Are Today’s Teenagers Smarter and Better Than We Think?

Childhood health experts have worried about kids raised on cellphones and social media. Student protests gave us a glimpse of the potential of Gen Z.

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The Actor and Comedian Jay Pharoah Channels ‘Sparta’ at the Gym

The former “Saturday Night Live” actor, who stars in the movie “Unsane,” shows off his lean physique.

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Story Hour, Off the Army Base

My life with the other Army wives was like life with family: intense, necessary for survival, claustrophobic and never enough.

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The Weekly Health Quiz: Exercise, Testosterone and Fish Oil

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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Many Americans Try Retirement, Then Change Their Minds

More and more older people have realized that not working just isn’t for them —and it’s not all economics.

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Minnesota latest state to step up with BMP guidelines for golf courses

Minnesota GCSA leads the development of statewide best management practices with grant from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

Lawrence, Kan. (March 27, 2018) – A collaborative effort by members of the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association and related organizations in the state and region has resulted in publication of four manuals focused on best management practices (BMPs) for Minnesota golf courses.

Although the foundation for the Minnesota BMP initiative began more than nine years ago, the Minnesota GCSA manuals were developed in part by using the BMP Planning Guide and Template created by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and funded and supported by the USGA.

The affiliated chapter received an $8,750 BMP grant that GCSAA funded through the association’s Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG) in part by PGA Tour. The BMP grant program provides funding through the EIFG to chapters for developing new guides, updating existing guides or for verification programs. GCSAA’s goal is to have all 50 states offer established BMPs by 2020.

Jack MacKenzie, CGCS, Minnesota GCSA executive director, said that while superintendents in the state were the drivers of the movement, the project drew the attention of other entities that made the final creation a truly collaborative effort.

“It really opened the door to a growing relationship with our allied associations in Minnesota,” MacKenzie said. “The BMPs were the catalyst to get together, and now we meet on a regular basis.”

In addition to the University of Minnesota, other organizations that contributed to the BMP initiative included Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Golf Association, Upper Midwest Chapter of the Club Managers Association, Minnesota Chapter of the Professional Golfers Association and the Midwest Chapter of the Golf Course Owners Association.

Of the four documents that encompass the BMPs, the “Best Management Practices Water-Use Efficiency/Conservation Plan For Minnesota Golf Courses” has drawn particular attention from the state’s Department of Natural Resources.

“Golf is the first industry to really step up and support the Department of Natural Resource’s reaction to a recent judgment against them,” MacKenzie said. “Nine local metro courses met with a representative of the DNR. He put the newly created BMP water document on the table, and he said, ‘this is what we’re working with, this is good.’”

To see the Minnesota GCSA BMP documents and to learn more about GCSAA’s BMP program, visit www.gcsaa.org/bmp.

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K-MOTION Announces National Release of K-COACH

Ultimate Coaching Platform Completes Re-brand from K-VEST to K-COACH

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) K-MOTION Interactive – the pioneer of innovative, wearable human motion training applications for golf, baseball, softball, fitness, physical therapy and beyond – has officially released K-COACH, a revolutionary instruction-based platform which provides coaches of all-levels with the measurement and training tools to transform their students’ games.

Since 2002, K-MOTION certified golf professionals have been helping everyone from PGA TOUR winners to high handicappers unlock their best golf by optimizing how the body functions during the golf swing. For the past three years, the company has been working to create a new, transformative coaching platform that builds on the acclaimed K-VEST. This national release officially completes the rebranding of the company’s flagship product from K-VEST to K-COACH.

Following a successful debut at the 2018 PGA Show, K-COACH empowers golf professionals of all-levels to better measure, understand, coach and train players. The system allows the coach to understand a student’s movement, so that they can prescribe precise drills designed to spark rapid improvement and ensure these drills are completed perfectly, every time. With the introduction of wrist angle measurement, coaches can understand how the clubface behaves throughout the swing, while launch monitor integration identifies how the player’s swing directly affects the distance and accuracy of the player’s ball.

“Our team could not be more excited to bring K-COACH to market,” said K-MOTION CEO Michael Chu. “This is the ultimate teaching solution for coaches who demand a complete learning system that benefits both their students and their business.”

A groundbreaking feature being introduced in K-COACH is ‘Train Shot.’ The process is both simple and revolutionary: coaches of all levels auto-capture a group of swings, pick the best one or use the average of the group and then let the automated swing fitting feature convert the data into a customized training program that helps players replicate and improve upon their best swing. All of this is delivered through the patented biofeedback training and a cloud-based coaching platform that has made K-MOTION a leader in golf instruction.

“A coach doesn’t need to look at numbers anymore to benefit from 3D and biofeedback,” said Tony Morgan, Head of Golf at K-MOTION. “All they do is find the player’s best shot, capture it and train it. We’ve built the world’s first instant camera for transferring motion to biofeedback training.”

According to Golf Digest, seven of the top-15 golf instructors in America use K-MOTION products for better training. This includes instructors to some of the biggest PGA TOUR superstars in the world. Beyond golf, Major League Baseball teams such as the Seattle Mariners, major universities and select National Hockey League teams also rely on K-MOTION’s revolutionary system to help their athletes achieve optimum movement and performance.

K-MOTION is the industry leader in wearable, motion-training technology that makes athletes better faster. The company’s products (including K-COACH and K-PLAYER) create the complete learning solution: from diagnosis, to supervised instruction, to unsupervised practice. Through patented real-time audio and visual cues, athletes can connect perception and reality and master perfect motion in seconds. K-MOTION creates a seamless connection between player and coach through its cloud-based improvement sequence of measure, assess, coach and train.

