Saturday Night Open Thread – okay seriously, this needs to stop Edition

ballsofsteelandfury - July 29, 2023July 29, 2023

It happened again. I'm sitting here enjoying a nice little Saturday, perusing Hippo's Morning Thread and I AGAIN think, "I wonder what our wonderful writers have cooked up for tonight's Open Thread." Then I realize AGAIN, "Oh fuck. I'M supposed to be writing it!" To my credit, I've been busy today. I

Saturday Night Open Thread – What Day Is It? Edition

ballsofsteelandfury - July 22, 2023July 22, 2023

Fuck Me, I need a calendar. Or an alarm or something. Lately, every Saturday, I get to DFO in the afternoons after reading Hippo's Morning Thread and think, "I wonder what our wonderful writers have cooked up for tonight's Open Thread." Then I realize, "Oh fuck. I'M supposed to be writing

The Definitive Burger Comparison: Five Guys v Shake Shack v In-N-Out

ballsofsteelandfury - July 18, 2023July 17, 2023

I am extremely lucky in that I live within 5 miles of locations for each of the big three "Best" Burger franchises. I speak, of course, of the most overhyped burger places in the United States: Five Guys, Shake Shack, and In-N-Out. People are forever debating which one is best. They

Sunday Night Open Thread – Gold Cup Final Edition

ballsofsteelandfury - July 16, 2023July 16, 2023

I know you are all anxiously awaiting the Grand Finale of the Gold Cup or, as Hippo calls it, the Golden Shower Tourno. The participants are a resurgent Mexican squad that seems to be rounding into shape after looking like shit in the last month going against a tough Panamá team

Saturday Night Open Thread – The Spain WWC Preview Edition

ballsofsteelandfury - July 15, 2023July 15, 2023

I am writing this only two hours before post time which I should be commended for. That's improvement, people! The reason I wanted to include the Spain preview in tonight's Open Thread is because: It helps with the word count. I don't know much about the Spanish Women's National Team. The Women's World Cup

Balls Magazine Volume 18

ballsofsteelandfury - July 11, 2023July 9, 2023

As you may remember, I was scheduled to play a tournament using only four clubs. I sought advice from the DFO Commentists and settled on the following four clubs: 5 Wood 7 Iron Pitching Wedge Putter I ended up shooting an even 100! This was a satisfyingly good result! As you know, my goal has been

Saturday Night Open Thread – The No More Fireworks Dammit Edition

ballsofsteelandfury - July 1, 2023July 1, 2023

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I love the 4th of July. I specially have loved spending the 4th outside the USA. I remember vividly spending one 4th in Rome while traveling and hearing about a fireworks display being put on by an ex-pat club in the city. We went (I was in a group with Americans

Balls Magazine Volume 17

ballsofsteelandfury - June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

As you may have noticed, I have been lax in publishing new episodes of Balls Magazine. That's not to say that I haven't been playing golf. I have. I've just been really damn busy with a lot of work and real life stuff. To wit, here is the latest: I played

Saturday Night Open Thread – The No More June Gloom Edition

ballsofsteelandfury - June 24, 2023June 24, 2023

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I am getting better. I remembered that I committed to write the Saturday Night Open Thread at least two hours before post time. WHOOHOO!! There are a LOT of things to discuss: The weather has turned for the better. We are now in PEAK LA mode. It's sunny and beautiful without it being

Saturday Night Open Thread – The June Gloom Edition part trois

ballsofsteelandfury - June 17, 2023June 17, 2023

It just dawned on me that I was supposed to be writing tonight's Open Thread. AGAIN! WOOPS! Fuck me in the goat ass. I swear one of these weeks I'll remember and prepare. Things to discuss: I played golf in the rain AGAIN on Thursday. I didn't do as well as the last time.

Your 2023 Women’s World Cup Preview Extravaganza! Part 1

ballsofsteelandfury - June 14, 2023June 13, 2023

If y'all are not excited about the Women's World Cup, this year, I don't know what's wrong with you. Perhaps you should try some of Hippo's pills. I would have loved to have been there, but real life gets in the way and it's just not possible. I've been to

Saturday Night Open Thread – The June Gloom Edition part deux

ballsofsteelandfury - June 10, 2023June 10, 2023

It just dawned on me that I was supposed to be writing tonight's Open Thread. WOOPS! I will do a real good Karen Carpenter job. Several things to discuss: I played in DAY ONE of my golf club championship today. I broke 100 and scored a 98. Day 2 is tomorrow. I'm in