New #GolfChat Calendar:
Since we are in the first week of the month, tonight’s Surprise #GolfChat questions will be sent to us via Periscope. I plan on getting on Periscope 30 minutes before #GolfChat to ask for questions to discuss on #GolfChat. If you want your questions submitted for this weeks #GolfChat, join my Periscope at 4:30pm PST.
1st #GolfChat of the Month = Surprise #GolfChat
2nd & 4th #GolfChat of the Month = Regular #GolfChat
3rd #GolfChat of the Month = Themed #GolfChat
Golf Chatter Bio: @onerandomaussie
Real Name: Tiffany Chaisson
Location: I am Australian but my home is PEI Canada but only six months of the year. The rest of the time I am golfing and eating my way around the world.
What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?
My 20-30 ingredient smoothie.
How Did You Get Into Golf?
In August 2013, I played my first round at Belfast Highland Greens, in PEI Canada. I shot 118 on this nine hole course, had no idea how to hold a club but could connect nearly every time.
In June 2014 I shot an even 100 at Eagles View (9 hole track), bought a set of clubs at a yard sale and started hitting hundreds of balls at the range of the golf resort where I worked. I was shown how to hold a club by a member, (I am a fingers interlocked girl) and I returned to Eagles View the following week and shot a 64.
36 strokes knowing just how to hold a club – I was in. I love it, am totally addicted and since then have golfed a lot.
What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?
I want everyone to love golf as much as I do. I am golfing and eating my way around the world, have started a website, a YouTube channel and since July 2014 I have golfed at 44 courses in 4 countries only 34,000+ to go.
Favorite #GolfChat Topics?
I was very happy to discover #golfchat and a bunch of fellow enthusiasts but I am very new to golf and while I am learning things constantly, am too new to get fired up about particular golf topics.
Favorite Golf Quote?
I completely agree with Ben Hogan – “The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight”. I am of the belief that everyday is a good day for golf, some days are just better.
Favorite Golf Destination and Why?
I love everywhere I have golfed and will be returning to all countries I have already golfed in, but PEI, Canada is one of my favourite places to golf in the world.
How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?
While new to golf, I think golf needs to reinvent itself around the world. Most of the places I have visited are losing members with the emergence of more social golfers who like to play different courses rather than the same one each week. I have spoken with a lot of courses and I think that changing competition structures and adjusting course access to attract all ages of golfers would help. Not all of us can give four hours on a saturday to play a comp but still want to play competitive golf and could work golf into their schedule if some different formats were offered.
Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?
Zeb, Jeremy, Mike, CenCalHack, Amy, Cassie, Ryan are always good for a golf chat.
Favorite Golfers and Why?
Last year, just after I started playing, I had the pleasure of watching Jordan Spieth putt out and win the Australian Open so he is a bit of a favourite. I also really like Mickelson. I love his adaptability and like to think I play like him – getting myself out of the crap I’ve just put myself in.