For more information: www.k-motion.com, 603.472.3519.

About K-MOTION Interactive, Inc.

K-MOTION is the industry leader in wireless, human motion learning for sports, fitness and medical (physical therapy) applications. K-MOTION’s cloud-based products provide the complete learning solution to enhance the measurement, understanding, coaching and training of athletes. Medical grade inertial sensors capture data that best-in-class software evaluates to enable deeper understanding of athletes and diagnose inefficient movement by revealing what the eye can’t see. This understanding is then applied through patented real-time audio and visual cues to coach and train athletes. K-MOTION athletes connect perception and reality to master perfect motion in seconds. According to Golf Digest, seven of the top-15 golf instructors in America use K-MOTION products for better training. In addition, Major League Baseball and National Hockey League teams apply the company’s solutions. Titleist Performance Institute and other world-renowned fitness and movement coaches and physical therapists are brand ambassadors. The company has offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nashua, New Hampshire and San Francisco, California.

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Hockey Fans Beware! Heart Attack Rates Rise After a Game

Men under 55 were particularly susceptible, with an increased risk of 40 percent on days after a victory, and 20 percent after a defeat.

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Must I Visit My Dying and Dangerously Facebook-Active Uncle?

A reader wonders whether it’s advisable to “leave politics at the door” and say goodbye to a xenophobic relative in hospice.

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Utah Passes ‘Free-Range’ Parenting Law

A new law in Utah is the first in the nation written to protect parents who allow children to walk to school alone or play unsupervised.

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V1 Sports Introduces New and Improved iOS Golf App for Golfers

Leading golf swing video analysis platform delivers innovative new app to help golfers improve their game.

Ann Arbor, MI –  V1 Sports (V1), producers of the leading golf video instruction technology platform for teaching pros and golfers, has released a new V1 Golf IOS App and it is receiving rave reviews from golfers across the globe.

The V1 team listened intently to their customers and is confident that the V1 Golf 2.1 app builds upon the functionality that makes it the most-awarded swing analyzer app in the world.

“The new release is an example of our passion for empowering instructors and golfers to be their best,” Chris McGinley, CEO of V1 Sports, said. “By asking the right questions and listening closely to our users, we continue to help them improve.”

Targeted at golfers, the new release is the largest update since the app debuted in 2010 and is loaded with enhanced features and a new user interface that better facilitates golf instruction and mobile learning.

The new app helps golfers capture their swing on video and share it with their V1 teaching pro, so that they can receive digital lessons and instruction at home, on the range, or on the road. The app allows V1 instructors to deliver lessons created with V1’s Pro software that include video, telestration, voiceover and content directly to their students’ mobile device.

The V1 Golf app also allows the golfer to have fun learning by analyzing their swing using the tools and content.  In addition, the V1 Golf Plus subscription allows golfers access to one of the largest libraries of tour swings for comparison and exclusive tips and drills.

Long time users and newcomers alike are giving the release two thumbs up.

“V1 Golf App 2.1 is terrific…record your swing, edit the video, then analyze it with a variety of helpful tools.  For those of us who work on improving our game. I don’t know how it gets any better than the new V1 golf app,” said one user testimonial.

Another said: “Wow, I haven’t used everything yet, but man it looks fantastic! Trimming was awesome, and playback was in portrait or landscape. I’m very happy so far!”

The first thing users will notice about the V1 Golf 2.1 app is an updated video manager. A cleaner, more intuitive design that keeps swing videos and lessons better organized.

V1 users are dedicated to the game of golf, and V1 has created new tag, search and sort functions that help users navigate the swing videos they store.

One of V1’s avid users summed it up best: “I love the new and improved update. Perfect to store your swings and lessons.  With access to PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tour player swings, it’s a must have for everyone looking to improve and keep track of their golf game.”

About V1 Sports

Founded in 1995, V1 Sports (V1) is the leader in video swing analysis software. The V1 Golf game improvement platform delivers golf instruction by connecting golf professionals and golfers to improve performance. V1 is recognized as the pioneer in delivering seamless video lessons with integrated telestration and voiceover. V1 products capture, review and analyze swing video for the creation and sharing of golf lessons and instruction content. To date V1 has delivered over three million internet video lessons by its more than 6,000 PGA golf professionals, including many Top 100 instructors. V1 Pro HD software is used by the most respected coaches, instructors, athletes and training facilities around the world. The V1 Golf App also enjoys worldwide leadership among consumers as evidenced by millions of downloads. In 2016 and 2017 Golf Digest ranked V1 the No. 1 Video Analysis Software in its category. Visit www.v1sports.com. Follow V1 on Facebook at https://ift.tt/g8FRpYV1Sports and on Twitter @v1sports.

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AIA Guide to New York City, 50 Years Later

Last week I happened upon and bought a first printing of the AIA Guide to New York City. Edited by Norval White and Elliot Willensky, the guide was first published in 1967/68 and has been updated four times since then. I include both 1967 and 1968, since the book's copyright indicates both years and various sources point to either 1967 or 1968. A "from the stacks" blog post at the New York Historical Society Museum & Library from October last year clears things up, revealing that the guide was created as a paperback for the AIA's annual meeting in NYC in 1967 and then printed the following year as a $6.95 hardback.

Whichever year is adopted, the book's 50th anniversary hasn't elicited much in the way of celebration. I'm not aware of anything outside of the Historical Society blog post. The most recent update to the guide was done in 2010, and even though the AIA Conference on Architecture is being held in NYC this year, I'm not aware of any plans for a sixth edition to coincide with it.

