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Category Archives: #Golfchat
The Opposite Sex and Golf | @crissb
What Time Should Our Second Hour of #GolfChat Be?
During our last #GolfChat we proposed having another hour of #GolfChat on Tuesdays in addition to 5pm PST so others who can’t make that time slot can still participate . . . especially our European friends as #GolfChat takes place in the middle of the night.
We held this survey last week during #GolfChat (See Below).
13 of 25 voters requested more #GolfChat, so in the next few weeks we will be having a 2nd #GolfChat every Tuesday . . . (and we had 2 people who said they hated #GolfChat. How can anyone hate #GolfChat?)
I chose 10am at random and wanted to give you all a chance to vote for the time we should have #GolfChat so look for our survey during #GolfChat this week to vote for the time our 2nd #GolfChat should be. The time with the most votes will be our 2nd hour of #GolfChat from here on out.
#GolfChat Questions – 2/9/16
#Q1: What was the most interesting thing to happen in golf this week? #GolfChat
#Q2 submitted by @1beardedgolfer: When you plan on walking and the rest of your group rides, do you walk or ride? #GolfChat
#Q3 submitted by @johnkim: Any trepidation when getting paired up with a member(s) of the opposite sex? #GolfChat
#Q4 submitted by @aclevergirl: What would make a great golf gift to give for Valentine’s Day? #GolfChat
#Q5 submitted by @RippedLinksTour: How can we grow the game in 2016 and connect with #Millenials who dismiss golf as too hard, expensive and time consuming? #GolfChat
#Q6 submitted by @cridings1: Who has a very unique way to mark their golf ball? How do you mark yours? #GolfChat
Bonus Request by @GreenskeeperOrg: Will you ask a friend that does not golf to promise to join you for a round of golf, your treat? #GolfChat #Pledge
New #GolfChat Blog Post:
As golf envisions recovery, analysts warn more focus on customer service
@tonyjdear wrote this great article from some ideas analysts shared from the PGA Show last week. In reading the article, I was speed reading and thinking to myself, “Wow, this guy really knows what he’s talking about.”
Turns out it’s because @tonyjdear was quoting me. Great article Tony! – http://thegolfnewsnet.com/tonydear/2016/02/06/golf-envisions-recovery-analysts-warn-focus-customer-service-15921/
#GolfChat is Blowing Up
Multiple #GolfChat Award Winner, Ryan Young wrote this article on his one year #GolfChat Anniversary.
Check it out – #GolfChat Anniversary: Reflections From a Year of Golf Fun
Epic Golf Games
A big shout out and thank you to @epicgolfgames who sent this my way.
EPIC GOLF GAMES: The Putting Edition. EPIC Journey.
These cards are designed to help your putting game and I think they offer cards to help other aspects of your golf game.
Bridgestone Golf
Thank you to the entire @bridgestonegolf team for being so supportive of #GolfChat. Not only did they donate the #GolfChat Awards, (which I’m sending in the mail tomorrow to the winners) they also sent me the #BestBallEver with some funky signature on it.
Can anyone tell me whose signature this is?
They also sent me an extremely nice note which said lots of nice things, but mostly just said how awesome I am. Oh . . . and how awesome #GolfChat is.
Golf Chatter Bio: @crissb
Real Name: Criss Titschinger
Location: The Nati (Cincinnati, OH)
What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?
Bourbon or craft beer, but not during play. At the 19th hole.
One of my old favorites is pure Kentucky and simple: Ale-8-1 ginger ale and bourbon (Maker’s Mark is a go-to), with a maraschino cherry and a bit of the cherry juice.
Go to beers are IPAs. Bell’s Hopslam is a seasonal that just got released (in Feb.), much to the chagrin of my wallet and liver.
How Did You Get Into Golf?
Despite living on a par 3 course my entire youth, the bug didn’t hit until a non-golf trip to Kiawah Island when I was 21. After driving by many different courses that week, I decided to splurge and play Cougar Point. I played like crap, but I was hooked. Also, I just liked the look of golf courses, so GolfClubAtlas.com has a lot to do with me picking up a club as well.
What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?
Isn’t that a great question!? What the hell am I doing with this game?! Spending thousands of hours and dollars on a frustrating and impossible sport. Right now, I just play. A few years ago, I had a larger role in an amateur golf tour around Cincinnati (OVGA Tour), where I wrote code for and maintained their website. I have dreams of writing more golf web applications in the future, but my current commitments and love of sleep keep me from doing so. I have a blog (http://oinkgolf.wordpress.com), but I’m rearranging the format at the moment.
Favorite #GolfChat Topics?
I’m open to pretty much every topic. My sweet spots are equipment and golf course architecture, but I enjoy talking about the tours as well.
Favorite Golf Quote?
You must be putting with batteries, because that was a D-Cell. – Me
Favorite Golf Destination and Why?
I don’t have a particular favorite as much as a bucket list. Those include Northern Ireland (RCD, Portrush), Melbourne, AUS (Royal Melbourne, Metropolitan, Kingston Heath, Victoria), Bandon, Cabot, and many more!
I do think an under-the-radar golf destination is Minnesota. Great public golf and relatively accessible clubs. I’ve been to World Woods in Florida twice and enjoyed both courses there. I also enjoyed my time in New Mexico playing two of that state’s best, Black Mesa and Paa-Ko Ridge.
