It feels like a lifetime ago when I first picked up a club and hit my first golf ball. I was a kid who was curious about the sport that felt less athletic than other sports, especially when looking at the PGA roster of the 80’s and 90’s. Back then, professional golf looked more attainable, more relatable and certainly more accessible. While it was near impossible to step on to a major league field, NHL ice or NBA hardwood, you could tee off on the same links as Ben Hogan, Sir Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
Since then, that reality of professional golf has become a dream, like other professional sports, that is attained with a massive amount of practice, dedication and some luck.
Few other challenges ask you to accomplish a benchmark that is defined in English as “average” or “customary,” yet is elusive and tough. So tough that being a scratch golfer (playing par golf) comes with a class of its own. Like a local celebrity, a scratch golfer has done something few others have – mastered the game from a physical perspective and overcome the mental hurdles that are arguably more a part of golf than any other sport.
Knowing that I’m not the only one trying to play better golf and find an edge (or a breakthrough), Chasing Par was launched.
Stories from the golf course and tips for when you get out there. From what bag might be best for your game to the snacks you should pack.
Buying guides of equipment and gear so you don’t have to do as much of the research
Honest golf course reviews, written by other golfers Chasing Par (you can contribute too). A directory of Golf Courses in your area
Our hope is that a community will start to develop and we can collectively play better golf. As Chasing Par grows, we’ll be adding new features and opportunities to bring the game (and par) closer to you.
It’s going to take golfers spreading the word. Here’s how you can help Chasing Par grow:
1. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest content, contests and exclusive promotions
2. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and say, Hi!
3. Tell your fellow golfers about Chasing Par and share your stories from the course.
Thanks for checking out Chasing Par! Now, pick up your clubs (or read about how to pick the best ones) and get back to your golf game.
1 – If your course is looking to increase your awareness with golfers, book more tee times and improve your overall marketing, check out our Golf Course Marketing Packages custom-designed after working with General Managers and Course Owners to lend our expertise and get more people playing your golf course.
2- We love hosting events and have unique Event Services for Golf Courses that are designed to boost your Golf Course’s appeal and surpass expectations for events being held at your course. Our signature golf tournament packages give your event team extra opportunities to upsell without extra resources needed.
3 – We help Golf Courses create better experiences for every golfer. Catering to each golfer that sets foot on your course or in your clubhouse. There are opportunities for new revenue streams with on site advertising and new technology packages. Lead the market, increase profitability and draw more golfers.
Our Honest Reviews go well beyond reviewing equipment and gear. In fact, golf course reviews, blogs and vlogs was part of the original idea for Chasing Par. Showcasing your Golf Course with more relatable players than the pros on tour. Relate with other golfers and leverage our audience.
Position your Golf Course for the best results. Understanding everything from pricing and promotions to retail, food and beverage. Our team is skilled at providing the guidance necessary to grow your Golf Course both through top line revenue and operational best practices.
We specialize in photo and video creation, including drone video that can fly each hole as the ball would be played. Taking course management to the next level and providing on course access to golfers.
Create conversations outside of round with our engagement packages for Social Media. Leverage your golfers and draw more players to your Golf Course by building your brand on social and drive more tee times.