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COLUMNSEditorial: 25 Years by Bob Koczor, Editor/Publisher, Golf Today Magazine As one can tell by the Front Cover, this edition marks the start of the 25th year for Golf Today Magazine. Normally, this benchmark is ample cause to take the day off and celebrate, try and hit that elusive eagle... even if luck makes it possible. Back in the ‘80s I took a day off to celebrate the sale of my three newspapers by skiing in the early morning, playing a round of golf mid-day, then sailing a catamaran in the late afternoon (I owned a boating magazine, also), ending the day with a wonderful sunset dinner. Where? –in Hawaii and, yes, enjoying all my favorite pastimes in one day! Now, however, in striking contrast during these challenging economic times, to fete a milestone consists of putting an extra day in the office, plain and simple, and getting ‘caught up”. Recessionary challenges are different than those before, especially in the publishing field where obituaries often precede anniversaries. That’s why the focus and scope of Golf Today Magazine is noticeably evolving. There is no other golf publication covering as many golf products, and as thoroughly as this magazine in your hands right now. There is no other golf magazine that also features several of its writers traveling afar to distant countries every month for golf experiences that they share with our many readers. Print promotions precede digital promotions followed by Internet exposure through coverage on websites, blogs, FB, Twitter and by Social Networks like Google and Yahoo. Now we even have “Cloud” coverage, and I don’t mean the cumulus kind of cloud. This is modern-day innovative publishing without losing the hard work part of our professional endeavors. My thanks to all the readers of Golf Today Magazine, as well as thanks to its hardworking staff. If it wasn’t for all you, this quarter-century hallmark would not have been possible. The Golf ExplorerBy Hal Gevertz Golf at Indian Valley Country Club in NovatoWhat is now Novato was originally the site of several Coast Miwok villages. One was Chokeche near downtown Novato, while another was Puyuku located near Ignacio, and Olompali which is found at the present Olompali State Historic Park. The park overlooks the Petaluma River and San Pablo Bay from the east-facing slopes of 1,558 foot Mount Burdell. Several historic buildings are preserved within the park. This all came about when the Mexican government in 1839 granted 8,876 acres (Rancho Novato) to Fernando Felix. The rancho was named after a local Miwok leader who had probably been given the name of Saint Novatus at his baptism. Golf
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Golf Today Magazine’s Annual Golf Bag Reviewby Terry VanderHeiden Once again Golf Today is offering up the Annual Golf Bag Review. This is our sixteenth year of showing you what’s new in golf bags and this year has some great selections for you to choose from. All the carry bags in this year’s review come with pop-out legs to stand the bag up while you are hitting your shot. All of these carry bags have with dual shoulder straps to balance the weight of the club over the shoulder. There is one manufacturer that takes this backpack style golf bag to a new level this season, it really is quite clever what they have done and it makes a huge difference in the weight distribution. Read on to find out more. Bob’s Review of Golf Products/Pre-Holiday Gift-Giving Ideas GRIDIRON GOLF GRIPS
Best Grips recently introduced its new Gridiron Golf Grips which are made of the same leather as NFL footballs. These are the only genuine leather grips made in the USA. Why real leather for golf grips? #1) provides true tactile feel; #2 provides memory and adhesion; #3) provides the highest shock absorption and comfort. (Same benefits accrued on the gridiron with a real football!) Think about the football with which you have played in past years or the football you have seen played Sunday afternoons on TV and you’ll easily recall the durability factor benefits of leather, as well. Kick it, slam it, pile on it… and it remains as good as new. Now take that leather and try it on the grips of your golf clubs. Best Grips uses the finest genuine leather available. Visit www.BestGrip.com for more information. You might just want to also take a peek at Best Grips’ exotic hides, from alligator to ostrich to shark, rattlesnake and lizard. These have unique looks and a high tactile feedback so important when swinging a club. “WHEN TO REGRIP YOUR BALL RETRIEVER”
And much, much more. Read all about it. New Putter Knocks Strokes Off Your Game!By David Hopkins
Not every golfer, however, can swing like a pro in other parts of the game, whether it be for distance or accuracy. One’s mechanical athletic abilities prohibit that. It’s said that in order to reach the highest levels of golf, 500 balls are needed to be hit on the driving range every day for years. During a round of golf, you are going to use your putter up to twice as much as any other golf club in your bag. Doesn’t it make sense that the value of your practice is best spent on the putting green? What’s Golf Pilates All About?(Editor’s Note: I’ve been asked many times how Pilates is related to a better game of golf, and I try to explain, but there is so much to be said and there is none better than a Master of Pilates to say it. Following are some very basic considerations of improving one’s body through Pilates, and seeing the results in you playing a better game on the golf course.) By Dolly Kelepecz When we hear the word Pilates we think of a workout that has been designed for women. This is just not true. If we go back in the history of Pilates, we learn right away that Joesph Pilates, a man, designed the Pilates method in 1926. Joseph Pilates also write two books, “Return to Contrology” in 1945 and “Your Health” in 1934. As a gymnast, a boxer and a martial artist, Joseph Pilates was a very fine athlete. He also was a nurse in the internment camps in World War I. How to Destroy a Private Golf Club Second Opinion Book Review: Caddy
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