New #GolfChat Calendar:
1st #GolfChat of the Month = Surprise #GolfChat
2nd & 4th #GolfChat of the Month = Regular #GolfChat
3rd #GolfChat of the Month = Themed #GolfChat
#GolfChat Questions
#Q1: What was the most interesting thing to happen in golf this week? #GolfChat
#Q2 submitted by @ReGripped: What is your favorite non-major PGA Tour stop course? #GolfChat
#Q3 submitted by @SuzyfromFlorida: Why is golf the greatest game of all? #GolfChat
#Q4 submitted by @tonyjdear: What’s your biggest difference between two consecutive rounds? #GolfChat
#Q5 submitted by @Onerandomaussie: What is your favorite #golf book and why? #GolfChat
#Q6 submitted by @rickyleepotts: The @HoTramOpen is coming to the @BluffsHoTram soon. Do you follow the @asiantourgolf at all? Why or why not? #GolfChat #GolfChat
Golf Chatter Bio: @36aday
Real Name: Mike Johnny
Location: Mississauga, Canada
What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?
I have two drink preferences – beer or red wine. My two favourite beers are TripleBogey (and yes, that is a beer marketed for golfers in my part of Canada) and Creemore Springs. But truth be told, anything lighter than a stout is just fine with me.
Red wine – An Aussie Shiraz or pretty much anything from Tuscany are favourites.
How Did You Get Into Golf?
My dad got me started when I was 10. He bought me a seven club set and a red, nylon golf bag and one dozen Canada Cup golf balls. I was hooked. I used to practice chipping in my room all winter (maybe I need to get back to that routine?). I learned to play on a par 3 course where I grew up outside on Hamilton, in Ontario.
What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?
I started a golf blog in 2014 focusing on public play in Canada. Why? Part self-indulgence, but part of it is to engage with other golfers and also to help inform people about the exceptional public golf options which are available throughout Canada. I am enjoying writing more than I expected and it’s been great to meet golfers from across Canada and around the world who share a genuine passion for the game.
Favorite #GolfChat Topics?
Topics like growing the game, engaging juniors and women in golf, slow play as well as engaging in a more realistic and public player friendly set of rules are topics I like.
I see the LPGA as the tour with the greatest potential to transform golf around the world.
And possibly the best thing to happen to the game in some time is the Drive, Chip and Putt contest which happens before The Masters. Awesome.
Favorite Golf Quote?
Great question. I don’t know if I have a favourite quote. Being a poor putter, ‘never up, never in’ or ‘100% of putts left short don’t go in’ would have to be two of my most used, if not favourites.
Favorite Golf Destination and Why?
My two favourite places to play golf are Cape Breton Island and Prince Edward Island, both in eastern Canada. If I could only play one course for the rest of my life it would be Highlands Links on Cape Breton Island. Get me outside of Canada and I love the desert golf experience in Scottsdale, AZ. I’d pack tonight and move tomorrow to live and golf in any of those three places.
How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?
I’m a glass half-full guy. I think golf is in a good place. Participation, along with courses, will always ebb and flow. And I believe in the resiliency of the game to address challenges along the way.
Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?
@ZebWelborn needs to be recognized for his leadership and engagement in #GolfChat. His ability to make me feel like he and I are having a one on one conversation admist the hustle and bustle of #GolfChat is admirable and appreciated.
There are many others I love chatting with, from all around the world, but to my fellow Canadians who participate it is nice that we’re able to engage and share and show what makes Canadians some of most passionate and dedicated golfers in the world. Our forced 5 month shutdown only stokes our passion for the game.
Favorite Golfers and Why?
The one golfer I admire most is Arnold Palmer. He’s a man of genuine character. His respect for people and the game seems unmatched to me. His values are so aligned to what I love about golf. Plus, he’s cool as hell.
In today’s game, I cheer for the Canadian professionals every time I see them on a leaderboard. I admire Ian Poulter’s flash and his honesty. I have yet to read his book but feel his story is a fascinating one. His stock may never be as high as it was for that Ryder Cup in Medinah.
Weekly Reminders
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