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The Masters 2025 App Review

The Masters 2025 App is now ready for download. If you have the 2024 Masters App simply update in your App Store. Launch the App and get ready for the first Major of the year.   If you have never experienced The Masters App, you will be impressed. This is the ideal companion whenever you watch […]

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Santa 2023 – GolfToons 96

Santa on a sleigh over golfers on a putting green

Now, flop shot! now, pitch! now, draw and fade! On, putter! on wedge! on off set and blade! Now sand bagger, now hacker, now duffer and scratch! On stableford, on Nassau, on scramble and Match Now fat, now thin, now long and dance floor!   On get there, slow down, heads up and fore!   Merry

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World Champions Cup Summary

Final day at some point one of the 3 teams will be hosting this cup, claiming the inaugural World Champions Cup.  In this World Chapions Cup summary post, I will talk about the golfers, and the golf course, but mostly about the format. A Three team match that is a hybrid between stroke and match

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Breaking 80 – GolfToons 95

the burden of Breaking 80

  Breaking 80 results from keeping it all together for 18 holes.   You make a few putts, avoid double bogeys, and play from the proper tees – Breaking 80 is not so hard. Sounds good on paper or in the quiet moments driving to the golf course.  But that is not where you play golf.  

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GolfToons Golf Merch

Golf Merch from GolfToons

You probably didn’t know you needed a GolfToons shower curtain, and you might not have known such Golf Merch existed.  You are in luck!  It does exist.  We now have a collection of GolfToons merchandise. And we are adding more all the time.  Over the years, we have had random requests for T-shirts and other

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Golf Excuses – GolfToons 93

Golf excuses can be useful especially when you are honest about an early tee time.

Golf Excuses  Very useful, especially when you are honest about your early tee time. GolfToons are original golf illustrations by Marty Glass. Golftoons is a scheme between two golf buddies, Michael Duranko and Marty Glass. If this side hustle makes any money, they‘re gonna blow it on a golf trip. Enjoy! Your Golfer’s Almanac Check out our daily

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Quick Sand – GolfToons 91

Quick Sand? They call sand traps hazards for good reason. They can be deep, barren, or filled with too much sand. Quick Sand golf cartoon.

Quick Sand? They call sand traps hazards for good reason. They can be deep, barren, or filled with too much sand. Quick Sand golf cartoon. GolfToons Golftoons is a scheme between two golf buddies, Michael Duranko and Marty Glass. If this side-hustle makes any money, they‘re gonna blow it on a golf trip. Enjoy! Your Golfer’s Almanac

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Dutch Masters – GolfToons 90

The Dutch Open was first played in 1912 and part of the European Tour since 1972. No idea if Dutch Masters Van Gogh or Vermeer played golf.

The Dutch Open was first played in 1912 and part of the European Tour since 1972. No idea if Dutch Masters Van Gogh or Vermeer played golf. GolfToons Golftoons is a scheme between two golf buddies, Michael Duranko and Marty Glass. If this side-hustle makes any money, they‘re gonna blow it on a golf trip. Enjoy! Your

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Ironic – GolfToons 89

Ironic is when golfers named Woody do not hit their woods because they tend to hit them into the woods. Ironic golf cartoons.

Ironic is when golfers named Woody only play with irons because they tend to hit their woods into the woods. Ironic Golf Cartoons – GolfToons. GolfToons Golftoons is a scheme between two golf buddies, Michael Duranko and Marty Glass. If this side-hustle makes any money, they‘re gonna blow it on a golf trip. Enjoy! Your Golfer’s Almanac

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Final Request – GolfToons 88

As a final request, golfers like to be remembered; plant a tree, spead ashes at a favorite hole, pass my clubs along or this golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

As a final request, golfers like to be remembered in a variety of ways; plant a tree, spead my ashes at a favorite hole, or a toast at the end of a round. GolfToons Golftoons is a scheme between two golf buddies, Michael Duranko and Marty Glass. If this side-hustle makes any money, they‘re gonna blow it

