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Category Archives: REALiTEE GOLF
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/