Phatty Gear: Turning Heads (and Hearts) on the Back Nine
- Todd Diskin
- Jun 16
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 22

It started like any other Saturday—four buddies, one tee time, and just enough breakfast burritos to regret by hole three. The crew rolled up looking sharp, every one of them rocking a fresh Phatty hat like they actually knew how to play golf. (Spoiler: they didn’t.)
But here’s where it gets interesting.
By the fifth hole, a group of ladies two fairways over started to take notice. Not because of the swings (those were aggressively average)—but because of the gear. The hats. The shirts. The swagger. Something about Phatty just hits different.
One of the ladies was overheard saying,
“I don’t know who Phatty is, but I want to meet him.”
Another added,
“They look like they’re having way more fun than the serious dudes in pleated khakis.”
And that’s exactly the point.
Phatty Gear isn’t about shaving strokes or playing it safe. It’s about showing up, standing out, and having a blast—even if your ball lands three fairways over (no judgment, Carl). It’s about confidence, charisma, and maybe—just maybe—a little flirtation from the cart girls who suddenly keep coming back around.
By the 18th hole, the ladies had pulled their carts up to watch the final putts, tossing a few compliments and a couple of numbers along the way.
Coincidence? We think not.
Gentlemen, take notes. Looking good never fixed your slice, but it might just help your social game.


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