Golf, A Room & Breakfast
Recently talking with Tarry Brae Golf Professional Glenn Sonnenschein and our conversation turned to a discussion on the need for a full time Sullivan County golf package coordinator who would book all Sullivan County golf courses into a plan that would include golf, a motel or hotel room and breakfast all for one attractive low price.
Many sections of the country specialize in offering golf packages whereby they arrange every aspect of personalized itineraries for groups looking to play several days or a couple of weeks of golf on different golf courses with motel/hotel accommodations and breakfast.
We frequently golf in the state of South Carolina where many privately owned golf coordinators offer these golf packages with attractive prices ranging from $72 a day and up and all include 18-holes of golf per day, double occupancy in a motel and buffet breakfast.
Golfers are always looking for custom golf vacation packages and Sullivan County offers great golf courses but the need for an overall coordinator that would benefit all courses, motels/hotels and restaurants would benefit the overall economy for a county that needs help.
Booking golf packages through a third party site with a golf coordinator helps golfers save money and could bring new additional revenue to Sullivan County.
Ed's Outlook
Barefood B.E.R.B.S. CEO Jeremy Berbert displays Golf's first minimalist soft spike golf shoe.
Recently talking with Tarry Brae Golf Professional Glenn Sonnenschein and our conversation turned to a discussion on the need for a full time Sullivan County golf package coordinator who would book all Sullivan County golf courses into a plan that would include golf, a motel or hotel room and breakfast all for one attractive low price.
Many sections of the country specialize in offering golf packages whereby they arrange every aspect of personalized itineraries for groups looking to play several days or a couple of weeks of golf on different golf courses with motel/hotel accommodations and breakfast.
We frequently golf in the state of South Carolina where many privately owned golf coordinators offer these golf packages with attractive prices ranging from $72 a day and up and all include 18-holes of golf per day, double occupancy in a motel and buffet breakfast.
Golfers are always looking for custom golf vacation packages and Sullivan County offers great golf courses but the need for an overall coordinator that would benefit all courses, motels/hotels and restaurants would benefit the overall economy for a county that needs help.
Booking golf packages through a third party site with a golf coordinator helps golfers save money and could bring new additional revenue to Sullivan County.
Ed's Outlook
A new golf shoe made it's appearance at the January North
Coast New Jersey Golf Show called Barefoot B.E.R.B.S. and is basically a
barefoot style golf shoe with spikes.
Since wearing them in late March I haven't played in anything else and I can clearly see that the barefoot style shoes have the potential of being game changers.
In wearing them I actually feel the course and when I'm uncertain of the line or break of a putt, I can verify the green's slope by standing along the line and feeling the slope in my feet.
Traditional golf shoes have steel shanks in the soles and these new Barefoot B.E.R.B.S. have abandoned the thick, stiff sole in favor of thin, flexible, light-weight soles. These golf shoes also abandoned the soft spikes with a series of strategically placed "nubs" or cleats.
While speaking with Barefoot B.E.R.B.S. CEO Jeremy Berbert he pointed out that, "the science behind these new style golf shoes is based on zero drop running technology but this technology applies broadly across the uses of footwear in sports with the basic findings are that when participating in sports, the closer to barefoot you are the better your feet can do the work they are designed to do."
He added, "barefoot style footwear allows for a more natural gait that strengthens the intrinsic muscles, tendons and ligaments of the foot, improving balance, coordination and the bodies perception of movement and spatial orientation."
His company philosophy is that "everyone is looking for ways to become better so let your feet lead you to better scores. The lightest golf shoe helps you maintain higher energy, the golf swing has many moving parts....being lower to the ground gives the golfer better balance promoting better technique and stability equals better scores."
It will take you a few rounds of golf to get use to the feel you get from these shoes but the Barefood B.E.R.B.S. add an important aspect to the great game of golf.
Jeremy and his company can be contacted at 303-794-4000, by email at jmb@barefootberbs.com or at their web site www.barefootberbs.com
Ed Townsend, a PR Consultant to the sport of golf, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league standings or tournament information, score a hole-in-one or even shoot your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
When the sun doesn't shine and golf courses get wet golfers can still enjoy a tour of the golf course.
Some advise for playing in the rain is important because playing in the rain is full of distractions. It can become a distinct advantage for players gifted with powers of concentration stronger than their physical abilities.
Remember to always have your rain suit handy.
