Hip Fore The Hype
On occasion I’m blessed with the
opportunity of hangin’ with a great group
of today’s “yutes”. That may sound a bit
sarcastic but I truly feel like I’ve been enlightened
on many subjects after playing
Taboo for hours (our favorite board game)
when my son comes home for a visit. It’s
interesting to see the competitive nature of
these young men and women. We all want to
be the best. A “fist pumping” winner, the low
scorer on the course. Let’s admit it
winning is always more fun. Seeing
young adults and what drives
them is always inspiring.
I’m always inviting input and suggestions regarding the content and
features from ours readers and supporters, not in a humble way (cause
we know how hard that is) but in an improving performance, comment
card kinda way. I’ve been most fortunate to attract people with
talent and passion of all ages who have believed in and supported our
efforts here at the magazine for 9 ½ years. I would like to have more of
the “Young Guns” attitude regarding the electronic components of golf
media and the female’s passion for playing (now that Golf for Women
folded). Why does someone like feeling a magazine versus looking online?
What can we do to make it more palatable or more hip with the
printed piece as well as the online presence?
With this said… I’m encouraging young men and women between
the ages of 18-30 to contact us at www.floridagolfcentral.com with any
engaging ideas that would help make us more something, more groovy, more hip, chronic, bad, rad, tight, whatever!!! The best part is... submitting
your ideas will give you a chance to WIN free rounds, cool golf stuff
(sponsor will be announced on our website) and possibly a position
with “the only monthly golf magazine in Florida”, WHOOHOO!!! The
articles/ideas MUST be original, have a statewide appeal and a non-destructive,
or abrasive slant. We what to grow the game, not the shame,
Daly has that handled.
I have heard Jay Golden (over the many years) speak of his son Jeff,
who played in the OPEN, and how when he was a toddler he hit the
ball. I listened; somewhat skeptical thinking a 13 month old couldn’t
even grip a club. Now I know Jay was for real because MY Grandson
LOVES golf. His Dad Chris, a former golf Pro, showed him how to grip
the club and his mother took him to play putt-putt on a recent camping
trip, and he’s addicted to it. When he was here visiting he wanted
to play on my putting surface for hours…even in the rain, naked. Then
I took him (with clothes on) to the course at Tuscawilla. He was beyond
excited. He really focuses on hitting the ball, and the more we laugh
and cheer (of course I run around jumping up and down screaming
when he makes contact) the more he wants. The problem is when he
gets on tour he’ll expect the gallery to go nuts and laugh hysterically
when he makes a great shot. It could happen, it could.
I’ve been so lucky to have the quality of life I live, have beautiful,
healthy, warm-hearted children, and have so much fun building the
magazine, The most amazing part is things just seem to get better with
every new and exciting adventure. You’re welcome to join us along the
way. We’ll be at many of the tournaments in goody bags all over the
state throughout the month, so watch for a copy or call and get them
for your event. They’re free!
