Public Golf Courses Struggling Financially

If you search "public golf courses not making money" in Google News, you will get a list of results with recent articles written from places like St. Louis to Cleveland to Tampa about how public golf courses have really taken a hit financially.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution has a piece running today on courses in the city of Atlanta.

Link: http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-to-golf-courses-1416648.html

I'm working on a piece for Yahoo Sports on this epidemic.  If you have anything to say about this topic, please drop me a line.  Rick.Limpert@gmail.com

I'd like to hear from you.

Greg Schwem Appears on "The Tech of Sports" Podcast This Week

A snippet from my "The Tech of Sports" podcast featuring comedian and humor columnist Greg Schwem.  Greg and I are talking about technology in sports when we start talking about golf and the people that call in rules infractions while watching golf on television.

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You can listen to the entire interview and podcast here:

http://netcaststudio.com/comedian-greg-schwem/

Photos From the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show - Part 1

The curtain has come down on the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show and quite a shot it was.

Over 42,000 attendees, 1000 exhibitors and many celebrities in attendance.

A great show you need to see to believe.  From Wednesday's Demo Day to the next hree days on the convention floor, it's golf overload. 

Here's a few pictures from the spectacle.

Perfect Weather for Demo DayThe Adams tent at Demo DayBlair O'Neal hitting balls for Cobra Puma at Demo DayYoung Lexi Thompson at Demo DayThere were 10 miles of aisles to walk at the Orange County Convention CenterLPGA star Natalie Gulbis at the Winn Grips areaInsta Golf Shoes fit right over your everyday street shoes

Female Junior Golfer Aces 2 Holes in One Round

Isabella Skinner, a 15-year old junior golfer from Cumming, GA had a day she won't soon forget.

In the final round of the Carolinas Georgia Junior Championship at Mount Vintage, on Monday, Skinner had 2 holes-in-one.

She aced the 3rd and 11th holes, but it wasn't good enough to winthe tournament.  Skinner finished the tournament in 2nd place, one shot behind Strom Thurmond High School golfer McKenzie Talbert.

A nice interview, better than some professionals give.  Congrats to her!

Tech Accessory Holiday Gift Idea Day 12: Bushnell 5x20 Golf Scope Rangefinder

A perfect gift for golf enthusiasts, the 5x20 Golf Scope Rangefinder from Bushnell provides distance readings with a viewing range of 50 to 200 yards. Distance readings to the flag provide golfers with the information they need to choose the best club to execute their shot or clear a hazard. Designed for ease of use, the focus-free monocular brings objects five times closer to your eye. Meanwhile, a rangefinder reticle etched inside the monocular allows you to take immediate and accurate distance readings by lining up the reticle with the flag. The 5x20 Rangefinder is compact enough to fit in your pocket and comes with a hand-strap and drawstring pouch included. The simple and effective rangefinding monocular features an attractive titanium finish, durable construction, and carries a limited lifetime warranty from Bushnell.

Comes with a pouch and a hand strap.