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		<title>Golf Course Management and Consulting</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 09:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does it ever feel like your golf course is stranded in the sand, stuck in the rough, or even lost in the trees? Want more than par for your course? Whether you&#8217;re a developer who has yet to seed his first driving range or a seasoned veteran of the golf course industry, golf management companies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does it ever feel like your golf course is stranded in the sand, stuck in the rough, or even lost in the trees? Want more than par for your course? Whether you&#8217;re a developer who has yet to seed his first driving range or a seasoned veteran of the golf course industry, golf management companies offer a wide array of services and expertise.</p>
<p>The company that manages a golf course attends to all that and many other things to maintain the excellent playing condition of a golf course. Companies of that kind often operate as full package or full-service companies, which means they are responsible not only for maintenance of the golf course but also for customer service and marketing. Their maintenance function basically addresses the general upkeep of the golf course, and its activities include clean up of trash, refining sand traps, mowing or trimming the grass, clearing under brushes of trees that line the course, ensuring that holes and greens are free of obstructions, resurfacing the ground, and many other things.</p>
<p>Managing a golf course entails other responsibilities. An integrated full-service management company is also responsible for marketing the golf course. It may engage the services of marketing or advertising specialists to do the marketing of the golf course in its behalf. It is also responsible for addressing or resolving customer service needs. The tasks may include making sure that there is enough golf equipment available for golfers and that they are highly functional or up to date. The overall objective is to make customers satisfied with the services available and eventually get them to patronize the golf course. This cannot be achieved if golfers often discover that golf carts, among other pieces of equipment, are not available or are not serviceable, because they will have to look for other golf courses to play on.</p>
<p>The set-up through which golf course owners assign a company to manage their golf courses works advantageously both ways. The golf course owners do not have to worry about being directly involved in the daily operations of their business as the task of managing a golf course is best left to the care of professional managers who are highly experienced in this field. They are responsible for maintenance and marketing of the business. It is also beneficial to golf course management companies because the set up allows them to manage as many golf courses they can and use their expertise to manage and operate golf courses in the most efficient and profitable way possible.</p>
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		<title>All Golf Courses Are Not Similar</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Golf Courses]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many definitions to learn when taking up the game of golf. Stimping is one that may or may not be important because usually those who play in professional tournaments or those who play more often are concerned about it. Stimping refers to the speed of the golf course or how fast a golf [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many definitions to learn when taking up the game of golf. Stimping is one that may or may not be important because usually those who play in professional tournaments or those who play more often are concerned about it. Stimping refers to the speed of the golf course or how fast a golf ball will travel on the course after it lands. You need to know how the green is stimping when trying to improve your score or when learning more about gauging how hard to hit the ball.</p>
<p>A stimping meter is used to determine how fast your golf ball will travel on the green. This meter is simply a ramp that is set up on the green. Golf balls are rolled down the ramp and measured in eight different directions to determine the average number of feet the ball rolled before it stopped. Most golf courses have a stimping rating of 10 or 12, which means that the ball rolled 10 to 12 feet before stopping. When you are golfing, keep this number in mind so you can make sure you don&#8217;t overshoot the green once the ball has landed.</p>
<p>Small golf courses may have a stimping rate that is lower than professional courses. This can be because their artificial grasses are not as good as those used on professional courses or because they are using real grasses instead of artificial turf. You may want to ask at the pro shop the stimping level and the types of grasses used in order to get a better idea of how to play.</p>
<p>Since weather and the time of year you want to golf differ, the stimping level may be different. If you play a bad game and are used to playing on a course that has a higher or lower stimping level, this may explain some of your issues. On the other hand, there may have been too much wind or wet grass to contend with that day.</p>
<p>The level of stimping may not mean that much to you, if you are a new golfer. Focus instead on improving your swing before moving on the weather conditions and other obstacles. By perfecting your swing and your putting technique, you will be able to overcome many other obstacles on the course. For those who golf occasionally, the level of stimping is rarely a concern, but if you want to play professionally, then you should learn more about it once you have perfected your swing.</p>
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		<title>Picking Hot Golf Course</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:09:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Golf Courses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Game]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Picking the right course can help you get the most out of your golf game, and much of it depends on your skill and what you are looking for. Many courses have a variety of levels; for instance the first nine holes may be easier while holes further beyond present more significant challenge. If you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Picking the right course can help you get the most out of your golf game, and much of it depends on your skill and what you are looking for.</p>
