Social Spotlight: The world reacts to GolfSixes
How the world reacted to GolfSixes
This weekend the first ever GolfSixes event launched and on a whole there was positive feedback from fans, players and celebrities.
What an amazing weekend at the #GolfSixes with @LBjerregaard, representing Denmark! We are so proud to bring this ? home for our country ?? pic.twitter.com/eM1pcQGBKY
— Thorbjørn Olesen (@Thorbjornolesen) May 7, 2017
Presenter Nick Dougherty had a passionate response when he saw someone doubting the integrity of the event.
I understand Golf 6s has doubters, however read this articulate, strong and passionate response to doubter from @NickDougherty5 please RT pic.twitter.com/AK2bamLZpW
— Richie Ramsay (@RamsayGolf) May 7, 2017
I was delighted to be on the team that brought you the broadcast of the exciting new #GolfSixes .Well done to all involved especially the ?️ pic.twitter.com/SFemi7cIiF
— Nick Dougherty (@NickDougherty5) May 7, 2017
Wayne Riley is absolutely brilliant on course with all the players. Love how up close & personal he gets to the players! @GolfSixes
— KP (@KP24) May 7, 2017
I had my doubts about #golfsixes until I read @NickDougherty5 comments about it. Wasn’t seeing the bigger picture. Great read Nick
— Ashley Monaghan (@GasheadAshley) May 8, 2017
Well done @EuropeanTour and all the players who really embraced a fun format that will bring golf to a new young audience @GolfSixes
— Sean Mcdonagh (@seanymcgolf) May 8, 2017
@NickDougherty5 @theclub @sebcbrown4 @RamsayGolf @GolfSixes @CenturionClub Nick I agree, but also think big manufacturers need to make it more affordable for new starters, as well as golf courses.
— Kerry Shotton (@ForeLEFTphil) May 8, 2017
@NCGmagazine Needs some adaptations but speed was good, more relaxed atmosphere. would like to see all holes have unique challenge #golfsixes
— cuttsie18 (@cuttsie18) May 7, 2017
#golfsixes is a great initiative.. game needs innovation to increase participation levels and @KP24 brings a fun factor too ? #golf
— Declan Reidy (@ReidyDeclan) May 7, 2017
@NickDougherty5 @beemerpga agree with most things Nick, but cant help to think it all felt a bit gimmicky? #golfsixes
— Ben Jones (@benjones85) May 8, 2017
I had my doubts about #golfsixes until I read @NickDougherty5 comments about it. Wasn’t seeing the bigger picture. Great read Nick
— Ashley Monaghan (@GasheadAshley) May 8, 2017
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I really enjoyed the #golfsixes. With a few tweaks here and there we’re definitely onto something. About time golf changed it up a bit ??
— Adrian Millerick (@millerick10) May 7, 2017
PGA Tour at the Kentucky Derby
Many of the PGA Tour’s best players have been enjoying themselves at the Kentucky Derby. Keep your eyes peeled for an outrageous outfit…
The less said about Rickie Fowler’s outfit the better…
SPOTTED: golfers @rickiefowler, @justinthomas34 and @jimmywalkerpga in the jocks room with jockey @chrislanderos01. pic.twitter.com/K8AtA0ZOVl
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) May 6, 2017
Players preparation
Russell Knox enjoyed playing TPC Sawgrass on Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 while sat on the ridge to the 17th island green.
That was fun!!!!!! ? https://t.co/JEpfqD8xbc
— Russell Knox (@rooknox) May 7, 2017
Rory McIlroy has been on the range preparing, anyone spot the change in driver?
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Matthew Beedle
Matthew has been playing golf since he was around 13 and took up the game at a local nine-hole municipal course with his friends before joining Pontefract & District Golf Club just over the hedge.
Still a member of Pontefract with a handicap of 3, he currently sits on the board of directors to help with digital and marketing initiatives in order to improve membership and visitor income.
Matthew graduated university with a First Class in Sports Journalism from Leeds Trinity University and has been working in the golf industry since graduating.
NCG’s social media & marketing manager, Matthew’s main job role is to increase website traffic to the National Club Golfer website via our email and social media channels as well as driving entries to grow our NCG Top 100s Tour events amongst other tasks.
Not one to change his equipment too often, Matthew currently plays the TaylorMade M2 driver which has lasted the test of time in his bag. Elsewhere, you’ll find him using the TaylorMade Stealth 2 three-wood with a Ping G425 Crossover 2-iron to aid his long game.
Through his 4-iron to Gap Wedge, Matthew uses the Ping i500 irons accompanied by Ping’s Glide 3.0 56-degree and 60-degree wedges.
Another club that has stood the test of time in his bag is a Nike Method Core MC-3i putter which has had to have the SuperStroke grip changed at least three times. Ball of choice is the Titleist ProV1.
