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Utah Governor Gary Herbert Signs Golf Month Proclamation and Praises Golf’s Large Economic Impact

Most people think of Utah as a ski destination and for good reason. The snow here is regarded by many as the “greatest snow on earth.” Golf has a huge impact on the state as well. The size of that impact…

Category: Golf

HOG World Tour Heading to Utah State Capitol for Governor’s Golf Proclamation

I received an interesting invitation to the Utah State Capitol to be a first hand witness to Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s “Golf Proclamation.” I’m headed up there shortly. Golf is apparently doing very well here in Utah, and the Gov is…

Category: Golf, Hackers

Struggling to Keep My Cool – May Quit Golf and Take Up Justin Bieber Listening

Hulk smash. The past round or two I’ve lost my cool quite badly. This is not normal for me, as I’m typically calm, quiet, and controlled on the course. It is early in the season here in northern Utah and every…

Category: Golf

Winds up to 70mph Rip Through Town – I Golfed in Them

Hole #4 River Oaks – saw it happen Tuesdays are one of my two men’s league days at one of my three home courses (yes I consider myself to have three) River Oaks. “River” is a…

Category: Boneheads, Golf

Shave an HOUR off Your Golf Round – No 15 Inch Hole Needed

Lets do a little golf math, with this 15″ hole debate as the subject. The 15″ hole debate comes from the “Hack Golf” initiative to somehow grow the game in order to help with sagging participation levels and sagging revenues across…