<p>Many courses have a variety of levels; for instance the first nine holes may be easier while holes further beyond present more significant challenge. If you are an intermediate player, this can be the best option, with a mix of simple and difficult. If your party has a mixed amount of skill, an intermediate course may also be the best option. A middle of the road course may offer the best option; the less skilled players can handle the course, while more skilled players can still enjoy the game.</p>
<p>Some courses also have a reputation for a more lighthearted game versus a serious professional course. Look at what you’re seeking in a game Opt for a course that is of a lesser intensity if you are with family and friends. If you’re a serious golfer looking more to improve your game and less for the social aspect, opt for a course where you know similar players will be.</p>
<p>Elevation and terrain are also things to be considered for choosing a course. If there is higher elevation and hillier terrain, it may be more difficult for a golfer looking to walk the course. If you don’t mind using a cart, then differing terrain may not be a problem.</p>
<p>If you’re a fair weather player, consider your location as well. Is there a good amount of rainfall? You don’t want to be stuck in the middle of the course during a downpour. California and Florida courses, among others, are perfect golf environments with a good mixture of warmth and sun. Unpredictable weather can easily ruin a day of golf, so consider before going.</p>
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		<title>Public Golf Courses Directory</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PublicGolfCourses.net &#8211; where you can find information on all public golf courses. PublicGolfCourses.net has created an easy to use public golf course finder which includes all golf course information, tee times, weather and directions. Here you can navigate to your destination city from the list of states to see a complete list of golf courses [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PublicGolfCourses.net &#8211; where you can find information on all public <a href="http://www.publicgolfcourses.net/"><strong>golf courses</strong></a>. PublicGolfCourses.net has created an easy to use <a href="http://www.publicgolfcourses.net/"><strong>public golf course</strong></a> finder which includes all golf course information, tee times, weather and directions. </p>
<p>Here you can navigate to your destination city from the list of states to see a complete list of golf courses in that city, with information available on every one of them. PublicGolfCourses.net is the most user friendly <a href="http://www.publicgolfcourses.net/"><strong>golf directory</strong></a>!</p>
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		<title>All about golf courses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Golf Courses]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When you want to learn how to play golf it is always recommended to get to know about the golf courses. You have many golf courses, each of a kind in one place. As golf is the mina tourist attractions almost all the countries have the golf courses. People travel wide to see the golf [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you want to learn how to play golf it is always recommended to get to know about the golf courses. You have many golf courses, each of a kind in one place. As golf is the mina tourist attractions almost all the countries have the golf courses. People travel wide to see the golf courses which are much talked about. That is one cause for so much effort; money and time are poured into making these golf courses. If you already know how to play or if you are still in the learning phase, you know how good golf courses are. There is a lot of difference between the beautifully designed one and the poorly designed one. There will a lot of noticeable difference in the game. You have to find an amazing golf course if you truly love to play, only then will you have the satisfaction of playing a game.</p>
<p>We have the USGA to thank for all the wonderful golf courses. The world would have benn different without all the beautiful golf courses and this credit we should be giving to USGA. They have been coming up with brilliant ideas, amazing guidelines for golf course designers to follow. All of the best golf courses have been built to their find standards. Since way back in 1960 those who design golf courses have been building the most fabulous of all courses according to the ideas set out by the USGA and people from all around the world have been thanking their lucky stars.</p>
<p>Golf courses are not only designed to make the play better but also to look absolutely gorgeous. These are called the perfect golf courses. People dream of living in such a place to view the golf courses. There is nothing better than playing a game on the best golf course. All the golf courses are a wonder of design that they look glorious and they play like a dream. The designing of a golf course isn’t at all easy. There is much more to it than making it look eautiful. Such as the number of slopes and waterways. Good golf courses will have plenty of both. These kinds of obstacles are necessary for any good and challenging game. No golfer wants the game to be easy, so the obstacles are necessary when making a design for the golf course. They make the golf course which will give you amazing opportunities to outrun your opponent.</p>
<p>When you see a golf course, we never tend to see how is it made? Or who made it? Or what a great effort he/she must have put in to make this course? It is always important to understand the course well to have a smooth and a nice game. There is a lot of planning and great amount of work that goes into each and every one of these fantastic golf courses. It is about time we realized that it takes years to plan and make the golf course, time to appreciate the golf designers for what they deserve.</p>
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