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Junior Golfers Tee it Up in the Bahamas

Junior golf in The Bahamas is growing appreciably, thanks in large part to The Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) and its Junior Golf Division. As an organization, the BGF itself has been around since the 1960’s. The organizers of the Junior Golf Division, most of whom work on a volunteer basis, are passionately committed to [...]

Big Data’s Impact on the Future of Golf Instruction

Within the golf space, there has been a growing – and ongoing – debate regarding whether the use of technology helps or hinders a golfer’s performance. Regardless of where you stand, at the end of the day, it comes down to preference; but, one can’t deny there is a growing emphasis on technology to [...]

Toptracer Range: What can Ball-Tracking Technology Do?

If you’ve ever watched a PGA Tour event on TV, you’re probably familiar with Toptracer. The most used ball-tracking technology in professional golf, Toptracer allows viewers to see ball flight. The same technology that shows the trajectory of Dustin Johnson’s monster drives is now available to everyday golfers through Toptracer Range. This is great [...]

Robots, Drones, GPS: New Technology Is Transforming Course Care

By George Waters, USGA Golf may be deeply rooted in tradition, but that doesn’t mean the game and the courses we play haven’t changed over time. Golf is continually evolving, and new technology is a driving force in that process. This is especially true when it comes to golf course maintenance. Better mowers, new grasses [...]

Parenting Challenges : Saying “Its OK” or not?

“It’s OK” One of our challenges as parents is to understand what our children are thinking and how they are feeling about things that happen to them on the golf course. We want to help them succeed and feel confident about their ability to recover from setbacks. However, when we are caddying for them [...]

Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship Announces 2019 Tournament Dates

Whispering Pines Golf Club in Texas Will Host Teams from 20 Countries Trinity, Texas (October 17, 2018)—Whispering Pines Golf Club, one of the best private golf clubs in the country and rated the No. 1 course in Texas, will host The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship November 7-9, 2019. The Spirit International, a biennial [...]