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Spark Golf - Golf Life

Spark Golf was created to make it easy for players of all skill levels to play more golf, have more fun and compete in a excited new way. They are working with courses across the United States to create an on-course experience that is more exciting than your everyday round of golf. It’s taking over the way we think about playing social golf. We all know that it can be troublesome, after each round, figuring out where you stand amongst friends on the golf course. Spark Golf offers a very easy and fun solution so that you can keep track on how you (or your friends did) that day on the golf course. With Spark being in 88 different cities across the nation, you too can start having more fun out on the golf course. Joining Spark Golf To join, simply visit their website and create a Spark account. The website also features a convenient “nearby” feature that allows you to find the closest leagues near you. Once you join a league, you can decide how you want to play your rounds and start enjoying the benefits of Spark Golf. What Makes it Unique? Spark Golf offers a unique experience for amateur golfers. There are two primary factors that set it apart: 1. Casual and Fun Leagues: Leagues are designed to be casual and fun, with a touch of friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting out, Spark Golf provides an inclusive and enjoyable environment for all...

Explore the Rich World of Golf Life with The Golfer Journal

The Golfer’s Journal is golf at its purest form. This membership based magazine is changing the way we look at golf. What started as a simple golf magazine has now blossomed into an international social community! TGJ subscribers not only receive a quarterly publication with a fiercely independent voice, limited advertising and unmatched physical construction—they are welcomed into the Broken Tee Society. ABOUT THE BROKEN TEE SOCIETY The Broken Tee Society is an ever-growing band of golfers who appreciate making memories at once-in-a-lifetime events and enjoying stories that cast a sophisticated light on the culture, history, places, and characters of the game. Our sheet is always open for the next golfing adventure. And you’re welcome to peg it with us. MORE ABOUT THE GOLFER’S JOURNAL The Golfer’s Journal is a unique publication that only comes out quarterly. With only a select number of magazines a year, it allows the writers, photographers and editors the ability to find the stories and expand upon them for the viewer. Because they don’t publish swing tips, golf clubs or accessories, they are really getting down to golfs purest form which is the golf courses and everything surround the game. They do the same thing with The Surfer’s Journal. They break down surfing into its purest form for their audience and members! SCOTTY CAMERON “I’ve been a longtime reader of The Surfer’s Journal and was excited about the idea of a golf publication that would have the same premium, artistic and timeless feel. The Golfer’s...

Hole Hecklers - Golf Life

Jon Marc Chambers

Created by Denver comedian — and avid golfer — Jon Marc Chambers, Hole Hecklers was conceived to help you get the MOST out of your golf tournament. With Hole Hecklers you get two professional comedians to set up at a hole and roast your golfers as they tee off. Think of us as a the funniest hazard on the course! AND one that will raise even more money for your fundraiser. Your sponsored hole will be the most talked about of your tourney! Whether participants choose to pay for silence as they tee off ($hut the Buck Up) or they pony up extra for the disruption of their partner — or rival — (Dough of Di$traction) – a good time will be had by all. How It Works Whole Hecklers provides comedic commentary and heckling to golfers while they are playing. This is done in a way that is both entertaining and respectful. The team is able to provide a unique experience to golfers and spectators alike. The team starts off by introducing themselves and getting the golfers ready to tee off. They then sit back and start roasting the golfers. Benefits Hole Hecklers provides a unique experience to golfers and spectators alike. It is a fun and entertaining way to raise money for charities. The team is also able to provide a distraction to the golfers, which can help them to focus on their game. The team also provides a website, holehecklers.com, where people can learn more about the...

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) - Golf Life

PGA HOPE stands for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere Everywhere and is the PGA’s premiere military program, part of PGA Reach (PGA of America). The PGA HOPE programs provides an opportunity for military vets to enhance their physical, mental and social well-being through golf. This is a nationwide program and is hosted by different clubs and course across the country. Each program has a 6-8 week curriculum, taught by PGA Professionals, staff and volunteers, and is completely free; funded by the PGA Reach and PGA Section Foundations. HOPE gives men and women a safe place to get away from the day to day stresses and enjoy the golf course and the outdoors. Through a robust strategy, PGA HOPE aspires to create a healthier and happier, both physically and mentally, veteran. These men and women have sacrificed a lot being in the service, so the HOPE Program is giving them the game of golf to lean on. FACTS ABOUT PGA HOPE In 2019, PGA HOPE impacted 2,500 Veterans nationwide, taught by over 350 PGA Professional from around the country. There are currently 162 PGA HOPE helping our patriots across the country, hosted in 38 participating PGA Sections. PGA REACH recognizes Veterans Day as the PGA National Day of HOPE. On this day, PGA REACH works in partnership with the golf community to celebrate and honor our nation’s heroes as well as spread awareness about the PGA HOPE program. Veteran suicide is a major issue in the Veteran community, and statistics show 22...

Top Golf Practice Opportunities - Golf Life

Mike Malaska

What you may not know is that every Top Golf across the nation offers a licensed PGA Instructor to help you with you game. Whether you are an amateur or a junior, you can get better at golf in a fun and exciting atmosphere. You can also choose different “Games” inside the bay to help you with certain aspects of your game. LESSONS AT TOP GOLF There are plenty of opportunities to better you game at Top Golf at it starts with lessons from licensed PGA instructors called TopGolf Coaches. Whether you are new to the game or just polishing up your skills outside of the golf course, Top Golf is a great place to work on things in a fun and exciting atmosphere. GAMES TO HELP YOU GAME (THAT WE LIKE) TOP PRESSURE – We enjoy this game because it test you in tough sitations. We all know that the short game is something that we need to continuously work out. Top Pressure makes you focus and place the ball in certain spots with touch. TOP SHOT – Top Shot is another great game that we like because it helps you work of difference distances and shots with accuracy. VIRTUAL COURSES – This new feature allows you to play courses around the world. So if you get snowed out, or the sun goes down, you can get 18 in no problem on some of the best courses available. Their putting feature is a great tool because it again address...