#GolfChat this Tuesday, February 3 at 5pm PST – Birthday Golf

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Zeb Welborn

This Tuesday’s, January 27 at 5pm PST, introductory topic for #GolfChat is Birthday Golf.

Should golf courses offer a free or discounted round of golf on your Birthday?

#GolfChat is a Twitter chat that will take place every Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm PST. Golfers and golf enthusiasts will have a place to get together and chat about golf and golf-related topics on Twitter every week.

Join us weekly for #GolfChat!

Our topics of discussion will be:

Question #1: Should golf courses offer a free or discounted round of golf on your birthday?
Question #2: What were your impressions of the Waste Water Management Golf Tournament? What did you think of Tiger, Molinari, and Koepka?
Question #3: Is FootGolf a good or bad thing for golf courses? Would you play FootGolf?
Question #4: Have you ever heard the term bro-ing? How about “bro-ing” out on the golf course? Do you know anyone who has been involved in bro-ing on the golf course?
Question #5: Have you played a Top 100 course? Which ones?

Bro-ing Golf

#GolfChat will take place every Tuesday from 5pm PST to 6pm PST.

For more information about how to participate in #GolfChat, please check out this article – How to Participate in #GolfChat Twitter Chat – http://19thholemedia.com/how-to-participate-in-the-golfchat-twitter-chat/

Birthday Golf – Many golf courses offer a free round of golf on your birthday. Do you think golf courses should give away free golf to golfers on their birthday? Do you think they should offer discounts?

Waste Management Phoenix Open – What are your thoughts on the Waste Management Phoenix Open? What do you think about Tiger’s horrible play? How did you like Molinari’s Hole in One on #16 and the reaction from the crowd? How about Koepka’s performance?

FootGolf – Have you ever played FootGolf before? Would you ever play FootGolf? Do you think FootGolf is a good thing or bad thing for golf?

Bro-ing – Have you ever heard the term bro-ing? How about “bro-ing” out on the golf course? Do you know anyone who has been involved in bro-ing on the golf course?

Top 100 Golf – Have you ever played a Top 100 Golf Course? Which ones?

Questions – We’re looking to add more people and discuss more topics in upcoming #GolfChat’s. Please comment with anything you’d like to discuss or talk about in upcoming #GolfChat s.

Comment below if you have any comments, questions, or ideas as it pertains to #GolfChat.

Learn more about some of my Top 82 Golf Twitter Accounts to follow in 2015 – http://19thholemedia.com/top-82-golf-twitter-accounts-follow-2015/

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#GolfChat this Tuesday, January 27 at 5pm PST – Top Golf

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Zeb Welborn

This Tuesday’s, January 27 at 5pm PST, introductory topic for #GolfChat is Top Golf.

Have you ever been to a Top Golf facility? What did you think of it? Is Top Golf a good thing or a bad thing for golf?

Join us weekly for #GolfChat!

Our topics of discussion will be:

Question #1: Have you ever been to a Top Golf facility? What did you think of it? Is Top Golf a good thing or a bad thing for golf?
Question #2: What’s the deal with Tiger’s Tooth and Robert Allenby’s Wild Night Out?
Question #3: What type of golf leagues should be instituted at golf courses that would help bring younger golfers out to the golf course?
Question #4: How was the PGA Show? Did you go? What did you hear about it?
Question #5: What shall we discuss next week? Who can you invite next week?

#GolfChat will take place every Tuesday from 5pm PST to 6pm PST.

Top Golf – Topgolf is the premier entertainment venue for both small and large groups. Finding the best place to go in any city can be tough, but Topgolf makes that easy by providing something for everyone. Enjoy great food, drinks, 200+ TVs and golf games that are perfect for all ages and skill levels.

Topgolf is definitely not your grandfather’s golf driving range.

Tiger’s Tooth and Allenby’s Wild Night Out – What do you know about Tiger’s missing tooth and Robert Allenby’s wild night out?

Golf Leagues for the 20 – 40 year old golfers – What golf leagues could we institute that would get more 20 to 40 year old golfers out on the golf course?