How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?
Professionally, the game is fine. For the rest of us, I do think the death of golf conversation is a bit premature. Supply outgrew demand, and a necessary contraction was in order.
That being said, there are some things that need to either change or evolve. Club manufacturers need to think about their release cycles and how much product they’re putting into market. Players need to adjust their agronomy expectations (i.e. brown is not always bad and green/lush isn’t always good). Pros and courses need ways to attract and keep people at least interested in the game.
Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?
I haven’t really been on here too long to be able to answer that. I know @onebeardedgolfer from golfkentuckylinks.com, and it’s his #GolfChat tweets that got me aware and interested. I also enjoy @bndwaggnersbd2golf unique perspective. Looking forward to getting to know more of the community.
Favorite Golfers and Why?
Ryan Moore and Paula Creamer, I suppose. Ryan Moore because he seems like the constant underdog, but is always there in the big events. He also had an amateur career on par with Jack and Tiger, so he has that going for him. Paula Creamer because of her tenacity on the course; and she’s cute (judge me; don’t care). I was there first-hand for her dismantlement of Laura Davies 7&5 at the 2005 Solheim Cup. I’m hoping she finds her game again in 2016.
Of the young guys, it’s hard not to like Spieth and Fowler.
Also Wes Homan, who’s a Cincinnati guy and (now) married to one of my former work colleagues. He’s won on the Canadian Tour, top 10’d on the Web.com Tour, and has multiple Monday qualifiers into PGA Tour events. I pull for him every tournament he’s in.
#TheOven16
Ricky Potts supports #GolfChat by posting our weekly questions to his Google+ GOLF Community. Ricky is hosting a golf tournament called #TheOven16 in the Phoenix Area in June.
For more information about #TheOven16, please go here – http://rickyleepotts.com/theoven16
Weekly Reminders
Do you have updates to share with the #GolfChat community. Email me with the cool things you’ve been up to and I’ll be sure to share those with our #GolfChat members!
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/
Want to get more involved with #GolfChat and be notified via email about upcoming #GolfChat’s and opportunities. Sign up for the #GolfChat newsletter! – https://welborn.leadpages.net/golfchat/
Do You Have Any Suggestions for #GolfChat Questions? Share Them With Us!
Join us weekly for #GolfChat, every Tuesday at 5pm 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/
New #GolfChat Calendar:
1st #GolfChat of the Month = Surprise #GolfChat
2nd, 4th and 5th #GolfChat of the Month = Regular #GolfChat
3rd #GolfChat of the Month = Themed #GolfChat
February 2016 Surprise #GolfChat | @JimmyF1985 aka @tgrgolftraveler
Surprise #GolfChat Week
During our last #GolfChat we had some #GolfChatters complaining that they hated surprises and therefore hated surprise #GolfChat so I ran a poll to determine the consensus of our fellow #GolfChatters.
Here are the results:
Eighty-two percent of those who voted said they love #GolfChat surprises, so for those of you that hate it, I’m sorry but majority rules.
Also, I do like to get questions from Periscope from #GolfChatters who don’t normally ask questions so, although I’m inviting you to ask questions on Periscope, it’s not necessary to participate. It only helps make our #GolfChat questions a bigger surprise.
If you want to submit surprise questions for Tuesday’s #GolfChat, make sure you look me up on Periscope around 4:30pm to get in your #GolfChat questions.
Should We Add a Second Hour to #GolfChat?
One problem with only having #GolfChat at 5pm PST is that not everyone can participate . . . especially our European friends as #GolfChat takes place in the middle of the night.
In our #GolfChat survey at the end of last year, there were several requests to have another #GolfChat at another time.
To accomodate those who can’t make it at 5pm PST, we’re considering having another #GolfChat at 10am PST on Tuesdays. My intention is to pose the same questions in each #GolfChat.
Look for our poll at the beginning of #GolfChat to determine whether or not to add a 2nd hour to #GolfChat.
New #GolfChat Blog Post:
#GolfChat is Blowing Up
Multiple #GolfChat Award Winner, Ryan Young wrote this article on his one year #GolfChat Anniversary.
Check it out – #GolfChat Anniversary: Reflections From a Year of Golf Fun
Epic Golf Games
A big shout out and thank you to @epicgolfgames who sent this my way.
EPIC GOLF GAMES: The Putting Edition. EPIC Journey.
These cards are designed to help your putting game and I think they offer cards to help other aspects of your golf game.
Bridgestone Golf
Thank you to the entire @bridgestonegolf team for being so supportive of #GolfChat. Not only did they donate the #GolfChat Awards, (which I’m sending in the mail tomorrow to the winners) they also sent me the #BestBallEver with some funky signature on it.
Can anyone tell me whose signature this is?
They also sent me an extremely nice note which said lots of nice things, but mostly just said how awesome I am. Oh . . . and how awesome #GolfChat is.
Zeb’s First #GolfChat Outing
I know many of you have had a chance to play with one another after meeting on #GolfChat. Last Friday was my first round playing with fellow #GolfChatters @GetawaysGolf and @Golfbybryan at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club.
Had a great time golfing with these guys.
New #GolfChat Blog Post
Jimmy Ferguson, aka @JimmyF1985, wrote an excellent blog post on his Tiger Golf Traveler website on #GolfChat . . . Check it out – http://tigergolftraveler.com/2016/01/25/golfchat/comment-page-1/#comment-1056
Is Anyone Going to the Golf Industry Show in San Diego?
