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1). Advertising Risk - How Social Proof Will Overpower AuthorityThe other day I was out for a mountain bike ride in a nearby wilderness area. As I neared the woods, I noticed a police SUV stopped by two bikers. It looked like the police were talking to them about something, then the car took off down a trail in the direction of a dense part of the forest. When I reached the bikers that had been stopped by the police car, they flagged me down and told me that a bear had been spotted in the area.
2). Playing With The Next Tiger Woods?
After watching Tiger Woods clinch victory at the Buick Open, my wife and I headed over to a nearby community run golf course for a relaxing nine holes on a beautiful Sunday evening. I was expecting an ordinary game on a course I've played many times, but one thing about golf, the unexpected often happens.
We were expecting to be teamed with another couple, but instead we were teamed with a single, already warming up with some practice swings at the first tee.
3). SEO Strategy That Worked - Third Place Google Ranking in Three Weeks
My experiment in SEO started when I got an email with a title something like, Little Known Secrets of SEO Ranking Revealed. I was skeptical but the cost of the “secret” was quite low and it came from a source that I have found to be credible, so I bit. The “secret” is basically outlined in Step 1, of the following 5 steps. I added the other steps and my experiment worked.
4). How Golfers Can Cope With Back Pain
Many golfers experience back pain. The golf swing is an unnatural motion that can cause some unusual stresses. In some cases, golf does not necessarily cause the pain, but a golf swing can aggravate old injuries and escalate stiffness into painful spasms.
I have rarely made it through a season without experiencing at least one bout of back pain from golf.
5). When Things Go Wrong, They Really Go Wrong
There are lots of life lessons to be learned from golf. One lesson is, sometimes when things go wrong, they really go wrong.
My friend and I are standing at the tee box on a 165 yard par 3. It’s not a particularly intimidating hole, but not easy either. There is a creek down in a gulley half-way to the green, with high reeds, cattails and thick rough on either side.
6). Nonprofits Looking for Ideas - Not Plans
Most nonprofit organizations that I know run in a very efficient and business like manner, so I hesitate to criticize the hardworking folks in this sector. But there is a tendency in many non-profit organizations to look for quick, short-term results rather than develop and stick to a strategic plan. Some search results I ran across support this observation.
7). Golf In Canada's Okanagan Valley
Combine golf course variety, with a beautiful landscape in a moderate climate, and you have golf in Canada’s Okanagan Valley. This valley stretches north and south through the interior of the province of British Columbia. The town of Osoyoos, in the heart of Canada’s only desert ecosystem, provides the southern entry to the valley, just a few kilometers north of the border with Washington State.
8). Is Golf Tournament Sponsorship an Effective Form of Advertising?
Golf tournaments have become a very popular way for charity to raise money. Probably the number one reason why most companies support a tournament is an affinity for the cause. But in addition to supporting a worthy cause, golf tournament sponsorship represents an opportunity for effective advertising. This article contains some anecdotal evidence to support this theory.
9). Take 12 Strokes off Your Golf Game by Overcoming Cathexis with Kenosis – What?
Every summer for the past five or six years I have reread Scott Peck’s quirky book about psychiatry and golf, Golf and the Spirit. Peck is probably better known for his best selling books about his experiences and insights as a psychiatrist, such as, A Road Less Travelled. In Golf and the Spirit, Peck combines his love for golf and what golf has taught him about the human condition and relates that to his years as a psychiatrist, and what studying the human condition that has taught him about golf.
10). 5 Key Steps To Success In Running a Golf Tournament
There is a long list of details anyone managing a golf tournament must compile and review. Based on my experience, here are the top five things golf tournament organizers should do:
1. Walk The Course
If possible, play the course, but not only play it, walk through what will happen from the time the players drive into the parking lot. There should.
11). An Unabashedly Sentimental Golf Article
Warning – this is going to be an unabashedly sentimental article. You see, it dawned on me the other day, when a friend asked me why I have two seven irons in my bag, how much of what I am carrying were golf gifts. In fact, my driver and my putter are the only two pieces of golf equipment that I went out and bought myself. And even the driver is indirectly the result of a golf gift.
12). Beyond SEO and Marketing - Five Other Reasons You Should be Writing Articles
About a month ago, I started a new website as a little experiment to see if I could get a simple SEO strategy to work. Part of the strategy was to write several articles related to the website and post them on article sites and Ezines to get some back links. It’s no secret that writing articles is a proven part of a successful SEO and online marketing strategy.
13). School Fundraising Idea - Name Your School for a Day Contest
Naming institutions and buildings as a form of donor recognition and acknowledgement of philanthropy is a tried and true fundraising practice. Carnegie Hall and the Guggenheim Museum are famous examples. Another form of naming facilities is sponsorship, which is somewhat different in that a company pays to put its name on a building as a form of advertising.
14). Four Necessary Steps You Should Take When Introducing Your Organization
Mission statements are often used by organizations in the introduction section of written material or on the homepage of their websites. If you do this, don't assume that the reader will be able to position the organization in their minds. When writing and introduction, there are a few key elements that should be included to ensure the reader understands who you are and what you do.
15). Tips for Selecting a Great Golf Gift
Whether it's a Christmas golf gift for a serious golfer or a fun prize for the family reunion or company tournament, picking out a golf gift that is truly appreciated takes a bit of planning. Here are a few tips that will help you adjust your gift to the golfer's skill level.
The first thing to do is determine the skill level of the golfer who will receive the gift.
16). Golf In Lofoten is a Mystical Experience
Golfers looking for a golf holiday usually don't think of heading north above the Arctic Circle and I have to admit, golf was not the main reason for traveling to the stunning Lofoten Islands off the coast of northern Norway. But sometimes, the unexpected is the most rewarding and we were rewarded indeed with a round of golf at a beautiful and intriguing golf course.
17). Be Sure To Include Industry Metrics In Your Business Plan
If you are a business plan writer planning how to start a new business, you have to make some assumptions. For those assumptions to have some credibility, you should be aware of industry metrics. Unless the business you are starting is truly the first of its kind on the planet, you should be able to find some metrics based on what is typical for the type of business you are planning.
18). Thoughts on Playing Your Age
There is a saying in golf - I hope I live long enough to play my age. I've known a few golfers who can attest to this claim. I was reminded of this the other day while reading an obituary about a local golfer who died at the age of 95. He had been able to play his age up to four years ago, at age 91. I am usually happy with a round of 91 and I am much younger than 91.
19). When Things Go Wrong, They Really Go Wrong 2
Doing my part for charity, I bought four green fees from the silent auction at a fundraiser that had been donated by an exclusive, private country club. I should have known the day was going to be a bit different when I called to book a tee time. The voice on the phone asked for my name of course, then asked for it again, then asked me to spell it – then silence – another voice asked me for my name – more silence – then asked if I was a member.
20). School Fundraising Idea - Wheel of Misfortune
Many fundraising ideas involve the enjoyment people have in the misfortune of others, as long as it is safe and no one gets hurt. This is especially true if the person suffering the misfortune is someone like your principal, coach or teacher. That's why dunk tanks, head shaving and pie in the face remain popular fundraisers.
This school fundraising idea builds on that concept, adding to it the idea behind a popular TV show.