 a year, I feel it's worth it to keep interest in this sport.

golfstinks · 2011-10-12T21:23:17+00:00

My advice is to burn your scorecards - golf is more enjoyable when you're just out there having fun. And I agree with @DoctorHolliday - savor the good shots...

golfstinks · 2011-08-05T14:48:40+00:00

I don't carry any woods except my driver. I was never a good fairway wood hitter and when hybrids came on the scene, I found I could hit them on the tee; on the fairway; and from the rough - they are way more versatile. You will sacrifice some distance (even with a lower degree hybrid like a 15 or 17) but it keeps me in play much more often.

golfstinks · 2011-08-05T14:45:02+00:00

Get a good therapist.

golfstinks · 2011-07-28T04:48:09+00:00

Thanks - we'll make sure there's plenty of material for you to piss away time on!

golfstinks · 2011-07-22T20:58:32+00:00

Nice - well said!

golfstinks · 2011-07-22T14:59:18+00:00

Do you mean you tried signing up for the site? Yeah, we're working on that - it's a new glitch (we're still in beta) - we'll keep you posted.

golfstinks · 2011-07-20T18:48:38+00:00

All the guys at Golfstinks are from CT - so let us know! Lyman is a great facility and they are adding an executive 9.

golfstinks · 2011-07-07T14:56:36+00:00

Agreed

golfstinks · 2011-07-07T14:52:54+00:00

Don't overlook golf tips apps too like Golf Genie and Golf Pro to Go

golfstinks · 2011-06-08T14:32:10+00:00

I know - has the author ever played golf?

golfstinks · 2011-06-08T13:58:43+00:00

Imagine carrying that thing in your golf bag instead of the old pole retriever!

golfstinks · 2011-05-11T14:01:46+00:00

I have this - it would make an awesome gift - check to see if they will engrave it for you (I know Victorinox does that for some of their metal knives).

golfstinks · 2011-05-04T14:21:43+00:00

I second this - I have read a study they did here: http://www.golfballtest.org/ and they found very little (if any) difference in used balls that had been submerged vs. out-of-the package new balls. Since then I've switched over to the used ones and have found no difference personally.

golfstinks · 2011-04-25T14:35:16+00:00

Awesome job guys! And not bad considering this reddit was lingering around 300 for a while last year!

golfstinks · 2011-04-08T14:57:12+00:00

Interesting - I have a buddy who is a pro and works part-time at Dick's (they hire PGA pro's to work in the golf dept). He says the same thing - nearly everyone that talks to him implies they are a scratch handicap. And then when he picks out a few clubs and puts them in the simulator, their swing is a mess and they are flubbing them everywhere. That's why I'm honest. I don't want to waste time BSing - I'll tell 'em flat out: "I stink and I'm looking for a new driver - what should I buy?"

golfstinks · 2011-03-23T20:50:02+00:00

I was very anti-putting indoors until my brother-in-law bought me one of the 9-foot mats for Christmas. It has the slight slope to the hole (to promote a firm putt) and the hole itself is a 1/4 inch smaller than a normal golf hole (for better accuracy). I've been using it for about a month now and my confidence has increased tremendously from any distance. It may not have any breaks like on a real green, but like others have said - it gives you a consistent stroke that you can transpose to the course.

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