The opportunity to spend some time with one of golf’s legends is available on Saturday, January 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum when the special exhibition, Nancy Lopez: Pride Passion & Personality is officially opened. The special exhibit, which opened in December, features more than 100 […]
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Celebrating Florida’s First Coast of Golf Members
November 1, 2010 – 11:33 am
The Florida’s First Coast of Golf Annual Dinner at the World Golf Hall of Fame was the perfect site to celebrate the year. Congratulations go to all the award winners - New Member of the Year, Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront; Members of the Year - Courtyard Marriott Oceanfront (accommodations) and Honours Golf (golf courses) and […]
Celebrating Florida’s First Coast of Golf Members
November 1, 2010 – 11:33 am
The Florida’s First Coast of Golf Annual Dinner at the World Golf Hall of Fame was the perfect site to celebrate the year. Congratulations go to all the award winners - New Member of the Year, Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront; Members of the Year - Courtyard Marriott Oceanfront (accommodations) and Honours Golf (golf courses) and […]
Tournaments and More
October 19, 2010 – 9:34 am
The Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open is this week at the TPC Sawgrass Dye’s Valley Course. Part of the Nationwide Tour of the PGA TOUR, this event helps showcase rising stars and gives professional golfers a chance to improve their game before moving up to the next rank.
Florida’s First Coast of Golf is fortunate to have two […]
Putting is with your arms, not your wrists
September 15, 2010 – 4:42 pm
Michael Gudinas, of the LPGA International golf staff, likes to give this tip about putting. At the address, keep your left hand ahead of or over the front of the ball. Maintain constant pressure in both hands throughout the stroke. Keep your eyes on the ball and keep your head and body still. Work on […]
The Ultimate Guys’ Getaway Weekend - NFL and Golf
August 27, 2010 – 3:36 pm
Florida’s First Coast of Golf has assembled the ultimate guys getaway weekend this fall by providing a way to purchase Jacksonville Jaguar NFL tickets when you arrange to visit the area for golf. Fans of the Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Washington Redskins can follow […]
The Art & Science of Playing Business Golf
August 20, 2010 – 10:47 am
Always dreamed of mixing business with golf. Now you can learn how to do it successfully with a new program. The Palencia Club in lovely St. Augustine is launching a new program in September called “Art & Science of Playing Business Golf.” The program includes morning continental breakfast and instructional program, lunch and 18 holes of […]
31 Pros
August 12, 2010 – 8:37 am
31 professional golfers make their home in the Ponte Vedra Beach area of Florida’s First Coast of Golf. And why not? It’s close to some of the world’s greatest courses, you can play golf all year round, there are beautiful sandy beaches beckoning, and the headquarters of the PGA Tour are right here.Â
The story of how […]
Looking to Improve Your Score - Practice Putting!
July 23, 2010 – 3:05 pm
Yes, even the pros have problems with their putting. But Mike Burgess, First Assistant Golf Professional at LPGA International has a simple drill to help you improve your score.
Take an everyday chalk line that you can get at any hardware store. Start from about three feet away making a line with the chalk from the […]
Links Golf is the Ultimate Summer Cool Down
July 13, 2010 – 11:41 am
While some of the golf world will be focused on the Old Course at St. Andrew’s where Gore-Tex in July is a real possibility, Florida’s First Coast of Golf thought you should consider what the links of our golf courses have to offer this summer. Besides value season rates, there are cool ocean breezes off […]