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Near the Hole – GolfToons 86

Near the Hole is the proper golf expectation rather than in the Hole. Lowered Expectations

Near the Hole is a better cheer for 2023, and a more realistic golf expectation.   Lowered expectations are one way to improve your golf game. GolfToons Golftoons is a scheme between two golf buddies, Michael Duranko and Marty Glass. If this side-hustle makes any money, they‘re gonna blow it on a golf trip. Enjoy! Your Golfer’s Almanac

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Swing Analyst – GolfToons 85

A golf analyst can identify voices from swing thoughts

GolfToons Golftoons is a scheme between two golf buddies, Michael Duranko and Marty Glass. If this side-hustle makes any money, they‘re gonna blow it on a golf trip. Enjoy! Your Golfer’s Almanac Check out our daily golf history podcast, Your Golfer’s Almanac celebrating birthdays, milestones, and other accomplishments that have occured on this day in golf history. Play Fast,

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Death Penalty Shot – GolfToons 84

The rarely invoked death penalty shot is a nod to the World Cup in Qatar

The rarely invoked death penalty shot, a Golf World nod to the football or soccer World Cup tournament from Qatar. Congrats Argentina GolfToons Golftoons is a scheme between two golf buddies, Michael Duranko and Marty Glass. If this side-hustle makes any money, they‘re gonna blow it on a golf trip. Enjoy! Your Golfer’s Almanac Check out our

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Masters Fantasy Round 3 Total Pars

Masters Fantasy Round 3 Total Pars? What was your Tie-Breaker guess? We have the results for Round 3 total pars and the first two rounds.

This post was updated for the 2024 Masters with a blog post and YouTube video.  *** If you entered Masters Fantasy on the www.TheMasters.com site, you know the Tie-Breaker is the total number of pars during the tourney.  Here is Masters Fantasy Round 3 Total Pars. What was your Tie-Breaker guess? Yesterday, we posted the totals

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Purr – GolfToons 80

Purr - GolfToons 80 shows a dog and a cat dressed for golf looking over a scorecard, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons.

Purr. What is your golfing animal spirit? Purr Golf. Are you a silky swinger that slinks around the course, purring like a cat and chasing the occasional birdie? Are you a mutt that doggedly digs shots out of bunkers to save pars? Or maybe you are the bear that hibernates for a dozen holes, then

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Fake News – GolfToons 79

Fake News GolfToons 79 shows two golfers looking at a score card and one claiming Fake News, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons.

Recounts and Fake News. Topics ripped from recent headlines that, unfortunately, at times, overlap with golf. After all, golf does involve recounts and verification.   Every golfer has probably endured the dreaded suspect scorecard moment when comparing scorecards; the numbers just don’t jibe. We’re not talking about the occasional errors in addition or the 6 that

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Small But Mighty

Aerial view of Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course seen from the Atlantic Ocean and included in article by Michael Duranko of GolfToons titled 'Small but Mighty' originally published in The Golf Supplier.

Bigger doesn’t always mean better The Golf Supplier originally published ‘Small But Mighty’ about the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course on 12/9/2020 as part of the Travel section. See other articles by Michael Duranko. The Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course is stunning. Family-friendly and challenging to any golfer, regardless of skill set.  When

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The Masters Distraction

Caped and masked golfer on the tee box with two golf buddies commenting that crime has increased since the Masters, Golfing Super Hero is an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass

This is The Masters. Most of our work can wait until next week, when we will be distracted by talking about what happens on Sunday in Augusta, Georgia. The Masters Distraction! Golf is an addiction as we discussed in the original post for Golfing Super Hero – GolfToon 69. <Click through and read our essay

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TeeShirt with a GolfToon

TeeShirt with a GolfToon using Unwanted Compliments - GolfToons 19 used with permission from GolfToons

This is pretty cool, a teeshirt with a GolfToon. Bill, a newsletter subscriber asked if he could use one of our GolfToons for a special gift. For a very reasonable licensing fee we said YES! Here is our Unwanted Compliments – GofToons 19 on a TeeShirt. While we do not know the inside joke, we

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Where the Golf Gods Relax

Picture of The Greatest Par 3 in the World, hole number 6 at Cruit Island Golf Club included in the article Where Golf Gods Relax by Michael Duranko of GolfToons.

