Could the Presidents Cup benefit from a golf tailgate party?

With the kick-off of football season and the golf year winding down, attention is turning to fans hanging out in arena parking lots, barbecuing and reveling in team spirit.

With regards to golf, except maybe for the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale, a.k.a. the "loudest hole in golf", the sport has always been more "refined" than football... except when Tiger Woods and Team USA get ready to challenge the rest of the world!

The Presidents Cup in November could be the perfect opportunity to give the sport a boost of adrenaline, actively involve current fans and add new supporters to golf with an all purpose "tailgate party" atmosphere!

Andrea Woroch, a nationally recognized consumer and money-saving expert for Kinoli, Inc. recently sent me her "Thrifty Tailgating Tips to Kick-Off Football Season on a Budget". I would like to share a basic "recipe" for success while, at the same time, attempt to make these tips work for a golf tailgate party, whether watching from New York or celebrating down-under in Melbourne, Australia!

For those lucky individuals who will be driving to see the Presidents Cup, Andrea says the atmosphere at a major tailgate party is all about community. Team-up with your friends; assign a couple of people to drinks, several to snacks, and you take care of the grill and meat. Potluck works wonders and cuts costs for everyone. Beer and burgers may be okay for football but in golf where the crowd may be less rowdy(?), how about adding pates, paired wines and cheeses? Andrea also suggested Tailgating.com which has dozens of free, fan-submitted recipes.

Don't forget the supplies. Tailgating requires a lot of supplies and preparation before the big day, from carrying oversized coolers and pop-up canopies to folding tables and chairs. Before heading to the store to buy whatever gear you're lacking, find out if you can borrow from friends, neighbors or coworkers.

One of the signs of a high-quality football tailgate party is "a team flag flying high and jerseys as far as the eye can see." The Presidents Cup is the perfect opportunity to profess your national unity. Golf is a global game, so let's all be proud to see every nation's colors fly!

Woroch also suggests that fans "get their game on!"

Whether you find yourself grilling in a parking lot and/or gathering in front of your 60" big screen TV and Weber man-sized grill, include a few games in your plans. Sure it's easy and a great idea to bring along a football to toss around but how about incorporating games like Cornhole and Ladder Chipping golf games? Pull out a few putters and a prefab putting mat too.

For those fans like me who will be watching the Presidents Cup from home, you get the best seat in the house, a better barbecue grill, refrigeration and multiple hi-def replay angles from your large LCD display. You won't have to choose which golfer to follow, the golf tailgate party won't involve cars and parking lots and you won't be fighting traffic either!

 

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Learn Golf from French Pro Remésy at Paris Hotel Fouquet's Barriere

Hotel Fouquet's Barriere, a luxury Parisian hotel built on the Champs-Elysées, is offering guests the unprecedented opportunity to learn golf from one of France's most renowned players, Jean-François Remésy!

 

Remésy, a two-time winner of the French Open, will train guests for two days on the Le Golf National course, a.k.a. L'Albatros (a top-100 golf course where the 2018 Ryder Cup will take place) and another course of choice.

 

Baguettes, steak tartare, fine champagne and golf!  For two days guests will train with a professional golfer and will also have the opportunity to pick his brain over dinner at the incomparable Le Fouquet's Restaurant.

The Ultimate Golf Experience includes:

    * Two nights' accommodation in a Deluxe Junior Suite
    * Breakfast each morning
    * Welcome VIP gift
    * Golf session with Jean-François Remésy, including training, long game, short game, and video analysis (equipment provided)
    * Two rounds of golf with Jean-François Remésy - one at Le Golf National course and another at a course of choice (within Paris)
    * Lunch at the Club House (at Le Golf National)
    * Dinner at Le Fouquet's with Jean-François Remésy
    * Round-trip transfers to and from golf courses and airport

See Paris, play golf for Euro 3,850 (approx. US$5,385) per night. The two-night package is based on double occupancy and is valid through November 30, 2011. Additional nights can be added for an extra fee (of course).

 

For more information visit: www.fouquets-barriere.com. 

 

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Nike golf shoes let Michelle Wie, Anthony Kim show true colors on the course

Nike Golf Pays Tribute to Iconic Nike Dunk Shoe with the Introduction of the Nike Dunk NG
 

There will be a familiar iconic shoe showing up on the feet of Nike golf Athletes Michelle Wie and Anthony Kim. Both young athletes will be sporting the new Nike Dunk (NG) Golf shoe. Wie will debut the colourful shoes at this week’s Women’s Canadian Open and Kim will wear them in the coming weeks on the PGA Tour.

Note: As I mentioned in a previous Golf for Beginners post, Tiger Woods recently chose the new Nike FREE golf shoe because helped to improve his stability while offering him mobility during training sessions. Where the Nike FREE was originally utilized as a training shoe, the Nike Dunk NG was first a basketball shoe and has been transformed for golf afficionados: the addition of spikes and waterproofing makes it a choice for matching golf clothing and broadbase appeal.

A Nike brand franchise with a wide appeal, the Dunk has history, heritage, and a consumer cultural connection that Nike Golf respects and celebrates. The new Nike Dunk NG, which inspires individuality and personal expression, will be available in two colours for golfers from January 1, 2012 and further colours from March 2012.
Staying true to the original Nike Dunk which was created 25 years ago, Nike Golf has kept the original last to ensure that the Nike Dunk NG feels just the same as the Dunks that people have grown to love without compromising performance for golf. With golf specific spikes on the outsole and golf specific waterproof leather, the Nike Dunk has been transformed to perform on the course.

Keeping in line with the strong personality and attitude of the Nike Dunk, the Nike Dunk NG allows athletes to show their true colours on the course. The energy of Soar Blue, Safety Orange, Court Green for men and Spark, Orange Glow and Mint for women allow consumers to have a bold, athletic look while coordinating with the apparel from the Nike Golf Sport Collection.

The Nike Dunk NG comes with two sets of shoelaces, allowing athletes to either accentuate the bright colour of the shoe or to opt for traditional white. With full-grain waterproof leather, the Nike Dunk NG can battle the elements of poor weather conditions. The Scorpion Stinger Spikes ensure that traction is not an issue for the Nike Dunk NG.


A TOUCH OF NIKE DUNK HISTORY
The original Nike Dunk was created as a basketball shoe in 1985. After it was introduced to the world, the Nike Dunk started a commotion when basketball teams began wearing them to match their uniforms. New to the scene and already making a lasting impression, the Nike Dunks enjoyed a widespread following and massive popularity almost instantly. This new expression of style lasted through the years and Dunks have become the prized shoes for sneakerheads as well as fashion statements for anyone looking to add vintage style to their shoe collection. Now the Nike Dunk enters golf.

Key Features:

Full-grain waterproof leather
2 sets of shoelaces
Full-length contoured sockliner
Rubber cupsole
Authentic Nike Dunk fit and feel
1-Year Limited Waterproof Warranty
Scorpion Stinger Spikes and tri-LOK system

Released By Nike Golf Story found at Press4Golf.com Authors Name:Anneli Lort (Nike Golf) Photo credit: Nikeblog.com Voice your opinion and follow Golf4Beginners on Twitter and friend us on Facebook Find golf blogs on Golf for Beginners

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