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Editorial: 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.

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The Golf Explorer

By Hal Gevertz

Golf at Indian Valley Country Club in Novato

What 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.

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Craig Stadler at Fall Golf Show!

The PGA Nationwide Tour’s Fresh Express Classic and PGA Champions Tour’s Charles Schwab Cup gave the 2011 Bay Area Fall Golf Show its latest major endorsement, re-signing as sponsors of the three-day golf expo, Oct. 28-30 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Tickets, exhibitor information, lists of activities and more are available online at bayareagolfshow.com.

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The Dozen Coolest Golfers Ever?

by Bob Fagan

Who are the coolest professional golfers? This is not about their accomplishments, but rather more about demeanor and style.

First you have to define what cool is. Here are my criteria. The “cool” golfer is not necessarily handsome. Charisma by itself is not enough to qualify. They might exhibit a hint of 007’s James Bond’s timing or appeal, but the emphasis is on exuding a relaxed “cool,” and giving the impression of being totally at ease with themselves. Their walk is not hurried as they are apt to determine their own pace and never look rushed or flustered—and they play as if they almost didn’t care about their score or who was or wasn’t watching. They are not intense, aggressive, neither quick in gait nor plodding. but they do have style and personality—often unique. They are seldom vocal, but when they do say something, it is usually interesting. They do not set out to be cool, but they just are. And the really, really cool players could care less about being on this silly list!

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From January:

Ji-Yai Shin is another Korean star blazing on the golfing horizon. Read more about her.