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Best Golf Course in Your State | @ShawnBell

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Vote for #GolfChat Questions and Submit Your #GolfChat Questions for Next Week

From now on, you’ll be able to vote for the #GolfChat questions you want to see most next week.  And submit the #GolfChat questions you want to see each week.

Vote and Submit Your #GolfChat Questions Below.

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#GolfChat Questions

#Q1 What’s the most interesting thing that happened in golf this week? #GolfChat

#Q2 submitted by @crissb: What course(s), private and/or public, do you most want to play in your current state of residence that you haven’t played yet? #GolfChat

#Q3 submitted by @ksurlow: What are the most important factors to consider when deciding on a private club to join? #GolfChat

#Q4 submitted by @tonyjdear: You have to use a ball from the 1970s and your current driver, or a driver from the 1970s and your current ball – which do you choose? @tonyjdear #GolfChat

#Q5 submitted by @Dimples_CA: Will the new Nike Fly Blade golf shirt meet private club dress codes?#GolfChat

#Q6 submitted by @MonkeyBallSport: Who are the hottest PGA and LPGA players? #GolfChat

Golf Chatter Bio: @ShawnBell

 


Real Name: Shawn Bell
Location: Kelowna, BC

What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?

Guinness, or a Purple Velvet (a Guinness and Port concoction)

How Did You Get Into Golf?

When I was a kid, I would carry my dad’s bag at men’s night. Started to mimic swings and hitting balls. Done. Hooked. Lifelong Love affair.

What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?

Taking my game much more seriously. I want to see where I can get my game. The last 2 season’s have been very good; however I know there is more.

I am also becoming much more interested in growing the game, and what role I can play in that.

Favorite #GolfChat Topics?

Honestly, I like them all. I enjoy and respect the opinions and thoughts of the #golfchatters

Favorite Golf Quote?

Wow. There are many; however these two somehow resonated from when I was a youngster;

“I always like to see a person stand up to a golf ball as though he were perfectly at home in its presence.” (Bobby Jones)

“Few games show the character of a person more than does that of golf.”

Favorite Golf Destination and Why?

Hawaii. I love the islands and the courses are superb with lots of variation to offer.

How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?

Believe the doom, gloom and demise of the game is greatly exaggerated. Sure there are and will be courses that close and this is incredibly sad – on a local or regional basis it might just be the correction of having too much golf per capita.

I feel golf is in a transition state and unfortunately feeling a bit of the pain of being late to and not spending enough time understanding how to address the new golf audience. Tradition and long held ideas are being challenged.

Alternatives that alleviate the time and monetary cost of playing will be a growing fixture in the future. If anything this could impact full courses somewhat; however I doubt it will have a lasting effect – as the young grow up and get older, they’ll be more inclined to play the courses they don’t have the time or the patience to play today.

Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?

@zebwelborn @aspittle @dawnmannix @jordanwenck @1beardedgolfer @oneputtblunder @golfunfiltered @practicalgolf …

Yeah pretty much everyone is great. 🙂

Still pretty new ’round these parts and I like how engaging, and welcoming, everyone is.

There are some pretty sharp wits amongst the #golfchatters

Favorite Golfers and Why?

So many right now. Can’t say I have a ‘favorite’. I like and cheer for anyone out there pursuing their dream of playing – no matter the circuit really.

I do like those that are really pushing the game and the limits; however am a sucker for the underdog story and the ‘didn’t see that coming…’ on a Sunday.

 

Byrds Fore A Cure 2016

Cassandra, aka @aclevergirl, is an original #golfchatter and hosts an annual charity golf tournament in the Phoenix area to help cure SMA, a degenerative neuromuscular disease her twins have, for which there is no treatment or cure. Join her at Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club in Cave Creek on May 7th, 2016! More information can be found at byrdsforeacure.org.

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LPGA Young Guns #GolfChat

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Second Hour of #GolfChat Coming on Tuesday, March 1 at Noon PST.

This is our last Tuesday with just one #GolfChat.  Starting next week we will have a #GolfChat at Noon PST and again at 5pm PST every Tuesday.  Can’t wait for a 2nd hour of #GolfChat

 

Golf Industry Show

As you all know, I attended the Golf Industry Show representing REALiTEE Golf.  The experience was awesome as I witnessed first-hand the unveiling of this new golf concept which generated a lot of excitement during the week.  Including connecting with Darius Rucker, aka “Hootie” and the Robert Trent Jones II team, along with interest in securing several locations across the globe to be the first to build a REALiTEE Golf venue.

Another amazing thing that happened during the week was running into many #GolfChatters at the event itself.  I got a chance to connect with @socialputts, @seanmrivers, @socalgolfblog, @apittle, and @greenskeeperorg.  All in all, it was a great week in San Diego.

Also this week I was finally able to send out the #GolfChat Awards to our #GolfChat Award winners and we’ve got the tweets to prove it.