So this look at the first edition is a celebration of sorts of the AIA Guide's 50th birthday. It's based on a quick glance through the book, rather than a deep dive into how well it works, which wouldn't make sense all these decades later. That said, below are the things that stood out for me; things outside of the main entries, whose brevity and tone have remained stable over subsequent editions; things that didn't continue, that I'm aware of, with later editions.

Hardcover yet lightweight:

The combination of hardcover, lightweight pages, and only 464 pages make the book a nice object and one that is easier to hold than the 1,088 page fifth edition. I'm guessing the first printing had a dust jacket, but the copy I found is missing one. Nevertheless, the bold title on the cover and binding make it a handsome book even without a wrapper.

Style key:

I'm not a fan of books that require readers to memorize around a bunch of icons, particularly when the key to their meaning is difficult to access. But put the key on the endpapers — and make some pleasing wallpaper in the process — and it works pretty well.

Maps:

Later editions have walking tours within the chapters, but the maps aren't much help in navigating the routes. The maps in the first edition are very clear, with empty circles at the start, closed circles at the end, and arrows in between.

Sponsors:

The first AIA Guide to New York City has sixteen sponsors with ads interspersed throughout the book. While they helped pay for the book's realization, I don't think they did anything to reduce the cover price — $6.95 is nearly $50 in today's dollars, or $10 more than the fifth edition's cover price. Nevertheless, the ads provide another snapshot of how things were in 1968.

Restaurants:

An odd touch, since the restaurants are not described in terms of design, but some of the descriptions are great. In Chinatown, head to Joy Luck Coffee Shop: "No telephone. No booze. No reservation. The food is excellent, and cheap."

Back matter:

After 5 boroughs, 27 "sectors" and countless "precincts" (neighborhoods), the guide broadens to the scale of the city, with stats, descriptions, timelines, and illustrations (above) on its past and present. This part is a helpful addendum to the rest of the book, as is the index, which lists buildings by name and architect, but also has a style index and includes the walking tours.

It's easy to see why the above elements were dropped from later editions of the AIA Guide to New York City, but it's also great to see where it all started: the foundation for indispensable guides to the ever-changing city.

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Your Cute Rubber Duck May Be a Haven for Bacteria

A study of bath toys found the water inside yellow ducks swimming with microbes, including bacteria often associated with hospital infections.

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Fitness in Midlife May Help Fend Off Dementia

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FOREST DUNES – THE LOOP: Reversible Course Swings into 2018 with New “Dual” Golf Experience Events

Tom Doak’s innovative design has captivated the golf and architecture industry

Roscommon, MI – When renowned golf course architect Tom Doak set out to create a unique design that would impress Forest Dunes owner Lew Thompson, he wasn’t sure if his dream of creating an 18-hole reversible golf course would be what Thompson wanted.

Thompson recalled the moment during a meeting in 2015 when Doak unveiled routings for two different golf courses.

“Tom asked me, ‘what if we build two golf courses?’

“I said Tom, let’s just build one and see how it goes before we build two.

“Then Tom said ‘what if I build you two for the price of one? Are you familiar with how golf got started at St Andrews? One day you would play it this way, and the next day you would play it that way.’”

Thompson said Doak then picked up another map and unrolled it next to the first one.

“He said ‘these are the same golf course,” Thompson said. “I can build you two for the price of one, and you will have, to my knowledge, the only 18-hole, 18-green, reversible golf course in the world.’”

Thompson was impressed especially when Doak indicated he had spent 30 years on the dream idea and drawings.

“All I needed was the right piece of property to do it,” Doak told him. “There are very few places that this could be done, and it can be done here.”

The Loop opened in 2017 to rave reviews across the industry. Golf Digest named it the Best New Public Course, and GOLF Magazine named it the Best New U.S. Course You Can Play.

Ron Whitten, Golf Digest’s Architecture Editor, wrote that the new 18-holes functioned as 36.

“Without ever posing the sensation of playing the wrong way down a fairway,” he reported.

The Loop, with its revolutionary reversible design, is a walking-only experience featuring the option of professional caddies. The two different layouts, Black-clockwise and Red-counter clockwise, alternate directions on a daily basis

GOLF Magazine praised the design by comparing it to a hit song with “one heckuva hook.”

Golfweek’s Brad Klein said: “It’s worth the journey, even if you have to spend an extra day to figure it out. One trip around each layout isn’t enough.”

A one-of-a-kind golf event where you can play a course forwards and backwards on the same-day. Really!

In 2018 golfers will get the unique opportunity to make a trip around The Loop in both directions on the same day. At Forest Dunes the special event days will be called “The Dual.”

With the Loop’s normal rotation of alternating routings on a daily basis (Red on even dates and Black on odd dates in 2018) there are three months (May, July, August) with 31-days where the even/odd schedule does not work. In essence the calendar has created an opportunity for Forest Dunes to create a special event on the 31st day of each of those months.

The Dual days will feature a two-person best-ball team event, where golfers play one direction (course) in the morning, then play the other direction (course) in the afternoon for a 36-hole one-day experience.

The three one-day events are open to all levels of players with a registered GHIN handicap and will award both Net and Gross champions. Lunch and dinner are included at a cost of between $225 and $275 per person. Visit https://ift.tt/2I9oAZK.com/golf/book-a-tee-time/golf-events for more information.

“The most popular question or thought among golfers after playing it in one direction, is ‘what is it like going the other way?’’ General Manager/PGA Director of Golf Chad Maveus said. “The Dual, playing both courses/directions in the same day, will be true bucket list golf. We have done it and I can honestly say there is nothing like this experience for golfers anywhere.”

