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Pat Ruddy, Legendary Irish Golf Course Designer, Sticks His Walking Cane in My Ear

Pat Ruddy – shown here, sticking his walking cane in my ear – comes from the small town of Ballymote in County Sligo, North West Ireland. He has been consumed by golf all of his life. He was a good amateur player; he then became one of Ireland’s most prolific golf writers and publishers, editing…

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HOW TO FIX THE DREADED PULL HOOK

One Way to Find a Pull Hook Remedy:  You engage four of the best teaching pros in the game. Here they are: (Left to Right) Ryan Shaughnessy; JT Thomas; (Golf Yeah Podcast Host – the Pull Hook Victim); Eric Cogorno; and Paul Viola…the swing doctors at Eric Cogorno’s 2-Day Golf School at Bethlehem (PA) Golf…

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Tom Coyne’s American Golf Odyssey

Tom Coyne does not like to be called a “sportswriter.” He prefers to be considered a novelist, a storyteller…who happens to write about golf. And he’s right. All four of Tom’s books have resonated with golfers around the world, not only because they involve golf; but also because they tell great stories, show a very personal side of the author, are well-written and memorable.

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Jim Furyk — MGWA Gold Tee Award Winner

Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s Gold Tee Award is presented to an individual whose career achievements exemplify the best spirit and traditions of the sport of golf.

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PGA Merchandise Show — Best Marketing Practice #10

We spent 3 1/2 days at the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, where we saw some examples of the best golf-related marketing in the world. Here’s #10 in our Best Practices Series: Before you sign up…determine if there are better, more cost-effective ways to reach your target audiences.

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PGA Merchandise Show — Best Marketing Practice #9

We spent 3 1/2 days at the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, where we saw some examples of the best golf-related marketing in the world. Here’s #9 in our Best Practices Series: Invest as much in your post-Show follow-up strategy as you do in your Show preparation.

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PGA Merchandise Show — Best Marketing Practice #8

We spent 3 1/2 days at the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, where we saw some examples of the best golf-related marketing in the world. Here’s #8 in our Best Practices Series: Connect your trade show display’s layout and design with your product strategy.

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PGA Merchandise Show — Best Marketing Practice #7

We spent 3 1/2 days at the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, where we saw some examples of the best golf-related marketing in the world. Here’s #7 in our Best Practices Series: Be smart about swag give-aways. Promotional items have little influence on decisions to do business with your company.

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PGA Merchandise Show — Best Marketing Practice #6

We spent 3 1/2 days at the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, where we saw some examples of the best golf-related marketing in the world. Here’s #6 in our Best Practices Series: Look and act like a professional team. Every member of your staff is a brand ambassador.

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PGA Merchandise Show — Best (Worst) Marketing Practice #5

We spent 3 1/2 days at the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, where we saw some examples of the best golf-related marketing in the world. Here’s #5 in our Best Practices Series: When it comes to brand impressions, everything matters. Don’t make your booth an employee lounge or a storage facility.

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