http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog All about local, pga and national golf, funny golf jokes, and more.. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:34:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/06/kangaroos-overtake-australian-golf-course/ http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/06/kangaroos-overtake-australian-golf-course/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:34:36 +0000 Neil Saval http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/?p=3130
This is a pretty crazy picture of Kangaroos overtaking an Australian Golf Course.  Nelson Bay Golf Club in Australia evidently frequently has kangaroos that roam through out the golf course, and the golfers are forced to yield to their Aussie comrades.  In the US I have had deer, geese and even turkey in the way of shots, but they [...]]]>
This is a pretty crazy picture of Kangaroos overtaking an Australian Golf Course.  Nelson Bay Golf Club in Australia evidently frequently has kangaroos that roam through out the golf course, and the golfers are forced to yield to their Aussie comrades.  In the US I have had deer, geese and even turkey in the way of shots, but they usually move when approach them.  These guys do not seem to care golfers are trying to finish their round.  Pretty crazy scene...]]> http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/06/kangaroos-overtake-australian-golf-course/feed/ 0 http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/05/porsche-getting-in-to-the-golf-game/ http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/05/porsche-getting-in-to-the-golf-game/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 14:01:17 +0000 Neil Saval http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/?p=2962
Well not exactly, Porsche has teamed up with Adidas to make a pretty slick looking shoe.  Here is a quote from their website: “Made in Germany The new Cleat II is manufactured in adidas’ shoe production in Scheinfeld, Germany. Made from premium leather with iconic Porsche Design laser flex graphic, the shoe is waterproof. Its leather lining [...]]]>
Well not exactly, Porsche has teamed up with Adidas to make a pretty slick looking shoe.  Here is a quote from their website:
"Made in Germany The new Cleat II is manufactured in adidas' shoe production in Scheinfeld, Germany. Made from premium leather with iconic Porsche Design laser flex graphic, the shoe is waterproof. Its leather lining provide a soft and comfortable Golf experience. The Cleat II combines a low-profile THiNTech outsole with PINS (Performance Insert System) bringing the golfer closer to the ground and improving footwork, balance and ultimately ball-striking. The TRAXION® configuration provides lock-down grip in all directions and even pressure distribution." You can find out more information about the show on their website.]]> http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/05/porsche-getting-in-to-the-golf-game/feed/ 1 http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/05/grabbing-the-new-golf-gear/ http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/05/grabbing-the-new-golf-gear/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 02:56:17 +0000 Neil Saval http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/?p=2955
As we are approaching the unofficial start to the summer, we have to be excited at having a full golf season ahead of us.  I tend to use golf season as the perfect time of year to update my wardrobe as most golf clothing can be pulled off in the business casual world.  This year [...]]]>
As we are approaching the unofficial start to the summer, we have to be excited at having a full golf season ahead of us.  I tend to use golf season as the perfect time of year to update my wardrobe as most golf clothing can be pulled off in the business casual world.  This year in particular, I am really trying to upgrade my shirt and hat collection.  While doing so, I came across a really cool golf clothing brand called Bogner.  I’m normally into the regular Nike, Callaway, Adidas stuff but Bogner has really intrigued me with their golf line so I ordered a few golf shirts.  They arrived last week and in my first round wearing a Bogner shirt, I shot three strokes below my handicap.  I guess the saying, “look good, feel good, play good” can certainly be accountable for this round.  I always try to look good when I play but on this day, in this new shirt, I felt great and it translated into a great enjoyable round of golf.  The next thing to do is try to close a deal in the business world in one of these shirts.  Hopefully, it will translate the same as it did on the course.]]> http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/05/grabbing-the-new-golf-gear/feed/ 0 http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/04/improving-your-game-one-club-at-a-time/ http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/04/improving-your-game-one-club-at-a-time/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:22:14 +0000 Neil Saval http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/?p=2947
When the weather breaks from winter to spring, it is hard not to get that itch to get out and swing those clubs again.  The other itch I tend to get is what new golf gear am I going to buy this year?  It seems like a continual never ending process of upgrading your bag [...]]]>
When the weather breaks from winter to spring, it is hard not to get that itch to get out and swing those clubs again.  The other itch I tend to get is what new golf gear am I going to buy this year?  It seems like a continual never ending process of upgrading your bag to the newest technology in hopes it will shave a few strokes off your game.  Usually, I make several trips to my local golf shop, to figure out where I am going to spend this year's golf budget.  This year, I decided to improve my short game gear.  I have always been told to get Cleveland wedges as the Cleveland brand is the most respected wedge brand in the industry.  So I did some research on their new MT, TT and Altitude irons, each one designed to hit the ball straighter and closer to the green. Cleveland game improvement irons technology is supposed to make it easier to find irons that work for more swing types, since every golfer takes a different approach to getting to the green. So I went ahead to Cleveland's site, customized a 60 degree and a 56 degree wedge, picked the colors and personalized them. Should get them in the next few days...can't wait!]]> http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/04/improving-your-game-one-club-at-a-time/feed/ 2 http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/03/localgolfer-introduces-member-loyalty-program/ http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/03/localgolfer-introduces-member-loyalty-program/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:44:55 +0000 Neil Saval http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/?p=2856
Over the past few years we have been searching for ways to reward our members.  So we asked our users what we can do for them.  The response was overwhelming, we were told “we would love some credibility and respect when we post awesome reviews”.  With that feedback the LocalGolfer team got together and came [...]]]>
Over the past few years we have been searching for ways to reward our members.  So we asked our users what we can do for them.  The response was overwhelming, we were told "we would love some credibility and respect when we post awesome reviews".  With that feedback the LocalGolfer team got together and came up with our Badge program.  Badges are a fun way we at the LocalGolfer can reward our loyal users for being awesome members!  By collecting these badges you receive instant street cred and some awesome LocalGolfer swag. Here are a just few examples of badges you can earn:

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PRO BADGE	This badge is reserved for our top reviewers. Once you have posted twenty reviews that have been approved by the LocalGolfer.com moderators you will receive the PRO Badge. As a PRO Badge holder, your reviews are not only automatically approved, they are also featured on the front page of LocalGolfer.com instantly!
GREEN JACKET BADGE	When you are the best of the best you receive the Green Jacket badge. Post 100 approved reviews and you will achieve ultimate LocalGolfer status; with this status you will receive some free LocalGolfer swag. The free LocalGolfer swag features a sweet Under Armor LocalGolfer polo that will make your friends jealous! When you reach the milestone, make sure you shoot us an email with your address and shirt size and we will get your free swag right out to you.
PROFILE BADGE	Don't hide behind your keyboard, post your reviews with pride and upload a profile picture! You receive the PROFILE BADGE when you upload an awesome pic of yourself. Ok well if you are a little shy, you can upload a picture of something other than yourself, but make sure you make it interesting.

Any ideas for badges? Let us know by comments below!]]> http://www.thelocalgolfer.com/blog/2013/03/localgolfer-introduces-member-loyalty-program/feed/ 1