Turns out I will be attending the Golf Industry Show in San Diego during February as I’ve recently aligned myself with REALiTEE GOLF. As #GolfChatters, I respect you greatly and would value your thoughts on REALiTEE GOLF.
Please check out their website and shoot me an email letting me know what you think to Zeb@19thHoleMedia.com.
Golf Chatter Bio: @JimmyF1985 aka @tgrgolftraveler
Real Name: Jimmy Ferguson
Location: Greenville, SC
What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?
Depends on the day. I like craft beer and will sample some of that if the course has it. If it’s a warm day I may go with a Transfusion. That’s one part Vodka, one part ginger ale, and one part grape juice. Preferably with crushed ice and a lime wedge. Grape juice seems to only be available at golf courses!
How Did You Get Into Golf?
My grandfather started me in the game. I was nine years old and spending my summers in New Hampshire. He likes to say it was to keep me out of trouble! I have played ever since.
What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?
Well I played high school golf for four years and college golf for a semester and a half. After my college playing experience went South I lost the passion for the game. I snapped out of that after about 6 months. Now I have embarked on a quest to play the Top 100 courses in America (4 lists). You can check out course tours and my other random thoughts on my blog at tigergolftraveler.com.
Favorite #GolfChat Topics?
Anything related to golf travel of course. I also enjoy items affecting amateurs just like @1beardedgolfer! There is such a wealth of opinions in #golfchat and I really enjoy seeing them.
Favorite Golf Quote?
“What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive.” – Arnold Palmer
Favorite Golf Destination and Why?
As far as places I have been I would have to say either Pebble Beach or Pinehurst. The variety is so good. Now where I want to go, Scotland and Ireland!
How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?
I think it’s demise is greatly exaggerated. Sure, there has been a market correction because we built waaaayyy to many courses. I think once that stabilizes things will be good. I always seem to see a lot of people playing. However, the more efforts courses can make to offer alternatives to full 18 hole rounds the better. Some money for 6 holes is better than none at all.
Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?
Jim @TheGratefulGolfer is so positive that it is infectious. He came to my blog early and I am very grateful for that.
Dave @1beardedgolfer is always quick with an opinion and has great stuff to offer the chat and on his website.
Darin @GetawaysGolf adds a lot to the conversation and has some stunning pictures on Twitter and Instagram!
Also @golfismental for his travel stories, @36aday for many reasons, and @ReGripped for his Cypress quest.
There really are too many to name!
Favorite Golfers and Why?
Tiger Woods – I was 12 when he won the 1997 Masters. He is and always will be the best to me. I hope he can have a late career turnaround. For all the Jack loyalists, this is not meant as a dig.
Jordan Spieth – What’s not to like?
Rickie Fowler – Not a huge guy, but plays like he is. Fun to watch and love his attitude. Seems genuinely like a good guy.
Many others, I dislike very few and like a lot.
2016 PGA Show | @1beardedgolfer
Zeb’s First #GolfChat Outing
I know many of you have had a chance to play with one another after meeting on #GolfChat. Last Friday was my first round playing with fellow #GolfChatters @GetawaysGolf and @Golfbybryan at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club.
Had a great time golfing with these guys.
New #GolfChat Blog Post
Jimmy Ferguson, aka @JimmyF1985, wrote an excellent blog post on his Tiger Golf Traveler website on #GolfChat . . . Check it out – http://tigergolftraveler.com/2016/01/25/golfchat/comment-page-1/#comment-1056
REALiTEE GOLF
Turns out I will be attending the Golf Industry Show in San Diego during February as I’ve recently aligned myself with REALiTEE GOLF. As #GolfChatters, I respect you greatly and would value your thoughts on REALiTEE GOLF.
Please check out their website and shoot me an email letting me know what you think to Zeb@19thHoleMedia.com.
#GolfChat Questions – 1/25/16
#Q1: What was the most interesting thing to happen in golf this week? #GolfChat
#Q2 submitted by @1beardedgolfer: For those of us not in SoCal, do you have an off-season golf plan, or do you just countdown the days until the next season? #GolfChat
#Q3 submitted by @SuzyfromFlorida: Should the LPGA have their own Masters tournament at Augusta National every year? #GolfChat
#Q4 submitted by @Essientially1: Why do so few average golfers take lessons? #GolfChat
#Q5 submitted by @seanmrivers: What courses are you planning on playing in 2016? #GolfChat
#Q6 submitted by @JordanWenck: in what circumstances do you refuse to let a lady play the red tees? #GolfChat
Bonus Question by @tonydear for PGA Show Attendees: Which product created the most buzz at Demo Day? #GolfChat
Our #GolfChat Questions will go live on our NEW #GolfChat website tonight at midnight, so make sure you submit your #GolfChat Questions on golf instruction.
www.GolfChat.org
Golf Chatter Bio: @1beardedgolfer
Real Name: Dave Hill
Location: Lexington, KY
What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?
Give me an Arnold Palmer, with homemade lemonade and iced tea so sweet it makes your teeth hurt.
If you’re toasting (or roasting) me, you should probably do it with an Old-Fashioned in your hand.
How Did You Get Into Golf?