The Golf Supplier originally published ‘Where Golf Gods Relax’ on 10/21/2020 as part of the Hidden Gems series. Here is a link and a link to ‘Clipped Wings’, a preview to the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot that appeared on 10/9/20. More than just Emeralds. It is unsurprising to find a hidden gem in a country

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Emotional Support – GolfToons 76

Emotional Support, golf is a game where your emotions can play a major role, an original golf cartoon illustration by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Golf is a game where your emotions can play a major role in your performance. Emotional Support is needed. At its core, golf is a game where you are pitted against yourself. However, to buttress one’s emotions many golfers have routines to center themself. Confidence is found in certain clubs or particular courses, even individual

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Golf Genie – GolfToons 74

Golf Genie is a Golf cartoon illustration by Marty Glass of GolfToons with a genie coming out of a lamp and trying to help a golfer, until the genie finds out the golfer needs help with his slice. Funny Golf Humor.

Golf Genie Golf Genie. Probably the most common fault of golf swing is the resulting slice. It is the the nemesis of the highly handicapped golfer and at times seems incurable. The remedy for a slice is often so elusive that many a golfer has fantasized about a magic genie that grants them three wishes.

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James Bond Golf

Illustration by Golfucos reproducing a scene from James Bond Dr. No with a woman putting and Bond crouching with a gun.

I saw a recent post from an artist on Instagram, @Golfucos. They do golf related illustrations that I like a lot. This scene is from the 1st James Bond movie, Dr. No. Bond in a crouch position with his weapon drawn on a woman putting in high heels. Very cool. This image got me thinking

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Teed Off – GolfToons 73

Teed Off - GolfToons 73 an original illustration of a golf ball complaining how much harder his job is then the golf tee by Marty Glass of GolfToons

The golf ball is important and he knows it. The golf ball gets teed off but is not teed off. Today’s golf ball has evolved and changed so drastically over the millennium, he has changed the game of golf itself. Some of the innovations have been dramatic. Some cosmetic. Nonetheless, so many advancements allow him good

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Buried Lie – GolfToons 72

Buried Lie - GolfToons 72 is an original golf cartoon showing a casket carried towards a hole that has been created under a golf hole and pin by Marty Glass

Buried Lie Buried Lie. Golf can be a lifetime pursuit, giving it a unique status in the world of sport. So deep is their commitment to the game, oftentimes when golfers pass on friends and family memorialize them in special ways. Famed golfers will have golf courses or holes named in their honor.   Upstanding

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ON POINT BALL MARKER REVIEW

A titleist golf ball in front of an On Point Ball Marker used in a product review by Michael Duranko of GolfToons

On Saturday I tried out my new On Point ball marker for the first time. Our golf league played at Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch near Sarasota, Florida in late January 2020. I got my On Point ball marker at the PGA show last week. This On Point ball marker review is the first

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Darth Fader – GolfToons 68

A golfer resembling Darth Vader on the tee box with his golf buddies commenting that they call him Darth Fader, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass

Darth Fader Darth Vader, originally known as Anakin Skywalker, was probably a decent golfer before his transition to Darth. Now Darth Fader. A series of space-adventure lightsaber duels cost him both legs below the knees and left arm. To compound matters he also fell into a volcano and his lungs were destroyed to the point

