The Cheap Bastard just had an epiphany: If the letter “O” was for some reason constitutionally banned, the state of Ohio would just be known as “Hi.” And that’s kind of nice. Something else nice about Ohio was brought to us by reader Chris, who told us about Fore Par Magazine From their Web site: “Fore Par Magazine encompasses over 200 of Ohio’s finest golf courses with full color pictures, descriptions, maps, yardage & slope ratings. Also included are over 200 money saving ‘buy-one-get-one-free’ green fee offers throughout Ohio. Best of all, over 130 of these courses are located right here in Northeast ... full post »

If there’s one thing the Cheap Bastard can appreciate, it’s good business sense. Like whoever started Krispy Kremes. Making great donuts. Now there’s a great idea. Another great business idea is to give free donuts to people who praise your donuts. But you didn’t hear that here. One last sign of good business sense comes from Atlantic City, where Atlantic County – faced with losses at its golf courses – decided to lower green fees in order to attract more golfers. From the Press of Atlantic City: “The cost of a weekday round of golf for a noncounty resident is now $12 between ... full post »

The Cheap Bastard feels anger when he sees so many people act so harshly about the insanely talented and attractive Michelle Wie. Some day (almost 500 days from now), when the amazing Ms. Wie makes me the luckiest Bastard in the world and takes my hand in marriage, I will get revenge on all who have besmirched her good name. Then you will really see El Cheapo rush to Mi-Wie’s defense. It will be endless duels to the death, let me tell you. Still, aside from having blood lust when it comes to smiting my, or Chelly’s enemies, the Cheap Bastard ... full post »