Today is your day Boomer! How many putters do you have in your bag Boomer golfers? I know one guy that has four, including the supposed-best-of-all putters....the Scotty Cameron. This apparently is the best putter in the world for 30 years, is used by great players like Tiger Woods, and sells for 600-1000 dollars! Yes, another example of consumerism...a time when we grew-up Boomers, a time when we spent, spent, spent and created a very-materialistic world! Well, the younger generations are now apparently saying NO to this trend. It is called the "underconsumption core”, and it's an emerging trend that’s basically the opposite of the buy-it-all mindset that you often see. And according to thesimplicityhabit.com, "it comes as a welcome relief to those who are tired of trying to keep up with expensive lifestyles and unrealistic expectations." Here is an example: "Instead of buying everything new, underconsumption core is all about buying second-hand. Thrifting for clothes, furniture, and books is a hobby that many have embraced – and one that you’ll constantly see highlighted on social media." It is a new minimalist approach to life...something maybe we Boomers should try. So, use your old putter, the non-Scotty Cameron one, sell the others or give them to a thrift store and SIMPLIFY your life! Hmmmmmmmm...

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