AJ S asked:


Hi, I’m 17, male, and am very much interested in the sport of Golf. However, i don’t have nearly enough money to become a member at the golf course down the road. Would it be a smart idea to try and get a job there in order to acquire free playing time? If so, what would be the best way to go about it?

Thank you all Very much for your continued help with all my questions!

Lauren

Wim Van Der Walt asked:


There you are, the newest member of the golf retirement community, putting to engineer that innocent looking little white ball into the black hole at last. The soft sea breeze stroking your aching back after that one wild swipe at the dodgy little Callaway golf ball when you thought no one was watching. And something else is bothering you. You know what it is, but you don’t want to acknowledge it, because you don’t know what to do about it. You don’t yearn for the latest golf swing trainer, golf cart accessory or other related retirement gift. It is something entirely different that is tap-tap-tapping away at your thoughts.

Too many greens to play, too many beautiful community golf courses whispering their names to you in that salty wind coming in from the sea. And there is only one you. With a wife that is adamant to have her say in the unfolding need for more than just the one golf course in one lifetime.

As that wise old German psychologist mentioned in quiet desperation, women are different. They are most likely aliens from a far off galaxy where there are no open green, gated golf course communities that are synonymous with heavenly pleasures. In that galaxy the rule has been laid down that a specimen from the female species will always have the need to have an own home where the specimen can indulge in home making. A serious golfer, in his advanced cosmic state, knows that it is not about the house, it is all about the green course. She will not let go. She will not understand. She will want her own home to beautify. She will want a verandah where she and her friends from that far off galaxy can sit down and drink tea while watching whales in the sea, or buffalos grazing, or soft green hills against pure blue heavens. That is what she wants, and you can just as well go and drown yourself with your beloved golf bag in that water hole at the 16th. She will not budge.

But then, to your relief, you remember that phrase of the great Chinese writer, or it could be an Australian, and you know that it is likely that you are making a mistake about this great man’s background, but what he said was something like ‘it is in the play that I’ll catch the conscience of the queen’…

Careful planning, my golfing mate, is what will save the day. Those were the words of those great and advanced guys that roamed the great plains of ancient courses long long ago. Give the specimen a house overlooking the greens. There she can buy curtains to her liking, plant flowers in clay pots, read JM Coetzee or Ian McEwan whilst listening to Mozart. And the little wifey with her specimen friends can sit on the verandah, laughing and spilling tea while they watch your approach to do something to that little white ball that once again moved for only a few inches (the English), or centimeters (the rest of the world).

The plain truth is that this ancient wisdom of golfers now swinging clubs in the pinkish clouds at days end, only provides a partial answer to the greater issue. You know that if you can’t get the swing right on this open green, there are surely so many other beautiful retirement community golf courses. Courses that will appreciate your next swing, which will be the one that Ernie Els aspires to.

The thing is, your specimen has now settled into her golf course community house overlooking the 18th hole. Since buying that piece of golf real estate for her, she happily opens the front door at your disheveled return from the game, and she always displays those bright twinkling eyes, shining with mischievousness. Now you know that she found something so great or amusing in that house overlooking the 18th hole that she will not even consider moving to a different, more lenient course.

Now, this is the moment that I will come to your rescue. I have given that game up because I do not yet want to play it in the day end pinkish clouds before it really is time to do so, on account of heart attacking golfing seizures. So I would rather sell you and your specimen a house at a gated, retirement golf community estate of her liking. At the same time I would suggest that you get your specimen’s best friend to maneuver her golfing husband to one of the other beautiful courses. Doing so, you can explain, they can visit each other, go to art galleries, coffee shops, mesmerizing shopping centers and they can even sit on the verandah overlooking the very first hole, laughing their buds and their butts off, …so long as you and your golfing friend can have another go at another course where nobody can possibly know your real handicap.

Just don’t turn your eyes towards all the verandahs of all the other houses in the gated golf community, with all the other specimens rolling and reeling in laughter over their little cups of tea.

It will only prolong that fight of dwarfing inches towards the shrinking little black hole of redemption.



Darryl

TheSafetyDude1079 asked:


My wife and I are addicted to golf. What kind of activities can we do when we are not on the golf course or driving range to get our daily (sometimes hourly) fix?

