Several times per week I get a generous offer out of the blue from someone who wants to let me use an “infographic” which they think will be of interest to the site’s readers. It usually looks something like this:
Dear (insert website name) owner,
I was surfing the internet and found your website (insert website name here). You’ve really got a lot of great content. Really amazing stuff!
I thought I would reach out to you because I created an infographic on the subject (insert whatever google keyword their Search Engine Optimization or “SEO” consultant told them to use) that I thought you and your readers might enjoy.
You are welcome to publish the infographic. If you decide to use the infographic, fantastic, but I would ask that you kindly credit my website using this url (insert web location their SEO consultant told them to link to).
I think your audience would really like it!
Best,
(Person’s Name)
In the past there have been a couple of these I’ve posted because I thought they had some kind of entertainment value. But most are just SEO or ads for anything from golf tourism to gaming sites.
Since this is basically a form of advertising I decided to start quoting a rate of $500 to post the content. If they pay it, great. That helps me pay some bills and keep the HOG dedicated server running, and of course provides content that the HOG “readers might enjoy.”
It’s a darn good thing I’m a web developer by trade and not a golf professional. Otherwise my family and I would have starved to death long ago…
I nearly quit golf several times last year. I actually dreamed of quitting. Fantasized really. I struggled last year, and didn’t find I was really enjoying my time on the course. I felt more like I was wasting time.
So this year I have one main goal: Enjoy the walk.
Today was possibly the worst nine holes I’ve shot in the last decade. Highlights included four 3-putts, drives sliced into the next county, and a shank into a hazard on the 9th hole. I’m chalking this one up to spring rust, a brutal schedule, no sleep, negative energy, lack of transgender bathrooms at the golf course…. anything but lack of talent and lack of practice.
During today’s round I didn’t get mad. In fact, I laughed a bit and did my best to stay positive. I did for a split second have that feeling of wanting to bail on golf. I reminded myself about 2016 and what it is supposed to be for me, enjoying the walk.
I actually feel pretty good about my game, despite the fact that I’m not scoring well or scoring close to my handicap. Most shots feel solid and I’m driving it very well. If I was not hitting it solid I’d feel pretty lost. I know it will take some time to shake off the spring rust and be able to put together some better golf. Until then the handicap will be blowing up like it does every spring after six months of not swinging a club.
There are a few upcoming events by which I hope to have the game rounded into shape for. First is the Salt Lake Amateur tournament, one of the few tournaments I play in each year (great anti-sandbagging setup). Then it will be my club championship, and finally a trip to Scotland.
Today was an aberration. I didn’t have “it” and “it” was nowhere to be found, even in my whole group.
I signed up for a tournament this Saturday. I’m looking forward to feeling that feel of real competition.
Let’s say you just found out you have to jump on a plane (3 planes actually) to Singapore. Between long flights and layovers in multiple airports in multiple countries, you will be traveling for 35-40 straight hours. That was me a couple of weeks ago.
My first order of business was to insure comfort on such a long journey. I chose the Antigua Edge Polo as my shirt scripting. It’s part of Antigua’s “PERFORMANCE GOLF – MEN’S PERFORMANCE – 72 SPRING 16” collection. This is one of the most comfy golf shirts I’ve ever worn. After 35+ hours of traveling halfway across the planet, it still looked and felt great, unlike it’s wearer.
Edge Polo Info
The Edge polo is made from 95% polyester/5% spandex. No cotton which is good by me. Cotton can be quite a pain between wrinkling, shrinking, breathability, and performance.
The polo features “Desert Dry” moisture wicking. This means the fabric is pulling sweat and moisture away from the wearer to the outside of the polo where it can evaporate.
Colors/Sizes
The Edge is available in five colors: White/DarkGrey (pictured), Dark Grey Heather/Hypnotic, Medium Grey Heather/Verdant, Black/Fire, Medium Grey Heather/Black
Sizes currently run from medium to double extra-large.
Final Thoughts
I easily have over 100 polos in my closet so it means a lot that I chose this polo to wear when traveling halfway around the planet. I knew I needed comfort and durability.
On the golf course the polo shines as well. The cut is extremely comfortable and does not bind or restrict the golf swing at all.
On or off the course, or on a plane for that matter, the style of this polo is very simple, sharp, and classy.
I’m currently putting together my 2016 apparel scripting as well as scripting for upcoming Hooked on Golf Blog World Tour visits to the ING Spring Conference, French Lick Resort, Cabo San Lucas, and most importantly 10 days in Scotland this summer. I’ve turned to Kentwool, maker of the world’s best golf socks, for the sock scripting. This should do the trick:
The Golf Sock Mother Lode!
If you’re not familiar with Kentwool let me tell you a little bit about them. They are an american company dating back to 1843 and have made all sorts of garments including some for the US Military. In 2010 they launched a line of premium golf socks which are 61% wool, 27% polyester, 10% nylon and 2% spandex.
They’re also 100% awesome. Seriously. There’s nothing close to Kentwools. I’ve reviewed countless socks in the 11+ years this modest golf blog has been operating and KW’s are THE best. No comparison. I love my Kentwools so much I’ve made them the ONLY sock choice in my drawer. For me it’s Kentwool or nothing.
I posted my first review of the Kentwool Tour sock back in 2011.
Since then I’ve reviewed many other models of Kentwool:
Kentwool 19th Hole Collection Socks
Kentwool Masters Socks
Kentwool Graduate Compression Socks
Kentwool KW Series Men’s Sport Socks
Kentwool Gameday Collection
I receive five or more email requests EVERY DAY to blog about a crowdfunding project for a “great new product that is going to change the game.” I’m all about the spirit of entrepreneurs and the dedication it takes to design, build, and release a product for sale. That said, if I posted about every Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign the blog would be overflowing with that content, which isn’t interesting and would make the site very spammy.
I focus on real reviews of real golf products. I give my best regards to those who want me to post about their crowdsourcing campaigns but I have to decline at this point, unless you want to talk about some paid advertising.
When you DO have a REAL production product, hit me up. I’ll be happy to look at doing a product review of it then, free of charge, if I think it would be an interesting item to cover for the awesome HOG readers.
Good luck and thanks for your consideration.
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