My baseball career ended at my high school graduation, so I needed something to do. My brother’s J.C. Snead Northwestern clubs were holding up the corner of the garage, so I gave golf a try. Coincidentally, that was the summer of 1997, right about the time Tiger Woods was making golf look really fun. A few orange wiffle balls later, I was hooked pretty quickly and deeply.
What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?
I write a golf blog at OneBeardedGolfer.com to chronicle my adventures; it helps get the crazy out of the system.
Favorite #GolfChat Topics?
I could go for weeks like a lunatic about the USGA’s ruling on solo rounds. There’s plenty of real media covering professional golf, so I get juiced on stuff affecting amateur players, both casual and serious.
Favorite Golf Quote?
Golf can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle – origin unknown, but probably a fuzzy-faced Scot.
Favorite Golf Destination and Why?
Kapalua is a truly special place, and I had the experience of a lifetime at Harbour Town, but I’ve probably had the most fun on the Alabama RTJ Trail.
This year I got to play a PGA Tour (Lakes at Grand National a week after the tournament) and LPGA Tour (Senator at Capitol Hill three weeks before the tournament) host course in near tournament conditions. THAT was truly fun.
How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?
I think golf is okay (http://wp.me/P4bZVl-rn for a longer version of my thoughts). The “Tiger Woods” effect caused an industry-wide bubble, which meant a lot of pain for stakeholders as we got back to normal. The game may be lost on “millennials,” but I see a lot of young kids at the golf course. Medium and long term, I think the game is fine.
Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?
Jim @TheGratefulGolfer was my first regular blog reader, and I’ve enjoyed his writing & comments since then.
Steve @dressergolf always has good & witty insights that I value from an instructor’s and professional’s point of view.
And I think Kelly @h2cgolf may be my curmudgeonly kindred spirit that always seems to illicit a chuckle.
Favorite Golfers and Why?
I love watching Zach Johnson play: he’s a shortish hitter & technician that absolutely grinds to get the most out of his game, and uses short-game magic when that’s not enough.
And I’m a homer for all the Kentucky guys (JB Holmes, Josh Teater, Justin Thomas, Russ Cochran (Jr. & III), Steve Flesch, Kenny Perry).
#TheOven16
Ricky Potts supports #GolfChat by posting our weekly questions to his Google+ GOLF Community. Ricky is hosting a golf tournament called #TheOven16 in the Phoenix Area in June.
For more information about #TheOven16, please go here – http://rickyleepotts.com/theoven16
Weekly Reminders
Do you have updates to share with the #GolfChat community. Email me with the cool things you’ve been up to and I’ll be sure to share those with our #GolfChat members!
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/
Want to get more involved with #GolfChat and be notified via email about upcoming #GolfChat’s and opportunities. Sign up for the #GolfChat newsletter! – https://welborn.leadpages.net/golfchat/
Do You Have Any Suggestions for #GolfChat Questions? Share Them With Us!
Join us weekly for #GolfChat, every Tuesday at 5pm 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/
Golf Instruction: #GolfChat Theme Week
#GolfChat Questions – 1/18/16
#Q1: What was the most interesting thing to happen in golf this week? #GolfChat
#Q2 submitted by @connectgolf: What is a reasonable price to pay for an hour of a pros time? #GolfChat
#Q3 submitted by @Golf_PA: What is the single best tip/lesson you’ve ever received on the putting green? #GolfChat
#Q4 submitted by @epicgolfgames: Is golf instruction too dependent on technology? Why or why not? #GolfChat
#Q5 submitted by @tonyjdear: What tip do you have for someone who can’t swing the club as fast as they once did? #GolfChat
#Q6 submitted by ?: List the top 3 things you ask a potential instructor to decide if you’re going to work with them. #GolfChat
Golf Instruction: #GolfChat Theme Week | @socialputts
#GolfChat Theme Week:
Golf Instruction Proposed by @jagolfer323
This weeks theme for #GolfChat is Golf Instruction. Please click on the link below to submit your Golf Instruction Questions for tomorrow’s #GolfChat.
Our #GolfChat Questions will go live on our NEW #GolfChat website tonight at midnight, so make sure you submit your #GolfChat Questions on golf instruction.
www.GolfChat.org
Congratulations to Our #GolfChat Award Winners
The winners of the first ever #GolfChat Awards will each receive a dozen Bridgestone Golf Balls.
@Front9Back9, the winner of the MVP #GolfChat Award will also win this from @McTwentyTwo
Most Valuable #GolfChatter:
@Front9Back9
Favorite #GolfChatter:
@aspittle
Funniest #GolfChatter:
@connectgolf
Growing Golf Award:
@bridgestonegolf
Best Playing Partner:
@regripped
Most Active #GolfChatter:
@Front9Back9
Best #GolfChat Bio:
@bndwgnrsgd2golf
Best #GolfChat Instructor:
@todd_fitness
Best #GolfChat Blog:
@36aday
Best #GolfChat Questions:
@Front9Back9
Best #GolfChat Podcast:
@GolfUnfiltered
Golf Chatter Bio: @socialputts
Real Name: Art Faccone
Location: Round Rock, TX, USA
What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?
I usually stick with wine (Cabs or Chardonnay) for #golfchat since it’s around dinner time for me. I’ll mix in a hoppy IPA once in a while. Favorite cocktails are Jack on the rocks or a martini, up with olives.
