The golf belt buckle – more than fashion

 

Belt Buckles have been integral in men’s western and business attire for many years.  Since Anthony Kim immersed on the PGA tour flaunting his good luck AK over sized belt buckle, the trend has exploded.  In 2006 he began styling his initials because he said nobody sponsoring him was going to create a buckle like Tiger’s Nike Swoosh, so he personalized it.  Well the trend took.  All the hippest dressed PGA and LPGA players are wearing flashy buckles.  Rory Sabatini, Anthony Kim, Camillo Villegas, and Rory McIlroy are among the flashiest PGA professionals leading the trend. Well leave it to golfers to make it into a lucrative business.  Bettinardi a company that sponsors Angel Cabrera sells custom belt buckles for 175$.  Luckily there are plenty of used and unique belt buckles out there that can be found at pawn shops.
I admit, I love chunky belt buckles.  I routinely wear them with my jeans and with the right slacks on the golf course.  Unfortunately there are not many options for women in the golf department for clothing let alone flashy belt buckles. I have browsed just about every women s department store and golf shop in the Bay area and it is tough to find stylish women’s golf apparel.
So why is there such a buzz and following over the accessory?  First of all, golf attire is boring.  It is conservative and predictable.  If we are trying to grow the game of golf in adolescents, the worst thing you can do is give them a heavy thread polo shirt with a logo in the left hand corner and pleated khakis.  IF you want to play good, you gotta look good!  This is especially the case with women.  Unfitted frumpy pastels are not going to cut it.  Hopefully the etiquette of golf is here to stay, but I am all for the hip accessorizing that men and women have latched onto in the past few years.  Some think that the belt buckles are too flashy.  Tatoo Golf and Rory Sabatini has gotten a lot of flack for the skull and crossbones belt buckle going so far as to threaten whether or not he should be allowed into Augusta.  Well, back to the last paragraph…are we trying to keep the youth from finding the game of golf more than frumpy?  Style and individualism develop confidence and confidence improves athletic performance.

Tattoo Golf Belt Buckle

Now, this is MY theory on golf belt buckles.  Notice how those wearing the chunky, flashy buckles all wear their pants low around the hips.  Only a physical therapist would think this.  The belt buckle is situated in the center of the pelvis (between the Anterior Superior Iliac Spines).  I think it enhances core stability.  It just feels secure situated around your pelvis (rather than your waist) which ultimately helps improve kinesthetic awareness.  Improved awareness of where your body is (in space) improves controlled mobility of the pelvis on the hips in the back swing and dissociation during the kinematic sequence in the down swing.
This is a no brain-er.  The golf belt buckle has the potential to change the future of golf.  More style and more core stability means more young golfers playing golf pain-free for many years.
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Vitense Golfland has committed to the 2011 Birdie Book - Check back soon for their coupons

Vitense Golfland, Madison's premier par 3 course, heated driving range, kids party port, and most challenging mini golf courses has some new coupons available to Birdie Book owners.

Check Back Soon To See Vitense Golfland's new specials!

Wisconsin golf fans aren’t easily impressed, even at the PGA Championship

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — If Missouri is the Show Me State, then Wisconsin must be the Show Me Something Really Good State, at least when it comes to professional golf.
The fans who attended the 92nd PGA Championship this week at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wis., have been exemplary. They persevered through fog delays and rain storms and have been admirably respectful and courteous to players and fellow spectators alike. (Phil Mickelson isn't often addressed as "Mr. Mickelson" by autograph-seeking fans.) But when it comes to applauding shots, these Wisconsin fans have been positively stingy.
Maybe it's that famous Midwestern reserve, but the only way players could elicit a lively cheer from the fans at Whistling Straits was to almost hole their approach shots or drive the ball 350 yards. (Fans at majors are generally more profligate with their applause, and rowdier fans at regular Tour stops have been known to cheer Tiger Woods after he emerges from a Port-O-Potty.)
Jon Tattersall, a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and coach of PGA Tour player Heath Slocum, noticed that Whistling Straits was unusually quiet for a major while walking the course with Slocum's group on Friday.
"We were on the par-3 seventh, 229 yards with the flag back right about four feet from the edge and the wind off to the right," Tattersall said. "Heath hit it dead straight and it landed 15 feet left of the pin and rolled to the back of the green. It was a spectacular shot, and it didn't get a ripple (of applause)."
Tattersall added that some of the hole placements were so difficult that players would be foolish to go after them.
"A lot of times, if a guy hits it close to one of those holes, it was a mistake," Tattersall said.
Not that Wisconsin fans don't love their golf. Bob Uecker, legendary Brewers broadcaster and patron saint of Milwaukee sports, said that when it comes to golf, Wisconsinites know their stuff. Uecker himself is an avid player, getting on the course as much as he can in Arizona during the offseason. Uecker recently returned to the broadcast booth after heart surgery in late April, and he's already begun chipping and putting.
"It's a great place for golf," Uecker said, listing Whistling Straits and Erin Hills, site of the 2017 U.S. Open, among the gems in the region.
Especially if you like the more serene aspects of the game. Tattersall recounted Slocum's tee shot on the par-3 17th, the picturesque 220-yarder that plays uphill over fescue with Lake Michigan off to the left. Slocum hit a hybrid off the tee in the rain on Friday, and neither Slocum nor Tattersall saw it land. The fans around the green were as quiet as a funeral.
"We looked at each other and thought, 'Bunker?'" Tattersall said. "We got to the green and saw Heath's ball 15 feet right of the hole."
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Clicgear - Golf's #1 Push Cart Joins The Birdie Book $20.00 Coupon

Clic Gear – The #1 Push Cart In Golf $20.00 In Book Coupon!

