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Masters Week | Surprise #GolfChat Edition

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Surprise #GolfChat – Masters Edition

Submit your #GolfChat Questions about The Masters by clicking the button below.  All questions will be taken from your submissions this week.  Feel free to ask as many #GolfChat Questions about The Masters as you like.

Surprise #GolfChat Masters Edition

Byrds Fore A Cure 2016

Cassandra, aka @aclevergirl, is an original #golfchatter and hosts an annual charity golf tournament in the Phoenix area to help cure SMA, a degenerative neuromuscular disease her twins have, for which there is no treatment or cure. Join her at Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club in Cave Creek on May 7th, 2016! More information can be found at byrdsforeacure.org.

#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

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Handicaps and New Players

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#GolfChat Questions

#Q1 What’s the most interesting thing that happened in golf this week? #GolfChat

#Q2 submitted by @tonyjdear: Who do you think will win the Olympics? #GolfChat

#Q3 submitted by @golfgirl: Is establishing a handicap confusing/intimidating to new players? #GolfChat

#Q4 submitted by @alwaystimefor9: With March Madness in full swing, what is your favorite college golf course? #GolfChat

#Q5 submitted by @TheGratefulGolf: What type of golf app would you like to see in 2016? #GolfChat

#Q6 submitted by @MorshGolf: What do you expect the most when buying a new golf club? #GolfChat

#BonusQ: Who wore it best?

 

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Best Golf Course in Your State | @ShawnBell

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Vote for #GolfChat Questions and Submit Your #GolfChat Questions for Next Week

From now on, you’ll be able to vote for the #GolfChat questions you want to see most next week.  And submit the #GolfChat questions you want to see each week.

Vote and Submit Your #GolfChat Questions Below.

#GolfChat

#GolfChat Questions

#Q1 What’s the most interesting thing that happened in golf this week? #GolfChat

#Q2 submitted by @crissb: What course(s), private and/or public, do you most want to play in your current state of residence that you haven’t played yet? #GolfChat

#Q3 submitted by @ksurlow: What are the most important factors to consider when deciding on a private club to join? #GolfChat

#Q4 submitted by @tonyjdear: You have to use a ball from the 1970s and your current driver, or a driver from the 1970s and your current ball – which do you choose? @tonyjdear #GolfChat

#Q5 submitted by @Dimples_CA: Will the new Nike Fly Blade golf shirt meet private club dress codes?#GolfChat

#Q6 submitted by @MonkeyBallSport: Who are the hottest PGA and LPGA players? #GolfChat

Golf Chatter Bio: @ShawnBell

 


Real Name: Shawn Bell
Location: Kelowna, BC

What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?

Guinness, or a Purple Velvet (a Guinness and Port concoction)

How Did You Get Into Golf?

When I was a kid, I would carry my dad’s bag at men’s night. Started to mimic swings and hitting balls. Done. Hooked. Lifelong Love affair.

What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?

Taking my game much more seriously. I want to see where I can get my game. The last 2 season’s have been very good; however I know there is more.

I am also becoming much more interested in growing the game, and what role I can play in that.

Favorite #GolfChat Topics?

Honestly, I like them all. I enjoy and respect the opinions and thoughts of the #golfchatters

Favorite Golf Quote?

Wow. There are many; however these two somehow resonated from when I was a youngster;

“I always like to see a person stand up to a golf ball as though he were perfectly at home in its presence.” (Bobby Jones)

“Few games show the character of a person more than does that of golf.”

Favorite Golf Destination and Why?

Hawaii. I love the islands and the courses are superb with lots of variation to offer.

How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?

Believe the doom, gloom and demise of the game is greatly exaggerated. Sure there are and will be courses that close and this is incredibly sad – on a local or regional basis it might just be the correction of having too much golf per capita.

I feel golf is in a transition state and unfortunately feeling a bit of the pain of being late to and not spending enough time understanding how to address the new golf audience. Tradition and long held ideas are being challenged.

Alternatives that alleviate the time and monetary cost of playing will be a growing fixture in the future. If anything this could impact full courses somewhat; however I doubt it will have a lasting effect – as the young grow up and get older, they’ll be more inclined to play the courses they don’t have the time or the patience to play today.

Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?

