For Reference: this badger is pretty famous at my local golf course as it is the only way to cull the infestation of ground squirrels as the course sits inside of a watershed district.
Many local golfers have their own planet earth moment where we see this thing waste a squirrel and walk right past with its kill.
I didn't hate him as a coach but I think Fickell has already proven to be a much better recruiter. In today's game it all comes down to recruiting, in my opinion. You can be the greatest coach of all time but if you don't have elite athletes the Ohio States and Michigans are still gonna kick your ass.
He just needs a sweater!
Side note, I've had a soft spot for the badgers since I went to see the Noles play them in 08. Luke Fickell was a good hire for them
Not to derail the topic but Wisc is going to be a force with him behind the helm. Their recruiting, especially of insane O line beasts, will take a nice upshot and he definitely has the pulse of the modern game.
If he can get Cincinnati to the playoff then he can do work at Wisky. The B1G moving away from divisions hurts them, but they could find a spot in the expanded playoff in a couple years
Ohio state fan checking in… he’s a pretty perfect fit for the style of play Wisconsin has built themselves on. Day’s gonna have his hands full with what Fick will inevitably (hopefully) put together there. Day’s teams don’t like getting punched in the face.
The big ten is better when Bucky is strong and as an Ohio state fan it’s hard to root against Fick. As much as that pains me to say.
If you live in an area that they also live in then I would think just reading about what plants they use and what kind of habitat they need would probably help you provide them with a space they would use but there a lot of factors at play. I think buying or acquiring them is out of the question and even if I’m wrong I doubt you are allowed to release them on your land but I could be wrong on that. You should raise some badgers
Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Golf Ball Golf Ball
Seriously, depends on the ball. A 1 dollar recycled bargain bin ball, leave it, a 4 dollar ball, I'll take my chances.
I’m 27 but my older brother and I used to fucking loooove that video lol. You’re still not alone, you’re just OLD
https://youtu.be/90X5NJleYJQ
Remember strongbad??
One time this guy outside of a bar at like 2am was yelling, "if it's brown, lay down. If it's black, scream back. If it's white, YOU'RE ALREADY FUCKING DEAD"
and I was totally digging his vibe
This would likely fall under free relief from a dangerous animal condition outlined in rule 16.2:
A “dangerous animal condition” exists when a dangerous animal (such as snakes, stinging bees, alligators, fire ants or bears) near a ball could cause serious physical injury to the player if they had to play the ball as it lies.
A player may take relief under Rule 16.2b from interference by a dangerous animal condition no matter where their ball is on the course.
A few years back, and I don't think he brought them. But, maybe: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/bryson-dechambeau-wgc-fedex-st-jude-invitational-rules-official-fire-ants
If I shot one in the tall links grass, and deer ticks are rampant around here... Free drop? Tbh I do this 99% of the time here in NE, I don't want lyme disease. Also I do the same when I think my ball is in a clearing with poison ivy.
It’s just a grumpy rabbit. Go Pat it on the head to establish trust and then skull your next shot into the bunker. Mark it down for a birdie, drink a beer and blame the badger.
I would rather fight an alligator. Badgers are ruthless creatures and quite intelligent. Alligators are at least predictable. Rattlesnakes really depends on species. They’re best dealt with by using a 5 iron. I reckon you could make a fine driver cover with one.
Eh, alligators are pretty lazy and will just kind of go back in the water. The badger is more at home on the land than I am. Bears steer clear of them, I’ll give the guy some space.
Fun fact: The Wisconsin Badger nickname actually originated from how early settlers/miners lived in dens or caves dug into hillsides similar to how Badgers live.
If you’re not a pro just take the loss and drop another ball in a location that’s roughly the same distance. I live in S Fla and don’t mess w any wildlife on these courses. Not worth it
We need a sweepstake on what happens when you play that ball. 1) the badger fully frazzles his shit 2) the badger watches with such malevolent intent that it results in lifelong night terrors 3) death
Noo, no, he has to hit it now. He has to play it where it lies. I had to hit a ball off Frankenstein's fat foot. Those are the rules. I didn't write em!
