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The PGA TOUR’s ShotLink System Syncs Golf Into The Next Generation

A mundane facet of watching golf is being notified on the distance of drives as well as yards left to finish the hole. This rudimentary information is essential to viewing the sport in virtually the same extent as the yellow-line for football. Fans’ expectations for statistics–regardless of how simple or analytical they might be–has risen […]

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Rory Mcilroy By The Social Numbers

Rory McIlroy is a force to be reckoned with on the golf course. With 16 professional wins and 4 majors at age 25, there should be a lot more greatness to watch from the young Irishman. With all that success, Rory’s social media following is growing at a rapid pace. Sure, winners get a ton […]

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Analyze Your Golf Game Like Never Before with Hole19

Ever wonder how you would do on a golf course in Trinidad or Portugal? Or one in Sweden versus one in Palm Springs, California? Hole19 is an app that will let you scout each course before playing it and so much more. While it’s nice to have someone write down your stats, and maybe get […]

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PGA Tour Launching Online TV Network to Bridge Gap to Younger Audience

If you’re one of those people who believe the word “golf” to be synonymous with “geriatric”, then it’s time to update your perception of the sport. The PGA has devised a marketing tactic to stir up golf’s interest amongst the younger adults and youth of America. Through Bedrocket, a digital entertainment company, the PGA will […]

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