The Social Network for Golfers: New Year, New Rules… As the membership of our unique social network for golfers has grown significantly over the last 12 months (Nov & Dec excluded due to COVID) we thought the time has come to make guidelines for participation on the site. As long-term users know, we have always promoted…
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When thinking about getting sportswear embroidery on your team kit or sports garments, workwear or other clothing, what are the 5 core things you should consider when choosing an embroidery company? As any Golf Society organiser or sports team manager knows, what you wear and the quality of the sports attire you choose, can make…
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There aren’t many sports that go hand in hand more so than golf and football. Both sports are intertwined in a unique way, with many professional footballers opting to use their days off on the course playing a round of golf. And why not? There aren’t many better sports (low impact sports) to unwind to…
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As the way we consume media and buy products and services changes, it is now becoming commonplace for internet users to leave a golf club review for other consumers. So much so, that 78% of consumers now say they DO NOT make a purchase before doing research. We asked Ian Mullins (MD of TheSocialGolfer.com), what…
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The World Golf Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses, and golf destinations. The 2017 World Golf Awards will focus on the leading 130 nations that are shaping the future of this dynamic industry. Golf tourism constitutes a vital segment in the global travel and tourism marketplace as a whole,…
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Golf has seen a significant decrease in participation in the last decade, however, meanwhile, attendance at LIVE golf events has increased… Why is this, better coverage on TV, a better overall LIVE golf event experience? Or just the fact that technology and the internet have made applying for tickets at these live events much more…
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Golf is among the most popular sports in the world with an estimated 390 million fans worldwide, according to Sporteology… So it comes as no surprise that companies are looking to the digital landscape to release new innovative golf-themed apps, games and training tools to sell to such a vast market. And these products aren’t…
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The Shire London, the only course in the UK designed by Seve Ballesteros is rated London’s No.1 best overall golf experience by golfers online! However, the popular north London Golf Course has announced its latest Legends Winter Golf prices for the off-season in 2016… The Shire London – Winter Green Fees From November 1st 2016 it’s…
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Ever wondered how or why the golf ball dimples came about? We did. So we did some research into both the history and science behind the reasons… Golf Ball Dimples – The History… The reason why golf balls have dimples is based on both science and evolution. Originally, all golf balls were completely smooth. However,…
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For a guy who doesn’t play golf (or even one who does), the retrieval of ‘Lake Balls’ is somewhat of a mystery! So to find out, The Social Golfer asked leading Lake Balls provider, Scott Phillips of Premier Lake Balls, how it’s done… Lake Balls – The Collection Firstly, let’s start with the basics –…
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Welcome to the ‘Friends of The Social Golfer’ Page… Golf News sites Golf News – The Biggest Golf Newspaper in the UK – www.golfnews.co.uk Golf’s Governing Bodies & Associations British Inclusive Golf – The Drive Behind Disability Golf, a disability is not an inability – www.britishinclusivegolf.org World Golf Awards™ – serves to celebrate and reward…
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