When Faking It Goes Wrong: Golf Edition

For better or worse, there are a number of golfers who like to “lay it on thick.” You know the type: vanity handicaps, a friend of a friend is on the TOUR, I have inroads for Masters tickets.

But perhaps the worst of the bunch is the “I have an in at [INSERT TOP 100].”

This persona seems to be the most boisterous and, thanks to social media, the most prevalent. They frequently post and brag that they have the means and access to play some of the most sought-after fairways: the Pine Valleys, Congressionals, and Fisher Island Clubs of the world.

And while this person repeatedly touting these playing opportunities may inspire envy and jealousy, it’s important to never forget that for everything the internet gives, it will always take more because, as we all know, the internet is undefeated.

Among the countless “burner” (anonymous) X accounts that love to tout the opportunity to tee it up on some of the most exclusive of clubs was “Mikey ‘Shorts’ Lasassy.” Like many of these similar accounts, Mikey would frequently tout playing some of the most reputable clubs in the country, and also claim that other places (and golfers who frequent them) were inferior.

But as I cautioned earlier, the internet is undefeated.

Looks like Mikey went with the “One of Everything” Package

Last week, Mikey was bragging about having the opportunity to play Sleepy Hollow—perhaps one of the most picturesque country clubs in the Northeast and an established Top 100 course.

Mikey, however, shot himself in the foot when he proceeded to brag about his pro shop haul, the picture of which (above) suggested he just asked for one of everything.

X immediately pounced on the post, claiming that this is no behavior consistent with someone who frequents a T-100. But things really hit the skids when it was brought to light that the man who bragged about having access to a T-100 course actually didn’t have access to anything but a pay-to-play event.

While some were shocked at the thousands that had been spent, others were quick to point out that Sleepy Hollow was hosting a community event that day.  To cut to the chase: Mikey didn’t have the T-100 clout he’d been bragging about.

That kind of information can—and did—destroy the internet persona. Mikey, indeed, promptly deleted his X account (which will likely rise from the ashes, albeit under a different name). But the memory of Mikey ‘Shorts’ Lasassy will continue to live on (at least, on the internet), where people continue to shred the spoils of his pro shop assault.

So I conclude by saying this: do whatever you want, spend your money however you want. But if you’re gonna brag, tout, and “flex” about being something you’re not, be careful if you do it on the internet, because the internet remains undefeated.