Golf Fun

As the creators of the first golf catalog in the world, Austad's has a pretty rich history of interesting cover art. We've featured original artwork, professional models and even Dave Austad covered only by a barrel.  However, we have a handful of covers that are rather legendary.  We pulled in Austad's owner and CEO, Dave Austad, to get the story behind one of his all-time favorite covers - the 1990 Christmas catalog featuring Mr. Michael Jordan.

It’s pretty much a given that if you’re on a golf course, you’re probably enjoying yourself.  However, if you want to make your round even better, we’ve got a few ideas on how to up the fun factor.  Even golfers who are passionate about the USGA and abide strictly by the rules of the game can learn to cut loose and try something new on the course.  So without further ado, here’s our list of ideas for how to have more fun on the golf course:

The yips.  The mere mention of the condition is enough to send even the most level-headed golfer headed for the hills.  Throughout history, the plague of the yips has chosen it’s victims seemingly without reason.  The best golfers in the world can be affected just as easily as the weekend duffer.  And that is what makes them so terrifying.

2015 may go down as the official year of golf.  Great tournaments, fantastic technology and styles that look great on and off the course.  Find out why this may be the greatest year in golf ever.

Masters week is officially here!  Dave Austad has been lucky to attend more than a few Master's Tournaments.  Read up on some of his best memories of Augusta.

Arnold Palmer was a man of seemingly endless wisdom.  We've compiled his top ten quotes here.  Soak it in and learn from the wisdom of one of the greeatest golfers and humans to ever grace this earth.