We are excited to announce that Clic Gear golf club push carts is now a proud new sponsor of the Birdie Book.  If you haven’t seen one these amazing push carts yet definitely stop by Nevada Bob’s in Madison, The Golf Headquarters in Onalaska, or Bisbees in Green Bay to check one out. Below is a copy of Clic Gears actual “in book’ special for Birdie Book owners.  They will be featured in our 2011 book so make sure to look for the Clic Gear feature! Click Here For More Info

 

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2011 New Year Golf Resolutions brought to you by the Wisconsin Birdie Book - Your $20.00 guide to golf green fee specials all across the great state of Wisconsin

2011 is right around the corner.  We all want to improve but here are some unique comments or "suggestions" from other golfers.  Brought to you by the Birdie Book.  If you haven't heard of the Birdie Book yet please stop by our official website.  It's a simple $20.00 book that is your ticket to playing discount golf all across WI.  From private clubs to all the major public golf courses chances are we have your favorite course.  It's also a perfect way to get out and play the new golf course you've always thought about playing.  Save on your green fees with the Birdie Book!  Don't forget we've also added great Wisconsin golf shops for 2011!

New Year’s Resolutions for Golfers
Golf Tips

It’s that time again for golfers to make their New Year’s resolutions for next season. Here are some ideas to get you started:

For the New Golfers

* Hit it straight: Slow down that swing, place those hands correctly, and hit the ball straight. There is no more satisfying thing in golf that watching the ball fly straight off the tee.
* Temper, temper: Learn some self control when on the golf course. No one likes golfing with a club thrower.

For the Weekend Warriors

* Learn courtesy: This may seem like a foreign language to many weekend warriors but this year try to be a bit more courteous to other golfers. Maybe you should yell fore when your tee shot is headed towards the group on the next green.
* Remember – The ball is not your enemy: The ball is not your enemy, so stop trying to kill it. Most of the duffs, shags, shanks, and just plain bad shots made by weekend warriors happen because of swinging the club way too hard. Slow down and create a nice and even swing. You will be pleased with the results.

For our Future Touring Pros Who Aren’t Quite Pros Yet

* One step at a time: Everyone wants to improve their golf game but you want to really take it to the next level. The best thing for you to do is pace yourself. You aren’t winning the US Open this year but that doesn’t mean you cannot take small steps in that direction. One step at a time and you will find yourself one step closer to your goal.
* Practice, practice, practice: Your game is not going to get any better unless you work on it. Find the time each day to work on your swing and always consult the advice of a professional if you are truly serious about improving.

Most likely you’ve heard all this before, but just focus on one of these actions for your golf resolution will make a huge change in how well you play the game and how much you enjoy it.

Locations List For Wisconsin Golf Coupons

Golf Specials in Wisconsin – General City (location) List

We figured it might be helpful to see a brief list of some of the cities in Wisconsin the have golf courses participating in the 2011 Birdie book. This is NOT a full list and we will soon be providing an updated list that is alphabetized.  Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season!

CITIES OF PARTICIPATING COURSES IN WI
Madison, Eau Claire. Schofield, Wausau, Milwaukee, Janesville, Beloit, WI Dells, Waukesha, Minocqua, Hartland, La Crosse, Tomah, Spring Green, Edgerton, Stoughton, Oregon, Spooner, Superior, Prescott, Pembine, Gresham, Door County, Sturgean Bay, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Osceola, Cuba City, Hammond, Mt. Horeb, Mineral Point, Black River Falls, Rice Lake, Durand, Lake Geneva Resorts, Fontana, Amery, Arcadia, New Glarus, Richfield, Canpbellsport, Fond du Lac, New Holstein, Cedarburg, Baraboo, Prarie du Chien, Hayward, Minong, Suring, Neenah, Bristol, Somerset, Lomira, New Lisbon, Ashland, Menomonie, Onalaska, Brodhead, Darlington, Barneveld, Hurley, Hortonville, Eagle River, Grafton, Holcombe, Sussex, Iola, Glenwood City, Gordon, Waupaca, Sherwood, Mosinee, Tomahawk, Jefferson, Columbus, River Falls, Fort Atkinson, Mukwonago, Windsor, Deforest, Chippewa Falls, Lodi, Oshkosh, Lancaster, Green Lake, De Pere, Marinette, West Salem, Pickerel, Wautoma, Marshfield, Mayville, Monroe (Green County), Friendship, Stratford, Pewaukee, Neillsville, Luxemburg, Arkdale, Rhinelander, Necedah, Milton, Oconomowoc, Egg Harbor, Osseo, Marion, Kenosha, Hammond, Marathon, Sayner, Poplar, Richland Center, Reedsburg, Wausau, Waupon, Horicon, New London, Siren, Plymouth, Upson, Whitewater, Spring Valley, Somerset, Delafield, Sheboygan Falls, Birchwood, Cable, Saukville, Lomira, Waunakee, Abor Vitae, Beloit, Denmark, & Montello are all great Wisconsin Cities, Townships, or Villages that the Birdie Book features participating courses in.