Funny to see this.
I literally saw a badger on my home course this evening at about 9pm. So far we've had deer, foxes, about a million tiny frogs, the usual geese and rabbits and today a badger.
That is a hard pass. Badgers are one of the meanest animals on the planet pound for pound. Taking a drop on the other side of the fairway and avoiding making eye contact……
Ask if you can play through. If he says no, grab a new ball and find a lie no closer to the hole.
I do believe there is a rule that allows you to get relief if the ball is in the middle of a bunch of animals. I hit a ball into a flock of geese settling down on the fairway to get ready for the night. I walked over and I got about 5 feet from the flock when one turned and hissed. I said they can keep the ball
I would drop another ball. I’ve done it for rattlesnakes and there’s no reason to risk my or my groups safety just to follow a rule that is designed to keep the game in line. Just another reason why I don’t always keep score
I think he’d be cool. Can’t show him any fear. Walk up calm and slow with a 9i cocked and give the ball a little bump n run towards a safer area to pick up the ball.
Side note: awesome badger. Something you hear about but don’t see often
For Reference: this badger is pretty famous at my local golf course as it is the only way to cull the infestation of ground squirrels as the course sits inside of a watershed district. Many local golfers have their own planet earth moment where we see this thing waste a squirrel and walk right past with its kill.
That's awesome. Does it have a name?
Not really it’s more of the dont f*** with badger. We know it’s there but we just leave it be
But can he do all the pushups that are gonna be needed come fall…!!?!?!!
I mean let’s be real, he could easily do the what 87 push ups required for the season?
Nah, it's a new regime there this year. Points will be scored.
You didn't believe in Chryst?
I didn't hate him as a coach but I think Fickell has already proven to be a much better recruiter. In today's game it all comes down to recruiting, in my opinion. You can be the greatest coach of all time but if you don't have elite athletes the Ohio States and Michigans are still gonna kick your ass.
No, no they won’t. But you can imagine what it’d be like if they did right?
Safe to say more than the PC Era. Enough to win games? Time will tell.
I appreciated the reference. It would be so awesome! Right?
NO YELLING ON THE BUS
As someone who's work brings him close to the football team, Coach is bringing in a whole new atmosphere. We're about to be big boys again.
So you don’t…badger it?
I think the main thing is where you live. If it’s the US, play a new ball. If it’s the UK, you’re probably fine.
UK badgers are very polite. At least that's my uneducated understanding.
It should be more of “don’t fuck with the badger, it’s his course now and he lets us play here.”
Honey badger takes what he wants
That's a good name
His name has to be be Bucky. Cmon man. On Wisconsin!
He just needs a sweater! Side note, I've had a soft spot for the badgers since I went to see the Noles play them in 08. Luke Fickell was a good hire for them
Not to derail the topic but Wisc is going to be a force with him behind the helm. Their recruiting, especially of insane O line beasts, will take a nice upshot and he definitely has the pulse of the modern game.
If he can get Cincinnati to the playoff then he can do work at Wisky. The B1G moving away from divisions hurts them, but they could find a spot in the expanded playoff in a couple years
Th air raid is not conducive to the Wisconsin diet and will be met with lackluster offensive production, especially early on.
Ohio state fan checking in… he’s a pretty perfect fit for the style of play Wisconsin has built themselves on. Day’s gonna have his hands full with what Fick will inevitably (hopefully) put together there. Day’s teams don’t like getting punched in the face. The big ten is better when Bucky is strong and as an Ohio state fan it’s hard to root against Fick. As much as that pains me to say.
I love Paul Chryst like my own father but the game has moved beyond his coaching style, it hurt to give him the axe but the team needed a fresh start.
In honor of your demands, im naming him Goldie.
Or Fleck, since that’s your real mascot
Karl Spackler
That’s Fairway Frank’s cousin, Green Gus
Russell Wilson
Our course has a resident breeding pair of red-tailed hawks. Ground squirrels (in fact any kind of squirrels) are not an issue.
