Golf, We Have a Problem
Temperatures here in northern Utah have increased and the snow has melted. Well, not in the mountains above x-thousand feet though. Still plenty of great skiing snow there. But down below mountain level we are now seeing two things we haven’t seen in months, grass and dirt. Some golf courses are now open.
It is at this point in time that I typically post about my excitement for the upcoming golf season. Typically when these conditions happen I’ll even get out and play golf on the soggy and sometimes frozen courses. By this point in any winter over the last 15-20 years, I will have been lamenting the cold and dying to get out and golf.
This winter is different. I don’t miss golf. I don’t have that ache to return to golf.
When winter fell upon us here at the end of 2016 I welcomed it, unlike previous years where I hoped it would never come. I was somewhat relieved when winter came; to not “have to” golf, spend the money, spend the time, experience the frustration, and feel like I’m not being productive.
It’s a weird feeling. I almost feel like I’m obligated to golf or obligated to like golf. Right now I’m quite apathetic toward it. I’m not sure what to say at this point, other than I’ll just see how things pan out as spring approaches.
Tiger Woods in Ski Marketing
Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, February 8th, 2017
Categories: Golf • Tiger Woods
Tags: Skiing • Tiger Woods
Categories: Golf • Tiger Woods
Tags: Skiing • Tiger Woods
Unless you’ve been on another planet which doesn’t have WiFi, you’ll know I’m on a big skiing binge right now. Hooked on Skiing. I bought some new skis last week and when shopping for them, I did a lot of research. I came across a description for a ski/skier type which had me laughing bad. It would seem that Tiger Woods’s reputation crosses over from golf to skiing.
Ironically I ended up buying skis that were 98mm in the waist. So I guess I “accumulate vertical feet like Tiger accumulates notches in his belt.”
Golf Course Design or Penis Design? You Be the Judge
I saw a discussion between Zac Blair (local Utahn actually) and Links Magazine on Twitter, related to golf course design. When I saw the image below, all I could see was a penis.
I showed it to the lovely bride and asked her, what is this? “A penis,” she said.
That settles it. Golf course design is the same as penis design.
Below is the original tweet:
Great pleasure talking course architecture with @z_blair for an article in @LINKSMagazine. He's itching to move some dirt at @TheBuckClub. pic.twitter.com/HZUrjIrWdO
— Tony Dear (@tonyjdear) February 8, 2017
Hooked on Skiing
I’m deep into skiing at the moment, pun intended. Here’s a video from today at Alta, Utah at Baldy Shoulder.
Not sure if these new sticks will help my short game
…but they’ll certainly help my powder game. Say hello to my new Rossignol Sky 7’s!
Amplified with our new Carbon Alloy Matrix, the all-new SKY 7 HD is the ultimate fusion of lightweight backcountry innovation and progressive freeride performance. With noticeably more edge grip, stability, dampness, and drive, the new Sky 7 HD provides instinctive versatility and ease-of-use, while delivering groundbreaking, high-definition energy, mobility, and strength due to our unique new carbon and basalt weave. Combined with our patented Air Tip technology; Powder Turn Rocker profile; lightweight paulownia wood core construction; and versatile 98mm waist width, the new Sky 7 HD offers an ultra-lightweight blend of all-mountain versatility, effortless float, and accessible backcountry performance. No matter where the snow takes you, whether resort-based or backcountry bound – the future of freeride is here. 70% Powder / 30% All-Mountain
The equipment writers or PR folks in the skiing industry must work in golf for their summer jobs…
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