Do you recommend any type of video game or activity?
We live in an appartment complex. Not much of a yard.

Some great ideas so far, though. Thanks!

Charlotte

Don asked:


My friend recently told me he worked at a golf course last summer and earned about $500 a week mainly through tips. The neighborhood his golf course is in is a rather upscale neighborhood so im sure that had something to do with it. If anyone here has worked as a cartboy what was your weekly earnings on average including tips? thank you

Brent

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


No matter how a player plans designs or maintains a player needs a special golf course equipment to meet his/her desired task. There are many types of golf course equipment needed by a player meet the goals on the course. There are other types of equipments that can be used to further improve the efficiency. A player seldom gets confused of the wide range of equipments needed and that are available in the market. Golf course equipment and having a sound knowledge of the equipment is very vital for a good player.

It’s quite clear that you need an equipment be shifted from one point to another, players themselves and with their equipment move across the course on lawn mowers, because the course is quite vast in size.

There is a sprinkler system over the course to keep the grass green and fresh. Blower system is also present that sucks away any dirt and fallen leaves present on the golf course. There are many of the course equipment that neither we nor the player have ever listened. Nevertheless, howsoever these equipments need to purchase to maintain and keep the golf course up to date. Many people forget that there are certain equipments that are quite vital for water holes in a golf course.

A water-pumping machine underground is connected to that hole so that dirty water and fungi is pumped out replaced by clean water that is very attractive and adds to the beauty of the golf co’urse. There is a bunker rake that maintains and upkeeps the bunkers in a golf course. This clears out unwanted dirt out of the sand pit.

Some of the other types of golf course equipments also include rollers and sods that maintain sod across the course. Bumps across the field can be removed by rollers, the task can also be done by spreaders. There are many different kind of devices that keep soil becoming too packed on the field. This helps the ground to remain fresh and beautiful. Many people think of the golf course carts as a vital part but no one thinks of the equipment necessary to run it, i.e tank and fuel is needed and engines are widely needed. Stock of balls are needed there are many types of equipment that is needed to maintain the golf course and the player him/herself is unaware of the equipment.

These equipments are needed to maintain the golf course an add to the beauty of the course so that players and viewers may find it attractive. If any one needs an information on the course or equipment needed to maintain the course he/she can find each and every info on the web and can also consult different books from the local library.



Dolores

Boris Tomson asked:


Las Vegas has a lot of entertainment to offer including gambling, Broadway shows, and golf. If you are considering golfing while in Las Vegas it might be beneficial to have an idea as to what the best golf courses are. So, all though there are a lot of very good courses, some stand out among the others.

If you are looking for a challenging course to test your golf skills, while also enjoying a scenic view, consider the Badlands Golf Club Desperado/Diablo. While your skills will definitely be tested on one of the three nine hole courses, designed by Johnny Miller, you will also view the beautiful Red rock canyons, arroyos, and natural washes. Rates start at $180 and there are nearby places to stay.

There are great deals available for golf vacations in Las Vegas. If you purchase a package from a Las Vegas Golf website before the end of the year then you can get some great deals at fantastic golf courses. Currently they are offering a two to four day hotel and golf package that ranges from $479 to $799.Visit to : http://golfclub-review.blogspot.com

Vacationing in Las Vegas will provide you with some of the best golf courses so why not play on one designed by Arnold Palmer who is one of the best golfers. The golf course is called Arroyo Club at Red Rocks and the prices start at $189. This course is known for its customer service and well kept greens. The atmosphere will replicate a private club but in reality this course is open to the public.

If you are looking for a cheaper course then the Black Mountain Golf and Country Club in the Mojave Desert may be right for you. The price begins at $119 and the course was recently updated for better play and appearance.

Another course to consider for your golf vacation in Las Vegas is the Falls Golf Club at Las Vegas Resort. This course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and is actually the newest addition to the resort. Itas got the expected beautiful scenery and contrasting terrain of desert floor and rolling mountains.http://golfclub-review.blogspot.com

If you want to play at the only championship course on the Las Vegas Strip, try the Bali Hai. The course includes seven acres of various water features, a beautiful island green, more than 2,000 palm trees, various flowers, and 100,000 tropical plants. While your skills are challenged, you will see amazing views of Las Vegas.