#GolfChat Questions

#Q1 submitted by @tonyjdear: Which player living or dead would you most like to have caddied for (no pay)? #GolfChat

#Q2 submitted by @brewcee: Do you prefer to cart or walk when you golf? #GolfChat

#Q3 submitted by @aclevergirl: Do you take your glove off to putt, or leave it on? #GolfChat

#Q4 submitted by @TheGratefulGolf: Are the LPGA young guns as exciting to watch as the PGA players? #GolfChat

#Q5 submitted by @MikeintheCouv:  For winter/sloppy golf, what is your bottom layering? Rainpants, shorts, jeans, thermals, etc? #GolfChat

#Q6 submitted by @golfizit: Ideal temp for GBs is 70-80 deg so how much distance do you lose when the ball and outside temperature is 50 deg or less? #GolfChat

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Co-Ed Couples PGA/LPGA Golf Tournament | @todd_fitness

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#GolfChat Questions

#GolfChat 12-Hole Golf Courses
#Q1 What was the most interesting thing to happen in golf this week? #GolfChat

#Q2 submitted by @SuzyfromFlorida: Do you need to gamble to make playing golf more fun for you? #GolfChat

#Q3 submitted by @Onerandomaussie I want to play a #golf tournament like #ThePresidentsCup who is in? #GolfChat

#Q4 submitted by @29Sonski: Would Phil or Tiger make good #RyderCup or #PresidentsCup captains and why? cc: @chambleebrandel #GolfChat

#Q5 submitted by @aspittle:  What do you think about a co-ed couples PGA tournament? credit @connectgolf  Would anyone else watch that? #GolfChat

#Q6 submitted by @aclevergirl: If the head of your club flies off mid-swing and never touched your ball, but you complete the swing, does it count? #GolfChat

Golf Chatter Bio: @todd_fitness

 


Real Name: Todd Marsh
Location: Syracuse, New York

What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?

Bloody Mary’s or Martini’s unless it is really hot out then it is Yuengling.

How Did You Get Into Golf?

As a kid I was always with my Father. He started me playing a few holes when I was 4, then give me a dollar and I would run back to the clubhouse and get a soda. By the age of 8 all I wanted to do was play golf.

My father turned 89 this August, he plays everyday unless there is snow on the ground or it isn’t raining. Shoots below his age every round, though from the senior tees.  

What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?

This year I started Todd Marsh Fitness and earned my TPI fitness certification. I train local golfers and want to take golf performance training to the internet by offering an e-course. There are some excellent golf fitness professionals offering services on the internet, but I think they are either to technical or to generic. I want to produce a program that is simple to understand, can be adapted to each person’s limitations, and updated frequently unlike programs that are bought on DVDs. I want to help people improve their mobility, not only for golf, but for everyday life. 

Favorite #GolfChat Topics?

Oh there are so many…slow play, the media wanting new rivalries every other week, footgolf, 12-hole courses to name a few. 

Favorite Golf Quote?

I have three. “Hit the shot you know you can hit, not the one you think you should.” Dr. Bob Rotella
“Golf is the closet game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots; but you have to play the ball where it lies” Bobby Jones
“Golf is not a game of good shots. It’s a game of bad shots” Ben Hogan

Favorite Golf Destination and Why?

I haven’t found that course yet, but I haven’t played too many of the great courses. I will play anywhere from manicured masterpieces to pastures. It is all about the people you are with and the shot making for me. Although if a course has more than 2 blind shots on it, I will never suggest going back. 

How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?

I’m not going to say it is in bad shape. Courses need to be more strict with speed of play. But that said, most people have no problem watching a football game. Today we started at 12:50 just before kick-off and our foursome played 18 and was in the bar in time to watch the last 2-minutes of that game.
We need more junior programs, that include some golf but also incorporate movement, fun fitness, etiquette, and respect into the program. 

Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?

First I like everyone that participates in #GolfChat. Love to hear everyone’s view. Since you asked me who people should follow I would say these people for various reasons and in no particular order: @MarkKagaoan @JustinRayGC @citizencage @captdave69 @courtgolf @OracleRio @h2cgolf @texasgolfergirl @TwoInchesShort @NoLayingUp @AshleyKMayo @TheGolferBabe @JohnGrahamGolf @practicalgolf @DawnMannix @EllingYelling @Amanda_Balionis @TheGolfChick @Megangolfpro @RPFitnessLAB @Front9Back9 

Favorite Golfers and Why?

I’m pretty loyal, I mean I am still a Bills & Mets fan, so I like Tiger. He has raised the level of competition at the pro level and no one will come close to his 26% win percentage or his beating the field’s average score for 89 consecutive rounds. I would like to see him play better, as well as be a better person. I like to watch DJ and Adam Scott’s swings. I will always root for Rickie Fowler, Steve Stricker, or Matt Kucher.

Weekly Reminders

Do you have updates to share with the #GolfChat community.  Email me with the cool things you’ve been up to and I’ll be sure to share those with our #GolfChat members!

Comment below if you have any comments, questions, or ideas as it pertains to #GolfChat.

Learn more about some of my Top 82 Golf Twitter Accounts to follow in 2015 – http://19thholemedia.com/top-82-golf-twitter-accounts-follow-2015/

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For more information about how to participate in #GolfChat, please check out this article – How to Participate in #GolfChat Twitter Chat – http://19thholemedia.com/how-to-participate-in-the-golfchat-twitter-chat/

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