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The Coolest Golf Backyards On Earth – SwingU Clubhouse
The Coolest Golf Backyards On Earth
Step into the backyard of dreams: a golfer’s haven amidst British Columbia’s scenic landscape. MLB stars, NASCAR champions, business moguls, and top instructors have all traded ordinary lawns for lush greens, tees, and bunkers.
Explore 11 awe-inspiring backyards where dreams of perfect drives and putts come true, leaving your Kentucky bluegrass in the dust.
Dave Pelz – Austin TX
Short Game Guru Dave Pelz had his Austin Texas backyard crafted to mirror the Par 3 17th at TPC Sawgrass as well as the 12th at Augusta National.
John Smoltz – Atlanta GA
Former MLB player turned Hall-of-Fame Inductee John Smoltz is no novice when it comes to golf, and his suburban Atlanta backyard proves it boastings 3 grees and 9 tees.
Kevin Harvick – Charlotte NC
NASCAR driver and golf nut Kevin Harvick gets to play Augusta National whenever he wants in the comfort of his Charlotte NC backyard with his replica of the 12th hole at Augusta National.
Mike Fascitelli – Guilford CT
Co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, Mike Fascitelli can find excitement in a round of golf on a picturesque par 3 right at home in Guilford, Conn. This remarkable hole offers five tees, with two extending over Long Island Sound.
Dave Stockton – Augusta GA
Having an artificial turf putting green at home is impressive, but what if it was crafted by putting expert Dave Stockton and his son Dave Jr.? Add to that the location being Augusta, Ga., and the green showcasing an Augusta National logo in its center. Wow!
Mark “Marky Mark” Wahlberg – Beverly Hills CA
The Actor, Mark Wahlberg, enjoys every golfer’s dream: a functional golf facility right in his backyard. With four greens available, he can practice shots extending up to 140 yards.
Matt Keller – Scottsdale AZ
Real Estate Mogul, Matt Keller, can enjoy his short game practice at his home in Scottsdale Arizona whenever he pleases with this amazing setup lighted up for late night chipping.
Owner Unknown – Pebble Beach CA
This stunning Pebble Beach home, located less than a mile from Cypress Point Club has views of the Pacific Ocean most dream of, oh yes and this amazing golfer’s paradise setup.
Adrian Beltre – Dallas TX
Former MLB player and the most recent MLB Hall-of-Fame inductee, Adrian Beltre, might have parted with his property featuring an incredible golfing backyard, but we suspect his new residence is equipped with a similarly fantastic setup for golf enthusiasts.
Tiger Woods – Jupiter FL
In Jupiter, Fla., Tiger Woods’ residence boasts an exceptionally secluded practice facility. Positioned near the water, its multiple tees and greens provide the 15-time major champion ample opportunity to hone every shot, regardless of prevailing wind conditions.
Owner Unknown – British Columbia, Canada
Nestled amidst the scenic lakes and hills of British Columbia, Canada, there is a mansion that boasts this backyard that features a breathtaking multi-tiered green and bunker setup that any golfer would dream of.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday.
12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others.
Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on delivering small medical supplies.
“It was focused on delivering small medical supplies like an EPI pen or glucose packet for like diabetics and for people with allergies in need in the real world that could obviously help save lives, and if people are like in a place in a boat or like in the desert or in the forest where they can’t easily access those supplies it can save their lives,” Puryear said.
The airport partnered with Georgia Tech, state troopers and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department for the Air Edu Summer Camp.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.
Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.
Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.
“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.
The festival runs until 10 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.
Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.
“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”
Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.
“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.
The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.
Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.
“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”
No paperwork is required to receive help.
“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”
The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.
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