Golf News for February 13, 2017

We Suggest a Bigger Club Selection
We Suggest a Bigger Club Selection

Here’s Why We Should Be Bullish About Golf In 2017 – Golf has a big problem. It’s the pervasive – and lazy — narrative that the sport is dying. It’s not just misguided, it’s wrong. What we’re seeing is not a precipitous drop in rounds-played, but a return to the level before golf’s popularity spike.

Golf News for February 9, 2017

Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images
Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Cracking The Code Of Equipment’s Most Enduring Urban LegendsYes, it works, but DO NOT put vaseline on your club face!

For Bill Schmedes, Teaching is a Labor of LoveA brief stop in Maine, and then on to becoming one of the best young teaching pros in the nation.

Trump’s Role As President May Be Boosting His Brand’s Reputation – Maine Public Radio’s perturbation that Trump’s brand may benefit from his presidency.

Abe Hopes to Avoid Landing in Rough in Golf Outing with Trump – At The Golf of Maine, we wholeheartedly endorse the concept of conducting important foreign policy meetings on the golf course.

Golf Channel Announces New, “Definitive Film” on Jack Nicklaus to Premier Following the Masters – If you enjoyed the 2014 post-Master’s airing of “Arnie,” you’re likely going to enjoy this year’s airing of “Jack.”

Winter Wonderland Or Winter Woes? – The USGA provides a number of links that do not only go into depth about why golfers should not be on a frosty golf course. They also show that the conflict between frosty conditions and golfers goes way back…

Bill Murray Invites Fans to Join him on the Golf Course – Give us this day our daily Bill Murray… Bid on a round with Carl Spackler

Phil Mickelson Buying Arizona Golf CourseTrade ’em, Collect ’em, Play ’em!

The Golf Industry Weighs the Good & Bad with a President Trump – “When it’s all said and done,” said the PGA’s Levy, “having a golfer in the White House is better for the game of golf than not having a golfer in the White House, period.”

Golf News for February 8, 2017

Bath Golf Club
Bath Golf Club

Bath Golf Club Promises Changes Under New Management – “Beyond the basic cosmetic improvements, we are excited to announce the opening of the Ship City Brew Pub. We will open early this year for golfers and the public. Big TVs, pool tables, a beautiful new rustic bar with a fresh menu.”

Quick Look at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am – Forty-seven CEOs, along with a potpourri of chairmen, presidents, managing directors and founding partners. Nine actors, seven musicians, three comedians and a few “entertainers” (one goes by the initials J.T. Evidently, he both sings and dances). A collection of current and former big-name athletes, as well as two football coaches. One of them won the Super Bowl a few days ago.

What they use: Greens in Regulation Percentage – Each week during the season, PGATOUR.COM‘s Equipment Report highlights the top five players in a statistical category, and the equipment they used to get to the top.

Heading south: Maine’s Cole Anderson (2019) commits to Florida State – Camden Regional High’s Cole Anderson is heading south to play his college golf – way south. The 16-year-old 2019 recruit from Camden, Maine, has verbally committed to Florida State.

Golf club not allowing women members may cost it 2020 Tokyo Olympics event – Martha Burke could not be reached for comment…

Yonkers golf cart injury may cost county $1.6M – Course employee allegedly runs over patron at county-run golf course in Westchester County, settlement proves costly.

Use The Big Muscles To Launch Your Drives – The best news is, the average guy drives it only 219 yards, which means that sometimes we rise to the level of average!

Crews rescue 22 from flooded golf course – The entire course was ruled a water hazard…

Second Annual Greater New England Golf Expo Held this Weekend – On February 11-12, The Center of New Hampshire Expo Center at the Radisson in Manchester will once again host The Second Annual Greater New England Golf Expo.

Golf News for February 4, 2017

Practicing Our Swing in the Winter (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Practicing Our Swing in the Winter (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

New Augusta Golf Simulator Lets Anyone Play AnywhereWeather sucks, let’s go play golf in the Dominican Republic and be home for dinner!

Instant Karma With a Sand WedgeGolfer criticizes playing partner’s golf; immediately regrets!

Golf and Technology Unite to Make a Difference in Local CommunitiesObsessed with a 15-Century game? There’s an App for that!

Winter is the time to practice your golf swing: Learn from the ProsGolfers are made in the off-season, but watch for low ceilings!

Jack Nicklaus: Handling The Hardest Hazard“If you don’t love the lie, the wind, or the look of the shot, have the resolve to layup…”

The Golf Industry Show – February 4-9, 2017

Golf Industry ShowThis weekend is one of the most important weekends in the golf industry. I’m not referring to the Par 3, 16th Hole at the Phoenix Open, with the stadium-effect in full volume, and thousands of beer guzzling golf fans trying to be the one “Baba Booey” that the viewers at home hear, ushering in the beginning of a hopeful PGA Tour season. Continue reading “The Golf Industry Show – February 4-9, 2017”

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