Each of these cities has at least one golf course participating in the 2011 Birdie Book and each have a minimum of two aggressive tee time specials in the book.  Many of these coupons conform to the 2 for 1, 50% Off Green Fee, Free Cart, type of theme.  Definitely check out the Wisconsin Birdie Book's official website at http://www.MyBirdieBook.com for each golf course's exact specials & don't forget the 2011 book can be purchased as a gift certificate for Christmas 2011.  Thanks,  The Birdie Book Guys!

Merry Christmas From The Birdie Book - The leader in Wisconsin of golf specials, coupons, & discounts.

Merry Christmas from the Birdie Book guys in Madison!  We would like to personally thank everyone who ordered Birdie Book's for their friends & family over the last couple weeks.  Have a wonderful holiday and we hope you have a great new year.  Please tell your friends, we greatly appreciate it!

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The Wisconsin State Journal Recommends The Birdie Book - The Leader in green fee specials & discount tee time

 The Birdie Book was released for the first time in 2010.  In our very first year we were fortunate enough to be featured and recommended by the Wisconsin State Journal.  We would like to personally thank Rob Schultz (the writer) and the Wisconsin State Journal for recognizing our hard work and great product. Here are their kind words and a link to the article.

WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL – The article below was published in the WSJ, summer 2010

“Buy a Birdie Book

This new offering – which is produced by Elliot Holzwarth right here in Madison – has great two-for-one and foursome deals for quality courses all around the state, and many of the deals apply even on weekends. The cover price is a reasonable $20 but there also is a $5 discount if you buy online in July at www.mybirdiebook.com“.

Rock River Hills Country Club in Horicon Wisconsin offers another great golf discount coupon in the 2011 Birdie Book

Rock River Hills Golf Club is built along the Rock River with 13 of the 18 holes involving water.  Rock River Hills G.C. is considered the best kept secret in Southern Wisconsin.  A very picturesque course with an abundance of wildlife roaming its terrain. 

The course has a 4 1/2 star rating by Golf Digest and is labeled as a "Hidden Gem" by Gary D'Amato.  The par 70 course is referred to as a target golf course that presents the experienced golfer with rich rewards for accurate shots.  There are three tee boxes on each hole which enables enjoyable play regardless of your playing ability.

A full service pro-shop and clubhouse are available for your every need.  Our dining room overlooks the Rock River at the southern end of the Horicon Marsh Wildlife Refuge.  The scenery is breathtaking.

This one is worth the trip.  If you are in Madison, Milwaukee, or the Fox Valley don't let the drive bother you.  The savings will offset the drive.  Get your coupons at www.mybirdiebook.com.

Waupun's Rock River Country Club has joined the 2011 Birdie Book the best golf discount coupons in Wisconsin

The front nine is a Links style course demanding accuracy off the tee and precision to the green. With 29 sand traps on this nine and many hazards, the front nine is a challenge for every golfer.

The Back Nine has many old and mature trees waiting to knock down a wayward tee shot or a missed approach.  Many of the holes play as they did when the course opened in 1927.  The present layout of the "Old Nine" holes was completed in the early 80's.  At that time, the course was lengthened and changed so that only a couple of original holes remain

Get out and take on this course this summer, but don't do it without picking up your 2011 Birdie Book at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/.

Reedsburg Country Club has joined the 2011 Birdie Book with a great golf discount coupon.

Reedsburg Country Club rewards accuracy and demands strategy.  Don't be fooled by the yardage.  This course will challenge you on even the shortest holes.  Every tee shot presents you with a choice.  Do you try and set up for the short iron and a birdie opportunity or do you play for the safe side of the fairway and keep the ball in play? All eighteen holes have either out of bounds or a lateral water hazard on one or both sides. Then there is the meandering creek that crosses in front of five of the holes near the green. 


One of the things you will notice about Reedsburg Country Club is a unique blend of old and new golf course architecture.  Only three of the original nine holes that were built in 1925 remain.  In 1977 the award winning design team of Killian and Nugent teamed up to expand the layout out to 18 championship holes.  The result is a challenging course that provides variety at every turn.  You will find a mixture of small elevated greens protected by pot bunkers and more generously sized undulating greens that can leave you with the potential to three-putt at any time.  


Did I mention that the greens are fast?  We take great pride in our greens.  Hitting to the right side of the pins is critical.  We like our greens fast and true.  You will too.  Our everyday green fees are very reasonable. In the Spring and Fall of the year we make them even more attractive.  Be sure and check out our special rates for groups as well.

People drive from all over to golf this course.  The above description says it all.  Get your 2011 Birdie Book at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/ and start saving when the snow melts.

Prairie Du Chien CC is in the 2011 Birdie Book the best golf discount coupon book in Wisconsin

Another any day of the week offer.  Get over to Prairie du Chien and take advantage of this great coupon.  When you are done head over to the boat and try and win some some money with your golf savings.