The PGA Show – Did anyone attend the PGA Show? What did you think? Any big revelations? What have you all heard about it?

Questions – We’re looking to add more people and discuss more topics in upcoming #GolfChat’s. Please comment with anything you’d like to discuss or talk about in upcoming #GolfChat s.

Comment below if you have any comments, questions, or ideas as it pertains to #GolfChat.

Learn more about some of my Top 82 Golf Twitter Accounts to follow in 2015 – http://19thholemedia.com/top-82-golf-twitter-accounts-follow-2015/

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#GolfChat Tonight – Tuesday, January 20 at 5pm PST – Golf Slang

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Zeb Welborn

Hole in One

This Tuesday’s, January 20 at 5pm PST, introductory topic for #GolfChat is Golf Slang.

What’s your favorite golf phrase? What’s your least favorite saying? What’s something you heard someone say, but had no idea what it meant?

Join us weekly for #GolfChat!

Our topics of discussion will be:

Question #1: What type of golf slang do you use out on the golf course? What are some of your favorites and what do they mean?
Question #2: Where is the real leadership in golf today? Is it the USGA, the PGA, the GCSAA? Some other Golf Organization?
Question #3: In honor of Rory’s first professional Hole in One, share your Hole in One Stories with us?
Question #4: What do you think of Martin Kaymer’s collapse at Abu Dhabi? What’s the biggest collapse you’ve ever seen?
Question #5: What shall we discuss next week? Who can you invite next week?

#GolfChat will take place every Tuesday from 5pm PST to 6pm PST.

Leadership in Golf – Where is the Leadership in Golf in the United States? Which organization do you think should be responsible for the growth of golf? Do you belong to any organizations?

Hole in One – How many Hole in One’s have you had? Have you ever witnessed one? What’s the wildest Hole in One story you can share with us?

Kaymer’s Collapse – What do you think of Martin Kaymer’s collapse at Abu Dhabi? What’s the biggest collapse you’ve ever seen? Do you enjoy watching someone collapse or perform extremely well?

Questions – We’re looking to add more people and discuss more topics in upcoming #GolfChat’s. Please comment with anything you’d like to discuss or talk about in upcoming #GolfChat s.

Comment below if you have any comments, questions, or ideas as it pertains to #GolfChat.

Learn more about some of my Top 82 Golf Twitter Accounts to follow in 2015 – http://19thholemedia.com/top-82-golf-twitter-accounts-follow-2015/

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#GolfChat Tonight – Tuesday, January 13 at 5pm PST – Pace of Play

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Zeb Welborn

#GolfChat will again be happening tonight – Tuesday, January 13 at 5pm PST.

Join us weekly for #GolfChat!

Our topics of discussion will be:

Question #1: How can we fix pace of play issues.
Question #2: What do you think about larger cup hole sizes?
Question #3: Where is the furthest place you’ve gone to play golf?
Question #4: What are some of the lesser known golf manufacturers you like playing golf with?
Question #5: What shall we discuss next week? Who can you invite next week?

#GolfChat will take place every Tuesday from 5pm PST to 6pm PST.

Pace of Play – Pace of play is a real issue for many golf courses. How can we fix pace of play issues at the golf course? What ideas do you have to make people play faster? What are some cool ways you’ve seen golf courses implement pace of play programs?

Larger Cup Sizes – What do you think about the promotion of larger cup sizes? What do you think of 15 inch cup sizes? Is this a good direction for the golf course industry?

Destination Golf – What are some of the far away golf courses you’ve been able to play? What are some golf courses on your list to experience?

Smaller Golf Manufacturers – Have you played golf using clubs, balls or other equipment from smaller golf manufacturers? What are some of your favorites?

Questions – We’re looking to add more people and discuss more topics in upcoming #GolfChat s. Please comment with anything you’d like to discuss or talk about in upcoming #GolfChat s.

Comment below if you have any comments, questions, or ideas as it pertains to #GolfChat.

