Growing up, Maulana Dotch hated the game of golf. As a freshman and sophomore at Irving High School, she was the only female on the golf team. She also was the only African-American. She felt alone. “I didn’t dwell on it, but you do notice. Playing an individual sport, I learned early on that you […]
There are many reasons why golfers seek out instruction. For instance, they may want to be able to hit the ball farther, straighter and more consistent. Does that sound familiar? On the other hand, why do most golfers choose not take golf lessons? That’s right. There are more golfers playing the game right now who […]
Last month, the Metropolitan Golf Association in New York hosted a forum about public golf at Bethpage State Park. This location is an obvious choice, because this is one of the busiest public golf courses in the nation. The discussion centered on economic and environmental sustainability solutions. That’s a fancy way to say, “How can […]
Ted Bishop has been removed as president of the PGA of America over a sexist tweet directed at Ian Poulter. Bishop was unhappy about comments Poulter made in his book about the Ryder Cup captaincy of Nick Faldo in 2008 and Tom Watson last month. Bishop said Faldo’s record stands by itself. Comparing it with […]
The National Alliance for Accessible Golf (Alliance) wants to remind organizations that funds are still available for inclusive golf programs for people with disabilities for 2014. Program grantees have up to one year from the original date of grant to use the funds and complete their inclusive program. These grants may be used to defray […]
Sir Nick Faldo’s drive to broaden golf’s appeal will gather pace next week when the Faldo Series breaks new ground with a maiden visit to the South Asian nation of Bangladesh. Almost 100 boys and girls from the host nation will be vying for the honour of being crowned champion at the inaugural Faldo Series […]
A new online golf network for senior executives and business owners is striving to create a global community united by a love of golf. Golfing Executives is the world’s premier golf network for senior business executives and business owners. Their goal is to create a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for both […]
Dylan Reales started learning to play golf by swinging a broken broomstick at fruit and vegetables discarded at a temporary market in front of his house in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Tomatoes, onions and even crushed cigarette packages were his first make-believe golf balls. “I began hitting everything I came across […]
Greg Norman has called on the golf industry to ‘get outside the box’ and ‘think like a kid’ to attract missing young players to the game. Tradition-bound golf and screen-obsessed youth – there’s a connection there somewhere. Greg Norman has called on the golf industry to “get outside the box” and “think like a kid” […]
The 2014 Speedgolf World Championship will be held at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon, OR, USA on October 26-27, 2014. Speedgolf is a game requiring accuracy and speed. Executive Director of Speedgolf International Scott Dawley describes the modern day, time efficient worldwide sport as one that “unites two of the largest athletic communities in the […]
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