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25 Things That Should Be On Every Golfer’s Bucket List
You may or may not have seen that moderately awful movie, “The Bucket List” starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Even if you haven’t seen it, you’re probably familiar with the concept of a bucket list. As golfers, there are infinite numbers of goals and acheivements that we can add to a bucket list, but we thought it would be fun to put together a golfing bucket list for the ordinary man. These are 25 things that every golfer should do at some point:
Read more...The 15 Ugliest Ryder Cup Outfits In History
As far as blog posts go, this one was exceptionally interesting to research. For those who don't know, the Ryder Cup has a long and storied history that goes back to 1927. Virtually every important figure in golf from America or Europe has played in the Ryder Cup for the past 89 years and it's history provides us with an amazing treasure trove of stories, photographs and competition.
Read more...101 Things You May or May Not Know About Arnold Palmer
Golfing great Arnold Palmer was a titan in the sport of golf and was loved around the world by fans and members of Arnie's Army. Not only was Palmer instrumental in popularizing and bringing golf to a mainstream audience, he was truly one of the biggest crossover stars from any sport. Incredibly charismatic, people felt like they really knew Arnie, whether they were just watching him on TV or getting a free autograph from him in person. His love for the game of golf and for life has always been respected and admired and Palmer left a legacy through his many charities and larger than life personality that will be remembered and missed for years to come.
Read more...10 Fantastic Bobby Jones Quotes
Bobby Jones is a legendary and towering figure in the world of golf and for good reason. The man was a lifelong ameteur, playing golf only in spurts in late teens and 20's while picking up various Ivy League degrees. Between 1923 and 1930, Jones entered 20 major championships and won a stunning 13 of them. Going out on top, Bobby Jones retired from championship golf at the age of 28. Perhaps his most lasting legacy is Augusta National Golf Course, which he founded and helped design. Here are some words of wisdom from Bobby Jones, a titan of golf:
Read more...Great Golf Photography - Dave's Faves
Over the years, Austad's Golf owner and CEO, Dave Austad, has had the opportunity to play some incredible golf courses. Playing these courses also gives Dave the opportunity to indulge in one of his other passions - photography. We had Dave hand select a few of his favorite golf shots to share. Enjoy!
Read more...Fun Fact of the Day 1
Fun Golf Fact of the Day: Don’t feel bad about your high handicap, 80% of all golfers will never achieve a handicap of less than 18.
Want to stay up to date with all the latest stories, trends and gossip from the world of golf? Make sure you sign up for our Austad's Golf Insider Newsletter Read more...Memorial Day Golf 101
Memorial Day Weekend in America is the unofficial start to summer. For many workers, it’s a 3-day weekend that is filled with food, family, friends and hopefully a little sunshine. For a lot of lucky individuals, it’s also the perfect time to hit the course. Here’s what you need to know in order to make the most out of your golf this Memorial Day Weekend.
Read more...Golfer's 2016 New Year's Resolutions
We resolve to make 2016 our best year of golf. Join us and make your golf resolutions and make this your best year yet.
Read more...10 Perfect Holiday Golf Gifts for Women 2015
Before you jump in and buy that bag of tees that you know will be just perfect for the golfer on your list, you may want to take a look at what is out on the market. There are hundreds of amazing golf gifts that any woman would be ecstatic to receive. Here’s our list for the top 10 golf gifts for women in 2015:
Read more...Top 10 Spooky and Haunted Golf Courses
For many, the scariest thing on the golf course is a snap hook or blow up hole, but at some golf courses, there are things much more frightening than the dreaded snowman. There are stories and legends of golf courses where spirits roam the fairways and spooks haunt the greens. It’s said that many double bogeys and lost balls are not the fault of golfers at these courses, but they are caused by the restless spirits who haunt the holes. We’ve put together a list of the top 10 spooky and haunted golf courses – just don’t read it before bed – you may not sleep!
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