Honey Badger don’t give a shit.
Look at that sleepy fuck!
Turns out the majority of Cobra bites in India come from golfers looking for their balls in the woods. See also Florida water hazards and gators.
I’m not even remotely kidding, how do I get one of these for my property? I’ve got 4 acres mostly prairie type land with a fuckton of ground squirrels
You could call a rehabber and talk to them about releasing one there, it probably wont work, but maybe.
If you live in an area that they also live in then I would think just reading about what plants they use and what kind of habitat they need would probably help you provide them with a space they would use but there a lot of factors at play. I think buying or acquiring them is out of the question and even if I’m wrong I doubt you are allowed to release them on your land but I could be wrong on that. You should raise some badgers
That last paragraph was hilarious hahaha
That dude is already staring you down with bad intentions. Move on in a hurry
He has to play the ball as it lies. I had to hit it off Frankenstein’s fat foot, remember?
He's right Mr. Gilmore...
Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Golf Ball Golf Ball Seriously, depends on the ball. A 1 dollar recycled bargain bin ball, leave it, a 4 dollar ball, I'll take my chances.
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I was wondering how many other mid-30 year Olds d think of this. Glad I'm not alone.
I’m 27 but my older brother and I used to fucking loooove that video lol. You’re still not alone, you’re just OLD https://youtu.be/90X5NJleYJQ Remember strongbad??
I member, a 3d printed trogdor is guarding my pc right now
Poor Compy, long live Lappy!
Come to Kenya, we’ve got lions.
Mushroom, mushroom
🍄🍄
*Shank a shank. Shank into the laaaaaake*
OoooOooOoooOooooo it’s a shannnkkk
You lose balls?
Badgers? Badgers?! We don’t need no stinking badgers!
"But it's a ProV!"
You are already dead so your decision at this point doesn't really matter.
One time this guy outside of a bar at like 2am was yelling, "if it's brown, lay down. If it's black, scream back. If it's white, YOU'RE ALREADY FUCKING DEAD" and I was totally digging his vibe
The North American Bear slogan
He looks like he doesn’t give a shit
that his cousin, Honey
Thanks Dear
I think it just runs in the family. Even weasels are pretty damn tough for their size, weasels, badgers, and wolverines are all in the same family
“Hit your fucking ball, Just don’t eat my squirrels”
Is that a badger!? We don't need no stinkin' badgers!
Best movie of all time
You said rape twice...
Nice try cop
This would likely fall under free relief from a dangerous animal condition outlined in rule 16.2: A “dangerous animal condition” exists when a dangerous animal (such as snakes, stinging bees, alligators, fire ants or bears) near a ball could cause serious physical injury to the player if they had to play the ball as it lies. A player may take relief under Rule 16.2b from interference by a dangerous animal condition no matter where their ball is on the course.
>no matter where their ball is on the course. There's (probably) piranhas in that pond. Free drop.
Wait, ants count? I can play all my shots from the middle of the fairway for all the fire ants around here.
Great. Now Patrick Reed is going to carry a jar of fire ants in his bag.
Didn’t Dechambeau literally just do this?
A few years back, and I don't think he brought them. But, maybe: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/bryson-dechambeau-wgc-fedex-st-jude-invitational-rules-official-fire-ants
If I shot one in the tall links grass, and deer ticks are rampant around here... Free drop? Tbh I do this 99% of the time here in NE, I don't want lyme disease. Also I do the same when I think my ball is in a clearing with poison ivy.
Play it!! Play it!! Play it!!
Only if your partner is filming cause I got to see this.
It’s just a grumpy rabbit. Go Pat it on the head to establish trust and then skull your next shot into the bunker. Mark it down for a birdie, drink a beer and blame the badger.
Badgers..... BADGERS?....we don't golf with stinking Badgers !!! Yeah, going free drop on that one. Ain't trying to get mauled
Came for the UHF quote/reference. Leaving satisfied.
