Alex Elias As temperatures continue to drop, and courses are covered in snow, many golfers are left uncertain with how to practice. Chris Gabriele, First Assistant Golf Professional at Quaker Ridge Golf Club, said, "With simulators at so many clubs, and even available in cities these days, like Five Iron Golf, golfers can get plenty of convenient practice in." Furthermore, it can be incredibly productive too. Gabriele said, "With so many opportunities to use indoor facilities with technology, like TrackMan, Foresight, etc, golfers can receive tremendous feedback, if they know what information to track and use."
Although practicing on a simulator may be the most course-like means of practice during the winter months, Gabriele suggested a few different ways to practice, without even having to leave the house. Gabriele said, "One would be to quite simply hold a club while you watch TV. The more you can have your hands on the club, the better or easier it'll be to make a change." Gabriele continued, "Another that is great is to use a doorway opening. In golf posture, place your forehead on the open frame, and your arms crossed over your chest. Then while keeping your forehead in place, practice how to turn your body while keeping your head steady on the backswing. For the followthrough, golfers want to keep their head behind the ball at impact, so this drill can help a golfer see where their head is at 'impact' and know what it feels like." As both of Gabriele's suggestions can be done at home without even having to hit a golf ball, Gabriele said, "It doesn't have to be hours on end, but more about doing it consistently."
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Founded in July 2023, the idea for the Charlie Golf Co. Toddler Sunday Golf Bag "came to life after a couple frustrations: 1) The small golf clubs falling through the golf cart basket and out of the cart while playing. 2) Golf tees and golf balls everywhere in the vehicle and pant pockets." Reflecting on the idea, Tyler Johnson, Founder of Charlie Golf Co. said, "My Dad has always cut down clubs for his grandchildren and put either a blue or pink grip on them. After my children were born, he brought the clubs with him as a gift, so they would have a club in their hands the day they were born!" Johnson continued, "Since then, we have always hauled around our kid's clubs, but have never had a bag for them. I was sick of hauling their clubs around and having them fall through the cart basket. One night, I searched for a bag and didn't find one that I liked, so I created a design and found a manufacturer."
As every Charlie Golf Co. golf bag sold out in twenty-minutes, Johnson described the moment saying, "I was absolutely shocked and blown away. I had a buddy over and my wife and kids were there too. We were giving each other high fives and celebrating, but then I realized I had a lot more work to do! Luckily my parents were able to come and help us pack orders and watch the kids so we could have the bags shipped out right away." Even with Charlie Golf Co.'s immediate success, Johnson said, "I definitely don't see myself as a merchandiser. It is so early in our journey that all I think about is how other parents could be in a similar situation to me and I know how much I enjoyed introducing the game to my kids."
As Charlie Golf Co. golf bags have allowed for more toddlers to experience the game of golf, Johnson said, "I love that other parents will be able to experience having their kids on the golf course, driving range, short game area, etc. with them, and hopefully that leads the kid to love the game and create memories as a family." |
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