Watching golf on TV

gawker
Older than dirt
As I'm sitting watching a rain delay in the PGA Championship I'm reminded of the late great George Carlin's quote to the effect that watching golf on TV is like watching two flies fuck. I just tried to call what looks like a beautiful blonde on Backpage but her phone goes right to voicemail which has not been set up and the phone won't take text messages, so I may just break down and go to a strip club. I've already taken the grand kids swimming, cooked lunch, and cleaned up, sent the kids home and sat down with the Boston Globe and the Sunday NY Times, but I want something else today and I might just find it.
Anyone else watching golf or does a strip club sound better?

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  • crazyjoe
    10 years ago
    Your otc didnt show?
  • gawker
    10 years ago
    Can't reach the escort I wanted and am trying to stay away from ATF.
  • motorhead
    10 years ago
    Yeah I'm watching golf -- so riddle me this?

    Why is the Chief Championships Officer of the PGA of America a Brit.

    That Kerry Haigh bloke is from England. It's the PGA of AMERICA not the PGA of the UK!
  • rockie
    10 years ago
    I nominate a Gawker trip to Club Desire!
  • sclvr5005
    10 years ago
    Golf on TV is good for mindless TV drivel while nursing a hangover, since everybody whispers. Watching golf in person is unthinkable.
  • ime
    10 years ago
    a couple of my buddies went to a PGA tour event a couple weeks ago. They said it was the most boring thing they ever did. They also said they didn;t take the free headphones so they basically had no idea what was going on all day as well.
  • shadowcat
    10 years ago
    They only thing more boring than playing golf is watching it.
  • Club_Goer_Seattle
    10 years ago
    "Golf is a long walk, spoiled." -- Mark Twain (Good thing there wasn't TV in his day.)
  • mikeya02
    10 years ago
    Dodger, Tommy Lasorda thought golfers were weak, cuz it had to be perfectly quiet for them to hit a stationary ball. As opposed to baseball batters.
  • SlickSpic
    10 years ago
    If Lasorda said it then it must be so. God bless Tommy Lasorda.
  • Papi_Chulo
    10 years ago
    Golf has got to be the most boring “sport” to watch – they were actually considering making detainees in Guantanamo watch it but it was decided water boarding was more humane.
  • Papi_Chulo
    10 years ago
    w.r.t. the Backpage blonde; a non-working ph # is part of the course with these less than reliable females – if you are really in the mood then hit the SC – it’s best to hit the SC when one is really in the mood.
  • motorhead
    10 years ago
    For all you PL's that don't watch golf - you're missing an incredible day. Best last day of a major in years. 5 guys within a shot of the lead.
  • mikeya02
    10 years ago
    I'm watching.
  • motorhead
    10 years ago
    4 guys. 3 tied
  • mikeya02
    10 years ago
    Go Phil!
  • jester214
    10 years ago
    I don't mind watching golf on TV. I've been to some live matches, the Masters is pretty cool.
  • motorhead
    10 years ago
    Yep. Go Phil
  • Clackport
    10 years ago
    I'm tuning in.
  • motorhead
    10 years ago
    Rory is a nice kid. But hope he 3 putts.
  • mikeya02
    10 years ago
    wow...this kid is good......is Tiger still playing?
  • jester214
    10 years ago
    I thought Rory was gonna end up in the water. Oh well, nice try Phil.
  • lopaw
    10 years ago
    Golf is just people walking around in ugly pants.
  • mikeya02
    10 years ago
    ^^^^ women golfers wear shorts!
  • motorhead
    10 years ago
    lopaw....watch the LPGA. They walk around in *very* short pants. :)
  • motorhead
    10 years ago
    Hey Mikey. We posted the same thing lol
  • lopaw
    10 years ago
    There is a nice Korean tofu restaurant that I frequent and the only thing that they ever have on the TV there is women's golf. I have to admit some of the Korean gals are really quite cute. They'd have a hole-in-one with me every time.
  • gawker
    10 years ago
    Well, the SC won. Met a new 25 yo spinner - VIP, BBBJCIM, DATY, GFE, . Made my day. Who won the PGA? Who cares?
  • motorhead
    10 years ago
    Lopaw -

    I'm not really a fan of Michelle Wie. (But I guess it's not her fault her controlling parents nearly ruined her).

    But she looks mighty fine with those long legs and short skirts or shorts.
  • jerikson40
    10 years ago
    "If Lasorda said it then it must be so. God bless Tommy Lasorda."

    Word. There is no greater guy on the planet than Tommy Lasorda. Well, maybe I'm overstating, but I love the guy.

    And yes, watching golf is very relaxing. As long as it's on TV. I can't imagine in person trying to run like crazy to get a decent spot at the next hole, then wait 1/2 hour for the players to get there, cameras to get ready, and some guy to hit the ball.

    But playing golf is wonderful, especially on a really nice course. Hawaii? Damn, some great golf. It's not only about the game, it's about walking on a beautiful course with great scenery and having fun. And a beer and a hot dog on the 9th hole.
  • SlickSpic
    10 years ago
    On Saturday night, Danny Garcia KO'D this cat in the first round. That fight was in Brooklyn. I felt that shot all the way in Cali. It hurt. Y'all can keep golf. I'll stick the more barbaric sports.
  • magicrat
    10 years ago
    Lopaw,
    I have heard that the spectators at LPGA tournaments can be more entertaining than the golfers.

    Golfer and golf watching fan here, and the PGA yesterday was the best tournament I have watched in years! Rory sucked it up and played perfectly on the back nine. Saying that, the longest day of my life was going to a pro golf tournament. The Masters is a great experience though.
  • rockstar666
    10 years ago
    I never watched golf until I started playing myself. I watch a lot of golf now but I can't see how a non-player would find it all that interesting.
  • SlickSpic
    10 years ago
    While many of y'all were busy watching golf, Clayton Kershaw turned an amazing diving, double-play.
  • Clubber
    10 years ago
    I once had the honor of hearing Tommy Lasorda speak at a dinner for a local university. One thing he said I'll always remember, and I paraphrase, Playing baseball is one of the most difficult endeavors. Would you you go to a doctor that was successful 33% of the time and he is considered GOOD?
  • magicrat
    10 years ago
    Slick...multitasker here and I saw the golf AND Kershaw's great play. He was off a bit yesterday seems like as he gave up 6 hits and walked a couple. Never thought I would see another Koufax but.....

    (Long long time Dodger fan from North Carolina. I've been to Dodger Stadium for games twice in my life.)
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