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Wait Loss – GolfToons 66

Wait Loss is a golfer on the tee box has cob webs growing on him because he is waiting, slow play is a problem in golf. An original illustration by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Wait Loss If golf has an Achilles heel, it’s time. Wait Loss. It’s an issue on the PGA Tour. It’s an issue when managing a golf course and a problem with both public and private play around the globe. Overall, It’s an issue that doesn’t help the game. Don’t get me wrong, though. I am

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Athletes – GolfToons 65

Athletes. Golfers are athletes as well, despite what might what non-golfers may say. Original Golf Cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Athletes To start my freshman year at Michigan State University I showed up at Hubbard Hall to find two of my roommates were in the MSU Marching Band.  They practiced every day, rain or shine.  Both were athletes in a golfing sort of way.  Vince played French horn and Phil was a tuba player, carrying

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Golf Press – GolfToons 62

Golf Press shows a golfer on the tee box pressing anogther golfer's head into the ground with the caption PRESS, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Golf Press Golf Press. You wanna press me? Do ya? I’ll show you a press. You like this press? The press is similar to the double or nothing bet and is generally invoked at a critical point in the match. The level of emotion accompanying a press is proportionate to the amount of money wagered.

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High Heel Golf – GolfToons 61

High Heel Golf shows three women golfers on the putting green with the comment bubble asking where the golf shoes were bought, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

High Heel Golf High Heel Golf fashions have certainly changed from the jacket and tie at the turn of the the last century, to the technical sportswear designed to wick away sweat and protecting us from today’s damaging sun rays. What does dress for success mean on the golf course?  Is it form or function?

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Two Man Golf – GolfToons 60

a golfer holding another golfer by the legs swinging him in tandem with the headline, Nik Wallenda Two-Man Invitational, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Two Man Golf Nik Wallenda Golf, the Two Man Invitational Could golf be made more difficult? Of course, but only a sadist would seek to make the game even harder. But then if I wanted to travel from the top of one skyscraper, to the roof of another skyscraper just across the street, I would

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Chip Lagwell – GolfToons 59

Hamilton Chip Lagwell is introduced in this original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Hamilton Chip Lagwell III When non-golfers conjure up images of golfers they tend to envision someone like Hamilton Lagwell III, fondly referred to as “Chip”. One of those guys often found at private country clubs or expensive destination golf resorts. We all know the type, but do they really exist? Possibly, but that specimen is

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Father O’Fairway – GolfToons 57

Father O'Fairway is introduced in this original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Father O’Fairway Introducing Father O’Fairway. The Most Reverend O’Fairway hails from County Clare, Ireland where he grew up playing the sport of golf from the time he was young lad. He plays religiously but almost exclusively midweek, as his weekends are occupied by priestly duties. Father O’Fairway’s love of golf is rooted in his belief

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Hurricane Golf – GolfToons 56

Hurricane Golf shows a golfer teeing off in a strong wind with his golf buddy holding the ball also known as Cat 4 Golf an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Hurricane Golf A golfer’s willingness to play under “less than ideal” conditions is a testament to their love of the game. Hurricane Golf. Whether you choose to “weather the weather” or head for the comfy confines of the clubhouse, the mere fact that you drove all the way to the course intending to play should

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Equipment Excuses – GolfToons 52

Blame the Equipment is a fictional scene at the 19th hole with golf clubs sitting at a bar and commiserating, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons.

“It’s not me, can’t be” Golf Equipment Excuses. You gotta blame something when a simple shot goes astray. Fat shots, hosels, thin-to-win, pulls, pushes, ducks, s***** and worm burners. The ball is just sitting there, how hard can it be? Especially if you practice. But the errant shot happen to every golfer, at every level.

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Better Lucky – GolfToons 48

Better Lucky than Good is an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons showing a golfer skipping his approach over water onto the putting green. Funny golf humor.

Better Lucky than Good We’ve all experienced luck on the course. The sculled iron that somehow nestles up on the green 6 feet from the pin. Or a shot that ricocheted off a tree back into the fairway. Or the always tricky play off the ball washer. The most incredible piece of luck I witnessed

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Multi-Tees – GolfToons 47

Multi-Tees is an original golf illustration in color by Marty Glass of GolfToons showing multiple tee box options for Golfers to hit from.