How Did You Get Into Golf?
When I was a boy our family would a take a one week vacation to a resort in the mountains with another family every August. The resort had a 9 hole course that we played every morning and putting tournaments for all ages throughout the week. I spent countless hours putting, trying to win a gift certificate to the snack bar. Since that time, golf has always been a way for me to detach from the day to day noise and spend quality time with friends and family.
What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?
I started SocialPutts to give golfers more opportunities to play golf and to help courses to grow the game. We started with a basic social network and we’ve grown to include golfer matching, invitations, score tracking, and public and private groups. We have 15,000+ online course communities, 400+ golfer groups and we’re growing every day.
Courses providing a Best Price Guarantee on their course website can market for free on SocialPutts. We also provide other for fee data and social media services that are directly aligned with the NGCOA’s Guidelines for Tee Time Distribution.
Favorite #GolfChat Topics?
I get fired up by the so called ‘protectors of the game’ that believe that the only way to play golf is in proper golf attire and strictly adhering to the Rules of Golf. There will always be a place for that, but that’s not the future of golf. There are dozens of way to play golf, and everyone should be free to play golf their way. Golf must be accessible to the masses and, above all, it must be fun.
Favorite Golf Quote?
If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt. – Dean Martin
Favorite Golf Destination and Why?
I love playing the Blue Monster at Doral. I love the climate in S. Florida and the challenge of the wind. Plus there’s great fishing, the beach, fantastic restaurants and family and friends who live nearby.
How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?
Golf definitely needs help. Rounds are down, there are fewer golfers, revenue is down and courses are closing. The Baby Boomers didn’t provide the jump in rounds many had hoped for, and now the Boomers are getting older and playing less golf. To grow the game we need to reach all golfers and give them more opportunities to play golf their way. Courses need to regain control of their pricing and drive golfers to their own website rather than a 3rd party’s tee time booking site. SocialPutts helps courses to reach these goals.
Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?
I love anyone with punny or sarcastic comments, which often come from the usual suspects: Zeb (@ZebWelborn), Amy Spittle (@aspittle), @beercartgolf, @connectgolf and @CenCalHack. #rake
Favorite Golfers and Why?
Jordan Spieth. As much as I like to see Bubba and DJ hit bombs off the tee, I love Spieth’s demeanor and his overall game. I’m also curious to see how good he can be and for how long. He seems to be grounded and he’s got a great support structure in place. If he keeps this support structure and avoids 9 irons on Thanksgiving the sky’s the limit.
Weekly Reminders
Do you have updates to share with the #GolfChat community. Email me with the cool things you’ve been up to and I’ll be sure to share those with our #GolfChat members!
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/
Want to get more involved with #GolfChat and be notified via email about upcoming #GolfChat’s and opportunities. Sign up for the #GolfChat newsletter! – https://welborn.leadpages.net/golfchat/
Do You Have Any Suggestions for #GolfChat Questions? Share Them With Us!
Join us weekly for #GolfChat, every Tuesday at 5pm 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/
New #GolfChat Calendar:
1st #GolfChat of the Month = Surprise #GolfChat
2nd, 4th and 5th #GolfChat of the Month = Regular #GolfChat
3rd #GolfChat of the Month = Themed #GolfChat
How to Participate in #GolfChat
#Golfchats happen every Tuesday at 5 pm and Wednesday at 9 am PST on Twitter. Hope you can make it!
What is a Twitter chat?
When I left my job as a high school History teacher and started my tutoring business, I began participating in Twitter chats on eduction, the biggest being #Edchat. #Edchat members got together once a week to discuss education. A series of questions were posed throughout the hour. Members tweeted, retweeted, shared and discussed.
The 140 character limit on Twitter really helps to cement and solidify your ideas on a topic and I began to learn – a lot.
I can honestly say that in the three months I participated in #EdChat, I learned more about education than I did in my four years of college, my year in the credential program, and my four years in the classroom combined.
How to Participate in #GolfChat
Step #1: Get a Twitter account. To participate in #GolfChat, you’ll need to have a Twitter account. Setting up a Twitter account is easy: visit www.Twitter.com and sign up.
Step #2: Log in every week. To start, #GolfChat will be every Tuesday at 5 pm and Wednesday at 9 am PST. The Wednesday version is a repeat of the first session for those who have schedule conflicts.
Step #3: Search for #GolfChat in the Twitter search bar. This will show you all tweets that have used the #GolfChat hashtag. Reply, retweet or mention anything you want.
Step #4: Use Twitter tools to help you navigate the discussion. My favorite tool to use to keep up with the chat is TweetDeck.
TweetDeck
To use TweetDeck, you only need a Twitter account. Once you’re signed in, you can create columns to help you keep track of hashtags, keywords and even users. Here’s a screenshot of how I have it set up for #Golfchat:
In one column, I can keep track of my regular feed; in another, I get notified whenever someone mentions me; and in the last, I see whenever anyone uses the #Golfchat hashtag.
#Golfchat Structure
Each week we will pose questions asked by our community and we’ll discuss and debate those topics. Each question will take 7-10 minutes depending on the number of questions submitted that week.
Find out what we’re going to talk about each week by checking out the questions or signing up for the weekly newsletter.
Do you have questions about #Golfchat? Run into any trouble? What topics would you like to cover?
Leave your comments below.