Get your 2011 Birdie Book at www.mybirdiebook.com

Pine Hills Golf & Supper Club Matches their 2010 offer in the 2011 Birdie Book Wisconsin's best golf discount coupon book

Welcome to Pine Hills Golf Course, where golf isn't just a game - it's an experience! Nestled in the North Woods, you'll find splendor in our well-manicured golf course and will enjoy the pleasures of world-class dining.   Located just 30 minutes northwest of Shawano off Hwy. 47, Pine Hills Golf Course is carved out of the mystic beautiful north woods landscape.

   After a round of golf, dine in the charm of Pine Hills Supper Club, warmly decorated with a view opening onto the golf course. It's a fine dining experience worth a return visit.

Get this great offer and many more at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/

Tagalong Golf Course in Birchwood Wisconsin is a great course addition to the 2011 Birdie Book

History



Tagalong was originally built as a private golf course for Frank D. Stout. Construction on the course began about 1916 and it was first played on around 1919. Frank Stout was said to have been the fifth wealthiest man in Chicago at the time. The course was built for himself and his guest only.

Scottish Imports
Rumor has it that Mr. Stout had the bent grass for the greens cut in Scotland and shipped across the ocean, along with a world-famous architect and a member of the Scottish nobility. The course itself was intended to be a duplicate of St. Andrews. Fourteen miles of pipe were used to irrigate the greens and fairways. The course features huge, elevated greens surrounded by deep, grass bunkers. As a gala to commemorate the opening of the course in 1925, Stout arranged to have an exhibition round featuring the US Open Champion and the British Open Champion.


The Buildings

Six buildings were originally built at Tagalong.

• The main clubhouse is a gem of the old Stonemason's art. The Gothic Arches with their pastel colors of cut stone are topped by curving thatched roofs.
• The Pumphouse, which is situated on the shore of Red Cedar Lake, was built to house the large pumps used to water the entire grounds. This building was also used for a waiting station as the only way to enter the estate was by water.
• What is now Stonehaven was originally built to store the equipment used to maintain the golf course and grounds.
• On the east side of the property lies the remainder of the buildings, all built to maintain the estate in its unprecedented beauty. The caretaker's home sported a grand stone chimney, the Bunkhouse was used to house and feed the grounds crew. The stable was built for the blacksmith and the team of horses used in building and maintaining the golf course.

In an excerpt taken from an article about Tagalong sometime following World War II the author states, "The value of this property as shown on the Barron County Atlas of twenty years ago (about 1930) is $500,000. It is the writer's considered opinion that, if the truth were known, it cost Mr. Stout more than twice the amount shown on the Atlas".

How Tagalong Got Its Name
Tagalong got its name in this manner: It was the custom in the family that, whenever anything new was acquired or built and needed to be named, Mr. Stout would put up a gold piece as a prize. Mrs. Stout put the name "Tagalong" into the hat and won the gold piece. She suggested "Tagalong" because Mr. Stout always complained that the children wanted to "tag along" every time he went to the golf course.

If you have not played this course you better put it on the list.  Bring the whole family and plan the summer vacation around this great course.  Once again they have offered the Birdie Book a very generous offer for you to try them out.  Don't delay.  Get your 2011 Birdie Book at www.mybirdiebook.com

Kenosha Wisconsin's very own Petrifying Spring Golf Course joins the 2011 Birdie Book

The 18-hole "Petrifying Springs" course at the Petrifying Springs Golf Course facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin features 5,979 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70 . The course rating is 67.8 and it has a slope rating of 119. Designed by Joseph A. Roseman, the Petrifying Springs golf course opened in 1937.

More great offers from the 2011 Birdie Book!  Get yours today at www.mybirdiebook.com.

Check out this great golf discount coupon in the 2011 Birdie Book by Paganica Golf Course in Oconomowoc Wisconsin

The 18-hole "Paganica" course at the Paganica Golf Course facility in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin features 6,576 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.0 and it has a slope rating of 116. Designed by Luke Frye, the Paganica golf course opened in 1961. Todd Trausenecker manages the course as the Golf Professional.

This course features tree-lined fairways and water hazards coming into play on seven holes. The signature hole is #4, a 427-yard, par 4, requiring an approach shot that must carry at least 186 yards over water to the green. The greens are average in size and speed, and the fairways are narrow.

Another non restricted offer by the 2011 Birdie Book.  Get your book today at www.mybirdiebook.com

The 2011 Birdie Book welcomes Osseo Golf Course to the best golf coupon book in Wisconsin

This is a great 9 hole course close to Eau Claire.  They are very aggressive on their offer.  Get this offer and many more at www.mybirdiebook.com

The Orchards In Egg Harbor WI is the newest addition to the 2011 Birdie Book Wisconsin's best golf discount coupon book

The Orchards at Egg Harbor is a spectacular 18 hole championship golf course is built on 200 acres of scenic Door County property. The course is 7,200 yards from the back tees and winds through mature hardwoods, orchards and rolling meadows that are highlighted by a 5-acre lake.  It's challenging design is rated 74.4 from the tips, but offers at least 4 sets of tees at each hole that allow players of all skill levels to find an appropriate challenge for their game.
The new clubhouse is a magnificent compliment to the Orchards championship course. This clubhouse is a great place to relax, socialize, dine, and entertain. Our welcoming staff pampers you with a full service bar and grill, a fully-equipped golf pro shop, spacious locker rooms with shower facilities, a large conference room, and a distinct banquet area. The Orchards clubhouse is designed to host golf outings, corporate meetings, parties, wedding receptions, and social functions. Treat yourself to a memorable round of golf and see why The Orchards at Egg Harbor is considered a perfect centerpiece for Door County, Wisconsin

Make sure to add this course to your 2011 golf plans, along with the 2011 Birdie Book.  Buy it now at www.mybirdiebook.com

The Birdie Book hit 170 courses in Wisconsin today.