@zebwelborn @aspittle @dawnmannix @jordanwenck @1beardedgolfer @oneputtblunder @golfunfiltered @practicalgolf …

Yeah pretty much everyone is great. 🙂

Still pretty new ’round these parts and I like how engaging, and welcoming, everyone is.

There are some pretty sharp wits amongst the #golfchatters

Favorite Golfers and Why?

So many right now. Can’t say I have a ‘favorite’. I like and cheer for anyone out there pursuing their dream of playing – no matter the circuit really.

I do like those that are really pushing the game and the limits; however am a sucker for the underdog story and the ‘didn’t see that coming…’ on a Sunday.

 

Byrds Fore A Cure 2016

Cassandra, aka @aclevergirl, is an original #golfchatter and hosts an annual charity golf tournament in the Phoenix area to help cure SMA, a degenerative neuromuscular disease her twins have, for which there is no treatment or cure. Join her at Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club in Cave Creek on May 7th, 2016! More information can be found at byrdsforeacure.org.

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Theme Week: Destination Golf | @GetawaysGolf

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Vote for #GolfChat Questions and Submit Your #GolfChat Questions for Next Week

From now on, you’ll be able to vote for the #GolfChat questions you want to see most next week.  And submit the #GolfChat questions you want to see each week.

Vote and Submit Your #GolfChat Questions Below.

#GolfChat

Second Hour of #GolfChat at 10am PST

We decided to move #GolfChat to 10am PST instead of Noon PST.  Be on the lookout for #GolfChat to start Tuesdays at 10am.

Our 2nd hour of #GolfChat will always be at 5pm PST.  Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

 

Theme Week:
Destination #GolfChat Questions

10 AM PST

#Q1 As always, what’s the most interesting thing that happened in golf this week? #GolfChat

#Q2 What’s the farthest you’ve ever traveled specifically to play golf, and was it worth it? Submitted by @crissb #GolfChat

#Q3 When planning golf trips, do you stick to known courses or take a chance on “hidden gems?” Submitted by @brewcee #GolfChat

#Q4 After the courses themselves, what is the most important factor on a golf getaway or buddy trip? Submitted by @GetawaysGolf #GolfChat

#Q5 What is your favorite family-friendly golf resort or destination? Submitted by @alwaystimefor9 #GolfChat

#Q6 Conversely, leaving the family at home, what is your favorite buddy-trip resort of destination? Submitted by @MitchLaurance #GolfChat

5 PM PST

#Q1 As always, what’s the most interesting thing that happened in golf this week? #GolfChat

#Q2 What’s the farthest you’ve ever traveled specifically to play golf, and was it worth it? Submitted by @crissb #GolfChat

#Q3 When planning golf trips, do you stick to known courses or take a chance on “hidden gems?” Submitted by @brewcee #GolfChat

#Q4 After the courses themselves, what is the most important factor on a golf getaway or buddy trip? Submitted by @GetawaysGolf #GolfChat

#Q5 What is your favorite family-friendly golf resort or destination? Submitted by @alwaystimefor9 #GolfChat

#Q6 If price weren’t a factor, where would you most like to play golf anywhere in the world? Submitted by @MitchLaurance #GolfChat

Bonus #GolfChat: How much is “too much” to pay for a round of golf when on vacation? Submitted by @GetawaysGolf

Golf Chatter Bio: @GetawaysGolf


Real Name: Darin Bunch
Location: Bakersfield now, Oregon Coast soon

What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?

I’m always looking for a smooth Scotch (like a good Highland Park) or whiskey (like Penderyn from Wales), but too often get sucked into a Fireball-a-thon that usually ends in pouring shots into friends’ mouths from the balcony of whatever hotel happens to be hosting us.

How Did You Get Into Golf?

I started knocking it around with high school friends in the little town of Lindsay, Calif., but got serious when I went to work for the newspaper in Las Vegas and lived around the corner from an all-night driving range where I could hit balls for hours after getting off work at 2 a.m. Then my friend (and no Golf Connections podcast cohort) Mitch Laurance got me into playing 100-year-old hickory clubs about five years ago, and I’ve never looked back — I have about 100 clubs in my collection and have taken the hickories everywhere from Scotland to Hawaii with points in between.

What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?

