Yes, I was back at Riverbend again this week. No sleep due to an arrival home from the Drive-In at 4 AM meant that it should be a rough round, and I was right, for at least the first few holes. Our 6 AM tee time was bumped forward by the pro shop,…
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Budget Beater: Play Early Or Play Late To Save More
Image: Approaching the 15th green at Riverbend Golf Course in Kent, WA. Prime time golf rates are downright scary. When you think about that $40 round being a value, it gets a bit crazy. Of course, this is where you can use a bit of online time to save yourself a ton, and even more…
Blog Babble: I Don’t Care If The Ball Moved…
Let me get this straight, and no, I don’t care what the slo-mo video that was viewed eight billion times shows, the ball moved. Right? The ball moved. Now, did Mr. Johnson cause that ball to move or not? That is the question that really needed to be addressed in the final round of the…
Stroke Saver: The Key To Scoring Is Consistency
Image: Consistency begins at setup. Placing the ball between my feet on every shot is a repeatable action.You have probably heard this a thousand times before, but I’m going to say it again. The key to your best swing isn’t about the arc, the plane, the club you swing or anything else like that. The…
Equipment Deals: GPS Under $100, Baffling Driver Deal And Bunches Of Balls
Ediwin Watts Golf Stores has a deal on a new Neo Ghost GPS system. For $99.99 (regularly $129.99) you can grab those exact yardages you need to hit the front edge of the green or get closer to that back pin placement. The Neo comes preloaded with 35,000+ courses, a battery that will last 3…
Playing A Round: Riverbend Golf Course, Kent, WA
Today’s round at Riverbend Golf Course in Kent, WA, was my first round out with my Wilson FG49 irons. It was also some of the best playing conditions I have had this season. Our 6:30 tee time had us out so early that there wasn’t time to warm up properly, but that didn’t stop me…
Budget Beater: Book Discount Tee Times With The Golf18 Network
With over 3,500 courses in their data base, the Golf18 Network has a course to please almost every golfer out there. From booking a weekend tee time at your local course, to planning where to play on your next vacation, they have you covered. The Golf18 Network utilizes the ability to work with local courses…
Stroke Saver: Course Management Begins At Home
No matter how many times I see it happen, it always amazes me. A foursome arrives at the course 30 minutes before their tee time, grabs some coffee, starts loading up their cart and heads over to wait in line at the first tee. After 15 minutes they are called as on deck and they…
Equipment Deals: Save 20%, $280 Off TaylorMade’s R15 Driver And More
If you are in the market for anything golf related, Father’s Day week is usually the time to find a great deal on it. As retailers try anything to get you to spend your hard earned money at their locations, you will find amazing markdowns and deals on everything from clubs to bags and apparel…
Budget Beater: Save On Local Courses Through GroupOn
If there is one thing that is better than saving on golf equipment, it’s saving on a round of golf. While playing early bird rates and afternoon rounds can save you some cash, a bit of planning ahead can do even better. One of my favorite sites to save is good old Groupon.com. Groupon often has…