Surprise #GolfChat + #GolfChat Authors

Surprise! It’s November’s first #GolfChat.

Submit your surprise #GolfChat questions for the chat by clicking HERE!

News

As of this week, there will be no more Front 9 #GolfChat. It was fun while it lasted, chatters! Please join us for the Back 9 every Tuesday at 5 pm PST!

The Latest from the #GolfChat Authors

Ode to Arnold Palmer by Tony Dear [@tonyjdear]
Fanning the Fire by Anne Foley Smith [@foleysmith555]
Winning Ugly by Dave Hill [@1BeardedGolfer]
The Emotion Notion by Jim Burton [@TheGratefulGolf]

Odds and Ends

Email me with the cool things you’ve been up to so I can share them with our #GolfChat members!

Want to get more involved with #GolfChat? Sign up for the newsletter HERE!

For more information about how to participate in #GolfChat, please check out this article – How to Participate in #GolfChat Twitter Chat

#GolfChat Calendar:

1st #GolfChat of the month = Surprise #GolfChat
2nd, 4th and 5th #GolfChat of the month = Regular #GolfChat
3rd #GolfChat of the month = Themed #GolfChat

Submit and vote for #GolfChat questions!

We need your input to keep #GolfChat fresh! Let us know what you want to talk about with your fellow chatters.

Vote and submit HERE!
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Surprise #GolfChat in September

Surprise #GolfChat in September

Submit your Surprise #GolfChat Questions for October by clicking the button below.  All questions will be taken from your submissions this week.

Submit Your #GolfChat Questions for Surprise #GolfChat

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/

Want to get more involved with #GolfChat and be notified via email about upcoming #GolfChat’s and opportunities.  Sign up for the #GolfChat newsletter!  – https://welborn.leadpages.net/golfchat/

Do You Have Any Suggestions for #GolfChat Questions?  Share Them With Us!

Join us weekly for #GolfChat, every Tuesday at 5pm PST!

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/

New #GolfChat Calendar:

1st #GolfChat of the Month = Surprise #GolfChat
2nd, 4th and 5th #GolfChat of the Month = Regular #GolfChat
3rd #GolfChat of the Month = Themed #GolfChat

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Ryan Young aka @Front9Back9 Memorial Fund & Surprise #GolfChat

Ryan Young aka @Front9Back9 Memorial Fund

Last week, just before the #Back9 version of #GolfChat we found out Ryan Young, aka @Front9Back9, aka the winner of the most #GolfChat Awards of All Time passed away.

Read Ryan Young’s Obituary

Ryan was just 35 years old and left behind his wife, young son, and another on the way. It’s my hope that as dedicated #GolfChatters we can help support Ryan’s family. Many of you have already made generous donations and it’s my hope that we can all encourage golf lovers to raise money for Ryan’s young family.

Donate to Ryan Young’s Memorial Fund.

Ryan was on a pursuit to #Break80 and came oh so close. As others have done already, I’ll be donating $79 to Ryan’s family. It would be cool if we could all help Ryan #Break80.

This #GolfChat Tuesday, let’s do everything we can to share the love for Ryan Young aka @Front9Back9 and share the link to his Memorial Fund on all our social media channels and any other outlets we have for Ryan and his family.  He was one of the good ones.

In honor of Ryan, we’ll be asking his favorite question: “What was the most interesting thing to happen in golf this week?” and a question about Ryan, “What was your favorite memory of @Front9Back9?”

Hoping to hear some great stories about our good friend.

RIP @Front9Back9

Surprise #GolfChat in August

Submit your #GolfChat Questions by clicking the button below.  All questions will be taken from your submissions this week.

Submit Your #GolfChat Questions for Surprise #GolfChat
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Surprise #GolfChat | @md_18undapar

Second Hour of #GolfChat Starts this Tuesday, March 1 at Noon PST.

Starting this week we will have a #GolfChat at Noon PST and again at 5pm PST every Tuesday.