I started knocking it around with high school friends in the little town of Lindsay, Calif., but got serious when I went to work for the newspaper in Las Vegas and lived around the corner from an all-night driving range where I could hit balls for hours after getting off work at 2 a.m. Then my friend (and no Golf Connections podcast cohort) Mitch Laurance got me into playing 100-year-old hickory clubs about five years ago, and I’ve never looked back — I have about 100 clubs in my collection and have taken the hickories everywhere from Scotland to Hawaii with points in between.

Favorite #GolfChat Topics?

I most like to hear about the places #GolfChatters have played and loved — or places that are on their bucket lists. I’ve been lucky to experience some incredible golf courses, but I’m always looking for more to put on my own list of someday must-plays. I’m also big on golf being “fun” and I think too many amateur players beat themselves up from the wrong sets of tees, which sucks the fun out of the game. So I’m always advocating playing from a shorter set of tees — some of the most fun I’ve had has been playing from 5,500-5,800 yards.

Favorite Golf Quote?

“I don’t care if you putt from the rough,” Matt Damon says in “Good Will Hunting.” I’m also a big fan of the phrase Haggis Bag, but I’m not sure how that applies here : )

Favorite Golf Destination and Why?

I’ve had the good fortune to play both the Old Course and Cypress Point — and I’d go back to either in a heartbeat. But my favorite course for pure enjoyment is Tobacco Road in North Carolina because it fosters such creativity from the mind of the late Mike Strantz. That said, if we’re talking full-fledged destinations, Bandon Dunes on the Oregon coast has to be No. 1 with a bullet. And Nebraska — with multiple days at The Prairie Club included — runs a close second.

How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?

I’m bullish on the industry, obviously; otherwise I wouldn’t be going to work later this year on the new Pacific Gales resort course in Oregon south of Bandon Dunes. But I think golf needs to work on multiple tracks to grow — High-end bucket-listers that hardcore golfers aspire to play; Interesting and affordable local courses where you can play in four hours or so; Short courses where people new to the game can learn in a pressure-free environment. On a single trip to Scotland, you can run the gamut of these philosophies — and if they’ve been doing it successfully there for years, we can certainly duplicate it here in America.

Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?

Well, I know @zebwelbon, @aspittle, @golfbybryan and @tonyjdear from beyond #GolfChat, so you can’t go wrong with any of them as friends. And everyone who loves the history of the game should be following my buddy @MitchLaurance (and listening to his Golf Connections podcast, on which I’m the producer). As for others, @seanmrivers knows more about Montana than any golfer should, but I don’t hold that against him. And I’m still part of the army of #GolfChatters who are trying to help @ReGripped find his way onto Cypress Point despite the fact that I’ve never actually met him in person.

Favorite Golfers and Why?

I’ll watch Phil Mickelson anytime he’s in the hunt. After that, I care more about the drama of a golf tournament and love to see players like Jordan, Rory and Rickie battling it out. I also love Kevin Na and think he’s gotten one of the worst raps of all-time on the PGA Tour for slow play. I’ve seen Jason Day play five-hour rounds and nobody says a word, but if Kevin Na did that, he’d be a poster boy once again because most people simply don’t like to watch his struggles. I think he’s an external exemplification of the internal struggle each of us has when we step over the golf ball.

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Breakout Golfer for 2016 | @PtPGolfer

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Second Hour of #GolfChat to Move to 10am PST

After tweeting with several of you, we’ve decided to move #GolfChat to 10am PST instead of Noon PST.  Be on the lookout for #GolfChat to start tomorrow at 10am.

Our 2nd hour of #GolfChat will always be at 5pm PST.  Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

 

#GolfChat Questions

#Q1: What was the most interesting thing to happen in #Golf this week? #GolfChat

#Q2 submitted by @brewcee: What is your favorite time of day to play? #GolfChat

#Q3 submitted by @tonyjdear: Would you rather play Augusta National at night with glow in the dark golf balls, or your home course in glorious sunshine? #GolfChat

#Q4 submitted by @TheGratefulGolf: Who will be the breakout golfer on the PGA and LPGA Tour in 2016? #GolfChat

#Q5 submitted by @DTT_Golf: Anyone have any big golf trips planned this year? #GolfChat

#Q6 submitted by @GetawaysGolf: What’s the longest putt you’ve ever made? #GolfChat

New Week is #GolfChat Theme Week and the Theme is . . .

Destination Golf

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Golf Chatter Bio: @PtPGolfer


Real Name: Mike Jones
Location: White Creek, NY USA

What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?

