Adapting to a new generation of golfers

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. 

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.

It was April of 2013 when Mike Dunphy, from Srixon / Cleveland Golf’s Tour Department, first attended the NCCGA National Championship at Purdue University. Mike was very accustomed to scouting and recruiting NCAA varsity golfers to the PGA Tour, but noticed something different when he paced the practice green and watched club golfers prepare for the season’s culminating national event.

Whether or not you are a golfer, attending a PGA Tour golf tournament is a must do for everyone. With so many options on Labor Day, I thought I would highlight why going to the Dell Technologies Championship at TPC Boston this September is a great idea for any family looking for a fun and different activity.

When we started the City tour in 2015, our goal was to identify a unique, team-based tournament format that welcomed players of all ability levels. With all the feedback we received, we implemented a competitive yet relaxed 2-person format option.

 ‘’So you flew out there?’’  ‘’Nah I drove 14 hours total Monday and Tuesday to make it."

I probably got asked that questions 10 times since returning from Cromwell, CT. Some people have difficulty understanding why a normal person would drive 7 hour straight each way to attend a PGA Tour event. For me, it never  really crossed my mind. I was more asking myself, where could I play a few holes when I arrive at 7PM on Monday evening? Even though English is my second language, I really wanted to share this experience with you and how much it meant to me.

I was never really interested in music or arts. Growing up, you would never find me playing with Legos or in the sandbox. Nope, I was building my own three-hole course in my parents’ backyard using the weed eater to cut the grass down as low as I could and crafting my own course cards. That was the kind of kid I was.

Nextgengolf, the NHSGA, and the NCCGA are pleased to announce our newest sponsor, Precision Pro Golf! I have been using a Precision Pro rangefinder for about two years now, and I can honestly say it has improved my golf game. Here are the best things about the Precision Pro rangefinders. 

For those of you new to golf or avid players that might be living under a rock, below are 10 signs of a bad golfer. Please note that these are just our opinions and someone who is a great golfer could fall into one of these categories. Just look at sign #10: A PGA Tour player follows this habit and he is an awesome golfer.

The US Open is just a few days away and what an exciting time golf is in right now. We’ve all heard about the young guys like Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and crew who can win any particular week. You then have guys like Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose and Jason Day who have all won this year who could easily hoist the trophy come Sunday. With Tiger rolling into the Hamptons with his 20 million dollar yacht and reminding everyone that he was king (and still is?) you just never know who may win the US Open this year at Shinnecock. There are a few things that no one wants to talk about however, but I certainly will.

Winning a golf tournament is hard to do. Putting together four rounds of great golf and putting yourself in the winners circle has to be a great feeling. When you win professionally, it is all about the money but what some people forget are the trophies that the winners usually get. We will take a look at the ten best golf trophies in today’s age. Let us know what you think and feel free to remind us if we forgot any on your list.