Do You Have a Golf Support Team?

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As you amble towards great golf scores, remember that a support team is important for long-term success! More importantly, do you have someone leading the team!

Who is your “go to” expert?

Success breeds success!

Who is your team leader?

After my current move is complete, I will be searching for a new team leader. I am not exactly sure how I am going to do this, but when things slow down I will focus on my next move?

How did you find your support leader? If so, let me know how you did it, I am all ears!

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

The Fundamental Rule to Low Golf Scores

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What is golf’s fundamental to lower golf scores? This is a question I have given considerable thought to solve. The answer is something that will empower any player and greatly enhance our golfing experience!

Consistency of Effort Is the Key to Low Golf Scores!

The real challenge is to boil this very complex issue down to one simple solution. This methodology appears to the core foundation in today’s society, so the golfing world is trying to adopt it to gather new players. Is it really possible for golf? Continue reading →

Smart Advertisement by Evian and the LPGA

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My daughter recently sent me these pictures from Germany. She was in the airport and purchased some water. When she saw the advertisement, she immediately thought of me. I have to say, I am impressed by the LPGA’s public relations savvy to promote one of their Major Championships! 
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Great Customer Service is What Makes a Great Golf Experience

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Customer Service is critical to a fantastic golfing experience!

Customer service separates just playing golf from a great golfing experience! Most golfers remembers a golf course, but the real treasure is when they remember the golfing experience at a golf course.

You know what I mean. From the moment you drive on to the property until the time you leave, you are treated with respect and a feeling of welcome. Many large resorts bend over backwards to have everything at your fingertips. They have a large operating budget and you also pay for this type of quality service. However, the golfing experience I am referring too follows this same business model, yet on a smaller scale!

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Final Round of Golf At Roundel Glen

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Recently, I retired from 32+ years of active full-time service in the Royal Canadian Air Force. My career was exciting and, looking back, went by very quickly. On that note, my wife and I have decided to move to North Bay to be near family and to embark on a new journey. With this in mind, on Wednesday past, I played my last official round as a member at Roundel Glen Golf Course.

After 3 years of great golf, I was invited to play my final round with my friend Mac. With time on my hands, we teed it up in the middle of the morning (because I had time). As we approached the first tee, we were joined by the Club Pro, Jay Masters, and a single named Gord. After shaking hands and quick intros, it was time to play some golf!
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