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2015 #GolfChat Awards | @ZebWelborn
The winners of the first ever #GolfChat awards will be announced live during #GolfChat on January 12, 2016. Fifty of you voted for the #GolfChatters you felt were the most worthy of the awards.
Below is a list of the award categories and the #GolfChatters who received the most votes in those categories.
And the nominees are:
- #GolfChat Nominees for Best #GolfChat #Podcast are: @GolfUnfiltered
- #GolfChat Nominees for Best #GolfChat Blog are: @36aday @bndwgnrsgd2golf @Front9Back9 @HOGGOLFBLOG @ShutFaceGolf @TheGratefulGolf
- Nominees for Best #GolfChat Questions are: @aspittle @GreenskeeperOrg @Front9Back9 @todd_fitness @SuzyfromFlorida
- Nominees for Best #GolfChat Instructor are: @DaveHeald @dressergolf @h2cgolf @todd_fitness
- Nominees for Best #GolfChat Bio are: @BJCottle @bndwgnrsgd2golf @Golfbybryan @Onerandomaussie @Portland_John @TheGratefulGolf #GolfChatBio
- #GolfChat Nominees for Best Playing Partner are: @36aday @aspittle @cencalhack @Front9Back9 @Golfbybryan @johnkim @ReGripped
- #GolfChat Nominees for the #GrowingGolf Award are: @aspittle @bridgestonegolf @dressergolf @Golfbybryan @h2cgolf @Onerandomaussie
- #GolfChat Nominees for Funniest #GolfChatter are: @aspittle @connectgolf @Front9Back9 @Golfbybryan @UWedge#GolfChat Nominees for Most Active #GolfChatter are: @aspittle @bridgestonegolf @connectgolf @dressergolf @Front9Back9 @regripped
- #GolfChat Nominees for Favorite #GolfChatter are: @aspittle @captdave69 @cencalhack @connectgolf @golfgirl @TheGratefulGolf @golfbloggercom
- #GolfChat Awards for Most Valuable #GolfChatter are: @36aday @aspittle @cencalhack @Front9Back9 @golfbloggercom #MVP
Looking forward to your acceptance speeches.
The #GolfChat Awards will be donated by @BridgestoneGolf (Picture Coming Soon). The winner of the Most Valuable #GolfChatter Award will also receive this shirt from @McTwentyTwo (Check Out the Knuckles)
#GolfChat Questions
#Q1: What was the most interesting thing to happen in golf this week? #GolfChat#Q2 submitted by @1beardedgolfer: When playing a “big name” or destination golf course, has it lived up to your expectations or been a disappointment? #GolfChat
#Q3 submitted by @SuzyfromFlorida: If you bought a brand new Pro V-1 today and took it out of the box in 10 years from now, would it go just as far? #GolfChat
#Q4 submitted by @troyal88: What do you think of the USGA’s decision to make posting solo rounds unacceptable? #Golfchat
#Q5 submitted by @TheGratefulGolf: Do you waggle your driver before you hit the ball? #GolfChat
#Q6 submitted by @bndwgnrsgd2golf: What kind of music do you listen to on the Driving Range? #GolfChat
Golf Chatter Bio: @ZebWelborn
Real Name: Zeb Welborn
Location: Chino Hills, CA
What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?
Coke. I quit drinking about five years ago.
How Did You Get Into Golf?
My family has a long history in golf.
My Great Grandfather, on my Mom’s side, moved to the United States and the only thing he had with him, other than his suitcase was a letter of recommendation from James Braid. He designed a few golf courses and was the head golf club designer for MacGregor. He taught my Grandmother how to play and my Grandmother taught my Mom.
My Grandfather was the Men’s Club President at the local private golf course in my area, Western Hills, and he taught my Dad who has written for numerous golf magazines over the years.
My Dad bought me my first set of clubs at 11 years old and I slowly got more and more chances to play. Eventually, I started working at Western Hills as a cart attendant and then got a job at the local public course Los Serranos Country Club.
What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?
I worked at Los Serranos for 7 years, working my way up to the Assistant Golf Professional while going to school to become a High School History teacher. I left golf to pursue my teaching career which lasted 4 years.
I loved teaching High School History, but realized it wasn’t the career for me so I left teaching figuring I’d fall into something else. Unfortunately, I made this decision as the recession hit and no one was hiring for jobs anywhere. I fell back to one-on-one tutoring and my one student soon turned into a business where I learned how to market my business using the internet.
My tutoring business took off and I had numerous business owners of the kids I was tutoring reach out to me to ask me if I could do some of the same work for them and my internet marketing business was born. I reached out to the course I worked at for 7 years, Los Serranos Country Club to see if they’d be interested in bringing me on board and I landed my first golf course client.
We were so successful at Los Serranos Country Club that I eventually wrote a book, The Social Golf Course which spoke to the importance of social media for golf courses. I currently handle the social media and digital marketing for about ten golf courses and am looking to help grow the golf industry by managing the social presence of golf courses across the United States.
One of the biggest struggles I’ve had trying to grow 19th Hole Media was demonstrating the return on investment social media brings to golf courses, but recently I’ve created a way to do just that. I’m looking forward to showing golf courses the potential for growth using social media in 2016.
Favorite #GolfChat Topics?
My favorite #GolfChat topics are the ones that #GolfChatters have a very strong opinion on. I also love to see #GolfChat topics that create solutions for growing the game.
