The Emergence of Night Golf
Glowing Courses, Bags and Carts
Just as precocious children formulate new methods of entertainment, so do golf enthusiasts and grown-ups, who invent new ways to play golf. Aggghhh you might think, night golf with fluorescent balls--but what is it? Another demented invention from those reckless degenerates who brought us "sports" like beer pong and Frisbee golf? Perhaps--but there’s something more to this neon craze than meets the eye. Let’s take a look at the glowing golf ball and see beyond the apparent lunacy of the situation.
With technology and innovations changing and shaping the evolution of golf, the only constant has been the environment of the sport itself. How many times has crimson twilight made you cringe? Ever wish you could golf well into the evening? Ever have the whim to play anytime you wanted? Maybe night golf is for you.
The boss doesn’t sympathize with your need to squeeze eighteen--or at least nine holes--in before nightfall? What if you work till six then have to race like a madman to enjoy an abbreviated round of golf or even hit the driving range? Not everyone can keep up with the frantic rush of racing to the course in late afternoon to scrape out a few holes, driven by madness and manic urgency.
Playing with the owls might seem like a hoot, another excuse to stay away from the wife or the husband--but remember--there’s actually something to this fluorescent endeavor that can improve your game. Insanity, you say?
Well, think about it: all you focus on is the ball and your swing--no distractions--no stunning scenery to take your attention, no sun in your eyes, no oppressive heat, no waiting behind the sluggish players slower than molasses on a crowded course, no shadow lingering over the hole like a nefarious phantom while you’re putting.
It’s pure fundamentals, basic golf 101, an opportunity not only to have some fun beneath the moon, but to implement those improvements into your day game.
As with any new trend there are numerous companies now vying to sell us night golf equipment. Corky Newcomb, the man who brought us floating greens for swimming pools, is the inventor of NITELITE®. Kirby swears that serious golfers discover their game, even improving as a direct result to night golf. Newcomb claims that more than two hundred and seven thousand NITELITE® tournaments have been held on earth. He is not sure about statistics from other planets.
Lest you think that night golf sounds interesting and wish you had the imagination to convince the family about the merits of hitting the course at midnight, you can practice in your own backyard.
Though this division of the sport might seem different--it is obviously--the balls are professional so you can putt them and drive them like normal; these are not plastic balls for toddlers. Many fluorescent balls float so you can see them drifting on the surface, mocking you from the water like a demented phosphorescent duck after hitting an errant shot.
Other functions ideal for night golf include office parties, conventions, weddings and fundraising events. Wouldn’t this event make your party stand out from the monotony of everybody else’s? Envision some night golf and then a buffet dinner, perhaps with glow sticks?
Popularity of this new take on our classic sport is growing; different courses are showing that there are many ways to play. There’s no uniform rules with night golf, though most players wear twenty-two inch glowing necklaces (different colors for opposing teams), while others prefer to keep the ball the center of attention.
It’s wise to wear necklaces so you know where the other players are in the dark and can see them from every direction, instead of beating someone in the head with a seven iron or a shimmering Titleist.
Here are some basics (we’re not baking a cake; but these are the ingredients): Each team gets different colors. The course colors should also be different. Other important luster includes twenty-two inch necklaces and six inch glow sticks for the golf cart. It’s a good idea (make a contest of it if you’re going all out) to decorate the golf cart in the colors of each team.
Place six inch (or ten inch) glow sticks on both sides of the tee box. Ten inch stakes work best for this to elevate the glimmer and provide more illumination. For the fairway--ten inch glow sticks (planted at least fifty to one hundred yards on both sides of every fairway).
Flags and pins--with six inch glow sticks (make sure the flag is easy to see from every direction). Illuminate those holes with an eight inch cup ring for an ethereal putting target. Be sure to remember the hazards (with glow sticks of a different color than the ones you use for fairways, holes, teams, and tee boxes).
You’re now ready to hit the night golf circuit! You’ve landed on the moon. You’ve discovered the fountain of youth. When you get home don’t forget to embrace your inner child and slide down the banister and do a somersault.