Take the #GolfChat Poll:

Surprise #GolfChat

All #GolfChat Questions will be a surprise this week. But, you can submit your questions for your Surprise Edition of #GolfChat here:

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Golf Chatter Bio: @md_18undapar


Real Name: Matty
Location: Quechee, Vermont, USA

What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?

A darthvader

How Did You Get Into Golf?

It took me a while to start moving. I was around 2 and my mom gave me a putter to use as a walking aid. I took it everywhere and then started wacking things with it. Then figured out what it does.

What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?

Going to shoot 18undapar in 1 round of golf. 54 on a par 72 course. Going to do it first on my home course and then on the best courses in the world. Why? Cos it wud be the most lit thing ever, can you see it, birdie or better on every hole?

Favorite #GolfChat Topics?

That golf isn’t viewed as a sport or seen as the game of the people. That the game I love, doesn’t go the extra mile to have it be more inclusive. I guess it’s not the games fault, maybe it’s something the gatekeepers should have a look at?

Favorite Golf Quote?

You can always be better. TW

Favorite Golf Destination and Why?

You can always be better. TW

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

I think golf has captured my mind and heart. We can all use help to get better, so yes golf needs help. As much golf related content on sportscentre as the NFL.

Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?

When watching golf on tv TweeterAlis is the best. Mon thru Wed the Secret Tour Pro, for a while I thought he was Lee Westwood. For golf news, Mr Geoff Shac, which most times leads me to another creator. Ms Jordan always up for banter and keeps me in check aswell ?. Mr Alex Myres for the giggle. Harry Arnet for the juice, always dropping gems. My Barahs are on snapchat, so pretty new to Twitter but always fun. Who shud I stalk?

Favorite Golfers and Why?

Lydia Ko. I think she is amazing. The best golfer on the planet. Jordan Spieth, his grind looks Legitness. I don’t know if meeting them at the lab I wud say anything other than, “show me please.” And “again”

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February 2016 Surprise #GolfChat | @JimmyF1985 aka @tgrgolftraveler

Surprise #GolfChat Week

During our last #GolfChat we had some #GolfChatters complaining that they hated surprises and therefore hated surprise #GolfChat so I ran a poll to determine the consensus of our fellow #GolfChatters.

Here are the results:

Surprise #GolfChat Zeb Welborn

Eighty-two percent of those who voted said they love #GolfChat surprises, so for those of you that hate it, I’m sorry but majority rules.

Also, I do like to get questions from Periscope from #GolfChatters who don’t normally ask questions so, although I’m inviting you to ask questions on Periscope, it’s not necessary to participate.  It only helps make our #GolfChat questions a bigger surprise.

If you want to submit surprise questions for Tuesday’s #GolfChat, make sure you look me up on Periscope around 4:30pm to get in your #GolfChat questions.

 

Should We Add a Second Hour to #GolfChat?

One problem with only having #GolfChat at 5pm PST is that not everyone can participate . . . especially our European friends as #GolfChat takes place in the middle of the night.

In our #GolfChat survey at the end of last year, there were several requests to have another #GolfChat at another time.

To accomodate those who can’t make it at 5pm PST, we’re considering having another #GolfChat at 10am PST on Tuesdays.  My intention is to pose the same questions in each #GolfChat.

Look for our poll at the beginning of #GolfChat to determine whether or not to add a 2nd hour to #GolfChat.

 

New #GolfChat Blog Post:
#GolfChat is Blowing Up

Multiple #GolfChat Award Winner, Ryan Young wrote this article on his one year #GolfChat Anniversary.

Ryan Young Front9Back9 #GolfChat Herb McNally McTwentyTwo

Check it out – #GolfChat Anniversary: Reflections From a Year of Golf Fun

Epic Golf Games

A big shout out and thank you to @epicgolfgames who sent this my way.

EPIC GOLF GAMES: The Putting Edition.  EPIC Journey.

Epic Golf Games Putting

These cards are designed to help your putting game and I think they offer cards to help other aspects of your golf game.

Bridgestone Golf

Thank you to the entire @bridgestonegolf team for being so supportive of #GolfChat.  Not only did they donate the #GolfChat Awards, (which I’m sending in the mail tomorrow to the winners) they also sent me the #BestBallEver with some funky signature on it.

