Golf Ball Retrieval Company Teams with The First Tee to "Pay It Forward" and Introduce Golf to Underprivileged Kids
Lost Golf Balls, the premier golf ball retrieval company, announced today that it has furthered its mission of recycling used golf balls by becoming a preferred supplier of The First Tee, an organization dedicated to promoting character development and life-enhancing values to underprivileged children through the game of golf.
Sugar Land, TX (PRWEB) January 15, 2007 -- Lost Golf Balls, the premier golf ball retrieval company, announced today that it has furthered its mission of recycling used golf balls by becoming a preferred supplier of The First Tee, an organization dedicated to promoting character development and life-enhancing values to underprivileged children through the game of golf.
Since 1992, Lost Golf Balls has retrieved golf balls from countless golf courses across the U.S.; the company currently has exclusive retrieval rights at more than 2,500 courses. Once the balls have been retrieved, they are cleaned, sorted by quality, sorted again for quality and brand, and resorted and repackaged.
"We could be considered the eBay of the golf ball world," said Meghan Baca, Marketing Director of Lost Golf Balls. "We take something that might be considered worthless--golf balls that have met with a watery grave--and repackage them into a quality product."
Thousands of golfers seem to agree, as Lost Golf Balls routinely sells more than 35 million balls each year. Customers choose from three quality levels: 1st (like new, white balls that are either perfect or have very minor imperfections), 2nd (slightly blemished balls), and 3rd (slightly more scuffed or blemished balls).
The fact that Lost Golf Balls gives back year-round, recycling balls that would otherwise lie unused on America's golf courses, made teaming up with The First Tee a natural fit. Lost Golf Balls' philosophy about the golf business is the same as its philosophy about life--you get out what you put in--and that dovetails with The First Tee's philosophy.
The World Golf Foundation initiated The First Tee to provide opportunities for children who would not typically be introduced to golf to learn the game. The non-profit organization's mission has since been expanded to include The First Tee Nine Core Values, which include a focus on honesty, integrity and sportsmanship.
"We're very impressed with the great work The First Tee has been doing," Baca said. "We're proud to assist them as a preferred supplier as they continue to teach positive life lessons through golf instruction."
In addition to offering a wide selection of used golf balls, from manufacturers including Titleist, Nike, TopFlite, Wilson, Pinnacle, and Callaway, Lost Golf Balls also sells golf accessories such as gloves, golf cart covers, sunglasses, and new products are being added all the time. A money-back guarantee is offered on everything.
"We want to become customers' one-stop shop for all their golfing needs, so we're expanding our product selection to include golf bags, training aids and golf apparel," Baca said. "We have recently grown our selection of novelty golf gifts, and ensure shipping typically occurs within 24 hours of order placement. With our customers and relationship with The First Tee, we love having the opportunity to help people 'pay it forward' with their purchases."
To see Lost Golf Balls' wide selection of used golf balls and other discount golf products, visit www.lostgolfballs.com. To learn more about The First Tee, visit www.thefirsttee.com.
About Lost Golf Balls
Lost Golf Balls is the largest golf ball retrieval company in the world. Its divers retrieve golf balls from more than 2,500 golf courses throughout the U.S. The used balls are repackaged and marketed to golfers online, providing them with an economical way to restock their golf bags. A large selection of other golf accessories is also available at the website, http://www.lostgolfballs.com. Lostgolfballs.com is a division of PG Professional Golf.
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Now, this is different, take a look at some
of these whacky golf accessories sites that I gathered from
DMOZ.org.
Altcom Golfing Collection - British designed collection of "Bob the Golfer" statues, bookends, pen holder, letter opener, and other gift and presentation items.
ZooKeeper Golf - Offers a betting game. Tags with funny illustrations represent common golf activities like hitting a tree are passed around.
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Article #1 on golf accessories.
Are You Looking For Cheap Golf Accessories Online? By Mick Euan TaitAs golf is an expensive game, many golfers are on the lookout for cheap accessories. After you have invested in golf clubs and golf balls you might want to save some money by checking out some cheap golf accessories.
The veteran golfer will have his own golf equipment already but may find that they need a few extra accessories. The beginner golfer, on the other hand, after buying their golf clubs and balls, still have to consider all the different golf accessories that they still need to buy.
