July 2024 – Jeff Golf Guy

in Archives, Blog, Open Championship, Podcasts, Shows on July 28, 2024 by Jeff Waters

Talking Golf with the Golf Guy Season 9 Episode 8 with Champion Golfer of the Year Xander Schauffele

Golf’s governing bodies shifted the PGA Championship to May to avoid the adverse August weather, creating a more cohesive and fan-friendly four-month schedule. This move benefits both fans and players by aligning golf’s major tournaments with better weather and avoiding conflicts with football seasons. The Open Championship, now the concluding event, brings historical prestige and challenges, played across notable British courses. The change emphasizes the traditional, skill-based nature of golf, contrasting with the typical American parkland courses. Xander Schauffele recently won the 152nd Open, highlighting his skill and cementing his status among golf’s elite.

in Archives, Blog, In The Clubhouse on July 12, 2024 by Jeff Waters

A Treatise on the Meaning of Life and What Purpose Does it Hold?

As we age, reflecting on our lives and legacies becomes natural. Each person’s unique talents and experiences shape personal identity and collective memory. Understanding oneself and one’s history is vital for a meaningful existence. By documenting our stories and memories, we leave a lasting legacy for future generations, ensuring our lives have purpose and are remembered with dignity.

in Archives, Blog on July 8, 2024 by Jeff Waters

BEST GOLF COURSE I NEVER GOT TO PLAY

As a PGA Master Professional with over fifty years of experience, the author cannot choose a favorite golf course, likening it to picking a favorite child. Despite visiting and playing many incredible courses worldwide, the most memorable are those he never got to play due to various circumstances, including Pasatiempo, National Golf Links of America, and Cypress Point Golf Club.

in Archives, Blog on July 8, 2024 by Jeff Waters

AN ESSAY ON MY LIFE IN THE GAME OF GOLF AND HOW I BECAME A GOLF PROFESSIONAL-Part Two

A soldier recounts his harrowing experience guarding a military camp near the DMZ in Korea, reflecting on the cold, fear, and tedium. This duty prompts deep contemplation about life’s purpose and hierarchy in the military, leading to a determination to change his life. Upon returning home, he resumes his education, takes up golf professionally, and achieves profound personal fulfillment.

in Archives, Blog on July 8, 2024 by Jeff Waters

AN ESSAY ON MY LIFE IN THE GAME OF GOLF AND HOW I BECAME A GOLF PROFESSIONAL-Part One

The narrator often responds to the question, “What do you do for work?” with “I Play Golf,” leading others to question his occupation. He clarifies that he has been a golf professional for over fifty years, also working as a broadcast journalist, author, and radio host. Growing up in Utah, he had a fortunate childhood, imbued with extensive education and varied jobs before joining the military. His reflections include the impact of societal changes and personal experiences on his career and life in the golf industry.