What a day.  The golfers of Wisconsin can look forward to 170 courses (and climbing) in the 2011 Birdie Book.  Hats off to the Birdie Book team for all its hard work and to all the courses in this great state that believe in this great product and what the Birdie Book is trying to accomplish.

Get you 2011 Birdie Book today at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/ and get these 340+ golf discount coupons.

Ojibwa Golf Course in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin is in the 2011 Birdie Book the best discount golf coupons in Wisconsin

Here is two more unrestricted offers for you.  Get your 2011 Birdie Book at www.mybirdiebook.com and take advantage of this great offer and many more.

Oakgreen Golf Course in Fond du Lac Wisconsin has joined the 2011 Birdie Book

The 18-hole "Executive" course at the Oakgreen Golf Course facility in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin features 1,505 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 29

Go to www.mybirdiebook.com to get your 2011 Birdie Book and take advantage of over 350 golf discounts in Wisconsin.

The Birdie Book is excited to have a discount golf offer from Northwood Golf Club in Rhinelander Wisconsin

Rhinelander's Northwood Golf Club opened in May of 1989, and instantly became a destination golf course even while being 3 hours north of Wisconsin's major cities.

A quote from Ron Manske, writer from the Fond Du Lac reporter, "If Northwood was closer to the center of the state, it would receive even more play then it already does. And if it were in a metropolitan area, it would either be private or so popular you wouldn't be able to get on it."

• 4 1/2 star Golf Digest Places to Play
• No. 3 Municipal golf courses in America Golf Digest 2003
• Golf Digest thrifty 50 Ranked 16 for courses $50.00 or less
• Award winning Golf Shop 

This is a must play course in the Northwoods.  If you have not played it yet now is the time.  This offer will save you $10 / time.  Go to http://www.mybirdie.com/ and get your 2011 Birdie Book and start planning your 2011 Golf Tour!!

NorthBrook Country Club is just another course with a great discount golf coupon in the 2011 Birdie Book.

Long admired in the Green Bay area for its excellent course conditions, NorthBrook Country Club is conveniently located between Green Bay and the Door Peninsula. Our impeccably groomed, 18-hole par-71 course features a blend of long and short holes, wooded fairways, strategic bunkering and challenging greens. The grounds also include a practice range, putting green and chipping area. Tee times are available seven days a week throughout the season.
For your convenience – before or after your round – our facility also contains a full-service restaurant on its upper level, as well as a first-floor bar & grill. Both eateries feature a variety of delicious appetizers, sandwiches and entrees, as well as a wide selection of beverages.
Recently awarded a four-and-a-half star rating by Golf Digest, NorthBrook Country Club is considered the best-conditioned public course in the Green Bay area. Our course has been designed to offer a golf experience that will please any player. We encourage you to discover for yourself our high-quality, affordable facility. Call our Golf Shop at 920-845-2383 to reserve your tee time.
Go to http://www.mybirdiebook.com/ to get your 2011 Birdie Book that will save you a ton this summer.

Naga-Waukee golf Course is another Waukesha County Course to join the 2011 Birdie Book with another agressive golf discount coupon offer.

Noted golf course architect, Lawrence Packard, transformed 200 wooded, Kettle Moraine acres into a beautiful and challenging irrigated 18-hole championship golf course. The rugged terrain and breathtaking views of Pewaukee Lake make playing this course an unforgettable experience. The clubhouse offers a pro shop, food and beverage service, restrooms, and locker facilities.

Go to www.mybirdiebook.com to get your 2011 Birdie Book.

Mystique Meadows in Stratford Wisconsin in in the 2011 Birdie Book the best golf discount coupons in Wisconsin

It does not get old offering you all these no restriction gold coupons.  This is what the Birdie Book is all about.  Check out this offer and many more at www.mybirdiebook.com

Moor Downs Golf Course in Waukesha Wisconsin has a great coupon in the 2011 Birdie Book the best golf discount coupon book in Wisconsin

Surrounding the Waukesha County Office Building, Moor Downs Golf Course was originally built in 1915 as an addition to the renowned Moor Bath Hotel and Spa. This well maintained 9-hole course is an excellent facility for the youth, novice, senior and experienced golfer.

Part of the Waukesha County course system this is a great addition to the 2011 Birdie Book.  Go to http://www.mybirdiebook.com/ com to see this offer and the rest of the Waukesha County courses discounts.

The Birdie Book would like to welcome the Menomonie Golf and County Club to the 2011 Birdie Book.