Multi-Tees Recently our golf league played a round at Lakewood National Golf Club. We had to choose which tees we would use, and generally, we try to pick one over 6,000 yards. At Lakewood National they have six tees, that’s 6, and not sixty, LOL. Multi-Tees! The Arnold Palmer designed Lakewood National names the tees

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Golf Maxim – GolfToons 45

A golfer putting, with his golf buddies covering their mouth, eyes and ears, as Three Monkeys, an original golf cartoon by marty Glass of GolfToons.

We all are familiar with the modern proverb “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” And many would agree this same idea should apply to a round of golf. Call it a Golf Maxim. What about the maxim “Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil”? Some believe this lesson is a reminder to

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Fairway Centaur – GolfToons 44

Centaur of the Fairway shows a centaur in the fairway

Golf courses are typically designed to reward drives that find the center of the fairway. Ideally it affords the golfer with the optimum location from which to attack the green with their approach shot. Go for the Centaur of the Fairway. Exclamations of “right down the pipe” or “split the fairway” are common refrains after

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Astro Design – GolfToons 41

A scientist looking through a large telescope intimating using it to design a golf course, an original golf cartoon illustration by Marty Glass of GolfToons.

The next ‘Space Race’ is well underway with SpaceX and Blue Origin taking on passengers very soon. With multitudes of space tourists venturing out of this world, is it unreasonable to think that galactic golf would be soon to follow? Time to think about Golf Course Design. Given the physics of lunar gravity, it would

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Tiny Greens – GolfToons 40

Tiny Greens shows Two golfers standing on a very small putting green, commenting about how they don't like long putts, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

What is worse, tiny greens or intimidatingly long holes? Both pose their own issues, but for me, small greens can be maddening. And I have deeper thoughts about postage stamp greens, but I will save that for another GolfToon. Today’s question is, “Do putting greens shrink over the years?” At our local muni I’ve noticed

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Depants Golf – GolfToons 39

Depants Golf shows a pants-less golfer on the tee box exclaiming how much he likes playing Srip Nassau, an original golf cartoon illustrated by Marty Glass of GolfToons.

Creepy behavior has been a hot topic in the media lately. Depants Golf. Political campaign trails, newsrooms, and Hollywood have all been abuzz with accounts of inappropriate behavior. It’s a public conversation that is long overdue. Hopefully, we can get it all sorted out before someone proposes a strip Nassau bet to me. Depants Golf.

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Cradle of Golf – GolfToons 35

Two archeologists in Africa find a skeleton with a golf club, challenging Scotland as the Cradle of Golf, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Challenge the origins of golf and you are treading on sacred Scottish turf. The Cradle of Golf? At the website scottishgolfhistory.org the site states it plainly in this soliloquy: “Being the proof as to why golf is definitely, certainly, unquestionably, without doubt, beyond question, indubitably, undeniably, irrefutably, incontrovertibly, incontestably, unmistakably, categorically, decidedly, unequivocally Scottish. Really.” Darn. They take

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Voices – GolfToons 34

Golf Voices shows a golfer teeing off with multiple thought bubbles telling him what to think about, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons.

The eternal war for our golfing soul can take on schizophrenic proportions—the battle pitting the forces of conceit versus humble acceptance of our shortcomings. Golf Voices With our confidence at stake, we try to calm ourself with soothing pre-shot routines. We try to silence our mind of the endless suggestions and tips that populate our

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Clown Course – GolfToons 33

Clowns on the Course shows a clown teeing off and his golf buddy in a tiny golf cart, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons.

At the 2019 US Open Bryson DeChambeau yelled out in frustration, ”This is clown golf!” Clown on the Course! “Gee,” I thought to myself, ”that sounds like a lot of fun.” Wearing size 28 golf shoes, gargantuan club heads, and riding around in one of those tiny clown carts would be a blast. Especially if

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Yoga Golf Pants – GolfToons 31

Yoga Golf Pants shows a golfer on the tee box wearing a pair of black yoga pants, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons.

