Breaking News: Edwin-T Golf Inc. receives award.

Breaking News.
Edwin-T Golf Inc. has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Golf equipment category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). Read the press release here. Press release link.

A worldwide phenomenon.

Golf is becoming a more global sport. These last few weeks, the world's best, Tiger Woods was in Asia and Australia. Statistics show that golf is becoming increasingly popular in India, China and other parts of Asia with as much as a 40% increase in the number of golfers in the last few years. The inauguration of the game into the 2016 Olympics is also adding a buzz about golf all over the world. Hopefully,this leads to the discovery of new talent in places that otherwise would not have been expected.
The other day I was watching a TV show on which one of the contestants said that he played golf in his spare time. I thought to myself, wow....I hope I don't sound that pompous when I tell people I play golf. Golf remains a relatively expensive sport to play on a regular basis. As someone fully involved with the industry, my hope is that golf will one day become as mainstream as football or basketball. Tough call, but then again things that seemed to be fiction 10 to 15 years ago, are now part of our everyday living that we now actually take for granted. Possibilities!!

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What's next in golf technology?

Golf balls keep going farther and farther, drivers keep on advancing, irons hit the ball higher and straighter, but the average golf score has remained about the same for the last 100 years or so. This begs the question, are we working on the right aspects of the game? Is improvement in equipment contributing in anyway whatsoever to improvement in the game. Perhaps the improvement of the average golf score is an evolution of sorts, a process that takes hundreds of years to show results.

I personally believe that technology in equipment does help the game of golf overall. It makes it more enjoyable, and easier to play for the average golfer. My first driver, when I was about 10 years old, had a steel shaft, and was made of wood. When I hit a shot off the toe with that club, there was no chance of getting the ball airborne. Nowadays, drivers are more forgiving and you can actually hit a very decent shot off the toe, which will fly straight and even got about the same distance( a.k.a "the technology shot"). You don't have to be as perfect and because of that, the game is more enjoyable.

Some may argue that the average golf score has not improved in 100 years because golf courses are becoming tougher. I beg to differ. My assessment of older golf courses is that although they were shorter, they often had smaller greens and tighter fairways, making precision a requirement for a good score.

Technology will always advance and I will always support that. Every year, manufacturers will come out with new and improved golf equipment and golf balls that defy the boundaries set by engineering and technical challenges of the previous year. I just wonder.... what kind of technology will finally reduce the average golfer's score!

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Golfers' Consumer Confidence still level.

A report by the National Golf Foundation shows that golfers' consumer confidence was level for the month of September. The report also indicates that we're not yet in the clear.

Click here to see the report.

Booming drives...a gift, or the fruits of ones labor??

There's nothing quite like it, that feeling of a compressed golf ball on the club face of a driver at the point of impact, followed by the simultaneous sound of the club echoing off the branches of nearby trees, an finally, the perfect balanced finish. It all happens in less than two seconds, but the memory is strong enough to make this feeling last a very long time. Its what brings us back to the golf course, even after a less than stellar round. But why do some people hit the ball farther than others. Is it one's God given talent, or something that can be acquired through practice. I happen to believe it's both. Of course, its not always that simple, there are many variables that come into play. What I think is that every player has a maximum distance threshold, and has the ability to reach that threshold consistently. If a player is consistently hitting 220yrd drives, he/she may be able to add another 10-15 yards through practice.

Post your comments to let us know how you were able to gain optimal distance. It could be by using the latest driver, stretching exercises, or tips from your PGA professional, whatever made it click for you.

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The best golf course I ever played.

Tell us about the best course you ever played and how we can get there. My personal best is the TPC Scottsdale, in Scottsdale AZ. The whole experience was amazing because I was among great company and it was beyond exhilarating to play the same golf course on which the FBR Open is played. TPC Scottsdale is located in Scottsdale Arizona and is open year round. You can sometimes get discounted rates in the summer time. It can be hot in the summer, but its well worth it, especially when you make a birdies on the same holes the pros play.

What's your favorite golf course and how can we find it? Do they have a website, and tell us how we can find them, wherever they are in the world.

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Choosing a golf ball.

Many weekend warriors with whom I have had the pleasure to play with over the years seem not to care what kind of golf ball they play. It could be a hard, 2 layer ball on one hole, and a soft 4 layer one on the next. Since weekend warriors are out for the fun of the game, there's nothing wrong with that. However, being consistent with the brand and type of ball you use throughout the round may shave a few strokes off your game. Here are a few facts about golf balls.

The best golf balls usually have a urethane cover, and are constructed with 3 or more layers. Having more layers in a golf ball allows it to perform at levels that are as close to the best of both worlds as possible. In other words, soft golf balls don't go as far as hard ones, simply because more energy is dissipated at impact with a soft ball than a hard one. On the other hand, hard golf balls explode off the face of the club at the faster rate, making it more difficult to control them. As a result of the rate at which harder golf balls leave the club face, it is also more difficult to impart backspin at impact, which explains why they don't check up much on the greens. However, with the marvels of science and technology, manufacturers combine different layers in an individual golf ball so that it has the control of soft ball, and the distance of a hard one.

Manufacturers understand that the weekend warrior doesn't necessarily want to spend
$50 on a dozen of golf balls, so you can also find very good golf balls in the $20/dozen range. The main distinction is that they don't give as much control as the more expensive ones, especially around the greens. They will most likely have a surlyn cover, which is a harder material than urethane, and are made up of two layers, sometimes three. These are what most average golfers tend to prefer and usually get the job done quite well.

Whether you spend $50 or $10 on a dozen of golf balls, try to play the entire round with the same type of golf ball. You will find that it will help you to stay consistent throughout the round, especially around the greens. One more thing to note is that if your swing speed with a driver exceeds 90+ mph, you will most likely benefit from the control of a softer golf ball. On the other hand if you swing slower than 90 mph, a harder ball will help you gain more yardage.

The thing to remember is it all depends what makes you enjoy the game more. Spending more on golf balls will not necessarily buy you a better game, but will probably improve some aspects of your game, especially around the greens.

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