It has to be the most exciting golf week of the year, can’t believe it’s April already and Masters week is upon us. Mark and I will be taking a closer (and slightly different) look at some memorable moments in Masters history…so keep an eye out here at Golf is Hard TV, coming this week. Go get ’em Tiger and oh yeah…watch out for the Shark, I have a feeling he will be in the mix on the weekend.
I spent some time with Rob from Sandbox8.com, the terrific golf equipment review site he started a few years ago. Rob’s a great guy and we had a fun conversation via Skype. I recorded the chat, but unfortunately, all you hear is me and my heavy breathing. For one reason or another, I didn’t capture Rob’s half of our chat.
That said, I wanted to talk a bit about Sandbox8.com and some of what Rob has been up to. Let’s start with an example of why his site is so good - check out this video:
What really resonated with me is how closely related our goals are - we both want to appeal to the “average golfer” and have built video based sites to really connect with as many golfers as possible. Sandbox8.com’s traffic is skyrocketing and because of Rob’s terrific reviews, it’s easy to see why folks keep coming back to hear him talk about golf equipment.
We spent a few minutes talking about the idea of emerging sites like ours that cover golf in a new and non-traditional way, and I think we both agree that we’re on to something big!
We also talked about Rob’s game - he’s a mid-handicapper who has been taking quite a few lessons. It sounds like he’s improved quite a bit which is terrific - but more importantly he’s got a real passion for the game which makes him someone that both Dave and I can really relate to. Be sure to check out Sandbox8.com if you haven’t already - Rob’s got a few great new posts up including one on the Masters.
I apologize that the audio didn’t work out, I continue to look for software that will allow me to conduct online video interviews and chats with interesting folks from in and around the world of golf.
I spent some time with Rob from Sandbox8.com, the terrific golf equipment review site he started a few years ago. Rob’s a great guy and we had a fun conversation via Skype. I recorded the chat, but unfortunately, all you hear is me and my heavy breathing. For one reason or another, I didn’t capture Rob’s half of our chat.
That said, I wanted to talk a bit about Sandbox8.com and some of what Rob has been up to. Let’s start with an example of why his site is so good - check out this video:
What really resonated with me is how closely related our goals are - we both want to appeal to the “average golfer” and have built video based sites to really connect with as many golfers as possible. Sandbox8.com’s traffic is skyrocketing and because of Rob’s terrific reviews, it’s easy to see why folks keep coming back to hear him talk about golf equipment.
We spent a few minutes talking about the idea of emerging sites like ours that cover golf in a new and non-traditional way, and I think we both agree that we’re on to something big!
We also talked about Rob’s game - he’s a mid-handicapper who has been taking quite a few lessons. It sounds like he’s improved quite a bit which is terrific - but more importantly he’s got a real passion for the game which makes him someone that both Dave and I can really relate to. Be sure to check out Sandbox8.com if you haven’t already - Rob’s got a few great new posts up including one on the Masters.
I apologize that the audio didn’t work out, I continue to look for software that will allow me to conduct online video interviews and chats with interesting folks from in and around the world of golf.
Golf is Hard TV is at it again and this time, Coach Dave has a very special (and free) gift for you! We’ve developed a free golf self-evaluation tool that you can download right now. Just visit this download page and pick it up for yourself!
The self-evaluation tool is a great way to take stock of your game and find areas of improvement. The evaluation also has some fun questions designed to make you smile (and watch more Golf is Hard TV), and also provides simple instructions how how to share your swing with us online!
Send us your comments and feedback, we’ve got a few more ideas for free downloads designed to help your golf game coming soon.
To get your free evaluation and checklist tool, visit or downloads page.
UPDATE: The auto-responder was a total FAIL… it’s just easier to give you think link and let you go download the document from here!
Without an official press release, you don’t exist, right? If that’s so.. then we’re now officially official!
Golf is Hard TV is the golf show for the rest of us
Golf is Hard TV is a new internet golf show designed and produced for the “average golfer” like you! We focus on basic lessons and do fun and interesting shows about the great game of golf.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 02, 2009 – Golf is a great game, but is commonly thought of as a sport played by elite or rich people with too much time on their hands. Golf is Hard TV disagrees and created the show as a way to reach the more casual and average golfer with a terrific mix of instructional and entertainment content.
Read the full Golf is Hard TV press release and tell your friends! You can also download a PDF version of the press release.
Coach Dave and I went up to Golf Galaxy tonight to check out “Nike Night” and scope out some good deals. I dig Golf Galaxy mostly because of the used bins of golf clubs - it’s like a fun treasure hunt, and I usually come away with something fantastic.
Tonight, I was tempted to buy a new gap wedge to match my TaylorMade irons, but managed to hold off! The big event was the putting contest. I hit a gorgeous putt that… how can I put this delicately… it basically went in but instead of dropping into the cup, the carpet pushed it back. That close to getting into a playoff to win a new Nike putter. Darn it!
Golf Galaxy has been really aggressive in running different events, I noticed a flyer for a “women only” night coming up soon as well which I thought was a great idea.
I ended up buying a shag bag which will help my back a bit - my last trip to the range included way too much bending over (wow, I’m lame!).