Experience a most unique stay and play package with the Loop at Forest Dunes

Golfers building a stay-and-play golf package at Forest Dunes can experience a 54-hole package unlike any other with The Loop and Forest Dunes courses. Simply combine a lodging rate with the golf rates. Lodging options include the Lake AuSable Lodge, golf cottages, or the new golf villas. Rates can range depending on the time of the season from $59 to $149 per person. Golf rates on the original Forest Dunes course and The Loop course, depending on the time of season, range from $85 to $160.

In addition, Forest Dunes is providing a tribute rate during the summer months on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays on both courses for $85 for ladies, military and first responders as well as qualifying seniors age 55-and-over.

For more information and to book a stay and play package, click on https://www.forestdunesgolf.com/golf/book-a-tee-time/rates

About Forest Dunes

Nestled on 1,300 acres of heavily wooded land within the Huron National Forest, Forest Dunes has become one of the country’s premier golf experiences. In this pristine setting Tom Weiskopf designed one of his top layouts featuring rugged native dunes, scruffy sand areas and water features. The course has been consistently ranked among the best courses by the leading golf publications. Golf Digest, which ranked its original Weiskopf course the Best New Course in the Country when it opened in 2002, currently ranks it No. 23 among its top public courses, and GOLF Magazine and Golfweek have also ranked it among their Top 100 courses. The unique and reversible Tom Doak design, The Loop, adds a second/third Best New Course to the golf experience at Forest Dunes. In addition, the property features the beautiful Adirondack style Clubhouse with Sangomore’s restaurant, Lake AuSable Lodge with 14-rooms, new golf villas, and cottages.

For more visit www.forestdunesgolf.com or follow them on Twitter @forestdunesgolf.

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REKS® LAUNCHES HD DIGITAL PRESCRIPTION LENSES DELIVERED IN UNBREAKABLE FRAMES

Impact-Resistant Lenses With Greater Field of Vision and Improved Clarity Over Traditional Manufacturing Techniques

(Boca Raton, FLORIDA; March 12, 2018) REKS® eyewear is introducing a new line of prescription lenses through a partnership with Revolution Golf, golf’s largest direct-to-consumer digital platform and part of NBC Sports’ portfolio of lifestyle businesses. The campaign also will be supported through commercial spots on Golf Channel.

REKS® burst on the eyewear scene two years ago at www.reks.com with comfortable, fashionable and unbreakable frames paired with the best lens value in the marketplace — polycarbonate polarized lenses with anti-reflective coating for an incomparable price of $50.

“We paid close attention to customer feedback over the past two years and the most frequent request we received was whether we could provide prescription lenses in our unbreakable frames,” stated George Granoff. “Our team has met this challenge and can now offer prescription lenses featuring the industry’s best technology at excellent prices, true to REKS® tradition of packing a punch with style, comfort, quality and value.”

“Since its debut, REKS® eyewear has been popular with our golfers, thanks to its high-quality, polarized lenses that provide super-sharp clarity from fairway to green and their unbreakable frames that can withstand being tossed about in a golf bag or golf cart with no problem,” said Justin Tupper, founder of Revolution Golf.  “We are excited to launch the REKS® prescription line and are confident that golfers of all abilities will reap the benefits.”

REKS® prescription lenses will be manufactured with the latest freeform digital technology that produces a high definition lens with greater field of vision and improved clarity over traditional lens manufacturing techniques. Digital generators place the complete design and Rx, including the “add” power on the back of the lens, closer to the eye. “This type of digital pinpoint manufacturing cuts the lenses in hundredths of a diopter and not the usual 10^th of a diopter, thus creating a lens that is 10-times more precise than the traditional manufacturing process,” added Granoff.

In addition to polycarbonate lenses that are the standard in the industry, REKS® is also pleased to offer Trivex lenses. Trivex lens material was originally developed for use by the military for helicopter windshields and fighter jet canopies. Then, in 2002, PPG Industries tailored the chemistry of the material specifically for use in optical lenses, making Trivex one of the most lightweight, impact-resistant eyeglass lens materials available.

Because of the way Trivex is manufactured, it has less chromatic distortion than a polycarbonate lens, resulting in a sharper visual experience. “A high definition Trivex prescription lens is what many eye care professionals consider to be the best combination of safety, comfort, appearance and optical performance,” said Granoff. “We are truly excited to offer this leading lens technology to our unbreakable frames to create a line of industry-leading eyewear for consumers who are looking for stylish and functional glasses at an affordable price.”

Anti-reflective coating makes such a difference in lens appearance and performance, REKS® will not deliver a lens without it. Therefore, AR is included for no additional charge. This microscopic coating eliminates light reflecting from the front and back surfaces of the lenses, giving the lenses a crystal-clear appearance. Additionally, all tints and gradient tints are offered at no additional charge.

REKS® provides a 30- day no-questions-asked money back guarantee in addition to a 1-year warranty against scratches.

REKS® HD single vision polycarbonate lenses with anti-reflective coating, including frame, will sell for $125.00

REKS® HD progressive polycarbonate lenses with anti-reflective coating, including frame, will sell for $225.00. 

About REKS®

Founded in 2015, REKS® is a performance and fashion sunglass brand that emphasizes high quality polycarbonate lenses with iconic, classic frames in a range of colors and finishes. With in-house designed unbreakable frames and lenses that are shatter-resistant, lightweight and offer 100% UV 400 protection, REKS® eyewear is suited to the consumer who demands flexible and unbreakable sunglasses that provide comfort and stability in all conditions at affordable prices. REKS® offers three different lenses and six frame styles, creating a collectible line of eyewear to suit every sport, style and mood.

See the world through superior optical quality with REKS®. Your journey starts here. Visit REKS.com to learn more. #BeUnbreakable.

