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General Discussion => Essentially Flyertalk => Topic started by: asava on September 12, 2014, 03:18:44 PM
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I know you all have been waiting for me to do this, and I'm glad I've finally gotten to it between rounds (seriously about to make the turn onto the back-nine, guys). In this thread I'll go over all the gadgets, gizmos, clothes, fashion tips and other relevant things that make golf enjoyable. I'm not a great golfer, but holy crap do I have a great time out there. Not gonna list these things in any particular order, but I can tell you that I have personally tried at least some of these things. One thing I won't talk about though is how to golf. I mean, WHO CARES, AMIRITE?! Hit the eff out of that ball and try and get it near the pin (pin and lots of other golf speak are definitely encouraged) and drain those putts. Feel free to add other things that make golfing enjoyable.
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Jambox mini - This thing is perfect for a leisurely 18 when you need to blast some James Brown and let other golfers know you are not rough ridin' around. Light, portable, small, loud and bluetooth accessible means you can listen to whatever enya track you want to when you need to sink that 18 footer to save bogey. Sometimes I just listen to a "Sounds of the Ocean" compilation and sometimes I listen to Steely Dan, this thing can do it all.
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Flip Divot Fixer thingy. Cuz nothing makes you feel cooler on a golf course when you whip this bad boy out and fix that crater you just left on the green after hitting on from 104 yards out. YA FEEL ME? If golf had gangs, this would be the weapon of choice.
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Probably my favorite golf tool. It's fantastic.
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Gotta stay hydrated out there, and what better way to do that than with some water in a water bottle. Honestly any water bottle will do, I just use this one. You could probably even get away with using one of those cheap ones you buy at gas stations. Just make sure it doesn't leak (you don't even want to deal with a wet golf bag).
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Phone GPS. I've used oobgolf for years.
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Hats. You'll probably need one. It can get sunny out there, and it's a known fact that the golf swing is an enemy to all hairstyles. Extra bonus points for hats from a fabled tourney or golf company. I personally use a yellow one from the 2001 US Open at Southern Hills. Basically I walk into the clubhouse and they hand me the club championship immediately.
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this thread has made me smile from start to finish
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Hat Clip Ball Markers. Nothing says "pro" like these little babies. What else are you gonna do, dig around in your pockets like some amateur? GMAFB. Pick up one of these and automatically take 3 strokes off your round (don't cheat though). I use one from the rotary club because they do good work and it clips on my hat really well. Hasn't fallen off yet.
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it would've been much easier for asava to just list off all the stuff he has instead of involving golf in this thing though. like, what did golf do? :dunno:
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Your divot tool has a ball marker, as well. Are you cheating? :Wha:
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what kind of trailer do you use to pull your clubs behind your bicycle?
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Sunglasses. Even with a hat (a hat clip ball marker firmly attached), that sun is brutal out there. You can go sporty. You can go classy. It doesn't matter as long as they stick to your head when you swing, which is requires a fairly minimal amount of head movement. I've even seen guys get away with wearing aviators. I haven't done it, just saying I've seen guys do it.
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it would've been much easier for asava to just list off all the stuff he has instead of involving golf in this thing though. like, what did golf do? :dunno:
poor attempt at hating my golf game, brah. so far i've only listed stuff that fits in my golf bag, which is like 1/1000th of my garage space. GOT A LOT OF STUFF, BRO.
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Nothin' like reppin' the cats while hittin' the links. :gocho:
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what kind of trailer do you use to pull your clubs behind your bicycle?
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DO YOU EVEN BIKE GOLF BRO?
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Nuff Said. Don't even need to wear socks with these bad boys and your feet enjoy a nice breeze while taking a walk down that long par 5 you just crushed your drive down.
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Speed tees. Not exactly sure what these things do, but they definitely hold the ball up before I hit it with a driver.
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This thread is literally overflowing with #ProTips. Like i saw some random #Protips lying around on the floor of the combo fan board.
