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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.

in Archives, Blog, PGA Championship, Podcasts, Shows on May 23, 2024 by Jeff Waters

Talking Golf with the Golf Guy Season 9 Episode 6 with 2024 PGA Champion Zander Schauffele

The 106th PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, was marred by various dramatic events, including the arrest of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, tragic incidents, and the decline of Tiger Woods. Zander Schauffele emerged victorious with a record score, overshadowing the tournament’s controversies and professional golf’s ongoing struggles.

in Archives, Blog, In The Clubhouse, Open Championship, Shows, US Open, US Open on May 1, 2024 by Jeff Waters

The Clinic

Gary Woodland won the 101st U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in 2019. The author, reflecting on the tournament, shares a personal struggle with chronic pain, reminisces about an active youth, and discusses seeking relief through CBD products, culminating in a peaceful moment at a Monterey Bay hotel.