I know this is a repost from Halloween last year, but honestly, I just really like it and got the same chuckle out of it this year. Check out our post on killer Golf Halloween Costumes.
Golf Halloween Costumes
No matter how old you get, it seems like there’s no getting out of committing to Halloween costumes. No matter how hard you try, you’re still getting forced to go to some costume party you don’t want to go to and all you can do is try your best to figure out how to make it as painless as possible. Well, golf fans, hopefully this will help you combine your disdain for dressing up with one of your favorite pastimes to make it hurt a little less. Controversial statement: I discourage “the sexy golfer” costume (Especially you, Tommy). Hey, you do you, but they’re dumb. Here are what I think would make some good golf Halloween costumes.
Also, for good measure, I’m starting off with a few suggestions for the kids.
The Kids
Rickie Fowler
The Rickie Fowler costume is classic for kids, and slightly annoying for adults. This kid in this picture nailed it. I believe this was at an actual tournament (which is even better than Halloween), but a good Rickie costume is a winner. If your kid’s REALLY all in, go Ryder Cup Rickie with the hair:
Beef Johnston
No explanation needed.
The Partner Costume
The caddy/player costume is always adorable with kids and is hilarious. With the younger generations of players, there’s probably not a better caddy/player combo to go with than Mike Greller and Jordan Spieth (and that’s coming from not the biggest fan in the world). If you want to go classic, have a kid throw on the Tiger red and the other kid can dress up as Fluff circa 1997:
The Adults
Justin Thomas
I still say this was one of the sickest looks a golfer has actually executed well in decades. JT – what a legend. This costume also works well for the kids, but it’s one of those costumes as an adult where people will get it, but at the same time you’re going to be the coolest looking person in the room all night and not feel like you’re in a costume.
Happy Gilmore
I mean, how do you not put Happy on the list? Hats off to these two in the picture, well executed. Also makes a good partner costume if you want to pick pretty much any character in the movie. While Happy’s caddy is a good pick, Happy’s old boss, Mr. Larson, and Shooter are also great options. See the picture at the top of the post as well. HUGE bonus points to the guy having Chubbs’s hand!
Caddyshack Corner
In all honesty, I planned on putting one or two Cdadyshack ideas, but there are just too many good options so it’s worth noting all of them. I feel like the more obscure you go too, the better too. See below.
Al Czervik
Al Czervik, as played by Rodney Dangerfield, was a pure beauty. You’ll be able to drop absurd one liners and walk around like a buffoon all night while just blaming it on “staying in character.” Think of all the opportunities to drop “oh, looks good on you though!” <huge eyeroll>
Carl Spackler (and Gopher)
Maybe as synonymous with the game of golf as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Bobby Jones, Old & Young Tom Morris, and St. Andrews combined. Another good opportunity to partner up with somebody to be the gopher. The two of you can cause all sorts of mischief at the Halloween party. Just don’t do the Dalai Lama bit all night. It’s the most predictable Spackler bit and it’s not funny when you (or Bryson) do it.
Tony D’Annunzio
Tony D’Annunzio. Total Halloween costume DARK HORSE. If you show up with Danny Noonan, you guys can do the “you ain’t gettin’ no coke” bit a million times. Also, make sure you have the cigarette and huge mirrored aviators on you.
Danny Noonan (and Ty Webb)
Speaking of Danny Noonan… Another partner costume opportunity. I personally love the idea of going as Danny Noonan AND Ty Webb as a package deal, but I suppose you could pick each individually. I just don’t think they’re as funny of a costume on their own. Something about one of you carrying Ty Webb’s bag and talking about spending time at the lumber yards cracks me up.
Judge Smails
And the best option – the Judge. Judge Smails. Oh man. So many ways to go with this. So many different personalities to act out for the night. I love everything about the judge. In fact, I would recommend going as “Yacht Club Judge.” You can recite the christening speech, talk about having the stock market beat, say “ok, pookie” constantly, do the laugh… It’s just great. Judge Smails might be my favorite movie character of all time. “Oh, you came as a ship captain!” “No, I’m Judge Smails on his boat. How ’bout a Fresca?! Hmmm? Hmmm?”