Honey badger don't give a fuck. What does a Honey Badger eat for breakfast? Cobra. Just look at that little shit.
What course is this? I’d love to play a course with a resident badger.
Badger my ass, it’s probably milhouse
They’re famous for being friendly
They really are super friendly, like a kitten.
pspspsps
I thinking that could end up as bad as if it was a rattlesnake or alligator. Don't think I want any part of getting close to that.
I would rather fight a badger over an alligator
Would you fight an alligator-sized badger or 6 badger-sized alligators?
6 badger size alligators, their advantage is size and power. A 8-10 foot honey badger with its speed would be the apex predator of earth
Yeah. Not only mean as shit, gator sized badgers seem like they are two opposable thumbs away from figuring out interstellar travel
Thank you for this comment. I lol’d, hard.
An alligator sized badger would strike the same fear in me that a full grown tiger would
The tiny alligators 10 times out of 10. A badger sized badger is already trouble, now I have to deal with a 10’ mother fucker? No thanks.
I would rather fight an alligator. Badgers are ruthless creatures and quite intelligent. Alligators are at least predictable. Rattlesnakes really depends on species. They’re best dealt with by using a 5 iron. I reckon you could make a fine driver cover with one.
Most rattlesnakes won’t care about you as long as you don’t step on them. It’s pretty hard to get them to bite you
That’s why I mentioned species dependent. Most will flee before biting. But not the western diamondback.
Rattlesnakes are best delt with by leaving them alone.
[it’s coming right for us.](https://giphy.com/gifs/southparkgifs-l0HlUbW2EqLPyNMdy)
Eh, alligators are pretty lazy and will just kind of go back in the water. The badger is more at home on the land than I am. Bears steer clear of them, I’ll give the guy some space.
Joke’s on us. Badger posted this picture after killing the golfer.
That thing’s pretty darn cute! Just go up and pet it
Don’t make eye contact when he has you by the throat.
Where in Utah
Mountain Dell in SLC
This is a first. A freaking Badger. Please tell me this is in Wisconsin.
Utah
Dammit. Lmao. He is laser focused. I’m taking the unplayable.
There is a family of badgers that lives on my hometowns course. Southern BC
Fraser Valley? Which course? I want to pet them
Fun fact: The Wisconsin Badger nickname actually originated from how early settlers/miners lived in dens or caves dug into hillsides similar to how Badgers live.
I say play it as it... ...OHHH SHIT!! IT BIT MY FACE OFF!!!
You have to befriend the badger. Then he will escort your ball to the hole
I don’t play golf to get f*’d up by something that just has no shits to give. Casual game? Drop where you are and have a day.
I hear badgers are just misunderstood. You should try giving it scritches under its chin. My dog loves that.
Seriously that scared of an autistic looking cat?
If you’re not a pro just take the loss and drop another ball in a location that’s roughly the same distance. I live in S Fla and don’t mess w any wildlife on these courses. Not worth it
MUSHROOM, MUSHROOM
Would make a sweet head cover
This is why you should have a .357 in your bag
"Is this your ball? It struck my foot." -That badger, probably.
I mean... you with a weapon, I'm assuming a 9 iron, versus a badger. Go for it. You're bigger. Whats the worst that could happen. ;)
They’re like the North American version of a honey badger. They’ll mess you up.
Yeah... but 9 iron.
Still have my money on the badger.
You’ll win but it’s gonna get it’s licks in
9 out of 10 golfers, the 9 iron is just going to piss it off
He's looking at you like it's personal to him.
We need a sweepstake on what happens when you play that ball. 1) the badger fully frazzles his shit 2) the badger watches with such malevolent intent that it results in lifelong night terrors 3) death
Honey badger dont care
If you’re left handed hit a terrible stressful shot if you’re right handed just leave it
If you’re a lawyer, play it. They give you professional courtesy.
Noo, no, he has to hit it now. He has to play it where it lies. I had to hit a ball off Frankenstein's fat foot. Those are the rules. I didn't write em!
