What's the most "Look at me" thing you have ever seen while playing golf?

[scotth]

We all have seen or played with people we would describe as "that guy" who draws attention to himself in a variety of ways on the course.  I thought I had seen most every tactic or thing somebody could do to attract attention on the golf course.  Saturday, I think I witnessed the most "look at me" thing I have ever seen on a golf course.

Played with a guy that at first I thought was using one of those poker chip markers that are so popular these days.  It was about the fourth hole that I realized it was an ACTUAL THOUSAND dollar poker chip from the Bellagio in Las Vegas. 

Wondering what others here would describe as their most "look at me" thing they have seen when playing golf either by a stranger or somebody they knew.

Edited June 25, 2018 by scotth

[alleztom]

Loud pants.

[bkuehn1952]

That's a hard one to beat, especially when I consider how often I lose ball markers.

I guess it was one of the guys I joined up with at a local muni.  He was tall and dressed like a "Tour Pro" as opposed to the rest of us muni schlubs.  He spoke in a loud voice and was very profane.  His bag was a staff bag with his name on it.  As he walked to the tips, everyone watched with anticipation, this was going to be impressive.

Duck hooked it into the trees.  Probably shot 90 with generous self-granted gimmee's and several do- overs; "That guy dropped the flag as I was in my back swing!!"  Fortunately I was walking so I could avoid all the whining and excuses.

Probably the tip off was his staff bag was ... Top Flite.  😉

[millsan1]

I have to go with my latest round, played this past Sunday.

Long par 5, dead straight, wide open.

I said to my partner "I'm gonna get every bit of this next one." and promptly topped it for a grand total of 40 yards.

[jimnm]

This...

 

 

[boogielicious]

11 minutes ago, jimnm said:

This...

 

 

They should make it look like a Labrador Retriever. "Good Boy!"

[jimnm]

1 minute ago, boogielicious said:

They should make it look like a Labrador Retriever. "Good Boy!"

Ha ha! I've seen these electric "push" carts regularly here in San Diego. 

[Foot Wedge]

Pants in 90* heat. 

Bonus points if all apparel brands match to look like you're sponsored.

[Jeremie Boop]

8 minutes ago, Foot Wedge said:

Pants in 90* heat. 

Bonus points if all apparel brands match to look like you're sponsored.

I always wear pants, not sure why that's considered "look at me"

[Foot Wedge]

31 minutes ago, Jeremie Boop said:

not sure why that's considered "look at me"

Just my opinion but it may be because it's how the pros dress.  It's got be pretty brutal to wear pants in summer heat so you don't see many recreational players wearing pants.

[Jeremie Boop]

2 minutes ago, Foot Wedge said:

Just my opinion but it may be because it's how the pros dress.  It's got be pretty brutal to wear pants in summer heat so you don't see many recreational players wearing pants.

Never really bothers me to be honest. Most of the new golf style pants are light weight and breathable enough that they are comfortable in the heat. I have never be much of one for shorts, even when I was young. Given that I have had a foot brace for a medical condition since I was 18, it just reinforced that.

[Vinsk]

Using a geometric compass to calculate exact pin placement.

[RandyBobbitt]

Not sure if the intent was "look at me," but I recall back in the 70s I was playing at an air force base golf course in Florida, and one summer several older guys wore hats with 18-inch, bright, multi-color umbrellas attached, I guess to avoid sunburn on the back of neck and top of the ears. It was often an entire foursome, and you could seem them from three holes away. The goofiest thing I ever saw. This was long before EBay, so I have no idea where they bought them. 

[Valleygolfer]

[colin007]

2 hours ago, jimnm said:

This...

 

 

That's frigging awesome. How much?

[Yukari]

2 hours ago, Foot Wedge said:

Pants in 90* heat. 

Bonus points if all apparel brands match to look like you're sponsored.

 

2 hours ago, Jeremie Boop said:

I always wear pants, not sure why that's considered "look at me"

Ditto for me.  I always wear pants to keep the sun off of my legs.  I hate greasy sun tan lotions so I prefer wear pants over putting on a greasy sun tan lotion.

The best (or the worst) "look at me guy" was a guy I played with about 7 years ago.  He dressed like Payne Steward.  Unfortunately, his play resembled nothing like Payne.  I think he shot over 100.

[Patch]

My first response would be "bikinis in back yards", 'butt' I am sure that's not what the OP is looking for.

Golf wise it's the guy who shows up with  couple of grand worth of equipment, and dressed to the nines from head to toe. The one who talks a great game. Who, for some reason, has lost his "A" game for the day. The one who can't easily break 100.

I see these guys quite often in my golf travels. They are very entertaining for the most part. 

We were having a discussion the other day at the 19th about the various stereotypes we see on the golf course. Talking about it we were suprised at  how many we could come up with. 

[Shorty]

3 hours ago, Foot Wedge said:

It's got be pretty brutal to wear pants in summer heat so you don't see many recreational players wearing pants.

Only because a lot of recreational golfers don't realise that wearing long pants made out of the correct material keeps you cooler and more comfortable. I play high 30 degrees C weather in long pants and have never for a moment wished I was wearing shorts.