David Damesworth’s Journey From Youth Caddie to PGA Professional
PGA Member David Damesworth first started hitting golf balls and getting interested in the game at age 12, a little older than many kids that make their way into the industry. Like many, he started as a caddie, cutting his teeth at Plum Hollow Country Club in Southfield Michigan.
Practice Like The Pros: How Jennifer Kupcho Sealed the Deal
In what always seems to be the case, week in and week out, putting is what seals the deal for the professionals of the game. That was definitely the case for Kupcho. It is estimated that 40% of all the shots taken during the course of a round is with the flat stick. The putter is by far the one, single club in your bag that gets the most use. What do the Professionals Practice on the Green?
Learn From Anna Davis: 16-Year-Old Augusta National Women’s Amateur Champion
One of the cornerstones of my coaching philosophy is to always, no matter what level you may play at, remember to have fun and be grateful for the opportunity to play such a wonderful game. Some of the most important components that lead to success in golf are the ideas of staying in the present, not getting too far ahead of yourself, and keeping your nerves in check. These are all some of the main pillars of mindfulness, in golf, and in life.
This Kid’s Got Game: Drive, Chip & Putt National Finalist Angela Nip
I had the opportunity to catch up with Angela Nip, one of this year’s DCP National finalists. Qualifying out of the Southeast Region, in the 14-15 Girls Division, Angela punched her ticket to Augusta at the famed Bears Club in Jupiter, Florida.
Introducing The Danny Mapes Special Needs Lifetime Memorial Scholarship
The Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development (501c3) is humbled to introduce The Danny Mapes Special Needs Lifetime Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship, named in the memory of Danny Mapes, is for a deserving youth with special needs that either plays golf now or would like to explore the game.
Love of the Links Golf Radio, Season 4, Episode 3 – Dottie Pepper
In episode 3 of season 4, we had the distinct pleasure of chatting with the great Dottie Pepper. LPGA Tour star, Broadcaster, Analyst, Author, former PGA Board Member, Entrepreneur...there isn't a lot that Dottie hasn't done within golf.
Love of the Links Golf Radio, Season 4, Episode 2 – Deb and Erica Bennett, Founders of ORCA Golf
Love of the Links was very excited to have Deb and Erica Bennett, Founders of ORCA Golf, on the show this past week for our second installment of season 4.