Learn more about some of my Top 82 Golf Twitter Accounts to follow in 2015 – http://19thholemedia.com/top-82-golf-twitter-accounts-follow-2015/

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My Top 82 Golf Twitter Accounts to Follow in 2015

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Zeb Welborn

In preparing for our very first #GolfChat hosted tonight on Twitter, Tuesday, January 6 at 5pm PST. I decided to create a list of my favorite Golf Twitter accounts to follow.

I jokingly say that these are the best of the best golf Twitter accounts to follow in 2015.

My list is not meant to be comprehensive. This is just a list of people who I’ve talked golf with on Twitter over the years. Give them a follow and let them know you found them through this list if you get a chance.

#GolfChat

Check back as I will be updating this list through February, 2015 to include lists like Top 20 Golf Twitter Accounts to Follow, Top 20 PGA Tour Golfers to Follow, Top 20 LPGA Tour Golfers to Follow, Top 20 GK Twitter Accounts to Follow, and much, much more.

(I’ll include links as they become available on the world wide web)

But for now, here are my favorite Twitter accounts to follow:

Bunkers Paradise

@AdamJFonseca – Freelance golf writer. GWAA member. @BunkersParadise contributor. Owner of http://ChicagoDuffer.com .
@BunkersParadise – A Golf Community Who Live, Love & Learn Everything Golf | Golf Club Reviews, Videos, Tips, Giveaways & Lots of Fun!
@BPGolfingGirls – The Official Twitter account for the women of @BunkersPGolf (Bunkers Paradise). Follow for @lpgagolf news, women’s reviews and thoughts. Run by @hugapar
@GolfingWithLee – Community Manager, Partner & Head of Social Media for http://bunkersparadise.com @bunkersparadise | Family, Lakers, Golf & Surf | creator of @lakerfacts
@hugapar – Former LPGA Player helping golfers reach Peak Performance thru Mental Training.#golf Proud 2b on Team @BunkersPGolf as writer/reviewer http://bunkersparadise.com

Defining Success Podcast Interviewees – Over the past few years I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing some amazing people on The Defining Success Podcast. Here are the golfers I’ve interviewed who have Twitter accounts.

Listen to their interviews at the Defining Success Podcast.

@Hugapar – Former LPGA Player helping golfers reach Peak Performance thru Mental Training.#golf Proud 2b on Team @BunkersPGolf as writer/reviewer http://bunkersparadise.com
@GolfingwithLee – Community Manager, Partner & Head of Social Media for http://bunkersparadise.com @bunkersparadise | Family, Lakers, Golf & Surf | creator of @lakerfacts
@JohnnyGK – Owner/Founder – Golf’s Social Network – GreensKeeper – Mobile App Launching Soon – Company Expansion Planned
@rickyleepotts – Digital Communications Manager for Troon, owner of the Google+ GOLF Community, blogger, beer snob, music fanatic, avid golfer and runner!
@SWINGPlay – Christian, Mother, Wife, LPGA Member, USKG Master & Top Kids Teacher, Founder SWINGplay® Golf Education & Interactive FUNdamental Golf Designs
@theGolfClub – The Golf Club host/producer on 4 radio stations in Hawaii. Streaming live or podcast at http://radiogolfclub.com , @iTunes, @TuneIn or @Stitcher. Member GWAA.
@USGLL1 – Growing the Game
@virgiltourspin – PGA teaching professional/tv/raidio host of Golf Talk America & Talking Golf, Callaway Elite Staff, Public Speaker, Best-Selling Author