Looking for cheap golf accessories online is a good idea. The reason for this is that the online golf shops can present you with an enormous range of accessories, and because of their lower overheads, they can beat the prices of an off line golf shop. When starting to golf, you have to choose the accessories that are absolutely essential.
Golf accessories are usually considered to be every item
of golf equipment except the clubs, balls, and shoes. Some
online golf
stores will have separate categories for golf bags and golf
apparel, but others will lump them together with the rest
of their accessories.
Assuming that you bought a full set of clubs, then you will probably have received a golf bag as part of the deal. On the other hand, if you don't have a golf bag then that will be the first accessory on your list. The choice of golf bags at online stores can be overwhelming but you have to decide on the type of golf bag that you want first.
Most popular for the beginner is the carry golf bag or the stand golf bag. The only real difference between the two being that the stand bag has fold-out legs that keep the bag of off the ground when you take your shot. Next comes the cart golf bags which fits onto a push / pull cart or an electric cart and are sometimes a bit larger - this can be useful if you plan to take along extra gear like waterproofs, drinks, or warmer clothes. The last type of bag is the tour or staff golf bag which are generally only used by the professional golfers' caddies as they are so large and heavy.
If you go with a cart bag then you will have to buy a golf cart. Electric carts are useful for seniors and people that can't get around the golf course easily but they are a lot more expensive - also, make sure you charge the battery fully or you will have to push it manually and they are really heavy. If you like walking the course then a push cart is for you and they are reasonably priced. Todays push carts are lightweight, well-built, maneuverable, and they fold up to fit in the car.
That only leaves you with a few items of small cheap golf accessories - a golf glove, golf tees, a divot tool, and golf ball markers. All these accessories can be found easily at online golf stores cheaply. If you play your golf in Northern climates, then you will probably need a golf umbrella and a golf towel as you can never guarantee the weather.
Lastly, when first starting to play golf it isn't necessary to splash out on fancy golf apparel; you can use any comfortable clothes but you must obey the rules of dress code at your golf course. By searching for cheap golf accessories online, you can save some money for a few extra rounds of golf.
Before buying golf equipment online, be sure to visit Mick Euan Tait's website for Cheap Golf Accessories Online, plus what every golfer needs to know about Golf Accessories.
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Here's a 2nd articles on golf accessories.
Golf Accessories - Essential Golf
Accessories You Must Have To Win
By Michael
KohlerUnlike most sports that are played today,
the game of golf requires quite a few instruments by which
to play the game. There is not only and necessity to have
a ball (which you must have several balls in case you lose
them while playing), you will also need to buy several golf
clubs by which to play the game. Once you have the essential
golf equipment that you need, it is probably time to start
looking at the little extras that can add the edge and style
you want to your game. Here are a few tips on what accessories
that you actually need in order to play a competitive game
of golf and potentially win against those that you are golfing
with.
The golf assessor is that you purchase really depend upon the reason that you want them. Whether you want extra equipment to improve your game or simply to look the part on the course, picking the right golf accessories is important. Those extra little items can cost a little or a lot, but whatever your budget you can find gold accessories to help add that something extra to your golf game. The five most necessary golf assessor is that any golfer, new or experienced, needs are head covers, golf gloves, umbrellas, club cleaners, and a nifty little tool called a rangefinder.
If you have spent a great deal of money on your golf
clubs, one of the most important necessities that you
must have are quality head covers. You can get head covers
in a range of materials, colors and designs to suit your
needs. Try not to purchase something to cheap that will
wear out as you will be wasting your money so that you can
re-purchase then again very soon. Head covers add extra
style to your golfing equipment, and also protect your clubs
from weather damage and will lengthen the life of the clubs
that you buy.
Another important golf accessory to have our golf gloves. If you begin to play a lot of golf, and you have not developed an assortment of calluses on your hands, you may find yourself getting blisters from the swings that you will make while holding the golf clubs. Golf can be tough on your hands, so getting a good pair to help you grip the club and protect your hands and fingers from damage is always a good idea. Golf gloves not only help protect your hands and fingers from damage but also help you maintain that grip so that your golf swing is as good as it can get
Although this may seem like a strange accessory to have, golf is an outdoor sport and sometimes it necessitates having an umbrella. Don't let rain stop you playing by taking out a large golfing umbrella to keep you dry as you move around the course and wait for others to complete their shots. Golf umbrellas are not just used to protect you from the rain, but also the son if it is a very hot day and you do not have a golf cart.