Our nine hole public golf course was founded in 1924, making it one of the oldest courses in Northern Wisconsin featuring a grand clubhouse with a ballroom and fine dining area. Unfortunately, the clubhouse burned down in 1993 and at that time a change was orchestrated. Architect Robert Johnson re-configured the course into a very challenging 9 Hole Executive Course. Built from a full length course, this Par 30 course offers extreme challenges for all levels of players with our Hole #3 - "Cathedral of the Pines" and the signature Hole #8 - "Island of Terror". This green is surrounded entirely by the courses' irrigation holding pond.

We strongly encourage everyone to call ahead for a tee time. We accept the use of major credit cards and we honor the "Lung Card", "The Golf Card", and the "Chippewa Valley Boy Scout Coupon Card". We offer reciprocal discounts to members of the following golf courses: Pinewood, Whitetail, Spring Valley, Durand, Mondovi, Glen Hills, Hammond, and Clear Lake.

Check out this great course and so many others at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/.

Marlinks Golf Course in Wautoma Wisconsin has another great golf coupon for the 2011 Birdie Book Wisconsin's best discount golf book.

Look at this great no restriction offer.  Once again only the Birdie Book can bring you so many great offers.  Please buy your Birdie Book today at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/ and enjoy all of these great offers.

Quig's Maplewood Golf Course has another great golf coupon in the 2011 Birdie Book the Best Golf Discount Coupon Book.

This ia a great course that is a member of the CWGA.  Don't forget to plan this course for your 2011 golf tour.  Go to http://www.mybirdiebook.com/ to get you copy of the 2011 Birdie Book and start saving.

Want to save big bucks on your green fees in 2011? I’ll show you how.

-AN INSIDE LOOK IN TO WISCONSIN’S STATEWIDE DISCOUNT GOLF BOOK – “MY” BIRDIE BOOK

Recommended by the WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL

     I’m sure everyone knows that over the years Wisconsin golf course green fees have fluctuated quite a bit.  This is a direct result of our ever changing economy and what our great courses are doing to keep you coming back.  Through the golf show & email polls we’ve taken it’s apparent that WI golfers obviously want to play more and try new courses.  Money is tight and it’s become much more difficult for the average person in Wisconsin to achieve this.  It’s a very cyclical  process. If golfers can’t afford to play as much or travel to go play the new, interesting course they’ve been thinking about than the golf courses suffer too.  We have so many amazing golf courses in Wisconsin and some have even started to close their doors because of the current economic state.  It’s not all gloomy though as we have talked to many courses that have started to see an upswing in business.  It’s good to hear positive news!

Why am I telling you this?   Simple, this is the reason we decided to create the Birdie Book.  Golfers and Golf Courses needed an avenue to bring one another together during not so positive times.  Yes, we’ve all seen local discount golf cards, expensive golf packages, and even other books that might have a few golf course specials but nothing that really worked for both parties.  The golfer and the golf courses are what’s important here.  While these other avenues worked OK the Birdie Book offers something completely different, more aggressive, and certainly much more affordable to Wisconsin golfers and courses.
“My” Birdie Book is a simple, full color, high quality publication that gets released yearly and for 2011 currently has partnered with over 170 amazing Wisconsin Golf Courses.  It’s one book that covers our entire state and each of these golf courses has a minimum of two aggressive tee time specials for golfers to take advantage of.  It has double to triple the courses of any other Wisconsin golf discount options and you can purchase it for only $20.00.  In 2011 we did something new and added some great golf shops across the state as well.

Here’s why it works.  First and foremost the Birdie Book does NOT charge golf courses to participate like most other discount type companies.  Our thought process as a local, based out of Madison, Wisconsin born company is that the courses shouldn’t have to pay to discount their services or tee times.  Adding to that philosophy, as a golfer I wouldn’t want to and won’t personally pay $75.00 to $400.00 for for golf specials.  That’s where the sponsors come in that you see on our website and in the actual Birdie Book.  These are the the people that we ow a huge thank you too for making it all come together.  Without companies like TaylorMade, Addidas, Laser Link, Nevada Bob’s, and a few others the book wouldn’t be possible.  It would either be much more expensive for the golfer to purchase or the golf courses would have to pay to participate.  In our opinion both are bad options which is why we greatly appreciate our sponsor partnerships and we ask you as Birdie Book owners to keep that in mind when purchasing your new clubs, rangefinder, or golf equipment in general.

The third part of the Birdie Book is the fact that kids and junior golf programs across the state also benefit from it.  We are partnering with many high school golf teams, non profits, and other organizations that use the Birdie Book as a fund raising tool.  What a great way for them to maintain their equipment needs while promoting courses around the state.

As I mentioned above the Birdie Book is cyclical.   From the great National Sponsors, to bringing golfers and golf courses together, and lastly supporting junior golf, everyone benefits.  It really is amazing and we hope you feel the same.  Thanks for taking the time to check out the Birdie Book and why we’re here.  If you ever have any questions or concerns please call or email Joe, Elliot, or Brett.  We are located in Madison and want to here from you.  Have a great Holiday Season and keep checking back for updates!

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GOLF Magazine Interview: Matt Kuchar - Birdie Book, Wisconsin's Discount Golf Book's Golfer of The Week!

Courtesy of Bridgestone

"I think I have the knowledge now that winning major championships is something that I can do."