Golf Course Industry

@AllenWronowski – Folds of Honor Director of Golf Development and Relations; PGA of America Honorary President and Hall of Fame Member
@AndrewKramer47 – Professional Golfer tryin to birdie my back nine #BeyondTheLinks
@aspittle – Senior Director of Sales & Marketing for @KemperSports Golf Course & Hospitality Management (Pinkberry, Music & Caffeine addict)
@CowanBrew – VP of Sales & Consulting for Box Ventures, GM of Greens CC, Love the Thunder, Sooners & MSM Rockets. These thoughts are mine
@crittendenconf – #Golf, #Insurance and #CRE Conference Experts #CrittREF14, #GolfCon14, #realestate, #Multifamily, #MultiCon15, #MultiWESTCon15, #MedCon15, #CRECon14 #CRECon15
@KemperSports – Golf course management company in Northbrook, Ill. Properties include @BandonDunesGolf, No. 1 Golf Resort, @ChambersBayGolf, @HarborShores and The Prairie Club.
@KevKnutsen – Director of Golf at @elpradogc.
@krisstrauss – VP of Sales & Marketing for Troon. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. Resides in AZ. Golf fanatic & ASU Sun Devil. (Views are my own).
@NGCOAConference – Registration opens September 29th for the 2015 NGCOA Annual Conference on Feb. 23-26 in San Antonio, TX.
@ntudornelson – Business Development Associate for @KemperSports Golf Course and Hospitality Management
@pgaofamerica – Official tweets of the PGA of America – The world’s largest sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals.
@scpga – Welcome to the official home of the Southern California PGA. Stay tuned for important information, event recaps, photos, & more! Thanks for stopping by!
@TheNGCOA – The National Golf Course Owners Association is the leading authority on the business of golf course ownership and management. Get our attention — #NGCOA
@TroonGolf – @rickyleepotts & @krisstrauss tweeting for Troon Golf – The world’s largest golf management company overseeing operations in 34 states and 28 countries.
@TylerPringle – Digital marketing and 3-putt specialist.
@WBOBrien – AZ native living the dream in San Diego. Enjoys man’s best friend, surf, sand and Mexican food.

Golf Courses (Most of these are clients of mine. And if they’re not clients, then they’re good friends.) I personally manage the @ArroyoTrabuco and @sbmunigolf Twitter accounts. Be sure to follow them!

@AnaheimGolf – For a true Southern California golf experience, there’s no better choice than Anaheim with our two beautiful courses and complete range of clubhouse facilities.
@ArroyoTrabuco – High-end golf without the high-end price. Right in your backyard.
@DadMiller_Golf – Come enjoy Anaheim’s most well maintained and price friendly course! With 18 beautiful holes, you’re sure to enjoy the walk 🙂
@DadMillerGolf – Dad Miller Golf Course 430 N. Gilbert Street Anaheim, CA. 92801
@GolfDWGR – Official page of Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, CA. 36 Holes of Award-Winning Golf, Palm Desert Golf Academy. Scenic Dining, Wedding and Event Venue.
@LosSerranosCC – Los Serranos Country ClubOffers an Unparalleled Golfing Experience. Our Two 18 Hole Championship Golf Courses Appeal to Golfers of all Levels & Ages #LSCC
@MaderasGolf – One of San Diego’s only Golf Digest Top 100 courses for 2013-14, Maderas Golf club is just minutes from downtown San Diego.
@riverviewgolf18 – A family owned and operated 18 hole golf course located in the heart of Orange County California
@RobinsonGolf – LA County’s Upscaled Golf Course. Two Award Winning 18 Hole Courses with A 25,000 Square Foot Club House.
@SanDimasGolf – Official Twitter Site for updates, news and specials from San Dimas Canyon Golf Course in San Dimas, CA
@sbmunigolf – Santa Barbara’s beautiful, walkable, full service, 18-hole community golf course and practice facility.
@sf_golf – Strawberry Farms Golf Club offers Championship Golf in an unmatched natural setting, The OC’s best kept secret for breakfast, lunch & dinner!
@Stevinson_Ranch – Stevinson Ranch Golf Club, located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, is a reasonable driving distance from anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area
@StevinsonRanch – #1 Golf Course & Golf Experience in California!!!