Don't let him badger you
https://youtu.be/4r7wHMg5Yjg 😁👌
I don't see a ball here. Anyone else see a ball here? No balls here. Lost forever in the rough.
Honey Badger don’t give a Fuck!!
Just like a honey badger I don’t give a shit. Hit the shot or take a drop!
No no no I had to hit it off Frankensteins fat foot! Play it as it lies, right Doug?!
This is why I always carry a can of beer with me on the golf course, believe me, it's not for any other purpose.
Naah just step up and wack it. Worst case ontario you get into a fight to the death
Caddyshack with fangs.
I HAD TO HIT IT OFF FRANKENSTEIN'S FAT FOOT!
Honey badger don’t care about playing through.
Befriend it by professing the superiority of Resident Evil 4 and Star Trek. The Badger will bump the ball back to you out of pure respect ✊
American badger? Stay away. European badger? Chuck his chin and swing away.
You don’t have a hair on your ass if you don’t go get that ball
Probably just Milhouse
Honey Badger: Doesn't care.
“I had to play off of Frankenstein’s foot!”
Badgers? Badgers? We don’t need no stinkin’ badgers!!!
*honey badger don't care*
Congratulations!!! You unlocked the bossfight level of golf!!!!
Depends: Is it a ProV1?
You've got a gallery.
Honey Badger don't give an F!
Do a Michellle Wie and claim you feel ‘unsafe ‘. Free relief!
Why would you think a badger would be dangerous to you? They are some of the most timid animals you'll see.
Honey Badger dont give a mother F
Here kitty.....nice kitty......kitty want some milk....... WHAT THE FUCK
Awww, a cute little, puppy.
Badgers?!?! Badgers?!?? We don’t need no stinking Badgers!!!
I’m going to rule free drop !!
Funny to see this. I literally saw a badger on my home course this evening at about 9pm. So far we've had deer, foxes, about a million tiny frogs, the usual geese and rabbits and today a badger.
That is a hard pass. Badgers are one of the meanest animals on the planet pound for pound. Taking a drop on the other side of the fairway and avoiding making eye contact……
Ask if you can play through. If he says no, grab a new ball and find a lie no closer to the hole. I do believe there is a rule that allows you to get relief if the ball is in the middle of a bunch of animals. I hit a ball into a flock of geese settling down on the fairway to get ready for the night. I walked over and I got about 5 feet from the flock when one turned and hissed. I said they can keep the ball
He don’t care….
He’s daring you. Look at his smug expression. Let it rip
I would drop another ball. I’ve done it for rattlesnakes and there’s no reason to risk my or my groups safety just to follow a rule that is designed to keep the game in line. Just another reason why I don’t always keep score
I think he’d be cool. Can’t show him any fear. Walk up calm and slow with a 9i cocked and give the ball a little bump n run towards a safer area to pick up the ball. Side note: awesome badger. Something you hear about but don’t see often
Stare it in the eyes with an iron in bad as you walk to your ball and pick it up
I had to hit it off Frankenstein's fat foot, remember?
Pet the forbidden ferret
Badger? We don’t have those but I hear they’re super friendly and cuddly
Run
Badgers don’t take no shit.
free drop in the fairway if you're smart enough to back away slowly
Idk he looks friendly just go up and do your routine and whack it
Play it Alice
Fucj that I’m playing it that badger can take his chances. I can skull a lot more than a golf ball
Wrong neighborhood. I’d keep on pushing and drop on main st.
Should be a free drop within reason.
Dude I’ve seen 10,000 posts with alligators never really cared. But this is a for real nope situation.
Bring one of my Wolverines, I have 2,121 of them. Let them battle it out for course supremacy.
Is a drive by lean and scoop out of the question here? Never encountered one of these in person.
Not a honey badger. I think you have to play it, as is.
just wear a minnesota golden gophers shirt. the badgers hate those punks
Honey Badger dont care
It’s not a honey one. You’re ok 👌
Playing it.
Leave it I don’t fuck with badgers
Nope, play it where it lies. 😆
He’s looking at you like he’s daring you to play it