Is their nothing that golfers won’t try to add a few yards to their drives? Yoga Golf Pants? It seems every morning when I check my inbox, there several emails that promise me more length. And, most of them are golf-related. The subject lines tantalize you with added distance, increased swing speed, and higher launches.

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From Your Knees – GolfToons 30

From Your Knees is an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons showing a new rule for dropping the golf ball from your knees, not from your knee.

From your knees reminds us that golfers call penalties on themselves. An interesting byproduct of this aspect of the game is that often we have to interpret the rules as situations present themselves. Complications can arise when rules are misinterpreted. A friend of mine thought an unplayable lie was anything in a sand trap. Rule

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Vampire Golfer – GolfToons 26

Interview with a Vampire Golfer is an original golf cartoon illustration by Marty Glass of GolfToons shows a vampire, maybe dracula golfing at night

Imagine playing golf for a few centuries and what it must be like for someone as old as Dracula. From course design, advances in equipment to innumerable rules modifications, he has been through many changes. Interview Vampire Golfer. Although he complains endlessly about finding courses honoring midnight tee times, he does appreciate ball technology improvements.

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Fore – GolfToons 24

A golfer has been struck by a golf ball while his golf buddy records the scores Fore, an original Golf Cartoon by Marty Glass.

Where does the term ‘FORE’ come from?  As with many terms in a game as old as golf, a definitive origin is not possible.  Though two contending sources are both plausible and interesting enough to share here.  One comes from the time when golf balls were expensive. Golfers employed forecaddies ahead of the shots to

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Bird Grip – GolfToons 21

A golfer putting while making a vulgar statement with his unique golf grip, the bird grip, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons.

There are many ways to hold a putter, probably as many grips as there are putters available on the market.  Everyone must feel comfortable over their putt, and find confidence in the tools of their trade. Enter the Bird Grip. Some putters or some grips can send a different message, especially to opponents or nemesis you

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Golf Compliments – GolfToons 19

A foursome of golfers on the putting green with three golfers offering compliments to the dismay of the putter, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Can a compliment be an act of gamesmanship? Possibly. Allow me to explain unwanted compliments The frustration of a birdie putt that comes up short can cloud one’s mind with unspoken expletives. While sapping the sincerity from well intended compliments. Conversely, a compliment delivered with a smirk can be unsettling enough to linger to the

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Old Trusty – GolfToons 17

Old Trusty Decision Time shows golfers with bubble thoughts trying to decide on the golf club to hit, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Old Trusty. We all have our ‘Go-To’ clubs.  The ones we hit well, feel confident at address or just seem to get lucky with.  The club we can take a little off, or add a little extra to.  The one that you pull out of the bag, kiss the head and say sweet nothings to

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Quiet Please – GolfToons 16

Quiet Please, a man at his dining room table with kids fighting and his wife pointing a threatening finger, holds up a 'Quiet Please' sign, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

There are times when we all would like a bit of peace and quiet: Early morning breakfasts, retreats to nature, and those moments when you’re trying to concentrate on a difficult task.  The sight of a marshal hoisting their “Quiet Please” paddle during a golf tournament often makes me wish I had one of those

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Just Short Pose – GolfToons 15

A golfer holding his pose on the tee box as his ball ends up short of the green and the ripples can be seen in the pond in from of the green. An original Golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

You hit a crisp shot, sending a towering blow tracking on a great line. You are frozen, in a motionless follow-through pose watching your ball descend towards the green. “Please, please be enough,” you mutter. Then, catastrophe, Just Short Pose. Splash! Stunned and still in full pose, your jaws slackens, your eyes widen and you

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Hit it and Hope – GolfToons 13