What's been the biggest adjustment for you now that you're considered one of the Tour's elite?
It's probably the extra time commitment that's involved — everything from signing extra autographs to handling additional media requests. I used to be able to practice as much as I wanted to, and come and go pretty much as I pleased, but that's started to change a bit recently. It's a tough balancing act when you have to add an extra hour or more to take care of things that didn't used to be part of your normal routine.
Are there any extra perks?
No, not yet. It's a lot more fun. It's fun to see yourself on a magazine cover, you know, fun things like that. You get a lot more support, a lot more fanfare. I seem to get a lot more phone calls from old friends that I haven't caught up with in a while.
You've had numerous highlights this season, but which one would you say has been your personal favorite?
Having the kids run out on the green with my wife after The Barclays. We got some fun pictures of them running out on the green. It's something as a player, and then as a father, that you really aspire to — you can't wait to have that happen to you. It's fun to watch it happen to other people, and you really can't wait for that to happen to yourself.
Let's talk about the PGA Championship. You led for 36 holes. What did you learn about yourself that week?
Well, there seems to be a lesson in everything. We all aspire to win major championships, and to get myself in contention, to have the lead after 36 holes, tells me that if I can do it for 36 holes, then I really ought to be able to do it for 72 holes. I think I have the knowledge now that this is in my grasp, that winning major championships is something that I can do.
What were you thinking coming down the stretch at The Barclays to keep yourself in the zone?
I'm always a competitor. I'm not there just to have a good time. I want to play well and perform well. It was nice that I ended up having a chance even though I was a few strokes back going into Sunday. It's a difficult course, and I made some birdies early. And then it was really great to make a couple of birdies late. I birdied 16 and 17 and was able to sneak into a playoff.
You've mentioned how important it is to improve. What's on your agenda for 2011?
Even if you finish the year at No. 1 in the world, and Tiger Woods has done this, you can still probably get better. There are so many aspects of the game that you can work on — you can drive it father, you can drive it straighter, you can hit your irons higher and more consistently, you can get better with your wedges, and you can always putt better. There's never an end to that striving to get better in golf. It's a great thing about the game.
Your dad, Peter, was quite visible when you burst onto the scene in the late '90s, but he's receded into the background.
I had great success when he caddied for me, and I've had great success now that I've got a regular caddie. It was great when I was an amateur and didn't have any money.
What's it like to be on the road all the time?
My wife travels just about every week, as do the kids. It's easy to stay busy, although what we're doing every day I don't always know. We always stay with friends — it's easier. You have a kitchen and a living room, a place to go watch TV and relax instead of having to be quiet all the time because you're afraid you'll wake the kids.
How do you know so many people everywhere?
[Laughs.] I don't know! Golf's a great game, and you meet a lot of people along the way. I've met a lot of people who've invited me to stay with them over the years, so I guess it just adds up!


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Get The Golfer in your family a Birdie Book for Christmas - Inexpensive, Unique, & Amazing!

Christmas is right around the corner.  Need an inexpensive, last minute suggestion?  Check out the Birdie Books 2011 Holiday gift idea video.

With over 170+ great Wisconsin Golf Courses, multiple local golf shops/stores, and other aggressive golf discounts, specials, and coupons you can’t afford not to pick up the Birdie Book for the golfer in your family. The experts in Wisconsin golf are calling the Birdie Book “the biggest no brainer in golf”!  Please check it out for yourself and feel free to contact us with any questions.  Don’ break the bank this Christmas and get your friend or loved one something they’ll really appreciate.  The Birdie Book!

Wisconsin Golfers Christmas Gift Idea – Last Minute Suggestions

The Golf Headquarters in the Onalaska & La Crosse area joins the Birdie & Offers a GREAT SPECIAL!

 

Golf Headquarters in Onalaska, WI had joined the 2011 Birdie Book.  If you golf and live in the La Crosse, WI area you've definitely stopped by this great store.  Whether you're simply picking up some new golf balls or getting fit for that new set of clubs you can't beat the services of Golf Headquarters.  The great thing about Golf Headquarters is that their staff is very knowledgeable so you won't end up walking out with club, ball, or glove that doesn't fit your game.  They have always had the best most aggressive prices in town but now they gotten even better.  Golf Headquarters is proud to announce that they will offer an additional 20% OFF on ALL Items excluding balls and a few select items.  This is almost unheard of in the golf world so don't miss out.  Look for the Golf Headquarters full page feature in your new 2011 Birdie Book for more details.  Do the math!  Buying a new driver, irons, or even some slick new golf apparel?  You can save a lot of money through this amazing special so please take advantage of it.  Thanks again to the great people at Golf Headquarters in Onalaska!

 

The Birdie Book would like to welcome Lancaster Country Club to the 2011 Birdie Book the best golf discount book in Wisconsin

The 18-hole "Lancaster" course at the Lancaster Municipal Country Club facility in Lancaster, Wisconsin features 6,060 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 68.8 and it has a slope rating of 119.  Designed by Gordon Cunningham, the Lancaster golf course opened in 1934. Darrin Miles manages the course as the General Manager.

Get your 2011 Birdie Book at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/.

Lakeshore in Oshkosh Wisconsin has a very aggresive offer in the 2011 Birdie Book the best golf discount book in Wisconsin.

