The Golf Course
The Golf Course
No matter where you go it is still the same place. It’s a highly manicured private club and a heavily used municipal course. It’s surrounded by houses at the heart of a community and in the middle of acres of rural forests. This place of contradictions and consistencies is often just referred to as “the golf course.”
Golfers understand that the golf course is so much more than merely a place to participate in a sport. A visit to the course can serve as a refuge, a stress reliever or a social outing. It can be a place of intense competition, tradition and business. Some golfers play once or twice a week and others play only once or twice a year. The casual golfer and the nearly obsessed all share the tees, fairways and greens that are the golf course.
From Editor's Blog at blog.golfoutloud.com
Olde Liberty Golf and Country Club Hosts
A Fun Introduction to Golf
Golfoutloud.com was contacted by Gail Craft, publisher of neighborhood magazine Wakefield Above the Neuse. Together, a fun "Introduction to Golf” outing was held for the magazine’s social committee.
Members of this magazine’s social committee visit local business and entertainment venues, review area restaurants and share their experiences with their neighbors. Gail asked if golfoutloud.com would be interested in coordinating a golf outing for the members. One interesting twist: no one in their social group plays golf! Jodie Riggs, executive editor of golfoutloud.com, agreed to coordinate a fun introduction for these potential golfers.
The introductory outing was hosted by Olde Liberty Golf and Country Club in Youngsville, North Carolina. Jodie prepared the social committee members for their outing by educating them on appropriate golf attire, golf shoes and what to expect upon arrival to Olde Liberty.
A nervous group of golf newbies assembled at the practice green to meet Jerry Gregory, PGA instructor and director of golf. Jerry led a straightforward introduction to putting, explaining basic golf grip and putting stroke techniques. Immediately the introduction to golf session became a relaxed compilation of questions, laughter and celebration of new golf skills.
The mood quickly turned back to nervous anticipation when the group moved on to the driving range. Jerry managed to lead the group while simultaneously coaching individual golf swings and golf grips. Group members excitedly discussed their good shots, how well their Wii golf skills transferred to using real golf clubs and their interest in playing again soon.
This fun introduction to golf event is best summarized by a note received after the event by golfoutloud.com. A member of the Wakefield Above the Neuse social committee shared, “I’m not afraid of golf anymore!”
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