A good dark ale. Too many bad memories with whiskey and other liquors. Although tequila shots would be a go. Premium only please.

How Did You Get Into Golf?

Although I had dabbled with golf since I was a boy, my real journey began on a whim in 2003 at the young age of 43. After watching a tournament with my father, I borrowed his circa 1960’s Spaulding Fastbacks to play a round at a local blue collar course. I was instantly hooked and, a few years later, became obsessed with shooting par.

What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?

As a result of a lengthy journey along the self-taught path, I gained a working knowledge of the key fundamentals every golfer must understand, discovered a training and practice technique that accelerates progress, and managed to shoot a few rounds at par or better. Now I’m reviving my website, PtPGolf.com, to openly share what I have learned, and what I will continue to learn, with fellow golfers to enable swift and confident movement along the path to par for all.

Favorite #GolfChat Topics?

Anytime there is an opportunity to chat about golf it’s a great thing. Any topic is fun but I really perk up when I see chatting about golfing improvement. I’m a continuous improvement nerd.

Favorite Golf Quote?

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
– Aristotle

Although this quote is not from a golfer, many have shared similar thoughts and it speaks to the principles required to play the game well.

Favorite Golf Destination and Why?

Any destination involving a twitter golfing meet up is great! My first was #GolfMisfitsNJ2014 with @McTwentyTwo @lilwolp @4eyesJohnny @ManofSteel2525 and @CitizenCage. The course wasn’t great but the peeps were!

How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?

I see the decline in the number of golfers analogous to a stock market correction. Over time, the game will grow as long as the industry adapts to the exponential increases in competition for the spare time of people.

Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?

My favorites are all who consistently interact throughout the fastest hour in golf (#fhig). They know who there are. They keep it alive.

Favorite Golfers and Why?

I really don’t have any clear favorites. Although I have deeper respect for those who interact with children during their round. What I love is the competition. Always hoping it will come down to the last putt on the 72nd hole.

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Surprise #GolfChat | @md_18undapar

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Second Hour of #GolfChat Starts this Tuesday, March 1 at Noon PST.

Starting this week we will have a #GolfChat at Noon PST and again at 5pm PST every Tuesday.

Take the #GolfChat Poll:

Surprise #GolfChat

All #GolfChat Questions will be a surprise this week. But, you can submit your questions for your Surprise Edition of #GolfChat here:

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Golf Chatter Bio: @md_18undapar


Real Name: Matty
Location: Quechee, Vermont, USA

What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?

A darthvader

How Did You Get Into Golf?

It took me a while to start moving. I was around 2 and my mom gave me a putter to use as a walking aid. I took it everywhere and then started wacking things with it. Then figured out what it does.

What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?

Going to shoot 18undapar in 1 round of golf. 54 on a par 72 course. Going to do it first on my home course and then on the best courses in the world. Why? Cos it wud be the most lit thing ever, can you see it, birdie or better on every hole?

Favorite #GolfChat Topics?

That golf isn’t viewed as a sport or seen as the game of the people. That the game I love, doesn’t go the extra mile to have it be more inclusive. I guess it’s not the games fault, maybe it’s something the gatekeepers should have a look at?

Favorite Golf Quote?

You can always be better. TW

Favorite Golf Destination and Why?

You can always be better. TW

How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?

I think golf has captured my mind and heart. We can all use help to get better, so yes golf needs help. As much golf related content on sportscentre as the NFL.

Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?

When watching golf on tv TweeterAlis is the best. Mon thru Wed the Secret Tour Pro, for a while I thought he was Lee Westwood. For golf news, Mr Geoff Shac, which most times leads me to another creator. Ms Jordan always up for banter and keeps me in check aswell ?. Mr Alex Myres for the giggle. Harry Arnet for the juice, always dropping gems. My Barahs are on snapchat, so pretty new to Twitter but always fun. Who shud I stalk?

Favorite Golfers and Why?

Lydia Ko. I think she is amazing. The best golfer on the planet. Jordan Spieth, his grind looks Legitness. I don’t know if meeting them at the lab I wud say anything other than, “show me please.” And “again”

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LPGA Young Guns #GolfChat

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Second Hour of #GolfChat Coming on Tuesday, March 1 at Noon PST.