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CHASE54 Introduces its Luxe in Motion Spring 2018 Collection

(New York, New York) – CHASE54 – a golf and lifestyle apparel brand named for the pursuit of the perfect score in golf – announces the launch of its Luxe in Motion spring 2018 collection. Offering a balanced range of lifestyle and performance pieces, the Luxe in Motion collection blends luxurious style with inspiring movement types, such as speed, athletics and fluid movement of nature.

Featuring two groupings in the men’s line and three in the women’s, the Luxe in Motion collection boasts the new CoolFuze® cooling fabric technology and is rounded out by the brand’s ever-evolving Elements athleisure range that can be mixed and matched into each grouping.

“As a company, we are always moving, changing and evolving, and we want our apparel to do the same,” says Lulu Faddis, CHASE54 Designer and Creative Director. “Luxe in Motion offers the style and performance for golfers to live out their pursuits focusing on what’s important and feeling comfortable and confident while doing so.”

The men’s groups include the Digital Blur range highlighted by the chic Hacked jacquard camo print polo, while Urban Athlete is inspired by the active golfer with an emphasis on performance and bold colors.

The Liquid Opulence ladies line fuses beauty with cutting-edge designs and ornate details, giving all the pieces a luxurious look and feel. With shades of dappled waters and undersea textures, the Aqua Luxe group captures the bioluminescent colors of the sea. Additionally Rock the Boat embraces nautical patterns and classic, retro detailing that works well on and off the course.

For more information, please contact CHASE54 Marketing Coordinator, Keely Pemberton:keely@chase54.com  970-302-8110.

ABOUT CHASE54

Based in New York, Chase54 is a lifestyle brand created by golfers for golfers and beyond. Founded and backed by 30 years of garment manufacturing excellence and more than 400 million garments produced, Chase54 offers golf apparel for both men and women with phenomenal styling and superior fabrics, all at an affordable price. To learn more about the brand, visit www.chase54.com

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LAMKIN SHOWCASES THREE EXCITING NEW INNOVATIONS WITH TS1, SONAR AND COMFORT PLUS GRIP LINES

With new materials, patterns and grip dimensions, Lamkin unveils a new portfolio offering   functional performance advantages to all golfers.

SAN DIEGO, 15 March 2018 – Lamkin Corporation, the original manufacturer of premium golf grips, is excited to introduce three new grips this Spring, each showcasing technology advancements in material development, Micro-Texture surface patterns and performance-enhancing grip shapes. The new TS1, SONAR and Comfort PLUS grips feature Lamkin’s latest innovations designed to optimize performance, comfort and durability, while benefiting from unique characteristics appealing to a wide range of players.

The launch of the three new golf grips marks an exciting time in Lamkin’s 93 year history, as Bob Lamkin, CEO and President of Lamkin Grips explains, “We are always committed to delivering the highest quality, best feeling and most functional grips, but appreciate that every golfer will have a different take on those qualities.  We’ve spent the last year developing new materials, surface patterns and sizing to ensure every type of golfer has the best feeling and highest performing grip for their specific game.”

Each of the new grip lines use specific proprietary hybrid compounds designed to provide unparalleled performance, grip comfort and long-lasting durability. Lamkin has also developed innovative new Micro-Texture surface patterns for a more comfortable and confident grip connection. All of the grip lines are offered in Lamkin’s new PLUS shape featuring a straighter profile that is slightly larger in the lower hand. The reduced-taper profile, inspired by Tour players, helps to eliminate excess grip tension for greater shot control.   

TS1 is a distinctive high-performance grip that delivers exceptional feel and performance. Made with new hybrid materials that are slightly softer than traditional rubbers, the TS1 retains exceptional durability and all-weather performance. The grip’s functional Micro-Texture Technology optimizes torsional stability and provides outstanding grip control. TS1 is an excellent choice for golfers who prefer a responsive, Tour-inspired and high-performance grip.

SONAR is an exceptionally appealing grip that offers both a comfortable, tacky feel with a high-performance material and a functional network of unique micro textures. The reduced-taper profile encourages the ideal light-pressure grip tension for greater shot consistency and control. A tacky and responsive feel make SONAR ideally suited for a wide range of players looking for a grip that feels as good as it performs. 

Comfort PLUS is the perfect grip for golfers that prefer a soft and shock-absorbing feel, but want the proven durability of a traditional rubber grip. Made with the soft and durable DSX material, Comfort PLUS features a shallow Micro-Texture pattern and unique un-buffed finish to deliver a smoother surface and exceptionally comfortable feel.  The reduced-taper, straighter shape reduces excess grip tension for a smoother, more controlled swing. Finally, an ultra-soft grip with the all-weather performance and durability that only rubber can offer.

TS1 is priced from $9.99 MSPR, and will be offered in Black/Red in both a Standard+ and Midsize+ (+ refers to reduced taper sizing).

SONAR is priced from $8.99 MSPR, and will be offered in Black/Blue in both a Standard+ and Midsize+.

Comfort PLUS is priced from $7.99 MSPR, and will be offered in Black/Red in both a Standard+ and Midsize+ and Gray/Teal in Undersize+.

All three lines will be available at select golf retailers and at www.Lamkingrips.com beginning April 2^nd. 

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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a Perfect 4-Some Golf Destination

Experience Sweetgrass, Greywalls, TimberStone, and the new Sage Run on one stay and play package

Escanaba, MI – Michigan has long been known as one of the top states for golf and the scenic Upper Peninsula region has quickly joined the ranks as a top golf destination with the creation of the “Perfect 4-Some” package at Island Resort & Casino, which is now available for booking.

