Meet the Cast
There are dozens of memes and articles on the types of golfers on a buddies trip. The OBI, like any buddies trip, definitely has typecasts like an early 90s sitcom. So let's go through the cast.
The Tour Wanna-be Vanity Player
This person usually has a full bag of one brand, maximum of 2 brands, because he likes the idea of being a tour staff member with a sponsorship. Speaking of gear, you'll find sticks in his bag his ego writes the checks for, but his game can't cash, like blade irons, custom shafts, and a wedge grind he wasnt fitted for, he just saw it on TV.
He doesn't pack clothes, he creates outfit scripts for the week, well in advance. He doesn't JUST match his hats to his shirt... he matches whoop straps.
He's more concerned with swing positions, clean lines and planes, than his overall score.
He's most personified by his goal, which isn't to win the OBI. It's to have a complete stranger walk up to him on the range and ask him what his OnlyFans acct name is, cause the swing looks so damn good.
The Mystery Man/Men
They only knew one guy on the trip, so the fact that they got the invite usually means 3 things.
- That they're serious enough about golf where its worth it to them to stay in close quarters, drinking and yuking it up with up to 6 other strangers, just to tee it up.
- They're cool enough for their one friend to stick their neck on the line and get them an invite... so be cool, dont make your buddy look bad.
- They're ok being drunk or being around drunks, their friend wouldn't have invited them otherwise.
Beyond that little is known about this competitor by the general group beyond what their GHIN/Grint says, making them very dangerous on the course and a potential candidate for our next type of golfer...
The Sandbagger
Truth be told I don't believe this is a real thing in friendly golf outings.
But inevitably someone with a higher handicap shoots a significantly lower score than their listed index, and the word "Sandbagger" gets tossed around more than a baseball after a strikeout.
Hey, if you play well, better than you usually play, then you deserve the Dub, and the minimal cash and maximal glory that comes with it.
Which brings me to...
The Old Bros Most Likely to Win It
The OBs most likely to win:
- Usually have a handicap of 15-25
- But have shot on more than one occasion, rounds in the low 90s, 80s. And even a possible career round in the 70s
- They hold up while everyone collapses
- Manage their drinking
- Dont take the weed the caddy offers
- Usually drive it well for the OBI round
There are exceptions to the rule, but you can certainly count on at least one of these folks to contend for the Pukas.
On to the exception.
The Actual "Stick"
This was last years winner. He has since defected to another golf trip, which you can read more about here.
For such heresy, we do not speak his name. But for the sake of the story, let's call him Rhett. Rhett Birwin.
Rhett is an actual "stick". An actual "stick" is a low-mid single digit handicap, who consistently shoots around their handicap.
Fake sticks will shoot the occasional mid and low 70's rounds to bring their handicap down to the same level as an actual stick.
An actual stick always has a chance to win and from a golfing standpoint is the envy of the rest of the dudes on the trip, including the Angry Brolfer...
The Angry Brolfer
The Angry Brolfer is sort of Hulk and Dr. Banner scenario. This golfer is chilled out to his pop, country, dance mix 99 percent of the time. But if he's having a bad day, "The Hulk" side of him could come out.
This golfer at his best, is mindful and uses mental scorecarding, breathing/meditation, and other zen like tips lower his heart rate like a well trained ninja.
And when successful he can truly reach "the zone".
But every now and then a poor shot combined with years of Pre-workout mixture is just too much for his mind to handle.
Thankfully he doesnt take it out on other golfers. But if you're his wedge, pray his club toss ends with a grassy patch and not a paved cart path.
Stay tuned for more articles coming soon!
