Back9 Network tees up new golf entertainment channel

EXCLUSIVE GROUND-BREAKING NEWS:

The Back9 Network, being touted as the world's first multimedia lifestyle and entertainment golf television network, has signed Kevin O'Brien to it's roster of industry professionals.



Mr. O'Brien, a well-known television executive, has successfully led many stations to prominence including WTTG in Washington DC and KTVU in San Francisco.

"Kevin's background running some of the most successful television stations and broadcast groups in the country will serve us well in implementing our launch strategy," says Back9 Network Co-Chairman, President and Founder Jamie Bosworth. "He's a perfect complement to our already strong, core golf industry team."



The Back9 Team is made up of fourteen industry professionals (like a matched set of golf clubs) including Dennis Allen who heads up Global Business Development (and speaks fluent Japanese), Reid Gorman who is a former President of MacGregor Golf Company, Kathleen Hessert, a nationally renowned reputation management consultant and former award-winning TV anchor and Bosworth, a former senior executive for Callaway Golf and Top-Flite. Read more about the Back9 Network Leadership Team here.

The Back9 Network plans to provide simultaneous distribution of it's golf and lifestyle programming over the internet and through mobile devices.
Non-traditional broadcasting on Back9 Network, according to O'Brien, is meant to attract and engage viewers as well as "encourage social media interactions to give a voice to our audience."

Golf fans can now chat with @Back9Network on Twitter (#B9N) and can sign up for the Back9 Facebook launch.

"Golf is a lifestyle, a social and business opportunity, a personal yet shared experience and that's exactly how we intend to cover it. We'll be all the things traditional golf media is not," affirmed O'Brien.
I personally am looking forward to the shows on Back9 Network as a breath of fresh air and a innovative slant on the entertainment of golf.

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Shanks fore the golf warning New York!

May the "FORE's" be with you!

 

The golf term "FORE" is understood throughout every language as a warning, a way to let golfers around you know that your shot may be heading their way. Most of the time all is forgiven as we have all hit errant shots during a round of golf.

In New York (and California according to the New York Times), the term "FORE" now has less of an impact.

Many news outlets have picked up on the ruling made yesterday that there is a risk whenever playing a dangerous sport such as golf.

DANGEROUS? The sport could be as golf balls travel at high speed and, when taking a swing, a 7-iron can do a lot of damage if you're standing too close!

Golf is only dangerous if and when other golfers don't rely on proper etiquette during a round.

 

Here are a few tips to make golf more safe:
 
Always keep an eye on your playing partners: if a golf club is out of their bag, assume a shot is being taken.

Stand behind the golfer taking the shot. You will most likely avoid being hit by a golf ball.

 

Duck and cover your head if you hear the word "FORE!".

 

Golf-related litigator Dalton Floyd mentioned that courts have traditionally found that golfers are not responsible for hitting players who are not in their intended path.

 

What about little old ladies who intentionally approach the forward tees before all playing partners have had a chance to tee-off...it is up to the other players to yell "FORE"?

 

Remember that golf is a game of patience.

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Last minute golf accessories and golf gifts for Christmas

Last minute holiday shoppers with golfers on their gift list have no fear: you can still buy great golf accessories and gifts before Christmas!

Here are a few notable golf gifts ranging from kitchy to cool!


1. Axis1 Eagle golf putter:

The Axis1 Eagle golf putter was created by Industrial Designer Luis Pedraza to be perfectly balanced so that it resists being pulled open when twisted in your hands.
A lighter grip and perfect balance = less stress and fewer off-line putts.

With a long list of accolades including BusinessWeek's Design Excellence Award and 2009 PGA Show winner "Best in Show", the Axis1 Eagle golf putter will make your significant other want to get out and practice putting on the green, even in the cold of a New York winter...brrr.
Still available for Christmas by heading over to either TGW.com, Edwin Watts Golf or to the Axis1Golf.com website.
Listen to this great interview with Luis Pedraza and Phil Long about the Axis1 putter on the Golf Club Radio Show with Danielle Tucker.



2. Golf jewelry for the lady with almost everything:
From beginner golfers to those players with more than a few years under their belt, there still is the outside chance of unwittingly omitting a stroke or two after a snowman hits your scorecard.


Combining beauty with functionality, the golf score counter, a bracelet from GlamorousGolfer.com, is handcrafted with love (and crystals) by individuals with mental and physical difficulties. You will not only look great but feel good helping others at this time of year!




3. Adidas Golf aG Strike stand bag:

Adidas has created one of the most lightweight and durable golf stand bags on the market with its new aG Strike. Colorful and stylish for both men and women, this golf bag will not disappoint! There are plenty of pockets, insulated water bottle area and the new FAS-TEK system which allows a golfer to attach everything from GPS to cell phone right onto the bag.

The Adidas aG Strike stand bag will not break your budget and will give your golfer the biggest golf gift under the Christmas tree!




4. Kodak Playsport Camera:

I originally wrote about this tiny Kodak PLAYSPORT Camera not only because its really cute, lightweight and waterproof but also because it can help a golfer to analyze the golf swing at close range. Yes, there are hundreds of cameras on the market to choose from but the little Kodak is created with the golfer in mind. Playback on an HDTV or upload your golf swing onto Youtube.com for the whole world to watch and rate!


5. For those with unlimited funds, how about the Porsche of Luxury golf carts? Costing about $50K, the Garia Soleil de Minuit will make an impression on the golfer who has everything but wants more!


Don't know what to get and don't have much money to spend? A gift card can be impersonal but on the flip side, the golfer can buy anything they want.


If presents are more fun for your family during the holiday season, why not put together a package of golf balls, golf gloves (remembering to check for the correct golf hand), golf ball markers (with swarovski crystals for the ladies?) and divot repair tool from G-Clip?


Need more ideas? Just ask golfforbeginners@aol.com


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