The Perfect 4-Some package combines the best golf in the region led by the Island Resort & Casino with its Sweetgrass course and the new Sage Run course, which is scheduled to open Summer 2018. Package that with the highly acclaimed Greywalls course in Marquette, and TimberStone in nearby Iron Mountain, and golfers have the opportunity to experience a truly one of a kind golf vacation.

Golfers seeking to escape the stress of the big city and experience a scenic and peaceful golf vacation among the rugged beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula should plan on the Perfect 4-Some as their 2018 personal golf adventure.

The Perfect 4-Some is a fully customizable package offering 3, 4, and 5-night lodging options with four rounds of golf. Package prices range from $350 – $758 depending on the time of year and single/double occupancy. Golfers will also receive $5 promo cash, $5 Bingo coupon, $5 drink coupon, $5 dinner coupon per night, and $5 off spa services at the new luxurious Drift Spa.

Golfers on the package will stay at Island Resort & Casino, one of the Midwest’s largest golf, casino and entertainment resort destinations. The resort features 328 guest rooms including suites and a 42 –site RV Park.

Sweetgrass, designed by Paul Albanese and ranked among Golfweek’s Best Courses, as well as recognized by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a Best in State ranking, features an open layout with some of the game’s most fun greens to putt (Redan, Biarritz, Island, and Double-green). In addition, the course features some wonderful strategic holes including the famous island green No. 15, and some spectacular finishing par 5 holes on each side.

Sage Run joins the celebrated Sweetgrass course at the resort for the Hannahville Indian Community and offers a contrasting style and design by Paul Albanese. The new course meanders through beautiful Upper Peninsula hardwoods and open vistas with very dramatic views. A natural drumlin, or elongated hill or ridge formed by glacial ice long ago, is the primary feature on Sage Run. Golf holes were routed up and around the hill offering a scenic variety of shots creating a fun thrill ride for golfers.

Greywalls Golf Club, designed by Mike Devries, is a part of the Marquette Golf Club, a traditional stopping point for great golf in the region for many decades. Greywalls spreads over 230 acres and combines views of Lake Superior with several natural rock outcroppings. Rounding out the foursome is the scenic Timberstone in Iron Mountain. It is one of the finest works of architect Jerry Matthews, a prolific and award-winning Michigan course designer known for fitting the course to the natural contours of the land.

Complementing the world-class golf is the variety of amenities at Island Resort & Casino, including one of the largest gaming casinos (50,000 square feet) in the Midwest, the luxurious Drift Spa and dining options for any and all tastes.

The destination is easily accessible via a pair of regional airports in Escanaba and Marquette connecting through Detroit, Saginaw, Lansing or Grand Rapids.

About Island Resort & Casino

Located in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula 13 miles west of Escanaba, Island Resort & Casino is one of the Midwest’s largest golf, casino and entertainment resort destinations.  The resort features 328 guest rooms including elegant suites and a 42 –site RV Park.  The 408,520 square feet casino offers an all new award-winning poker room, craps, blackjack, Spanish 21, three card poker, let-it-ride, roulette, and bingo.

The resort amenities also include the luxurious Drift Spa offering a variety of high-end spa services with access to the resort’s salt water pool, steam rooms and sauna.  Multiple dining options include the signature 5 Bridges Steak and Seafood House, 5 Bridges Pub, Firekeepers Restaurant, T. McC’s Sports Bar, Mexican Express, Coral Reef Grille, Signature Subs & Pizza and The Coffee & Custard Shop featuring items from The Bakery. The Island regularly hosts headline entertainment in the intimate 1315 seat Showroom as well as weekly bands and comedy entertainers in Club 41.  The Island Convention Center provides the perfect venue for special events, business meetings, and weddings.

The award-winning golf has become the centerpiece of the Island Resort & Casino. Sweetgrass, ranked among Golfweek’s Best Courses, as well as recognition by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a Best in State ranking, features an open layout with some of the game’s most fun greens to putt (Redan, Biarritz, Island, and Double-green). Sweetgrass is also part of the “Road to the LPGA” with its Symetra Tour Island Resort Championship featuring the future of women’s golf. New for 2018 will be the Sage Run course, also designed by Paul Albanese (Sweetgrass) providing a different kind of golf experience where holes flow through the hardwoods and around a drumlin ridge. For more information, visit www.islandresortandcasino.com.

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WE ARE GOLF to Announce U.S. Golf Economy Report Findings on April 24 at the National Press Club

Media Conference to Be Held Before National Golf Day in D.C.

(ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.) – WE ARE GOLF – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – will announce the new U.S. Golf Economy Report findings on Tuesday, April 24  in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club. Media are invited to attend the conference from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Based on the latest data available, the study was conducted by GOLF 20/20 and TEConomy Partners. The results will show the total annual economic impact that golf is responsible for in the U.S.

“Golf continues to be a powerful economic force that helps to propel the nation forward,” says Steve Mona, World Golf Foundation CEO, administrator of GOLF 20/20 and WE ARE GOLF. “This information highlights the significance golf holds for millions of American workers and their families, who benefit from a robust, healthy industry. We look forward to discussing what is a serious financial boost since the previous review.”

With a briefing at the National Press Club open to national and local media members, Mona and other industry leaders, will disclose the newest economic numbers as part of the National Golf Day celebration.

Since 2000, this is the fourth such analysis to measure the game’s positive impact on multiple sectors of the U.S. economy. Several segments of the golf industry were researched, including facility operations, tourism, real estate, supplies, tournaments, associations, charitable events and capital investment.

Last conducted in 2011, the U.S. Golf Economy Report established the total impact of the golf industry to be $68.8 billion. This industry research is conducted every five years.