In my book, we have a chapter on St. Andrews and how the growth of anything really comes down to people. The citizens of St. Andrews took it upon themselves to “grow golf” (@connectgolf says this terminology is cliche) and I look at #GolfChatters as a fresher version of the St. Andrews of old.
Favorite Golf Quote?
“Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots – but you have to play the ball where it lies.”
– Bobby Jones
Favorite Golf Destination and Why?
It’s not so much a golf destination, but who I’m playing golf with. Every Summer, my Dad, brother and I have a Father-Son Golf Trip to a golf course between 2 and 8 hours away. It’s a weekend full of golf, billiards, cards, jacuzzis, competition, fun, and quality father-son time.
How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?
Golf has so much potential. The industries that are thriving today are the ones who fill peoples social news feeds with content they’re looking for. The more a person sees their family and friends enjoying something, the more inclined they will be to take part in those activities.
Every golf course is ingrained in a community and these golf courses all have the opportunity to think more socially and get more community involvement from their local community.
Unfortunately, many local golf courses are dropping the ball. It’s rare to see a golf course with an active social media presence and it’s even rarer to see one with an effective social media presence.
The potential is there for a revitalization of golf and it’s at our fingertips. I only hope more golf courses begin to think more socially to get more golfers to the golf course.
Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?
Since starting #GolfChat we’ve had 385 people chime in at one time or another. Asking me to choose my favorite #GolfChatters is like asking a mother to choose her favorite child. But, I’d make a terrible mother so my favorite golfer is . . . you . . . Shh. Don’t tell everyone else.
Favorite Golfers and Why?
My cousin, Ryan Welborn played in the 1999 U.S. Open so I’m going to have to go with him because he’s my favorite.
Weekly Reminders
Do you have updates to share with the #GolfChat community. Email me with the cool things you’ve been up to and I’ll be sure to share those with our #GolfChat members!
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/
Want to get more involved with #GolfChat and be notified via email about upcoming #GolfChat’s and opportunities. Sign up for the #GolfChat newsletter! – https://welborn.leadpages.net/golfchat/
Do You Have Any Suggestions for #GolfChat Questions? Share Them With Us!
Join us weekly for #GolfChat, every Tuesday at 5pm 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/
New #GolfChat Calendar:
1st #GolfChat of the Month = Surprise #GolfChat
2nd, 4th and 5th #GolfChat of the Month = Regular #GolfChat
3rd #GolfChat of the Month = Themed #GolfChat
2015 #GolfChat Award Nominations
Thank you to everyone who took the #GolfChat survey last week.
Forty-three of you filled out the #GolfChat survey and came up with some great ideas which we’ll be unveiling in the upcoming weeks.
Thank you to everyone who nominated #GolfChatters for our first ever #GolfChat Awards.
To choose the winner in each category, I’ve created this quick multiple choice survey to select our winners. To qualify, you must have participated in #GolfChat in 2015 and your name must not be Zeb Welborn.
The #GolfChatter with the most votes in each category will win the respective #GolfChat Awards. All ties will be broken by Zeb Welborn.
Campaigning is completely acceptable. May the best #GolfChatter win!
Choose 2015 #GolfChat Award Winners
#GolfChat Mentions:
- New Blog Post from @36aday – Top Blog Posts of 2015
- New Blog Post from Zeb Welborn – 19th Hole Media’s Top 10 List of 2015
Surprise #GolfChat Questions Week
This week our #GolfChat questions will come from Periscope. Follow @ZebWelborn on Periscope on Tuesday around 4:30pm to submit your #GolfChat questions to be used in this weeks #GolfChat. The best six questions, as determined by me will be used in #GolfChat at 5pm PST.
Golf Chatter Bio: @tywebbrules
Real Name: David Guziak
Location: Bakersfield, CA- USA
What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?
Miller Lite, Coors Light or a Rum and Coke
How Did You Get Into Golf?
My dad. He caddied at a really nice club as a kid and teenager just out of Pittsburgh. When I was 9 he really got into golf and we took lessons together at a local driving range. Next thing I know we are joining a country club and from there golf became a huge part of my life. I played junior golf in Southern Cali and Palm Springs from ages 9-17. My son is almost 13 and he and I play every weekend.
What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?
Playing and watching as much as I can. Passing on the great game and sportsmanship to my son.
Favorite #GolfChat Topics?
So far for me the variety overall makes #golfchat a fun hour. I like topics on instruction, equipment and also current events. I like to laugh and yes surprise, can be sarcastic but all in fun- I am pretty open and like that the format lends to comedy and true opinion.
Favorite Golf Quote?
Caddyshack is my favorite movie of all time so pretty much the whole movie is quoteable and I feel timeless. “Don’t sell yourself short judge, your a tremendous slouch”. One of many…
Favorite Golf Destination and Why?
My dad took me to Scotland for my 30 birthday- pretty much the coolest dad ever! We had a great time, played St Andrews, Turnberry, Western Gailes and many more. Carnoustie was by far the toughest and we played in August 1999 a month after Jean Van De Velde got famous for all the wrong reasons! The Greenbrier lives up,to the hype big time. Love Spyglass and Pebble Beach as well. My dad and I want to play Pasatiempo next on our play bucket list.
How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?