Golf Fanatics

@ADePallo – Philadelphia Born & Raised. U of A Grad #BearDown. Social Media aficionado for @ClevelandGolf & @SrixonGolf. Thoughts are my own.@Petedrotar – USGTF Master Pro/.Fromer Tour Pro/,Owner of Squire Golf/, First Tee Coach /1+Putting/Retired Gunny Sargent /USMC/ VNVet/ U of M /Bama fan!
@golfblogspotUK – Golfblogspot.co.uk is spot on for all the latest golf news, golf scores, results, videos & blogs
@GOLFFOODADDICT – Host of @golfshowirishtv on @irishtv, founder #irishgolfdebate, weekly golf columnist at @thecontel and @airbnbhost. Views my own. Proud Waterfordian.
@HalleeGolfMan – Media Consultant-Maine Today Media, House Of Hallee paintings, Love everything golf, Patriots, Bruins, Red Sox, Celtics…
@HOGGOLFBLOG – One of the world’s leading golf blogs since 2004
@mgtruth – Allum (nee Colville) I’m a 57yr old wife to Paul, and mother of 2 adult children. I play golf (poorly but obsessively) and I’m a volounteer counsellor.
@mikejtucker00 – Passionate about Scotland and memorable experiences that fully engage all of the senses. Personal account entirely my opinions not representative of my employer
@RuMacDonald – Golf Tourism Scotland Young Person of the Year 2013. Host of a weekly podcast that talks Scottish golf travel – @scotgolfpodcast.
@ScotGolfPodcast – A golf travel podcast & website helping you plan your golf trip to Scotland, The Home of Golf. Listen to the weekly podcast on iTunes: http://ow.ly/28pu3z
@seanogle – Currently doing the stuff most people just talk about doing…
@spin_47 – I am The Editor of @ProGolfNow a division of The @Fansided Network.and Sounds of the Mountains, an Appalachia Music Blog
@TheGolfSpace – One of the first golf bloggers! http://HookedOnGolfBlog.com and http://TheGolfSpace.com – @HOGGOLFBLOGand @thegolfspace Golf expert at http://golf.answers.com

Golf Industry

@2ndGuyGolf – Golf gear with a purpose | 100% of net profits go to charities | Founded by former MLB pitcher Russ Ortiz | #YouBuyWeGive
@3MeninaBunker – Funky, Modern Website designed and run by a group of Golf Mad Lads – Providing Deals & Offers, Course and Equipment reviews, Tips, Industry news & More
@3upgolf – We help you enjoy the game of golf. Family owned and operated.
@AceofClubsGolf – http://www.TheAceofClubs.com – Custom Built Golf Clubs since 1997 http://facebook.com/TheAceofClubsCustomGolf …
@BillConwell – VP – Special Projects @Back9Network – Business Developer with Passion & FUN!
@chandler_colin – I AM A INSPIRATIONAL BLIND GOLFER I HAVE CHOROIDEREMIA http://colinchandler.weebly. com I LIKE GREYHOUNDS HORSES MUSIC FOOTBALL ATHLETICS I INSPIRE
@golfgal – I love playing golf, watching golf, writing about golf, reading about golf, reviewing golf products & courses and helping golf companies market themselves.
@Golflife – Tune In Each Week For Updates from Golf, Golf News, Golf Tips, Equipment, Travel, PGA Tour. Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/golflife
@sherylgolf – Business, Marketing Consultant Author of the Pros Guide to Marketing & FUNdamentals of the Party Business
@SouthlandGolf – SoCal’s No. 1 source for golf news, events and entertainment. Tweets from Editor John Dunphy
@TheGolfChick – Obsessing & writing about golf since 2005. (The Golf Chick™) Tweeting about anything.Also @TheGunChick
@wcuebas – Reviewer for http://Golfballed.com / Black Widow Ambassador/#BlessedMan

Golf Instructors

@mentalgolfkeys – Michael Anthony is author of The Mental Keys – Lower Your Score While Driving Your Car – Results Guaranteed.
@SeanLanyiGolf – PGA Playing & Teaching PGA Professional based in Southern California. Partnered with Black Gold GC, TaylorMade Adidas Golf, Matrix Shafts, Sub70USA.

