A lot of the country might be house bound, but shopping doesn’t have to be on hold. That includes shopping for golf apparel and accessories. Yes, someday soon, we’ll all be teeing it up again. So, with that in mind, here are a couple of companies – Glove It and Royal Albartross – to consider […]
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Famed golf instructor David Leadbetter recruiting parents as coaches for Leadbetter Golf Academy
For parents looking for quality activities and experiences during their “safe at home’’ protocol to combat Covid-19, legendary golf instructor David Leadbetter is offering free coach training to ‘‘stay at home’’ parents as part of a worldwide campaign to recruit honorary parent-coaches to join the Leadbetter Golf Academy team. Leadbetter is one of the world’s […]
Titleist/FootJoy parent Acushnet Company withdraws 2020 guidance due to Covid-19
In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, Titleist and FootJoy parent Acushnet Company has withdrawn its guidance for 2020. Acushnet said it also is suspending stock repurchases due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a filing today with the SEC, the company said it expects that “disruptions in demand and production’’ will continue to negatively impact […]
Pinehurst No. 2 still the king of North Carolina Golf
Pinehurst No. 2 at Pinehurst (NC) Resort and Country Club has once again secured the top spot as the best golf course in the state, as determined by the North Carolina Golf Panel. Pinehurst No. 4 moved up 10 ranking positions and into the Top 10 in the state to earn the ninth position. Pine […]
Drive Shack Inc., temporarily shutting down Drive Shack venues and golf courses
Drive Shack Inc., has temporarily closed each of its Drive Shack venues and the majority of its American Golf courses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. http://driveshack.com “Over the past several weeks, we have been navigating the rapidly evolving situation related to the Covid-19 outbreak, keeping the health and safety of our associates, managers […]
Play the famed Copperhead Course at Innisbrook in Tournament Condition
There’s nothing good about the Coronavirus, but here’s an opportunity to get outdoors and forget – at least for a while – a world gone a bit mad. For a limited time, Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., is offering a special “Tournament Package” through March 24 starting at $199 per person. A portion of […]
Plummer’s “Stack & Tilt” teaching method plays the angles for a repetitive swing
Andy Plummer doesn’t want you to forget everything you’ve learned about building a golf swing, but an argument can be made that he comes close. Plummer’s “Stack & Tilt’’ teaching method, which he developed with fellow instructor Mike Bennett, is one of the more controversial in golf, but spend some time with him and it […]
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Beach Resort offering a variety of golf packages for Spring and Summer
For more than 50 years, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC, has stood as one of the premier golfing destinations in the southeast. Along with its trio of golf courses, visitors and guests can explore Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, enjoy one of the 2,000-acre resort’s bike along the beach, kayak the […]
March Madness and great golf come together in Pinehurst and Southern Pines
North Carolina’s beloved Tar Heels likely won’t qualify for this year’s NCAA Tournament field, but there still will be plenty to do around in the Pinehurst/Southern area of North Carolina. www.homeofgolf.com/dining/ Known as The Home of American Golf, Pinehurst/Southern Pines is brimming with pubs, restaurants, bars and grills that cater to sports-viewing guests. Here is […]
Seven Desert Mountain clubhouse receives Best in American Living award
National Association of Home Builders has awarded the Seven Desert Mountain clubhouse, in Scottsdale, Ariz., with the 2019 Best in American Living Platinum Award for best community facility. http://www.desertmountain.com The 8,900-square-foot clubhouse is a sculpture of steel, stone, masonry, and pocketing glass. Set against a high desert backdrop with heated patio floors, 40-foot cantilevered hemlock […]