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Golf as a sport for economic transformation in Southwest Trinidad My paternal grandfather Oswald Paris was an avid golfer. There are two things I know about him one is that he was serious about development as he contributed to the Credit Union Movement via Texaco Employees Credit Union and that he was deeply into sports. Watching this video about the role of African American pioneers in golf who paved the way for a Tiger Woods to even be possible is inspiring. Golf locally can be a tool for economic transformation especially for Southwest Trinidad. When we consider that there are three dormant courses in Brighton (La Brea), Bennet Village (Los Bajos, Palo Seco) and Clifton Hill (Point Fortin) these can be revitalised. When we add the possibility of small hotels/entertainment centres on these courses it can serve as an opportunity for domestic tourism. The benefits of sports in the lifestyle of citizens will also ensure that this non-contact sport enhances the healthy living of citizens as we age. Golf enthusiasts from Southwest Trinidad let us have this conversation about revitalising our three golf courses and work toward adding another layer in the economic transformation of our nation. https://lnkd.in/eiBkvcGX

The video below gives a good sense of the magnitude of what our members and staff have built at The Landings Golf and Athletic Club!

I posted a comment previously. This is one of those pictures with a lot in it. I have seen it a couple times since commenting. For the first time, I want to go to Musselburgh. I have seen the ancient pictures in the Darwin and Hutchinson books, where it always looked like a wide open field. I have Google Earthed it and pieced the layout together. The course's place in Golf's history is hard to beat; The Parks versus the Morrises, the fistfights at matches. And yet, somehow, I never thought the course would be much more than a relic; or worse, an amusement. Musselburgh is contained by a racetrack, so, by nature it's contrived. I had developed a belief that it was like the infield of any racetrack in North America. It never interested me from a golf course design perspective. My own passion for golf starts there. And now, looking at this photo - taken on a high res camera mounted on a drone - it's clear to me how immensely modern technology will impact the golf industry. Now, Musselburgh interests me as a golf course . . . immensely. Enough that I want to play it with hickories, not as some kitschy throwback activity. I want to play these holes (that, design-wise, I'm liking more and more every time I inspect the details) with something approximating the same weapons used by Parks and Morrises. I suspect I would find a moment or two of deeper understanding in that. A sudden thirst to jump back centuries. Made possible by a drone and a very creative photographer whose thirst was triggered first.

Augusta National is far more than a golf club, and it's far more than the site for one of the world's leading sporting events. Indeed, it is a one-of-its-kind organization that exemplifies excellence across a multitude of disciplines.  As I departed from Augusta over the weekend, I reflected on this special place that Jim Nanz aptly described on television as "a tradition unlike any other." (Augusta subsequently trademarked this phrase). Below are three observations that struck me as fundamental to Augusta's remarkable success. ✅  Attention to detail. At Augusta, every detail is attended to. From the perfect fairways, where not a single blade of grass appears out of place, to the spotless stands and the staff's service, nothing is overlooked. ✅  A vision unlike any other. Augusta was born in 1932 out of the dauntless vision of Bobby Jones (then an iconic US golfer) and British golf course architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie to be a leading national golf course that would host world-class competitions. The club's commitment to being the best is reflected in everything you see—from television coverage to positioning attendees as "patrons" rather than spectators to the club's blue-chip membership. ✅  Long-term decision-making. Augusta does not play for short-term wins. It is invested in long-term value creation and a fundamentally different product than other tournaments. It executes for the long term with unwavering commitment. The famous 330-yard Magnolia Lane that extends from the entrance gate to the clubhouse was paved in 1947, yet the large magnolia trees that line both sides of the road date to the late 1850s. Anchored in tradition but embracing change with cutting-edge technology and analysis—that, to me, is what makes Augusta great. If you have not visited the Masters, I would encourage you to do so—even if it is only to study the remarkable Augusta National institution. #AugustaNational #Golf #Excellence #MagnoliaLane #Tradition

The Dallas Morning News course rankings are a team effort. The 80 Dallas Morning News panel members were given a ballot of 300 courses and asked to rate them on a 10-point scale. Panel members are golf professionals, golf course architects, superintendents, people involved in the golf course industry and amateurs. Here are some courses to consider checking out this year. #golf #golfcourses #golfing

Teamwork is the goal, and goal is accomplished.

🏌️♂️⛳ Fore! It’s Masters Week, and we’re teeing up something special. 🌟 Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or just love the buzz in the air, this iconic event brings Augusta to life! Have a great Masters week, and we will see you on the other side! #hallmarketingaugustaga #hallmarketing #brandingyourbusiness #marketingagency #fullserviceagency #mastersweek #haveagreatweek #funatthemasters

The evolution of golf clubs in the US. And real estate.

The Chain - the new short course at Streamsong, is no pitch and putt. Just ask Ben Crenshaw, who, along with Bill Coore designed the course to play like one of the big courses, but just at a shorter distance. It may be the most fun of them all. The recent article from Global Golf Post tells more of the story below.