This is our last Tuesday with just one #GolfChat.  Starting next week we will have a #GolfChat at Noon PST and again at 5pm PST every Tuesday.  Can’t wait for a 2nd hour of #GolfChat

 

Golf Industry Show

As you all know, I attended the Golf Industry Show representing REALiTEE Golf.  The experience was awesome as I witnessed first-hand the unveiling of this new golf concept which generated a lot of excitement during the week.  Including connecting with Darius Rucker, aka “Hootie” and the Robert Trent Jones II team, along with interest in securing several locations across the globe to be the first to build a REALiTEE Golf venue.

Another amazing thing that happened during the week was running into many #GolfChatters at the event itself.  I got a chance to connect with @socialputts, @seanmrivers, @socalgolfblog, @apittle, and @greenskeeperorg.  All in all, it was a great week in San Diego.

Also this week I was finally able to send out the #GolfChat Awards to our #GolfChat Award winners and we’ve got the tweets to prove it.


#GolfChat Questions

#Q1 submitted by @tonyjdear: Which player living or dead would you most like to have caddied for (no pay)? #GolfChat

#Q2 submitted by @brewcee: Do you prefer to cart or walk when you golf? #GolfChat

#Q3 submitted by @aclevergirl: Do you take your glove off to putt, or leave it on? #GolfChat

#Q4 submitted by @TheGratefulGolf: Are the LPGA young guns as exciting to watch as the PGA players? #GolfChat

#Q5 submitted by @MikeintheCouv:  For winter/sloppy golf, what is your bottom layering? Rainpants, shorts, jeans, thermals, etc? #GolfChat

#Q6 submitted by @golfizit: Ideal temp for GBs is 70-80 deg so how much distance do you lose when the ball and outside temperature is 50 deg or less? #GolfChat

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Theme Week: Golf Fashion Submitted by @golfbandwagoner

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Second Hour of #GolfChat Coming on Tuesday, March 1 at Noon PST.

During our last #GolfChat we ran a poll which suggested we run our 2nd hour of #GolfChat at Noon so more people can participate at a time that is most convenient for them.

Five of eight voters requested the second #GolfChat start at Noon PST, so be ready for a second hour of #GolfChat starting on Tuesday, March 1.

#GolfChat Theme Week: Golf Fashion submitted by @bndwgnrsgd2golf

#Q1: What was the most interesting thing to happen in #Golf this week? #GolfChat

#Q2 submitted by @ptpgolfer: Women’s short or skirts have become shorter and shorter on the LPGA. Is it time for the men? Why or why not?

#Q3 submitted by @golfbandwagoner: Do you have a favorite golf fashion retailer?  #GolfChat

#Q4 submitted by @golfbandwagoner: What golf fashion trend do you wish would go away/come back? #GolfChat

#Q5 submitted by @ptpgolfer: In the big scheme of golf, what value does a dress code actually bring to the course? #GolfChat

#Q6 submitted by @crissb: If no one else is on the range, are workout type clothes acceptable attire? #GolfChat

#BonusQ1: Spandex leggings 4 golf? @GolfDigest says “They’re workout clothes, not golf clothes” http://goo.gl/vyOf0U What say #GolfChat folks? #GolfChat

#BonusQ2: Who is/was the coolest looking golfer in history? #GolfChat

 

Recuperating from the Golf Industry Show in San Diego:

As many of you know I attended the Golf Industry Show in San Diego to work with REALiTEE Golf and the show was amazing.  I have so many stories to tell, but need to get back on my feet after a jam-packed week of activities.  I’ll update you all on the Golf Industry Show for next weeks #GolfChat.

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/
From now on, please use the new #GolfChat website for all things #GolfChat.

www.GolfChat.org

#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

 

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The Opposite Sex and Golf | @crissb

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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?

#BestBallEver

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/

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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

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February 2016 Surprise #GolfChat | @JimmyF1985 aka @tgrgolftraveler

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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:

Surprise #GolfChat Zeb Welborn

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.

Ryan Young Front9Back9 #GolfChat Herb McNally McTwentyTwo

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.

Epic Golf Games Putting

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?

#BestBallEver

Bridgestone Golf #BestBallEver Fred Couples

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.

#GolfChat Outing at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club with Bryan McLean and Darin Bunch

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.

REALiTEE Golf
REALiTEE Golf

Golf Chatter Bio: @JimmyF1985 aka @tgrgolftraveler

Jimmy Ferguson and John Daly Tiger Golf Traveler
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.

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