Another great course to play on is the Reflection Bay Golf Club at Las Vegas Resort. This course was designed by Jack Nicklaus himself and can prove to be a challenge for some golfers. It has difficult bunkers and waterfalls but the greens are in great shape. This golf course was the site of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the Wendyas Three-Tour Challenge http://golfclub-review.blogspot.com



Teresa

Nicole G asked:


I want to get married outside and have a reception indoors. I want to have it on a golf course but i also would like it to include everything such as tables, chairs, flowers etc. At a decent price. I live in california so i would like to have it in california. Does anyone have any suggestions of where would be good?

Ashley

Andy West asked:


Golf’s rising popularity, fame and fortune has propelled the sport into something of magnitude, but without good golf courses and top quality complexes, players would be left putting on Astroturf. Professionals, such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, have created a following of fans and many people look to follow in their footsteps, as with any star in any type of occupation. This increase in popularity and playing activity means that the golfing industry has to respond.

Golf course management has become an important and integral part of making sure that professional players continue to promote the sport. Golf complexes also provide many career opportunities to other people and they offer a varied selection of jobs for anyone to explore. Club pros, greens keepers, physiotherapists, photographers and writers enjoy plenty of exposure and a good, solid career thanks to golf courses and complexes. But all these spin off job markets rely on one very important occupation: golf course management.

Running a golf course is similar to any industry. There’s a certain amount of experience, training and know how required to have an effective facility that keeps members satisfied for continued patronage and encourages people to break into the sport of golf. While not every person is determined to have a PGA career, huge numbers of those hooked on the game of golf provide sales to facilities and jobs for the golfing industry. In the UK alone, four million people are involved in golfing and the popularity of the game in North America is even greater.

At this point, you may be asking yourself why you should look into golf course management as a career. The reasons are fairly simple. Top quality complexes need skilled employees to manage and oversee the well oiled functioning of their facilities. There’s an enormous amount of money involved in the golfing industry and complexes need to maintain the current standards that keep players coming back and provide exciting, new challenges to golfers. New greens are continually cropping up as experienced trainers learn the tricks and traps of courses and each facility needs to be better than the last, as well as providing stiff competition to other complexes. Competition, after all, only forces each facility to improve upon what already exists and increase the quality of what they offer to players.

Academies and colleges offer degrees in golf course management, so even someone who’s just getting into golfing can learn the ins and outs of running a complex. Most academies will offer training with emphasis on operations and management, and usually within two years, you’ll have a degree certifying your skills that makes you an attractive asset to any facility. A wide variety of courses within programs allow students to specialize in one area of the golfing industry or another, whether it is as golf pro or the general running of a complex. Programs are usually a blend of practical and classroom training, involving learning the in depth points of golfing as well as the business aspects of the industry.

Training in golf course management is provided by instructors that are usually PGA golf pros themselves, and the operational side of learning is provided by strong business leaders that will teach you the effective running of a golf complex, from the food industry to turf management. Human resources, sales and coaching are also integral parts of learning to work inside the golfing industry, which leaves you with a well rounded professional training and set of skills useful in any company or business. Many academies also provide extra training and coaching for those players who show the talent and ability to become PGA professional golfers themselves.

With a degree in golf course management, you’ll be able to provide services and facilities to not only the amateur golfer or weekend players but also the PGA pros. Every client is important to the longevity of the golfing industry and each situation you’ll face will only increase your personal value in the job market. Finding an academy or college that will provide you with the certification and skills you need is fairly easy, as even educational institutions themselves have noticed the increasing demand and responded with ample programs and varied courses to help you reach your occupational goals.



Kevin

Thomas asked:


This is to all golfers (male/female) What is the best way to improve your golf game. To play at one golf course until you become good at it or play different golf course each time you play?

Francisco

Jennifer O asked:


I’m deciding between sage green & light yellow for my wedding in May. It will be on a golf course. Will sage green just blend in and be too green? I can’t decide - really like both colors and so do all the bridesmaids.

Oscar