Adapting to a new generation of golfers

Jokes are told by people when they may be in an uncomfortable situation or meeting new people. It can be a helpful tool to interact with new golfers in your foursome or a way to be entertained during a round of golf with old friends. There are a variety of different people that play golf and love the sport, but golf can be frustrating at times. Telling the following jokes or others during your next round will ease frustration and help golfers change their mindset.

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Are you a golf enthusiast looking for a good podcast? I was looking for a new golf podcast the other day and could not believe how many of them exist. Given Nextgengolf does not have a podcast, I thought it would be a good idea to highlight all the different golf podcasts so you can find a good one that is right for you. We break up podcasts into 5 categories including Professional Tours, Game Improvement, Junior Golf, Fantasy Golf, and Entertainment. Podcasts are certainly growing in popularity given there are 40 golf podcasts on this list! If we are missing any, please let us know
(info@nextgengolf.org) so we can update the list. The names on these lists are in no particular order. Happy listening!

Want your golf tournament or golf course to stand out from the crowd? Get some cool tee markers that everyone will want to take a picture. Be different than the standard blue, white, and red. Below highlights eight really cool golf tee markers we found that leave a lasting impression.

We all know golf is a difficult sport. Every shot matters, and when the pressure is on golfers are capable of making some enormous mistakes. One of these common mistakes is a chunk, or hitting too far behind the ball causing it to land well short of your target. We are all susceptible to the occasional chunked shot on the golf course, but it's quite rare that we see that from a professional golfer. Here are the worst chunked shots by members of the PGA Tour. 

If you’re debating whether or not you should go to a Ryder Cup in the future, just do it. It’s an amazing experience. I had the chance to attend the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine and also made my first trip across the pond to France in 2018. Here are a few ways the experiences differed between attending in the US vs. in Europe.

Golfers love to talk about golf, and it’s often described as an addiction or a passion. It’s no secret that golf is a very popular sport in America, especially in business communities. No matter what industry you are in, there is a good chance your company or management at the company are involved with the game of golf in some fashion. If you are looking for a secret weapon to networking, golf networking is the way to go. Here’s why:

Waiting for launches from your favorite club producer can be one of the most anticipated waiting periods for any golfer. When Srixon initially teased it’s new driver, I couldn't help but get excited for something that was promised to be a game changer for the brand. Seeing the feedback from tour players, golf forum communities, and ultimately the people that I trust most, Srixon ambassadors from Nextgengolf, I was sold on the idea that the new Z785 driver is the real deal.

This 2017-2018 PGA Tour season was a good one, with lots of fantastic golf and the return of the GOAT. Even though the new season started last week with the Safeway Open, it's not too late to look back at last season. Here are five things we learned from the PGA Tour season and how I see them panning out heading into next year. 

With 3,000 players, over a dozen courses, and a 19th hole celebration unlike any other, the Myrtle Beach World Am is the largest and most unique amateur golf tournament in the world. This year, a group of Nextgengolf players from Cincinnati headed down to enjoy the festivities. 

As a former caddie for 12 years you see all kinds of golfers on the course. It’s always scary when you get a loop for a new person and don’t have any idea what type of golfer they are. Between playing golf for 20 years and experiences as a caddie, there are typically some themes on the course which suggest someone might be a good golfer. If you are new to the game, want to determine if the person you are paired up with is any good or if you just want to look good on the course, below highlights 11 tell tale signs that someone is a good golfer.

When I arrived at TPC Boston for my ambassador experience at the Dell Technologies Championship, the shuttle dropped me right next to the range, so it didn't take long find the action. About 30 minutes after getting to Srixon’s equipment trailer, Ted Potter and his caddie walked in. Instead of asking for something exciting like a new shaft in his driver or a fresh grind on his wedges, he needed a repair to his golf bag.

Woodstock Country Club was the host of the annual Keegan Bradley Charity Classsic. Bradley is originally from the Woodstock, Vermont area, and hosts this tournament every year to support pediatric cancer research. Learn more about the event here.

Since 2004, Rocket Tour Golf has been designing knit covers with custom colors and logos for avid, competitive golfers.  Starting in 2018, Rocket Tour Golf will become the official head cover sponsor of Nextgengolf.

When I was first introduced to the National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) and Nextgengolf, I was told that the golf industry was a small world and that you’ll run into some familiar faces. Of course, being a naive 18-year-old I brushed this to the side.