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The State of Golf – Perception is Reality

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The poor state of golf is an easy target for most writers. By gathering stats about the golf industry, it is easy to paint a picture of despair or economic boom. It is an industry that influences most areas of across Canada and has an economic impact that most people do not realize or understand.

Here are some stats about the Canadian 2014 golfing industry from the National Allied Golf Association:

The total direct economic activity (total direct sales, golf related travel, capital spending) resulting from the Canadian Golf Industry is estimated at $19.7 billion.

These facts come from Based on direct, indirect and induced impacts, Canada’s 2013 golf cluster economic impact accounts for about $14.3 billion of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), up from $12.2 billion in 2008. Continue reading →

Being a Grateful Golfer!

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Only you can create the day you want! For me it starts with gratitude!

How about you?

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

Which Golf Ball is Best for You? – Pt2

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The second installment of which golf ball that is best for you will focus on the construction materials of the golf ball. Originally, I was going to talk about the different internal compounds and external covers, however it was turning into a science lesson; definitely not the intent of this post!

I did however, find a video from Wired that quickly sums up the science portion of golf ball construction. Continue reading →

Golf – A Matter of Perspective

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Writing about golf is fun, entertaining, and educational. There is an endless pool of topics to choose from that may help someone smile, learn or become frustrated. I often find it interesting how a single article can spark a heated conversation between two people and yet the same article has two different people nodding in agreement! I guess it is a matter of perspective….well actually, aren’t all our journeys a matter of perspective?

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Golf Apps for 2016

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Are you intrigued by golf apps? I have tried many, but have never really found the right app to keep me interested. Many offer unique features from taking pictures, a GPS, scorecards, or just plain games. Most offer in-app purchases which I fully understand, yet I have not actually taken the step to pay for an upgrade.

However, I did find a free golf app that I do enjoy. It is not a game, it does not offer tips, but it is great for my game. It is the Rules of Golf by the R&A. (The USGA has a Rules of Golf App as well. Both have versions for android and iPhones.)

randa_rules_of_golf_01This app is extremely easy to use. It offers a short over-view guide of the rules, a full set of rules, a section on etiquette and a quiz.

Each section provides great details on the rules of golf in a simple and easy to understand format. What I enjoy most about this golf app is the etiquette part.

The etiquette section touches on the spirit of the game, safety, consideration for other players, pace of play, priority on the course, care of the course, and penalties for breach. Although some of the areas could be expanded a bit, I was pleased to hear that they actually took the time to add a section on etiquette because it is an important aspect of the game.

Golf apps are a growing part of golf. I am just starting to explore them and to date, this is may favorite app.

Do you have one? If you do, pass on the name so we can all check it out!

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!