Two golfers on a putting green that has massive breaks making the putt impossible. Hit it and Hope is an original Golf Illustration by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Hit it and Hope. Every now and then you face a putt that beckons words like intimidating or unnerving. The down hill left to right slider. The up-hiller that crests midway, then accelerates to a killer downhiller. Or the dreaded short but hard-breaker, also known as the heartbreaker because anytime you miss a two footer

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Golf Mom – GolfToons 12

We can all envision the iconic ‘Soccer Mom’ and the minivan she drives. Hauling kids to countless practices, games and tournaments.  But what about the ‘Golf Mom’?   The lesser known cousin. She drives kids to the practice range, buys equipment, arranges lessons and pays for rounds of golf. Or the woman walking the course,

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Got It – GolfToons 9

Got it - GolfToons 9 shows three golfers talking about how they have figured out golf, an original golf cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Golf Excellence. Golf is truly a journey in pursuit of excellence. The struggle this pursuit poses drives us to seek remedies from a multitude of sources. We click on emails saying “Add 20 yards to your drive” or “never chunk a chip again” or “take 5 strokes off with this simple technique.”   Golfers seemingly will

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Swing Thoughts – GolfToons 8

A golfer addressing his golf ball surrounded by thought bubbles rekminding him of what he should be doing for a better golf swing, Swing Thoughts - GolfToons 8 an original cartoon by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Wiser minds tell us to, “Quiet your mind and try not to think when swinging the club.” Or they tell you “It’s best to have a single swing-thought for your entire round.” Swing Thoughts. But when you are playing, it is difficult to shut out all the things you think you need to do to execute

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Uncle Villegas – GolfToons 7

An original golf illustrated cartoon showing a man with a big belly looking at a golf ball on a putting green lining up his putt like Camilio Villegas style by Marty Glass of GolfToons

Uncle Camilo Villegas. Of all the facets of the game, putting may be the most mystifying and varied. Putter designs are myriad. Grips range from the popular reverse overlap to the ominous sounding cross-handed reverse claw.  But the most baffling aspect of putting is reading greens. The conversations about a putt can invoke speed, roll,

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Tree Shot – GolfToons 5

Two golfers look up into a tree to see another golfer addressing his golf ball and about to take a swing. A clever, original golf illustration by Marty Glass

We golfers take ourselves seriously and believe anything is possible.  Even a Tree Shot. Why take a penalty stroke if you can get your club back and might be able to hit your ball to the fairway or maybe even onto the green?  Remember those miraculous shots Ken Venturi showed us to save strokes?  Why

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Plumb Bobbing – GolfToons 4

Golfer plumb bobbing from the fairway and partner in golf cart mocking him for being so far away. Original golf cartoon illustration by Marty Glass GolfToons

If it’s good for the pros it’s got to be good for my game.  How many times have you told that to yourself?  Plumb bobbing is the perfect example. And does anyone really know how to Plumb-Bob?  Regardless of how many articles you read in Golf Magazines, putting is considered one of the dark arts

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Rest in Par Peter Thomson

Tombstone of RIP Peter Thomson Golfer with credentials and original golf illustration by Marty Glass of GolfToons

“You can Think Best when you are Happiest” Rest in Par Peter Thomson 1929-2018 5 Time British Open Champion 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, and 1965. 84 Professional Wins. 6 PGA Tour Wins. 12 Senior Tour Wins. 1 Senior PGA Title. Golf Course Architect. Rest in Par Peter Thomson

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Eternal Struggle – GolfToons 3

A Man pushing a huge golf ball up a hill like sisyphus in the Camus fable depicting the eternal struggle of golf. Original golf cartoon illustration by Marty Glass GolfToons

Absurd may be the best word to describe golf, though futility also comes to mind. What is the Eternal Struggle of golf? Punished for his craftiness, Sisyphus was condemned to push an enormous boulder uphill. Only to have it roll back down for eternity.  Any golfer can certainly relate to this plight. Camus wrote that

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