Putting Contests are Moneymakers! Putting Contests in "Golf Tournaments 101 The Second Edition" are given their own Chapter Putting Contests in a … [Read More...] about Putting Competitions for Your Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
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Corporate Invitational Golf Tournaments and Outings
Rent a Country Club for a Day Corporate Invitational Golf Tournaments Corporate golf invitationals are an amazing opportunity for a corporation to thank investors, clients, vendors, employee partners or anyone involved with its organization. In the activity of the day that is the golf tournament, there’s the opportunity when building teams (foursomes) to mix people in an effort to have them connect. For example: A board member, investor, client, and vendor, could all be teamed together. It’s … [Read more...] about Corporate Invitational Golf Tournaments and Outings
Writing “Golf Tournaments 101 First and Second Editions” for Charity Golf
Writing "Golf Tournaments 101" for Charity Golf Fundraising. My time in the golf industry goes all the way back to 1950. The last 14 years before I retired were spent as the Golf Tournament Director at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, California. They were among the most rewarding years I spent as a PGA Golf Professional. The reason being, my main focus was helping nonprofits and charities including churches, schools and booster clubs plan and run one-day charity fundraiser golf … [Read more...] about Writing “Golf Tournaments 101 First and Second Editions” for Charity Golf
Footsteps of Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews
The Book: St. Andrews - In the Footsteps of Old Tom Morris By Roger McStravick Roger McStravick is a Golf Historian living in St Andrews, Scotland. Spending most of his time researching and writing golf history articles for many different magazines and organizations. And books including the one featured here. "St. Andrews in the Footsteps of Old Tom Morris". He is also an advisor for TV productions about golf. Footsteps Author Roger McStravick has invested three years into … [Read more...] about Footsteps of Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews
February 2017: Heavy Summer Rain in New Zealand
February 2017: Heavy Rain in Summer isn’t Meant to Happen February 19th, 2017. Over the last 60 hours there has been constant and at times very heavy rainfall from the east over the South Pacific Ocean. It really shouldn’t be happening; February in New Zealand is summer. The hot, dry time of the year, when everyone has fun in the sun. SO MUCH RAIN In fact I believe that in the last three days I’ve experienced more rain than I saw in all my thirty-three plus years living in … [Read more...] about February 2017: Heavy Summer Rain in New Zealand
New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc Wines are the Best in the World
$15 Sauvignon Blanc Wins Trophy at Wine Oscars If you have never sipped a Sauvignon Blanc white wine produced by one of the many growers in Marlborough, New Zealand, you’ve defiantly missed out on one of life’s delicious joys. New Zealand leads the World in this type of wine. Any time you read “Marlborough, New Zealand” on the bottle, buy it because you’re in for a treat. Read more about what just happened in London: A Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has claimed a gold medal and prestigious trophy … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc Wines are the Best in the World
Give this to my Daddy
Will you give this to my Daddy? This is really cool. Needs to be Shared. Note: The story below was sent to me. I don’t know who the “I” person is but I considered the story is worth a read. The Story: Last week I was in Atlanta, Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen. Moving through the terminal … [Read more...] about Give this to my Daddy
From 1950 until 1954, Mel served his five year apprenticeship in club-making with his Uncle Gerry. In so doing, he became the last Anderson family member in five generations to become a maker of handmade golf clubs.