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#GolfChat Questions

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

#Q2: Have you or do you know anyone who has played St. Andrews? What did you think of the course this week? #GolfChat

#Q3: What will be your favorite memory from the 2015 British Open? #GolfChat

#Q4 submitted by @todd_fitness: How can the PGA Tour stop fans from yelling after a shot? #golfchat #GolfChat

#Q5: How do you determine where the correct tees to play from are? #GolfChat

#Q6 What is the greatest rivalry in golf? #GolfChat

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The Open #GolfChat

Golf Chatter Bio: @golfbloggercom

@golfbloggercom #GolfChat Bio

Real Name: John Retzer
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?

Bourbon Sour
2 Ounces Lemon Juice (fresh)
1 Ounce Simple Syrup
5 Ounces Bourbon
garnish with a maraschino cherry or two

How Did You Get Into Golf?

I’m a handy guy and one day a golf teaching pro friend asked me for help repairing a club. I thought it was an interesting project and ended up building a set. Then the friend gave me a few lessons to go with my set of clubs, and I was hooked. I bet I’m one of the few people in existence who built his own set of clubs before ever setting foot on a course.

What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?

Since 2004, I’ve been posting daily material on GolfBlogger.Com. The tally now stands at more than 10,000 articles comprising some eight million words.

I see GolfBlogger.Com as the blog of golf’s 99% — the working stiffs who play at munis with ten year old clubs and whose family and work preclude long hours at the course and range. These are the people left behind by the Major Golf Media, whose reviews of equipment, courses and topics often are more applicable to the low digit handicapper and well-heeled executive.

Since I am one of those working stiffs — GolfBlogger.Com is not my day job — I like to think that what I write is often more relevant than the MGM.

Favorite #GolfChat Topics?

#rakes
Playing from the correct tees
Tiger Woods (I’ve never been a fan).
The (imaginary) crisis in golf

Favorite Golf Quote?

Golf is played on a five inch course: the space between your ears. — Bobby Jones

Favorite Golf Destination and Why?

Northern Michigan. Even if I didn’t live in Michigan, I think I would want to return here again and again. There are more than 800 courses in Michigan, and many of the absolute best of them are in the Northern half. The prototypical “Up North” Michigan course is physically huge, featuring magnificently isolated holes cut through forest and across marsh, with significant elevation changes. The scenery ranges from dramatic to peaceful to simply sublime. 

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

I don’t think there’s anything “wrong” with the game. What we had was a “bubble,” similar to the real estate bubble that crashed the economy. This bubble, however, was the Tiger Bubble. Developers, manufacturers, and other golf industry players seriously miscalculated the long term (and even near term) effects of Tiger’s popularity.

A decline from an artificial high is not a decline, but a correction. Even so, the number of golfers is up from 5 million in 1960 to 25 million today. Five million golfers in 1960 was 2.7% of the population. Twenty five million golfers today represents 7.8% of the population.

Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?

I enjoy the whole crew. That’s why I keep returning to the #golfchat pub. But if I HAVE to choose, here are are specific reasons for two of them:

@connectgolf – I like to read what a person on the other side of the planet has to say about golf. Jeremy’s tweets are always interesting.

@motorcityJ – I like Jim for the opposite reason of Jeremy. He’s right here in Southeastern Michigan and give me a chance to see my own golfing world through another set of eyes.

Favorite Golfers and Why?

Among active players, I pay attention to Phil Mickelson, Rickie Fowler and of course Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy.

I also have started to enjoy watching Tiger Woods. It’s like watching NASCAR for the crashes.

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!

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/

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#GolfChat is this Tuesday, May 26 at 5pm PST | Technology and Golf

#GolfChat is this Tuesday, May 26 at 5pm PST | Technology and Golf

Do You Have Any Suggestions for #GolfChat Questions?  Share Them With Us!

#GolfChat

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/

Question #1 submitted by @connectgolf: How does a golf blogger make money anyway?? #GolfChat

Question #2 submitted by @GolfbyJosh: Will @RickieFowlerPGA’s win @THEPLAYERSChamp spark a new 3 way rivalry?? #GolfChat

Question #3 submitted by @golfmoreblog: Should PGA Tour do more to grow the game? #GolfChat

Question #4 submitted by @3JackAlmanac: Do you keep a handicap?  If no, why not?  If yes, what is it?  Is it going up or down? #GolfChat

Question #5 submitted by @aclevergirl: Are you or your golf course incorporating technology into the golfing experience? How so? #GolfChat

Question #6: Who are the people you know that are most committed to growing golf?

What should the golfers in #GolfChat call themselves?

  • The Gallery
  • Golf-o-holics
  • Golf Chatterers

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/

My Golf News:

I won’t be able to make it to #GolfChat this week as I’ll be going on a Golf Trip with my brother to Santa Barbara Golf Club and Robinson Ranch Golf Course where we plan on playing four rounds of golf in three days.  Should be fun.

Named one of the Top 10 Most Innovative People in Golf Marketing by Golf Inc. Magazine in the May issue.

Just found out I’ll be having a son due on November 17.  #FutureGolfer

Won the Complete Cambodia Golf Tournament which was featured on my local news channel.

Watch the video on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/19thHoleMedia

Featured on the Golf Life TV Show.  You can check out my TV spot just before the 24-minute mark.

http://www.golflife.com/golf-show-featuring-golf-tips-and-product-reviews/

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#GolfChat this Tuesday, April 21 at 5pm PST | Slowpoke Strangers

This Tuesday’s, April 21 at 5pm PST topic for #GolfChat is .

Do You Have Any Suggestions for #GolfChat Questions?  Share Them With Us!

#GolfChat

#GolfChat

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/

Question #1 submitted by @MikeintheCouv: How do you get a slowpoke stranger to pick up the pace?

Question #2 submitted by @mikewichter: On a scale of 1 to 10 what is your interest in the Champions Tour?

Question #3 submitted by @Front9Back9: What’s your betting game of choice on the course? 

Question #4 submitted by @MrGolfBall: How good is that new PGA Tour game going to be?

Question #5 submitted by @ReGripped: Do any of your clubs have variably weighting and if so, do you use them??

Question #6: What’s the greatest golf tournament you’ve ever played in? What made it great? 

 

Big Horn #GolfChat

Big Horn

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

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 golf chat members!

Update #1: I made an appearance on the Golf Life TV Show recently.  You can check my section out at the 25 minute mark.  I’ll be on the Golf Life Channel a few more times in the next couple of months. http://www.golflife.com/golf-show-gives-you-several-golf-tips-to-improve-your-game/

Update #2: Interviewed fellow #GolfChatter @GolfMoreBlog, aka Chris Burns on the Defining Success Podcast. Take a listen!

My Golf News:  Played Big Horn last Tuesday and San Dimas Canyon Golf Course today.  Big Horn was quite the experience with a caddie, pristine golf conditions and exceptional customer service.

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My Top 82 Golf Twitter Accounts to Follow in 2015

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

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

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

Zeb Welborn Getting Ready for #GolfChat

#GolfChat

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

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

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

Bunkers Paradise

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

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

Listen to their interviews at the Defining Success Podcast.

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

Golf Course Industry

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

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

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

Golf Fanatics

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

Golf Industry

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

Golf Instructors

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

Golfers

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

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

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

Superintendents:

  • @StephenTucker7 – Works in the Turf Equipment Management business.

My Golf Twitter Accounts

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

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

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

Look forward to chatting with you.

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

 

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

And if I missed you, I’m sorry.

Include your Twitter name in the comments below too!

 

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