Golfers

@AdamKingsley72 – Sports, sports, sports..Niner Nation.
@EstebanEtoledo – This is Esteban Toledo’s Official twitter account. God bless and look forward to what the future holds for me and my family in 2014.#family#god#ETFF-Foundation
@gmolinarogolf – Born in Italy. Raised in Kenya. ASU Graduate 2012. 2014 @LPGA Rookie #golf #SunDevils #AnimalLover

Greenskeeper.org – I manage the Facebook presence for Greenskeeper.org

@GKCourseReviews – http://Greenskeeper.org is a FREE online golf community providing recent golf course reviews, photos, maintenance alerts – mobile launching July
@GKSoCalGolf – http://Greenskeeper.org is a FREE online golf community providing aeration alerts, golf course reviews, photos, free handicap tracker, and much more!
@GolfNomadBAA – Follow me as I pursue my ultimate goal of playing golf in all 50 states, as well as review courses throughout California.
@Greenskeeperorg – Free online community of over 65,000 golfers. Golf course reviews, aeration alerts, golf specials and more. Mobile coming in September.
@keith6pez – Just another dude.
@ringworld_ace – By day I am a mild mannered Packaging Guru for the Optical Disc (CD and DVD) packaging markets; by night I am just your basic frustrated golfer.
@ringworldGK – Chasing a little white ball, one hole at a time.
@Rob1563GK – Golf Hacker, member, http://Greenskeeper.org , fan of UNLV, Knicks, Braves, Chargers #vegasbaby

Superintendents:

@StephenTucker7 – Works in the Turf Equipment Management business.

My Golf Twitter Accounts

@19thHoleMedia – We help golf courses reach more golfers, build stronger relationships with current ones, all while promoting the game of golf.
@socialgolfcours – The Social Golf Course. 21st Century Golf Course Marketing with Social Media. By Zeb Welborn of 19th Hole Media and John Hakim of http://Greenskeeper.org .
@ZebWelborn – Owner – Welborn Media. Host – Defining Success Podcast. Owner – 19th Hole Media. Author – The Social Golf Course. Entrepreneur, Golfer and Educator. #SocialGolf

If you’ve never participated in a Twitter chat before, learn how to participate in #GolfChat here.

In golf chat we hope to share, discuss and improve the game we all love so dearly, so be ready to bring on your attitude, your insight and your passion for the greatest game every Tuesday night from 5pm to 6pm PST.

Look forward to chatting with you.

This post will be updated regularly to include more Golf Twitter accounts to follow in 2015.

If I missed anyone, please include them in the comments below.

And if I missed you, I’m sorry.

Include your Twitter name in the comments below too!

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Team 19th Hole Media Wins Bunkers Paradise Charity Golf Tournament

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Zeb Welborn

Team 19th Hole Media, comprised of Gary Christman, Kenny Donovan, Mike Quiroz and myself, Zeb Welborn won the first ever Bunkers Paradise Charity Golf Tournament for the Special Olympics of Southern California on Sunday, October 13.

Team 19th Hole Media

Roughly 50 golfers competed in the event held at San Dimas Canyon Golf Course. The event started at 1pm and ended at dusk with the raffling off of some great golf prizes for the golfers that attended.

Our group was the first to tee off and had someone in our group poised to win all of the closest to the pin and long drive contests, but none of us won. We did; however, shoot a 14-under par 58 to tie for the low score.

The round was filled with great drives by Mike Quiroz, great approach shots by Kenny Donovan, a great short game from Gary Christman and I helped out a little bit to fill in the gaps. It also helped that we all made a lot of long putts.

We couldn’t be happier to have entered the contest and had such a great time, with a great group of golfers for a great cause.

I have known the tournament organizer and Editor-in-Chief at Bunkers Paradise, Ken Lee, for some time now. Ken introduced me to Kate Hughes, who also competed and Gary Lee, who owns Lakers Nation and Bunkers Paradise.

I’d also like to say thanks to San Dimas Canyon Golf Course. Ken and I became acquainted through Twitter and when I signed on to manage social media at San Dimas Canyon Golf Course, Ken wanted to make the course the home course for Bunkers Paradise to which General Manager Trip Stevens agreed. Just a few months afterwards, Bunkers Paradise was holding their first ever golf tournament bringing 50 golfers to the course.

