Gripe No. 16: Too many shirtless men in the same disc golf group

Welcome to the off-season.

Last year, Green Splatter published a piece on Nate Sexton’s calves …

It was always going to happen again – truly bottom-of-the-barrel stuff.

Regardless, this has been a pet peeve of mine for a long time. On my laptop, I’ve got a running list of article topics I’d like to tackle – this one’s been collecting dust for well over 12 months.

Today’s the day.

Listen, I’m no prude. And I struggle to empathize with Tobias Fünke’s “never-nude” ways. Instead, even as someone who doesn’t turn beat-red easily, this is an issue of embarrassment. And not for me – but for the guys (plural) who enjoy communal toplessness out on the course.

Allow me to clarify …

This is an issue of perceived outfit coordination.

DGPT: James Conrad

These five things can RUIN a night out with the boys:

  • Item No. 1 – Too many tank tops.
  • Item No. 2 – Too many polo shirts.
  • Item No. 3 – Too many flat-bill hats.
  • Item No. 4 – Too many pairs of sunglasses.

Should I show up to a restaurant, game night or the movie theater, and the math makes it seem like we’ve coordinated clothing beforehand, I’ll head straight back to my car to change …

It’s that important to me.

Outside of the beach, a public pool or a group spray-tanning session, there’s NO reason the majority of men in your party should shed their shirts – it’s the most vile of fashion faux pas.

It’s the alleged planning of it all that does me in …

Men don’t do that.

At least they shouldn’t – especially with their nipples showing.

PxHere: Todd

Making matters worse, out on the course, these guys are usually in groups of five-plus golfers. Beer, flip-flops, an unleashed dog, a bluetooth speaker and a few shared fastback frisbees are par for the course with these cats. Also, there’s frequently a “Todd” amongst them, oddly enough.

Theirs is a topless production …

And one that takes 15-plus minutes to wrap-up a 250-foot hole.

You want to do away with your farmer’s tan, I’ll take your top off for you – it’s not like it’s an evil act. Heck, invite a buddy or two to join you, if you’re gun-shy about the whole thing. But when the ENTIRE gang’s in on the action, you’re asking for random-onlooker judgment …

And you’ll get it.

When in doubt, suit up, Barney Stinson …

There will be plenty of time for tickle-fighting after disc golf.

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Taylor Larsen

Taylor Larsen is a staff writer for Green Splatter. He uses disc golf to self-reflect, pondering questions like, "Where the heck did I throw that?" and "What happens if the disc lands on top of the basket?" He resides in Utah with his dog, Banks, who loves to chase frisbees of all sorts.

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