If you ever have the opportunity to stay and play golf on Maui, I strongly urge you to check out THE PGA golf professional that epitomizes the term “generous soul” – PGA golf professional, David Havens – founder of The Haven’s Experience at Maui Nui golf course. I first met David when he was the PGA … The post Golf is a gift worth giving first appeared on Golfgal ..read more

Although I grew up playing lots of different sports, none have kept my loyalty as long as golf has.  Sure, I’ve had my share of moments wondering why I play this infuriating game, but when  I think about life without it, I’m reminded why I love it so much even if it doesn’t always love me … The post My Ka’anapali Royal Golf Course playlist first appeared on Golfgal ..read more

At long last, Golf is making a heroic comeback at this years Rio Olympic Games. It’s hard to believe that the “game” is proving itself to be a real sport after 112 years of debate.  Well now that is over and we’re excited to see who will end Margaret Abbott’s 116 year reign as the Women’s Olympic … The post Guest Post: Rio welcomes golf back into the Olympics [infographic] first appeared on Golfgal ..read more

When it comes to golf, I love a good laugh.  Because if I didn’t laugh, I wouldn’t be golfing at all. It may be the greatest game in the world, but it’s also the most infuriating.  For every good shot, there are 5 “opposites” just waiting to steal all my glory.   Those opposites all come with quirky names … The post Opposites in Golf first appeared on Golfgal ..read more

Last month I read a very interesting post from Rory Hughes called The Internet is Killing Golf.  Originally published in Golf Chicago Magazine, the article is well written and presents a compelling argument. But after working in industries that have  been digitally disrupted, I have come to realize that the problem with golf is not the Internet, it’s Digital … The post Is the Internet Killing Golf or is it Digital Darwinism? first appeared on Golfgal ..read more

Golf – it’s so much more than just a game.  So as much as I love it for its challenges and rare rewards what makes it extra special for me are the extraordinary people I meet on the fairways. When my golfguy and I made our annual escape to paradise this fall, I was reminded … The post Ka’anapali’s Legendary Tommy Tang’s Journey first appeared on Golfgal ..read more

The first time I set foot on a golf course this season was in Howth, Ireland, a stunning example of seaside “suburbia” in County Dublin. With a volcano view in the distance beyond miles of blue sky and water, it was the hilltop setting that first blew me away. But it didn’t take long for … The post Guest Post: Royal and Ancient and Still Ahead of the Times first appeared on Golfgal ..read more

I’ve developed of a bit of a reputation for beating up on some golf courses for not recognizing their responsibility in growing the game of golf.  Not all golf courses are delinquent but we still have a long way to go in North America. One campaign which has shown promise is the  National Golf Course Owners Association … The post Golfing for nothing – Let the kids play free! first appeared on Golfgal ..read more

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