Thank you San Dimas Canyon Golf Course and Trip Stevens for working with me and Bunkers Paradise to help get this tournament off the ground and thank you Bunkers Paradise for choosing San Dimas Canyon Golf Course to host your tournament!

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A 19th Hole Story by Bob Pouliot

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Zeb Welborn

Larry Velte, Bob Pouliot, Dave Kelley and Jeff Kelley

This took place in October of 1992 …

Back in the day when Dave & Jeff Kelley, Larry Velte and I had a regular Saturday starting time on the north, we would team up against each other. This particular day, Dave and I teamed up against Larry & Jeff…

It was a very windy day… Due to the wind, we had an erratic match going, with the lead changing back and forth. We approached the par 3, 12th. Dave and I had the tee, set at 185 yds.. The wind was almost at gale force, in the direction of the green.

Dave selected a club and was getting ready to tee off… I interrupted and asked “Dave, what club are you hitting…?” .. Dave answered “5 iron.”.

I said… “Dave.. don’t you feel that wind? that’s WAY to much club…” Dave asked: “What club are you using..?” I responded “7 iron…” and wouldn’t let up…

Dave backed off and selected another club… and was getting ready to tee of again. I asked… “What club do you have now?” Dave responded.. “6 iron” Dave… (I ragged on him) “THAT’S WAY TO MUCH CLUB…”

Dave, a little irritated by now, backed off and asked again…”WHAT CLUB ARE YOU USING?”, I responded again 7 iron…”

Dave went to get another club… and I figured I might as well tee off…which I did… and badly. Shanked the ball off to the right..

Dave steps up to his ball… makes great contact…. hits the green… takes 2 bounces…goes in the hole..

I asked….”Dave…What club did you hit?” Dave responded “7 iron.” …… But I just used it to show you that you were WRONG!!!! I don’t remember who won the match…

Anecdote: The following week, unbeknownst to Dave, I hid a bottle of champagne in my bag… We approached the 12th … I popped the bottle

We all toasted Dave’s first Hole-in-ONE.. and still his only…

–Bob Pouliot

Do you have a 19th Hole Story you’d like to share? Please contact me to post your story of an experience you had on the golf course.

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A 19th Hole Story by Larry Welborn

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Zeb Welborn

There was nothing sweeter than playing golf with my Dad.

When I was attending Pepperdine College in the late 1960s, golf was a wee bit of a financial extravagance for me. So getting an invite to play with Dad was always welcomed.

He was a golf-playing lawyer then, a 10-handicapper with a smooth, self-taught swing.

He was never long off the tee, but usually pretty deadly with his irons, an original set of Pings.

My favorite memory is playing the South Course at Los Serranos with Dad and my two cousins, who were visiting us from Colorado on vacation in 1968 or ‘69. We engaged in the usual banter on the first tee about setting up our game. Besides a four-man best ball, we also agreed to paying a quarter for all pars and a buck for all birdies.

And then I blurted out, “How about $10 bucks for a hole-in-one?” Agreed.

So off we went, Dad was playing well. Had some pars, missed a few birdies putts, shot about a 42 on the front before he made the turn. It was a good day, playing golf with my Dad, that got even better on 12.

He had honors, and selected a 5 iron. He made a good swing, made solid contact, and held his follow-through as he watched the flight of his ball.

It landed on the front edge, took a little hop to the right, and rolled about 15-feet before it toppled into the hole!

Very, very cool. I saw my Dad make an ace.

The thing about the 19th Hole that day was that I don’t remember ever seeing him happier. He was smiling non-stop, and his smile grew especially wide when he made sure that my cousins and I each paid him the $10 bucks.

Dad passed away in 2009. He was 88. He had given his original Pings to Grady, one of his golf-playing grandsons, who later became a cart boy at Los Serranos.

I miss playing golf with Dad. But now I play golf with my sons.

And that is just as sweet.

19th Hole Story by Larry Welborn

If you have a 19th Hole Story that you would like to share, please contact Zeb Welborn at Zeb@WelbornMedia.com with your greatest golfing memory.

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