The Shotgun King of the Course
Not every golfer dreams of Augusta. Some dream of cracking a cold one on the first tee. Enter: the Shotgun King of the Course.
You know the guy—or maybe (you are) the guy. He's not checking spin rates or launch angles. He doesn't know or care whether his irons are cavity backs or blades. He showed up 3 minutes before tee time and still managed to flirt the course pro into giving him a pack of tees for free. We shake our heads, but there's just something about him...Then he pulls out the cooler in the cart and it's filled to the brim with ice-cold beer. Is he possibly the most underrated valuable player?
The Clubs? Who Cares.
The Shotgun King doesn’t obsess over new driver tech or the latest putter face milling. He probably bought his clubs off Facebook Marketplace or inherited them from an uncle who quit the game in '98. Maybe he has a random assortment of brands in the bag—Callaway, Wilson, and a Top Flite sand wedge that might be older than he is. But we all know he'll claim each club can save him from shooting over 100...
He might top a few drives or blade a chip here and there, but he makes up for it with his swagger—and a 16-ounce distraction waiting back at the cart.
Look Good, Spend Less
Just because he doesn’t drop $85 on a polo doesn’t mean the Shotgun King doesn’t have style. He rocks Wedgies affordable gear that looks and feels better than his score. His golf shoes? probably a craigslist purchase (although he won't admit he haggled to save $2 on the offer).
He’s proof that you don’t need to max out a credit card to look like you belong on the back nine. He’s frugal, fashionable (in his own right), and one bad round away from selling his clubs to the craigslist shoe lister...
The Cooler Is Sacred
Now, let’s talk about what really matters: The cooler. The Shotgun King doesn’t leave home without making sure it’s locked and loaded. It’s the most important piece of gear on the cart. Miller, Coors, PBR—it’s not about the label, it’s about the volume and the temperature. Bonus points if there's a cheap pack of cigars left behind from the previous golf outing.
Every tee box is a potential shotgun opportunity. Every par 3 is a toast waiting to happen. Every birdie? That’s a double down. NOTHING will keep this man from extending the invitation!
He Plays for the Love, Not the Score
The Shotgun King isn’t worried about handicaps or tournament play. He plays for the camaraderie, the vibe, and the simple joy of being outside with his buddies. He lives for that one pure shot a round that keeps him coming back—and maybe the 19th hole where he'll share videos with the group on how he can change his swing.
He’s the life of the foursome. The guy who makes you laugh when you snap-hook one into the woods. The one who’s got music bumping from the cart speaker and a fresh beer ready before you even tee off.
Long Live the King
So here’s to the Shotgun King of the Course. He might not break 100, but he breaks tension with a well-timed joke. He might slice his drive, but he never forgets to bring the frosty brews. And while others chase birdies and bogey-free rounds, he chases sunsets with a cold brew in hand and his best friends riding shotgun (or shotgunning with him).
Because at the end of the day, golf is about good times, great company, and knowing you're gear makes you best on and off the course.