Can anyone tell me whose signature this is?

#BestBallEver

Bridgestone Golf #BestBallEver Fred Couples

They also sent me an extremely nice note which said lots of nice things, but mostly just said how awesome I am.  Oh . . . and how awesome #GolfChat is.

Zeb’s First #GolfChat Outing

I know many of you have had a chance to play with one another after meeting on #GolfChat.  Last Friday was my first round playing with fellow #GolfChatters @GetawaysGolf and @Golfbybryan at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club.

Had a great time golfing with these guys.

#GolfChat Outing at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club with Bryan McLean and Darin Bunch

New #GolfChat Blog Post

Jimmy Ferguson, aka @JimmyF1985, wrote an excellent blog post on his Tiger Golf Traveler website on #GolfChat . . . Check it out –  http://tigergolftraveler.com/2016/01/25/golfchat/comment-page-1/#comment-1056

Is Anyone Going to the Golf Industry Show in San Diego?

Turns out I will be attending the Golf Industry Show in San Diego during February as I’ve recently aligned myself with REALiTEE GOLF.  As #GolfChatters, I respect you greatly and would value your thoughts on REALiTEE GOLF.

Please check out their website and shoot me an email letting me know what you think to Zeb@19thHoleMedia.com.

REALiTEE Golf
REALiTEE Golf

Golf Chatter Bio: @JimmyF1985 aka @tgrgolftraveler

Jimmy Ferguson and John Daly Tiger Golf Traveler
Real Name: Jimmy Ferguson
Location: Greenville, SC 

What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?

Depends on the day. I like craft beer and will sample some of that if the course has it. If it’s a warm day I may go with a Transfusion. That’s one part Vodka, one part ginger ale, and one part grape juice. Preferably with crushed ice and a lime wedge. Grape juice seems to only be available at golf courses!

How Did You Get Into Golf?

My grandfather started me in the game. I was nine years old and spending my summers in New Hampshire. He likes to say it was to keep me out of trouble! I have played ever since.

What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?

Well I played high school golf for four years and college golf for a semester and a half. After my college playing experience went South I lost the passion for the game. I snapped out of that after about 6 months. Now I have embarked on a quest to play the Top 100 courses in America (4 lists). You can check out course tours and my other random thoughts on my blog at tigergolftraveler.com.

Favorite #GolfChat Topics?

Anything related to golf travel of course. I also enjoy items affecting amateurs just like @1beardedgolfer! There is such a wealth of opinions in #golfchat and I really enjoy seeing them.

Favorite Golf Quote?

“What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive.” – Arnold Palmer

Favorite Golf Destination and Why?

As far as places I have been I would have to say either Pebble Beach or Pinehurst. The variety is so good. Now where I want to go, Scotland and Ireland!

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

I think it’s demise is greatly exaggerated. Sure, there has been a market correction because we built waaaayyy to many courses. I think once that stabilizes things will be good. I always seem to see a lot of people playing. However, the more efforts courses can make to offer alternatives to full 18 hole rounds the better. Some money for 6 holes is better than none at all. 

Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?

Jim @TheGratefulGolfer is so positive that it is infectious. He came to my blog early and I am very grateful for that.

Dave @1beardedgolfer is always quick with an opinion and has great stuff to offer the chat and on his website.

Darin @GetawaysGolf adds a lot to the conversation and has some stunning pictures on Twitter and Instagram!

Also @golfismental for his travel stories, @36aday for many reasons, and @ReGripped for his Cypress quest.

There really are too many to name!

Favorite Golfers and Why?

Tiger Woods – I was 12 when he won the 1997 Masters. He is and always will be the best to me. I hope he can have a late career turnaround. For all the Jack loyalists, this is not meant as a dig.

Jordan Spieth – What’s not to like?

Rickie Fowler – Not a huge guy, but plays like he is. Fun to watch and love his attitude. Seems genuinely like a good guy.

Many others, I dislike very few and like a lot.

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