For over 80 years, Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course has been providing recreational enjoyment for golfers living and visiting Northeastern Wisconsin.  Set naturally on the shores of the Fox River, Lakeshore compliments the peaceful beauty surrounding it.  In 2001, an extensive renovation was given to the golf course that improved the condition and layout without sacrificing the character of the original design. 

Lakeshore offers a full practice range, 18 holes, a clubhouse featuring a deck that overlooks the Fox River, and a friendly staff who look forward to serving individual golfers and groups alike.  We invite you to experience Lakeshore's rich history and be a part of our promising future.  Come visit us soon!

Get this offer right away at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/.

The newest addition to the 2011 Birdie Book is Lake Wissota in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Check out this great Wisconsin Golf Discount Offer.

Lake Wissota Golf Course, designed by Don Stepanik, is an 18 hole Championship course placed amongst the natural setting of Lake Wissota and its rolling, wooded terrain.

Conveniently located near Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire, the widely acclaimed layout, stellar playing conditions and amazing staff makes Lake Wissota Golf Course the best value in the Chippewa Valley.

You can get this great offer at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/.

Lake Wisconsin Country Club is yet another great course to join the 2011 Birdie Book the best golf discount book in Wisconsin

Lake Windsor Golf Club has great golf discount offers in the 2011 Birdie Book.

If you have not played this mature course outside of Madison Wisconsin you need to.  It will challange you but on some holes you will have the chance to score.  Get your 2011 Birdie Book at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/ and take advantage of this great offer.

Krooked Kreek is another new addition to the 2011 Birdie Book the best gold discount book in Wisconsin.

Nestled between the bluffs of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and the glacial eskers of Western Wisconsin, Krooked Kreek is quickly becoming the permanent home of golfers from near and far.  Golfing in the serenity of the prairie and natural wetlands you are sure to see and hear the ducks, whitetail deer, foxes, turkeys, pheasants, Sandhill cranes, and other native wildlife.

     Located just two miles east of Osceola, Wisconsin on County Road M and just 45 minutes from the Twin Cities, KKGC first opened for play in 1990 with only the front nine holes available.  The back nine holes were added in 1995 to complete our challenging 18-hole facility.  As the name implies, a crooked creek winds through the course offering challenges to the golfer while showing off the countryside wildlife and floral beauty.   

   With the front nine greens being generous in size and somewhat level, the back nine greens are smaller with more pitch and plenty of undulations to test even the experienced golfer.

    While the fairways provide generous landing areas, water and DNR wetlands can come into play on 11 holes with an errant or miscalculated shot.  The golfer who knows when to lay up and when to go for it will be richly rewarded.

    At Krooked Kreek, our goal is to ensure everyone, golfers and non-golfers, feels welcome with our friendly staff ready to assist.  We go that extra step to ensure your visit is enjoyable and pleasurable. 

Go to http://www.mybirdiebook.com/ and get your 2011 Birdie Book.  This is a very agressive offer so take advantage.  It is also a great course to knock the ball around at.

A Birdie Book First. Free golf. Kestrel Ridge has joined the 2011 Birdie Book with the most aggresive golf discount ever.

FREE GOLF!!! Just decide not to walk.  Pay for a cart and your golf is free.  Can you say my Birdie Book is paid for.  Go to www.mybirdiebook.com and get your book today.

Holiday Lodge Golf Resort is ready for you to stay and play and with the 2011 Birdie Book save with great golf discount offers.

This lodge has a great deal to do for the whole family.  If you are like me golf is at the top of the list on vacation and they have it.  Get your 2011 Birdie Book at www.mybirdiebook.com to save when of vacation this year at this course and many more.

Hickory Hills one of Eau Claire's Finest is in the 2011 Birdie Book with some aggresive golf discount offers.

Located on 100 stunning acres just 3 miles south of Eau Claire on Highway 93, Hickory Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole, executive length course geared towards the recreational golfer.
  
At Hickory Hills, you will find the lush fairways, exceptionally friendly customer service, and the best scenery the Chippewa Valley has to offer.
 
Come experience why Readers Choice Awards and Volume One Magazine have voted us the best golf course in the Chippewa Valley for 7 straight years!

This course is a must play.  That is what it has in common with the Birdie Book.  The 2011 Birdie Book is a must have.  Buy it today at http://www.mybirdiebook.com/.

Hawk's View Como Crossing is a 5 Star Birdie Book Member and they have a great disocount to offer a Birdie Book owner.

Experience great golf on Como Crossings, our 5 star rated championship course. This is par 72, 7,074 yards of challenging golf among mature vegetation and woodlands. Como Creek meanders throughout the 18 holes, complimenting the scenic, rolling topography. The fairways consist of a three-way bent grass blend that provides excellent lies, playability, and is environmentally friendly. The course has multiple tee to accommodate all handicap levels. Beautiful granite bolder retaining walls are featured in the course landscaping and signage. These were excavated from the original site. Throughout the design and construction process, every effort has been made to preserve mature trees, existing wetlands and the natural elevation changes on the site.

If you use both of these offers this summer you will save $150+. You can't beat that kind of savings for $20.  Oh and don't forget you will have another 300+ offers to cash in on if you buy the 2011 Birdie Book at www.mybirdiebook.com.  Don't wait.