Posts in Humor/Satire

Head Games

Head Games

May 5, 2009 / Posted in Humor/Satire

We love to put a lil’ wager on the line here at NiceBallz. Our weekly rounds always start with the question of ‘what’s the game today?’ on the driving range.   We keep it fun and friendly, but serious enough to give that extra little incentive and focus. And rest...

Mrs. Ballz Wants to Golf…

Mrs. Ballz Wants to Golf…

May 4, 2009 / Posted in Humor/Satire

…and I couldn’t be happier. Really!When I first took up golf ‘seriously’ (define that however you will — for me it meant buying my own big boy set of clubs, taking lessons playing at least weekly and obsessing in general over the game) about five years ago I spoke to...

Handicapped by a lack of handicaps

Handicapped by a lack of handicaps

May 1, 2009 / Posted in Amateur, Commentary/Opinion, Humor/Satire

How to compete and gamble on golf when someone (loser!) lacks a handicap    Many weekend golfers enjoy competing with friends and gambling on the game. Maintaining an official handicap index allows players of different abilities to compete equally, opening up many fun golf games and <shhh> betting opportunities.  ...

End of Term Twitter Grades for the PGA/LPGA

End of Term Twitter Grades for the PGA/LPGA

April 30, 2009 / Posted in Commentary/Opinion, Humor/Satire

Attention, attention class.  Yes I know the wiles of spring are calling you as we wind down this academic year, but before you run off like a herd of deranged howler monkeys to fulfill your wild summer plans we have some final business to take care of here at NiceBallz University. Yes, it’s time...

The D.B.I. – Douchebag Index

The D.B.I. – Douchebag Index

April 27, 2009 / Posted in Humor/Satire

Where do you rank?   Recently my co-collaborator, golfing addict and good friend, @GolferWriterGuy and I played a round as a twosome. This isn’t uncommon, we have a group of roughly five or six guys who we play with regularly, but we only get a full foursome maybe once a...

PGA/LPGA Get Twitterific

PGA/LPGA Get Twitterific

April 22, 2009 / Posted in Commentary/Opinion, Humor/Satire

Tweet, tweet. No, we’re not talking about birdies. Twitter, the new short message web service, is all the rage. Several golf personalities, including NiceBallz, are “tweeting” their thoughts and sharing ideas with others around the world. Pro golfers including Stewart Cink, Morgan Pressel and others – some real, some not...