As for the 11^th annual National Golf Day, it will bring industry leaders to Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress, the Executive Branch and federal agencies to discuss golf’s 15,000 diverse businesses, two million jobs impacted, tax revenue creation and tourism value.

For more information on National Golf Day, click here. For media inquiries about the National Press Club event or to attend April 24, please e-mail Colin Small (csmall@buffalo.agency).

To join the social conversation, visit the WE ARE GOLF social media hub. Use #NationalGolfDay and @wearegolf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to show your support for the industry. Why is golf more than a game to you?

About WE ARE GOLF

WE ARE GOLF, created in 2010, is an industry coalition that communicates the economic, charitable and environmental impact of golf, as well the health and wellness benefits of the game and the affordability and accessibility of golf, to Members of Congress, the Executive Branch and regulatory agencies.  The goal of WE ARE GOLF is to ensure that laws and regulations that impact the golf industry are fair and appropriate to an industry that generates nearly $70 billion in economic impact annually, impacts close to two million American jobs and generates nearly $4 billion in charitable giving each year.

For more information, please visit www.wearegolf.org.

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ABBY MESSICK NAMED DIRECTOR OF GOLF AT HYATT REGENCY CHESAPEAKE BAY

ABBY MESSICK NAMED DIRECTOR OF GOLF AT HYATT REGENCY CHESAPEAKE BAY; ONE OF ONLY 200 LPGA TEACHING & CLUB PROFESSIONALS TO HOLD PRESTIGIOUS POST

CAMBRIDGE, MD (March 26, 2018) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina (HRCB) is proud to announce Abby Messick has been named Director of Golf at River Marsh Golf Club. An LPGA Teaching & Club Pro Division Class A Member since 2008, Messick is one of only 200 members who have earned this title.

In her new role, Messick will oversee all daily operations of the club and course including membership, lessons and clinics, marketing and sales for both daily fee and group outings, and promoting River Marsh through fundraising tournaments.

“Hyatt has consistently been ranked a top workplace for women throughout the country, motivating and empowering women to take on leadership roles,” said Joel Bunde, General Manager.  “Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay is a testament to that fact; the golf industry is traditionally a male-dominated field, which makes us even prouder to have Abby on our team – an incredible talent who is inspiring the next generation of female golfers on the Eastern Shore.”

Messick joined HRCB when the property opened in August of 2002.  Throughout her tenure at River Marsh Golf Club, she has held positions with increasing levels of responsibility including Pro Shop Supervisor, Assistant Pro, Head Professional, Golf Business Development/Sales and now Director of Golf.

“As an Eastern Shore native, it has always been a personal goal to grow the game of golf in our area and we have a tremendous asset in the River Marsh Golf Club,” Messick said.  “We are seeing an influx of young ladies joining our summer golf camps, so the interest and excitement is there. I love that I have the opportunity to expand the athletic mindset of young women on the Shore and let them know that this isn’t just a ‘man’s game;’ it’s to their benefit to learn and they can continuing growing into this lifetime sport. The options are endless for a young woman who plays golf and may be looking ahead to college and beyond. It’s a true asset,” she concluded.

A Cambridge, MD native, Messick learned the game at a young age, playing her first hole of golf at Green Hill Country Club in Salisbury, MD.  Today, she volunteers locally with high school golf programs and is a Choptank Heritage Trail board member.  Previously, she served on the Cambridge Main Street Board and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Choptank.

To book a tee time at River Marsh Golf Club, call the Pro Shop at 410-901-6397.  To book a reservation at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, call 800.633.7313 or visit www.chesapeakebay.regency.hyatt.com.

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Bridgestone Golf Launches TOUR B XS Tiger Woods Edition Golf Balls

(COVINGTON, GA) – Bridgestone Golf – innovator of premium golf balls, clubs and accessories – unveils the TOUR B XS Tiger Woods Edition golf balls, a collaboration with the 14-time major championship winner that benefits the TGR Foundation, which receives a portion of all proceeds.

The golf balls feature a custom “TIGER” logo that replicates how Woods marks his competition golf balls and distinct packaging to highlight the charitable benefits and limited, special-edition product. From a performance perspective, the Tiger Woods Edition ball is identical to the standard TOUR B XS model, which Woods currently uses on the PGA Tour. The new line ($49.99/dozen) will be carried at participating national retailers beginning April 1^st.

“We worked closely with the Bridgestone team to come up with a concept that benefits both golfers and my TGR Foundation, which is very important to me,” says Woods. “The TOUR B XS easily outperforms any ball I’ve ever played. It is incredibly long, but offers excellent feel and spin around the green, which makes me confident in any situation.”

With a decorated career that includes 14 major wins and a record run of 683 weeks as the world’s top-ranked golfer, Woods transitioned to the TOUR B XS before the 2017 Hero World Challenge and has since recorded his best professional finishes since 2013. Beyond playing Bridgestone balls in competition, Woods appears prominently in the company’s marketing campaigns, including the new “You’re Back THERE!” video, available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c1M4UXBEtg.

“Tiger is a rare athlete who transcends his sport and it’s been a treat for golf fans around the world to watch him compete this season,” says Angel Ilagan, President and CEO of Bridgestone Golf. “Working with both Tiger and the TGR Foundation has been a tremendous experience and we’re excited to build on the popularity of Bridgestone golf balls, while helping a great cause.”

The TOUR B XS Tiger Woods Edition is the newest member of the popular TOUR B Series, the most technologically advanced golf balls Bridgestone has ever produced. The X and XS lines provide low-handicap players with tremendous spin and greenside control due to a soft urethane cover formulation, while increased distance comes from enhanced aerodynamics and an improved 330 Dual Dimple design.