I think it is as good as his has been in a long time. Rory, Speith, Day, Bubba, the list goes on of players in their prime that could and are ripping off multiple majors.
Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?
The more the merrier- new blood, veterans of #golfchat all make the experience fun and a great time every week.
Favorite Golfers and Why?
Tom Watson is my golfing hero. Jim Furyk and Zach Johnson as well love seeing guys who are not power players still win.
Weekly Reminders
Do you have updates to share with the #GolfChat community. Email me with the cool things you’ve been up to and I’ll be sure to share those with our #GolfChat members!
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/
Want to get more involved with #GolfChat and be notified via email about upcoming #GolfChat’s and opportunities. Sign up for the #GolfChat newsletter! – https://welborn.leadpages.net/golfchat/
Do You Have Any Suggestions for #GolfChat Questions? Share Them With Us!
Join us weekly for #GolfChat, every Tuesday at 5pm 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/
New #GolfChat Calendar:
1st #GolfChat of the Month = Surprise #GolfChat
2nd, 4th and 5th #GolfChat of the Month = Regular #GolfChat
3rd #GolfChat of the Month = Themed #GolfChat
19th Hole Media’s Top 10 List of 2015
At the end of the year, the 19th Hole Media team gets together to reflect on our successes and failures throughout the year. This meeting gives us an opportunity to fine-tune our direction and set new goals for the upcoming year. These are the Top 10 things we accomplished in 2015.
Top 10 of 2015
10. Share Your Passion Scholarships
Since starting the Share Your Passion Scholarships in 2012, we’ve awarded scholarships to 17 deserving students. We have kept in contact with many scholarship winners and are still inspired by them. They continue to work towards following their passions and helping better the lives of others. This year we awarded 3 Share Your Passion Scholarships and gave out our first Student of the Year Scholarship Award to one of the hardest working students at The Tutoring Solution.
9. TV Appearance
Zeb appeared on the Golf Life Video Channel for Fox Sports WEST. It was pretty darn cool to get on television.
8. Joined the Rotary Club
Zeb was inducted into the Chino Rotary Club by Melinda Robbins, Dale Bright, and Steven Bremer. The Chino Rotary Club has been serving the Chino Valley since 1925. San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman spoke and my wife, Cindy, mom, Annie, and dad, Larry were all in attendance.
7. Speaking Engagements
One of the things we enjoy most is educating others on growing their business. This year Zeb spoke with the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, Baldy View ROP, Small Business Summit, the California Golf Course Owners Association and the Golf Inc. Summit.
Topics for Zeb’s Speaking Engagements were:
- Internet Marketing Strategies
- Marketing with Facebook
- How to Turn Your Business Into a Social Business
- Marketing with LinkedIn
- Marketing with Twitter
- Social Media for Golf Courses
- Innovative Marketing Tactics for Public Courses
6. #GolfChat
At the beginning of this year Zeb started #GolfChat. #GolfChat is a Twitter chat which happens every Tuesday at 5PM PST where some of the greatest minds in the golf industry come together to talk golf. #GolfChat has grown drastically since the beginning of the year and is a trending topic on Twitter every Tuesday. We’ve met so many amazing and passionate people working to grow golf. A highlight of #GolfChat in 2015 was when professional golfer, Natalie Gulbis surprised #GolfChatters by giving away free tickets to the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay Golf Course.
5. Awards and Accolades
It’s always nice to be recognized for the hard work you do. This year we were extremely grateful to receive a few unexpected awards:
- Top 9 Game Changers by Southland Golf Magazine
- 10 Most Innovative People in Golf Marketing by Golf Inc. Magazine
- Top 100 Podcasts that Will Make You Smarter, Better and Wiser by Inc. Magazine
- Silent Partner of the Year by the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
4. Southern California Charity Golf Classic
We hosted the 1st Annual Southern California Charity Golf Classic to raise money for several worthy charities on July 17 at Los Serranos Country Club.
With help from many in our community, the tournament helped raise $7,597.81 for charity.
We distributed the money to several charities including: Bark for Life, Boys Republic, California Scholastic Press Association, Chino Rotary, Corona Firefighters Benevolent Fund, House of Ruth, The Let It Be Foundation, Salvation Army, Share Your Passion Scholarship, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
We had such a great time with this, we’re planning on running it again in 2016!
3. Chairman of the Board at the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
On July 27, Zeb was installed as Chairman of the Board for the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Becoming the Chairman of the Board has given Zeb an opportunity to help make local business owners more successful.
During his term of office, he set five goals to work towards in 2015/2016:
- connect and work with other local business-related organizations
- collaborate more with organizations that work to educate business owners
- encourage and promote the involvement of young business owners in our community
- enhance our use of technology
- focus more on giving back
2. Lacey Gets Married
In August this year Lacey got married to Ryan Bernholtz at a fun wedding in Santa Ana, CA.
In June, Lacey’s twin brother, Rocky married Megan Hutchinson at a beautiful wedding in Corona, CA.
Truly a notable year for the Welborn Family and there was another addition to family this year…
#1. Birth of Sebastian Welborn-De La Torre
Sebastian Welborn-De La Torre was born on Friday, November 13th at 9:52pm in Ontario at 8 pounds, 9 ounces.
Sebastian is a happy, healthy, and super cute baby.
Zeb says it’s awesome being a dad.
Thank you all for everything! We hope you all have an amazing 2016.
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