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You ever think to yourself, "how am I ever going to sneak that 12 pack onto the course without the marshall coming after me and suspending my membership?", well worry no more, friends. That pesky marshall will have no friggin' clue you are actually carrying a bag full of fun times in tow when you use this covert cooler. Why pay for beer on the course when you can just slip one of these on your bikecart and have no one be the wiser? You're golf bros will be thanking you for this one.
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Seriously, other than the course, yourself and other golfers, the Sun is your toughest adversary out there (see also sunglasses and hat). Come prepped or leave with a crisp.
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How else are you gonna catch that tee time and keep pace out there while also using sophisticated technology to track your position on the course and find hole distance?
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Nuff Said. Don't even need to wear socks with these bad boys and your feet enjoy a nice breeze while taking a walk down that long par 5 you just crushed your drive down.
I'VE GOT THOSE!!!
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What if my hands get sweaty and I need a glove to grip the club?!
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A lot of people dont know that Asava is the best golfer in in a 4 state region.
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You guys don't know this about me but I love to golf
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You guys don't know this about me but I love to golf
Are there any golf blogs you post at? Would love to see your work there
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What if my hands get sweaty and I need a glove to grip the club?!
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Great question. The only scratch golfers I know wear gold. Whatever you do, don't be the guy who wears a black golf glove on each hand. You don't want to be the guy who looks like he is a weird dental assistant. You're better than that.
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Over the weekend I golfed with a buddy of mine and the starter paired us with a dork from UT who didn't like Mack Brown. Just 'cause this dorkstore played for Royal and won a couple of 'ships in the '60's does not give him the right to bad mouth Mack Brown.
He was a backup on defense, but it look us until the back 9 to confirm that he was just a scrub. 3 beers in this guy and he wouldn't shut up.
"When you swing 'x' club, you keep your eye on 'y'."
"Follow through all the way!"
"Not that you asked, but here is a great story about Roger Staubach sending one of my son's an email and my son called me and asked me, 'Dad, who is Roger Staubach?'"
blah blah blah.
I really mushed him on the how much Snyder owns Texas.
:pictureofnoisecancellingheadphonesasanecessityonthegolfcourseforidiotslikethisguy:
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Over the weekend I golfed with a buddy of mine and the starter paired us with a dork from UT who didn't like Mack Brown. Just 'cause this dorkstore played for Royal and won a couple of 'ships in the '60's does not give him the right to bad mouth Mack Brown.
He was a backup on defense, but it look us until the back 9 to confirm that he was just a scrub. 3 beers in this guy and he wouldn't shut up.
"When you swing 'x' club, you keep your eye on 'y'."
"Follow through all the way!"
"Not that you asked, but here is a great story about Roger Staubach sending one of my son's an email and my son called me and asked me, 'Dad, who is Roger Staubach?'"
blah blah blah.
I really mushed him on the how much Snyder owns Texas.
:pictureofnoisecancellingheadphonesasanecessityonthegolfcourseforidiotslikethisguy:
these are the types of stories that golfers live for.
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Over the weekend I golfed with a buddy of mine and the starter paired us with a dork from UT who didn't like Mack Brown. Just 'cause this dorkstore played for Royal and won a couple of 'ships in the '60's does not give him the right to bad mouth Mack Brown.
He was a backup on defense, but it look us until the back 9 to confirm that he was just a scrub. 3 beers in this guy and he wouldn't shut up.
"When you swing 'x' club, you keep your eye on 'y'."
"Follow through all the way!"
"Not that you asked, but here is a great story about Roger Staubach sending one of my son's an email and my son called me and asked me, 'Dad, who is Roger Staubach?'"
blah blah blah.
I really mushed him on the how much Snyder owns Texas.
:pictureofnoisecancellingheadphonesasanecessityonthegolfcourseforidiotslikethisguy:
these are the types of stories that golfers live for.
Of course I was giddy as a school girl to share my golfing experience about a guy with 2 championship football rings with my gE friends, but this guy was pretty lame.
Gonna win 'em all!
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good thread asava. I like your golf stuff.
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Bookmarking this thread for after I take possession of trim's golf clubs