Adapting to a new generation of golfers

Adding style to your wardrobe is not easily done. When I am looking to add a little bit of personality to my golf style without having to totally change the complete outfit, I look to my belt to make a statement. I’m not talking about a white belt or an Anthony Kim belt buckle, I am talking about a few companies that make the absolute best belts. Whether it is a logo’d belt from your favorite course or something that matches your personality, take a look at these 4 best golf belts to add to your belt loops this season. 

I have helped hundreds of high school and college teams order custom golf bags over the past 5 years. We have worked with several partners to fulfill orders and no matter who I work with I receive the same questions. I thought it would be helpful for any coaches and club president's looking to order custom bags to learn more about what you should be looking for and questions to consider. With that said, here are the most important questions to ask yourself when planning your custom golf bags and insight on the best custom golf bags you can order.

Music has been an increasingly big part of the golf experience. Recently on a trip to Myrtle Beach, we were able to directly link our phones to the speakers built into the cart and have music at a comfortable level and enjoyed by just our cart. Even though that was a fantastic experience, not all carts are equipped with speakers. If you are looking to have music on the course this season, these are some of the best speakers you can have on the course. 

We are excited that the City Tour will continue to operate at courses across the country.  While the start of the season was pushed back, we have rescheduled tournament dates and added new courses in each city to have around the same number of total tournaments. The City Tour Championship at Kiawah Resort will still take place during the originally scheduled dates in early December.

After purchasing a sweet new set of golf clubs, you’ve got to think about how you’re going to keep them looking pristine. The best way to do that? Invest in a quality set of headcovers for your clubs. We’ve done our research, so that you don’t have to. Here are the top 5 coolest custom headcovers that we could find on the web. 

Every major sport has a counterpart in the video game world. Football has Madden, MLB The Show is coming to Xbox next year, hockey has an annual EA NHL game released along with FIFA and basketball has 2K in an annual fashion. Since Rory McIlroy PGA Tour was released some 5 years ago, we have yet to see a golf game gather as much attention as the Tiger Woods licensed games received back in the day. 

During these times when social distancing has become our normal, the Nextgengolf community hosted a virtual long drive contest using the Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor. We had four Rapsodo Ambassadors take part in our challenge, Cody Phillips from Rhode Island, Jake Alexander from Cincinnati, Cam Bullman from Virginia, & Luke Stull from Michigan with a guest appearance from Rapsodo Staffer Jake Newman. Here are the contestants and their drives:

During this time of “social distancing” and “staying at home”, I thought I would reflect on my experience as a Srixon/Cleveland Golf Brand Ambassador thus far. Throughout this short time I have met several new people, learned all about two great companies, and I have made the switch to better.

The intersection of being a golfer and gamer can be tough sometimes, especially when the weather is nice. Do I play golf or do I pick up the controller and transport myself to a course I only have dreams of playing? Luckily for the past 20 years, I have been able to have both golf and video games together and this is the top video games that make golf more fun and enjoyable for everyone. 

We went to the depths of Ebay to search for some of the worst golf hats of all time. The funny thing about this is that I bet some people buy some of the hats below to go with a vintage look on the course. Here are the worst looking golf hats we could find. 

Volunteers at major golf tournaments are a must. Nextgengolf, a subsidiary of the PGA of America, operates events throughout the year at hundreds of course nationwide. We run championships for high school, collegiate, and young adult golfers at some of the countries top golf facilities.

I’ve been quite lucky in the golf industry bouncing around from one position to the other experiencing different paths you can take as an up and coming golf professional, but this time is a little different. As a teaching pro that’s just starting out, let’s be honest, you’re not going to make money right away and you need to find another stream of income. I never thought caddying a tour player would be on the table for that chance.

Whether you’re quarantining or just like to keep your game sharp while you’re at home, here are the best golf accessories to be used in the comforts of your own living room. 

The PGA Tour plays a tournament almost every weekend and nobody wants to watch them all. There are obvious tournaments to watch every year like The Players or the Tour Championship, but here are 5 underrated tournaments that you should watch this season. 

Looking good on a golf course, some may argue, is just as important as playing well. If you are like me, picking out the perfect hat or visor to compliment your outfit is crucial if you want to look your best. Imperial Headwear provides great fitting golf hats that are comfortable, cool and stylish.