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Just as precocious children formulate new methods of entertainment, so do golf enthusiasts and grown-ups, who invent new ways to play golf. Aggghhh you might think, night golf with fluorescent balls--but what is it? Another demented invention from those reckless degenerates who brought us "sports" like beer pong and Frisbee golf? Perhaps--but there’s something more to this neon craze than meets the eye. Let’s take a look at the glowing golf ball and see beyond the apparent lunacy of the situation.
With technology and innovations changing and shaping the evolution of golf, the only constant has been the environment of the sport itself. How many times has crimson twilight made you cringe? Ever wish you could golf well into the evening? Ever have the whim to play anytime you wanted? Maybe night golf is for you.
The boss doesn’t sympathize with your need to squeeze eighteen--or at least nine holes--in before nightfall? What if you work till six then have to race like a madman to enjoy an abbreviated round of golf or even hit the driving range? Not everyone can keep up with the frantic rush of racing to the course in late afternoon to scrape out a few holes, driven by madness and manic urgency.
Playing with the owls might seem like a hoot, another excuse to stay away from the wife or the husband--but remember--there’s actually something to this fluorescent endeavor that can improve your game. Insanity, you say?
Well, think about it: all you focus on is the ball and your swing--no distractions--no stunning scenery to take your attention, no sun in your eyes, no oppressive heat, no waiting behind the sluggish players slower than molasses on a crowded course, no shadow lingering over the hole like a nefarious phantom while you’re putting.
It’s pure fundamentals, basic golf 101, an opportunity not only to have some fun beneath the moon, but to implement those improvements into your day game.
As with any new trend there are numerous companies now vying to sell us night golf equipment. Corky Newcomb, the man who brought us floating greens for swimming pools, is the inventor of NITELITE®. Kirby swears that serious golfers discover their game, even improving as a direct result to night golf. Newcomb claims that more than two hundred and seven thousand NITELITE® tournaments have been held on earth. He is not sure about statistics from other planets.
Lest you think that night golf sounds interesting and wish you had the imagination to convince the family about the merits of hitting the course at midnight, you can practice in your own backyard.
Though this division of the sport might seem different--it is obviously--the balls are professional so you can putt them and drive them like normal; these are not plastic balls for toddlers. Many fluorescent balls float so you can see them drifting on the surface, mocking you from the water like a demented phosphorescent duck after hitting an errant shot.
Other functions ideal for night golf include office parties, conventions, weddings and fundraising events. Wouldn’t this event make your party stand out from the monotony of everybody else’s? Envision some night golf and then a buffet dinner, perhaps with glow sticks?
Popularity of this new take on our classic sport is growing; different courses are showing that there are many ways to play. There’s no uniform rules with night golf, though most players wear twenty-two inch glowing necklaces (different colors for opposing teams), while others prefer to keep the ball the center of attention.
It’s wise to wear necklaces so you know where the other players are in the dark and can see them from every direction, instead of beating someone in the head with a seven iron or a shimmering Titleist.
Here are some basics (we’re not baking a cake; but these are the ingredients): Each team gets different colors. The course colors should also be different. Other important luster includes twenty-two inch necklaces and six inch glow sticks for the golf cart. It’s a good idea (make a contest of it if you’re going all out) to decorate the golf cart in the colors of each team.
Place six inch (or ten inch) glow sticks on both sides of the tee box. Ten inch stakes work best for this to elevate the glimmer and provide more illumination. For the fairway--ten inch glow sticks (planted at least fifty to one hundred yards on both sides of every fairway).
Flags and pins--with six inch glow sticks (make sure the flag is easy to see from every direction). Illuminate those holes with an eight inch cup ring for an ethereal putting target. Be sure to remember the hazards (with glow sticks of a different color than the ones you use for fairways, holes, teams, and tee boxes).
You’re now ready to hit the night golf circuit! You’ve landed on the moon. You’ve discovered the fountain of youth. When you get home don’t forget to embrace your inner child and slide down the banister and do a somersault.
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