Tips to improve your golf in the rain or wet conditions:
1. Have your tried Latex gloves? Rubber on rubber doesn't slip. Pulling them out at just the right time can be fun too. I like the yellow-colored ones the best. Naturally, it takes aplomb, but you can do it. The rain gloves made by several manufactures are another option.
2. Wear your contact lenses if you have them. Raindrops on glasses presents problems.
3. Bring several towels as they will come in handy for a variety of reasons.
4. Bring several hats as many golfers can's hack the drips.
5. Read the casual water rule.
6. Always dry your ball and your putter before making a stroke.
7. Remember, shots our of wet sand always go farther.
8. Bring a baggie for your scorecard.
Robert Menges is the golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel
As a top contender in the World Putting Championship and a Professional putting expert instructing for 28 years one of the tip I always offer is .....finish the putting stroke.
Think smoooooth, just as if you are painting with a delicate paint brush stroke, steady and smooth thru the ball to about 23 inches past the ball to conclusion of the putt and HOLD the finish.
After hearing and seeing impact, only then can you allow your eyes to start turning towards the ball as it rolls towards the hole.
If you want to score well then you must learn to putt well.
Joseph Bermel Jr. is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organizations and golf shows-tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" and his Putting Tip Of The Month Calendar are available by calling 631-589-1384, at his web site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or by email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com
Since wearing them in late March I haven't played in anything else and I can clearly see that the barefoot style shoes have the potential of being game changers.
In wearing them I actually feel the course and when I'm uncertain of the line or break of a putt, I can verify the green's slope by standing along the line and feeling the slope in my feet.
Traditional golf shoes have steel shanks in the soles and these new Barefoot B.E.R.B.S. have abandoned the thick, stiff sole in favor of thin, flexible, light-weight soles. These golf shoes also abandoned the soft spikes with a series of strategically placed "nubs" or cleats.
While speaking with Barefoot B.E.R.B.S. CEO Jeremy Berbert he pointed out that, "the science behind these new style golf shoes is based on zero drop running technology but this technology applies broadly across the uses of footwear in sports with the basic findings are that when participating in sports, the closer to barefoot you are the better your feet can do the work they are designed to do."
He added, "barefoot style footwear allows for a more natural gait that strengthens the intrinsic muscles, tendons and ligaments of the foot, improving balance, coordination and the bodies perception of movement and spatial orientation."
His company philosophy is that "everyone is looking for ways to become better so let your feet lead you to better scores. The lightest golf shoe helps you maintain higher energy, the golf swing has many moving parts....being lower to the ground gives the golfer better balance promoting better technique and stability equals better scores."
It will take you a few rounds of golf to get use to the feel you get from these shoes but the Barefood B.E.R.B.S. add an important aspect to the great game of golf.
Jeremy and his company can be contacted at 303-794-4000, by email at jmb@barefootberbs.com or at their web site www.barefootberbs.com
Ed Townsend, a PR Consultant to the sport of golf, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league standings or tournament information, score a hole-in-one or even shoot your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
When the sun doesn't shine and golf courses get wet golfers can still enjoy a tour of the golf course.
Some advise for playing in the rain is important because playing in the rain is full of distractions. It can become a distinct advantage for players gifted with powers of concentration stronger than their physical abilities.
Remember to always have your rain suit handy.
Tips to improve your golf in the rain or wet conditions:
1. Have your tried Latex gloves? Rubber on rubber doesn't slip. Pulling them out at just the right time can be fun too. I like the yellow-colored ones the best. Naturally, it takes aplomb, but you can do it. The rain gloves made by several manufactures are another option.
2. Wear your contact lenses if you have them. Raindrops on glasses presents problems.
3. Bring several towels as they will come in handy for a variety of reasons.
4. Bring several hats as many golfers can's hack the drips.
5. Read the casual water rule.
6. Always dry your ball and your putter before making a stroke.
7. Remember, shots our of wet sand always go farther.
8. Bring a baggie for your scorecard.
Robert Menges is the golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel
As a top contender in the World Putting Championship and a Professional putting expert instructing for 28 years one of the tip I always offer is .....finish the putting stroke.
Think smoooooth, just as if you are painting with a delicate paint brush stroke, steady and smooth thru the ball to about 23 inches past the ball to conclusion of the putt and HOLD the finish.
After hearing and seeing impact, only then can you allow your eyes to start turning towards the ball as it rolls towards the hole.
If you want to score well then you must learn to putt well.
Joseph Bermel Jr. is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organizations and golf shows-tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" and his Putting Tip Of The Month Calendar are available by calling 631-589-1384, at his web site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or by email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com
No comments:
Post a Comment