After a very wet winter in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia, avid golfers have started to look at winter opportunities elsewhere. While everyone can’t up and fly to Palm Springs, California, Tampa, Florida is a short drive down the Interstate. Most private Tampa, Florida country and golf clubs have their peak golf season November through March and April. Some clubs close down two days during the summer months for maintenance reasons.
An Attempt to Hit the White Ball Straight
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It is had to argue that Austin, Texas is one of the “hottest” places to move in the United States in 2021. Literally and figuratively. With Apple, Tesla and a number of other tech companies having headquarters in Austin, there are plenty of high paying jobs. Those that are moving to Austin will likely look for private country club and golf club information. What they will likely find out is the weather isn’t exactly ideal for golf 12 months out of the year.
As most of America is suffering through a wet and cold winter, the residents of Palm Springs or Rancho Mirage, California are golfing in shorts and polo shirts. No layering up in Palm Springs. So, what is the actual “golf season” in Palm Springs, California? The golf season in Palm Springs begins on November 1st and play continues into mid to late April of the following year. So, in essence, Palm Springs is golfing while the rest of the country is going through the winter months.
Jon Rahm made his PGA Tour debut as a Callaway “ambassador” at the the Tournament of Champions in January 2021. In late January Rahm headed back to Torrey Pines and the Farmers Insurance Open. As a former champion, many eyes were on him and noticed he was decked out in Callaway from head to toe and in the bag. So, what is in the bag (WITB)? What green Callaway driver is Jon Rahm using in 2021?
Driver: Callaway Proto Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Tour Green 75 TX
4-wood: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero (16.5)
Shaft: Aldila Tour Green 75 TX
5-wood: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero (18 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI (Black) 8 X
Irons: Callaway UT Proto (3), Callaway Apex Proto (4-PW)
Shafts: Project X Rifle 6.5
TBD on UT or 5 Wood
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Forged JPN (52-10, 56-12, 60-10)
Shafts: Project X Rifle 6.5
Putter: TaylorMade Spider X
Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X
If you are looking to buy Jon Rahm’s Callaway driver in January or February 2021, it is not exactly “available” to the public. It will be interesting to see if this green Callaway driver is available when the amateur golf season really kicks off in the spring of 2021.
Below are the golf courses and country clubs that received PPP loan money in North Carolina:
Grandfather Golf and Country Club – $1-2 Million – 240 jobs retained
Mountain Top Golf & Lake Club – $1-2 Million – 135 jobs retained
Bald Head Island Club – $1-2 Million – 97 jobs retained
North Ridge Country Club – $1-2 Million – 180 jobs retained
The Peninsula Club – $1-2 Million – 160 jobs retained
The Country Club of North Carolina – $1-2 Million – 209 jobs retained
Trillium Links & Village – $350,000 – 1 million – 54 jobs retained
Champion Hills Club – $350,000 – 1 Million – 20 jobs retained
Timberlake Golf Club – $150,000-300,000 – 58 jobs retained
Ballantyne Country Club – $350,000 – 1 Million
Country Club of Greenville – $350,000 – 1 Million – 22 jobs retained
Lake Toxaway Country Club – $350,000 – 1 Million – 28 jobs retained
Northstone Country Club – $350,000 – 1 Million – 108 jobs retained
River Run Golf & Country Club – $350,000 – 1 Million – 97 jobs retained
Governors Club – $350,000 – 1 Million –
Ocean Ridge Plantation Golf – $350,000 – 1 Million
The Club at Balsam Mountain – $150,000-$350,000 – 40 jobs retained
Old Edwards Club – $150,000-$350,000 – 59 jobs retained
Beau Rivage Golf & Resort – $150,000-350,000 – 45 jobs retained
Bryan Park Golf – $150,000-350,000 – 55 jobs retained
Crow Creek Golf Group – $150,000-350,000 – 50 jobs retained
Innsbrook Golf & Marina – $150,000-350,000 – 31 jobs retained
Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation – $150,000-350,000 – 39 jobs retained
Talamore Golf and Travel – $150,000-350,000 – 8 jobs retained
The Pearl Golf Course – $150,000-350,000 – 31 jobs retained
Bentwinds Golf & Country Club – $150,000-300,000 – 48 jobs retained
Morehead City Country Club – $150,000-350,000 – 25 jobs retained
Pinewood Country Club – $150,000-350,000 – 44 jobs retained
Walnut Creek Country Club – $150,000-350,000 – 47 jobs retained
Wilson Country Club – $150,000-350,000 – 42 jobs retained
Anyone watching the Golf Channel over the last few weeks has likely seen the Notah Begay commercial for the (T)less driver. So, what exactly is the “teeless” driver and does it work?
Every single time I play a round of golf someone has to mention they have a 58 degree wedge vs a 60 degree wedge. Some golfers even make it a point to brag that they can hit a 62 degree or 64 degree wedge. Others will claim you should never use a lob or sand wedge anywhere but the sand. So, what is the best wedge to use and when should you use it? If you are looking to improve your game with the best Raleigh, NC golf instruction I would suggest going to Patrick Kelley. Even if you aren’t local to Raleigh, NC, Patrick Kelley is worth the trip to help you improve your game.
Cameron Champ has made a name for himself during the last tournaments of 2018 which are the 2019 FedEx Cup season. He has pounded several drives over 400 yards and his driving average is around 330 yards. He is also coming through at impact with a swing speed in excess of 130 mph. If you are searching for the driver he is hitting, it does not mean it will add distance to your drive. Your golf swing will. If you can swing at 130 mph and hit the ball square, you too will hit it well over 300. If you can’t work on your swing, not your equipment. That said, Cameron Champ hits the Ping G400 Max driver.
Note that Cameron Champ also has a custom shaft that you likely cannot even fathom imaginable. Most amateurs have a swing speed around 85 to 90 mph so do not think the Ping G400 Max is going to add 40 yards to your drive.
Beginning in January 2019, world golf #1 (right now) is switching from Taylormade irons and wedges to Honma. At this point, it looks like his contract will allow him to play any type of woods and driver which likely means he will stick with Taylormade, but who knows. We are also uncertain of the type of ball Rose will be required to play. Both Honma and Taylormade make golf balls for PGA Tour pros.
If you were wondering, some Honma irons have gone for as much as $75,000. You can go on eBay and find a set of Honma irons for as little as $275 and as much as $50,000. Not bad.
When most amateurs buy new irons they are looking for one thing – distance. Very rarely do you hear an amateur say, “I got my new irons and I hit them about 10% shorter but they are straight as an arrow.” Nope, instead you hear, “I am hitting my 8 iron 15 yards further than I used to hit my old irons.” So, if you have purchased new irons and they aren’t going as far, should you be worried?
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