The Cheap Bastard likes things that are inexpensive and that should go without saying. And his Royal Cheapness would never steer you wrong or give bad advice. Don’t for an instant confuse me with my brother Rat. Because here’s the thing, El Bastardo may like things cheap, but he prefers them free. You know that saying “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth"? Ok, I don’t really know what it means either, but free is better than cheap. Just ask my sister Free. So here’s a freebie for you: PGA Professional Joe Beck’s video golf tips. Oh, I know what ... full post »

The Cheap Bastard is constantly amazed at just how low the bar has dropped for golf writers. As if guys like Chris Baldwin, Tim McDonald and Brandon Tucker aren’t bad enough, there’s Bill Wolfrum, one of those wimpy liberal types who gets offended at his own shadow. Luckily, Wolfrum - who’s as funny as Al Gore on sedatives - is smart enough to talk to funny people. That helps. Take a look at his BadGolfer.com feature on comedian Mike McDonald and his “World’s Funniest Golf Balls.” Despite Wolfrum’s best attempts, McDonald comes off as funny, and his new product seems like ... full post »

The Cheap Bastard loves Australia. From the moment you arrive, hot, scantily clad women like Elle McPherson and Anna Rawson busy themselves giving you massages, while Russell Crowe and Paul Hogan fistfight to determine who will hand-feed you another shrimp. It’s glorious. Ok, the Cheap Bastard has never been to Australia. But he has high hopes, and so should you. Because, right now, not only is Australia packed with sexy people, it also is looking for some golfers, because the locals aren’t keeping up with the pace of play. It seems that local courses in and around Sydney have gone as far ... full post »