During development, company engineers used data from more than three million in-person and online ball fittings, combined with insights from leading third-party industry sources, to identify needs of specific player types. They then drew on more than 800 golf ball patents to determine which proprietary technologies would most benefit each golfer persona identified.

The line consists of the TOUR B X, XS, RX and RXS (each $44.99) – which provide unmatched feel, accuracy and distance. To help players find the perfect ball for their games, Bridgestone offers two quick, easy and comprehensive fitting options:

• BFIT Golf Ball Fitting App – Free to download, the app turns the iPhone into a mobile launch monitor by utilizing the camera to analyze the user’s swing and recommend the best Bridgestone ball for his or her game.

• New Online Fitting Tool – Available at www.bridgestonegolf.com, it accommodates the full spectrum of players. The “Quick Fit” option easily determines the best ball for novices while the in-depth “I Know My Game” presents detailed questions to assist experienced golfers to find the perfect fit. The “I’ve Been Measured” path allows users to input launch monitor data, ensuring the most accurate recommendation possible.

Each TOUR B Series golf ball features proven characteristics which continue to make Bridgestone Golf among the most respected brands in the industry. They include:

• Accuracy – Gradational core optimizes energy transfer to create low side-spin and high ball velocity for incredible distance and accuracy gains.

• Consistency – Seamless cover design utilizes injection molding technology to stabilize ball flight on all shots.

• Distance – Aerodynamically superior dimple profiles provide different player types with vastly enhanced length and control.

• Feel – SlipRes cover technology increases friction by creating more stability between the ball and club for enhanced control with irons and wedges.

In addition to Woods, Bridgestone Golf’s professional staff includes FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker, Olympics bronze medalist Matt Kuchar, Masters winner Fred Couples, rising stars Bryson DeChambeau and LPGA stars Lexi Thompson and Cheyenne Woods.

About Bridgestone Golf

Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is based in Covington, GA and manufactures premium golf balls, clubs and accessories under Bridgestone and Precept brands. The company started making golf balls in 1935 and, as the world’s largest tire manufacturer, leverages its 900 rubber polymer science engineers worldwide to produce high-performing products. Customer swing and related data, captured through its popular, nationwide ball-fitting program, advises continuous advancement of ball technology. Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo.

More information: bridgestonegolf.com.

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Patient Voices: Restless Leg Syndrome

Creepy-crawly, itchy, tingly, aching legs — while different people may describe restless leg syndrome differently the results are the same: sleepless nights and restless days. What is it like to be diagnosed with R.L.S.? Six men and women speak about their experiences. (Join the discussion here.)

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To Raise Resilient Kids, Be a Resilient Parent

Parents who don’t fear emotions like anger have a greater capacity to absorb challenging interactions with their children, experts say.

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Catching Up With California-Style Woo-Woo

Back on the West Coast, where she grew up, our columnist does bodywork with a Pilates witch and consults a healer to reclaim her feminine power.

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Hearing Loss May Make You Accident Prone

Poor hearing was associated with an increased likelihood of injuries related to driving, work, leisure and sports.

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Real Life Can Be Raw, in Marriage and Death

She recalled her husband saying: “You honor a man by the way you treat his widow. A widow honors her husband by the way she lives her life after he dies.”

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The Highs and Lows of Testosterone

Do higher T numbers increase your energy and libido? Once you’re in the ‘normal’ range, probably not.

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I Had an Affair With a Co-Worker. He Betrayed Me. Now What?

A reader asks how to overcome her rage at an affair that went wrong, and a great injustice that now exists at work.

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Patient Voices: Rare Diseases

Six men and women speak about their experience facing a rare disease: the difficulty of diagnosis, limited treatment options and feelings of loneliness.

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You’ve Detailed Your Last Wishes, but Doctors May Not See Them

Electronic health records don’t sufficiently protect patients from getting care they do not want.

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In a Loving Foster Family, but Missing Home

As the show “This Is Us” illustrates, children in foster care often miss their biological families. Experts say maintaining contact is important.

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Scans Show Differences in Brains of Preschoolers With A.D.H.D.

Evidence of brain differences “helps us reinforce that this is a very real condition with onset very early in life,” the author of a new study says.

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Today's archidose #1000

Here are some photos of San Cataldo Cemetery (1971) in Modena, Italy, by Aldo Rossi with Gianni Braghieri. (Photographs: Trevor Patt, who has many more in his Flickr set.)










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Patient Voices: Psoriasis

The scaly, itchy skin of can be embarrassing and even painful. What is it like to live with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis? Five men, women and children speak about living with this disorder.

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Is It Time to Give Up on Fish Oil?

Fish clearly has health benefits, but fish oil supplements may not carry the same ones.

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Brand Identity for Aldo by Collins“Every aspect of the...

Brand Identity for Aldo by Collins


Brand Identity for Aldo by Collins


Brand Identity for Aldo by Collins


Brand Identity for Aldo by Collins


Brand Identity for Aldo by Collins


Brand Identity for Aldo by Collins

Brand Identity for Aldo by Collins

“Every aspect of the experience now works to build the trust and enthusiasm consumers have for Aldo products. By introducing a new design system and fine-tuning key elements (like carefully re-crafting their famous logotype) we established a strong foundation that guided us through the development of every part of the brand experience — from packaging, in-store signage and digital displays to their digital advertising, web and mobile expressions.”

Collins is an independent, brand experience design company. They design products, environments and communications that transform brands, drive business and improve people’s lives. They do it by putting imagination at the center of everything they do. To craft bold, unforgettable worlds.To weave the pragmatic with the poetic.To break with the mundane and pursue the extraordinary.

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