An important aspect to consider about your clubs and taking care of them is to make sure that you have access to golf club cleaner. Your golf clubs are the most important part of your golf equipment, so make they remain in great condition by getting hold of a golf club cleaner. There are specific brushes and cleaning solutions that will make sure that mud and dirt does not indeed the quality of your shots, and will make your golf clubs look brand-new for an elongated period of time.
Lastly, if you are not good at judging the distance at which you must hit your golf ball, and the associated club that will hit that particular distance, then you need what is called a range finder. For those of us who don’t have a caddie, these electronic gadgets help you to work out how far you are from a hole, so that you know exactly which club to pick. This way, each one of your shots has the best chance of reaching the hole in the shortest amount of time.
Golf can be a very expensive game, but a very worthwhile game if you have the means to purchase the proper accessories to play the game right. The five golf accessories listed above are not by any means the only ones that you need. By playing the game of golf, you will realize what golf assessor is you need to make your game the best it can be.
Here's the final article #3 regarding a golf
trolley which is apparently also an accessory.
Electric Golf Trolley
– Next Level of Game Improvement Golf Accessories
By Ray
Smith The game of golf requires quite a
few accessories and equipment
to play it. Many accessories can be found in a golf store
and may make you look the part. However, the most important
equipment is the Golf Clubs, the Golf Balls and the Electric
Golf Trolley – a relatively new accessory that promises
the next level of game improvement.
Golf Clubs are by far the most important piece of equipment that makes sure that you play a good game. They can improve the mechanics of the golfer's swing and a good set will minimize the effects of a swing error and produce an accurate and long shot. Fourteen Golf Clubs are allowed to be carried in your golf bag. A standard set of clubs, however, consists of twelve clubs – three “woods”, eight “irons” and a “putter”. “Woods” are used to hit long shots. They are used mostly while at a distance of more than 200 yards from the green. The “iron” is used at a distance of less than 200 yards from the green, and the “putter” is used only to get the ball into the hole from the green. The new generation “Hybrid” is another club that combines the straight-hitting characteristics of irons with the easy-to-hit-in-the-air characteristics of higher-lofted woods, thus aiding game improvement.
The golf balls are another important and essential accessory that contributes hugely to the quality of the game. It has a limit of 1.68 inches in diameter, 1.62 ounces in weight and must be round. It could be covered by “Balata” or “Surlyn”. Balata or soft covered golf balls tend to generate more spin and greater stopping material, while the Surlyn or hard covered ones help the ball travel longer distances. The surface usually has a pattern of dimples designed to improve the ball's aerodynamics. Golf balls can be categorized into 3 groups according to their construction. They are two, three and four piece covers, the last one being the most expensive. Presently, golf balls using the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology have been developed allowing golfers to easily locate errant shots using a handheld homing device, thus reducing scores.
Golf clubs and balls are certainly part of accessory-aided game improvement but they only cater for the needs of accuracy and error elimination improvements. When it comes to providing the comfort, relaxation and concentration that might just be the key to winning a stressful game, they don’t play a part. The game of Golf, although it might not seem so, requires a lot of physical endurance and therefore comes with the hazard of injury. Some of the primary and intrinsic causes of such hazards is the amount of walking on the vast undulated stretches of the golf course, especially while carrying around all the accessories in a Golf Bag. In fact, a golf bag often weighs more than 20 Kilograms and hence carrying it on the shoulders throughout a game not only wears down the muscles but also makes them susceptible to injuries.
However, in the recent times, the age old golf bags have entered into the new era in the form of Electric Golf Trolley. The Electric Golf Trolley is an automatic carrier of the golf accessories. It is driven by powerful batteries and can be manual or even remote controlled. Designed to transport the necessary golf accessories in a game, the electric golf trolley can move easily over the uneven surface of a golf course. It is compact and foldable too. In a nutshell, it does everything that an old-fashioned golf bag can do and more. Allowing the golfers to relax their muscles between strokes and to concentrate on their swing, the Electric Golf Trolley takes the game improvement golf accessories to the next level.
This article is written by Ray Smith, a marketing expert with years of experience in different industries and specialized knowledge on branding and Internet marketing. Electric Golf Trolley