Getting good golf clothing is an important part of playing the game. If you apparel does not fit well or does not properly protect you from the weather, it can create a distraction while playing. If your clothes are uncomfortable, it can also greatly affect your playing time. Listed below are some basic tips to help you find the right clothes for golfing.Dress CodesDifferent golfing clubs have a variety of dress codes. Some may be very loose with their rules, while other have strict requirements about the clothing you can and cannot wear. The majority of clubs require nice pants or waterproof trousers, and sleeved shirts. If the weather is hot, you may be permitted to wear nice shorts and a polo shirt. Avoid wearing T-shirts and other casual types of clothing because it is generally frowned on at most golfing ranges. If you want to be sure about the requirements, you can call the range beforehand.WeatherIf you are golfing at a kid’s range with your children, be sure to bring children’s waterproof trousers and shirts in case it rains. Similarly, adults should also protect themselves from natural elements while playing. During hot weather, you will probably be comfortable wearing a pair of nice shorts and a collared shirt made from ventilated material. Colder days will require more clothing, so consider wearing a pull-over or long sleeve shirt with pants. If you are still cold, put on a jacket as well.The sun can be very enjoyable while playing, but there can be nothing more annoying than sun in your eyes while you are trying to focus on a tee. The sun can cause instant blindness, causing you to miss the swing or your shot. To keep this from happening, consider wearing a hat or sunglasses, or sometimes both.FootwearShoes are an important aspect for any golfer. Whether you are an amateur or intermediate player, it is essential to wear the right set of shoes. It should be comfortable, good quality, and able to handle well on all types of surfaces.You can buy shoes at almost any store, but golfing shoes will need to be bought at a sports shop. Tennis shoes are suitable for most areas, but you can also get specialized golfing shoes that are made for walking on grass and muddy areas. If you are walking for a long time, the shoes need to be comfortable to prevent blisters.
Just How Valuable Is Business Golf to Businesses?
We have all heard the stories about golf and business, and how business golf can be the difference between success and failure for many business owners.We have all seen the successful business people on the golf course during the day, and wondered whether it is their success in business that puts them on the course, or their time on the course that contributes to their success!However, you probably also wonder just how much of those sayings and statistics are fact, and how much is an urban legend. The good news is, thanks to some very clever people at the Stanford Research Institute in the USA, it is now possible to put a real financial value to the game of golf.So How Much is Business Golf Worth?According to the researchers at Stanford (one of the most prominent colleges in the US), during 2005, golf contributed an astronomical $195 billion to the US economy, both directly and indirectly.That is made up of contributions from the golf industry itself, as well as salaries, wages and other indirect earnings related to golf. It does not, however, measure just how much business is done on the course, but it is a very good indicator of just how pivotal golf is to the US business economy!The Spin OffSince the astronomical figure that the researchers have come up with is only for earnings directly related to the golf industry, and since those figures are already over five years old, it is easy to see that the value of business golf is probably much, much higher than that!In fact, if every dollar spent on golf in the US leads to just a one dollar return (and that’s unlikely, given the size of the deals that go down on golf courses every day) then businesses in the US are doing business to the tune of nearly $200 billion on the course every year!Business Golf Is an InvestmentWhen you look at figures like this, it is easy to see that business golf is not simply something that gets you out of the office. It is a strategic, carefully planned investment in your business, and your company’s potential profits.If you approach business golf in that way, then it can be one of the most valuable marketing tools in your business arsenal. Simply asking yourself, before every invitation or game, what the return on your investment will be, in terms of networking, relationship building and potential deals, should be enough to determine whether each game is worth your time.Whatever your feeling about business golf, it’s very hard to deny that in the world’s largest economy, nearly $200 billion dollars is generated every year by the golf industry. It is entirely likely that many times that is generated every year by deals that come about as a result of business golf.It is clear, however, that business golf is here to stay, and that by making the most of the opportunities it presents, you too can boost your business, and your profits, and become a part of that huge, global money-spinning machine!
S&P 500 Rallies As U.S. Dollar Pulls Back Towards Weekly Lows
Key Insights
The strong pullback in the U.S. dollar provided significant support to stocks.
Treasury yields have pulled back after touching new highs, which served as an additional positive catalyst for S&P 500.
A move above 3730 will push S&P 500 towards the resistance level at 3760.
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Pfizer Rallies After Announcing A Huge Price Hike For Its COVID-19 Vaccines
S&P 500 is currently trying to settle above 3730 as traders’ appetite for risk is growing. The U.S. dollar has recently gained strong downside momentum as the BoJ intervened to stop the rally in USD/JPY. Weaker U.S. dollar is bullish for stocks as it increases profits of multinational companies and makes U.S. equities cheaper for foreign investors.
The leading oil services company Schlumberger is up by 9% after beating analyst estimates on both earnings and revenue. Schlumberger’s peers Baker Hughes and Halliburton have also enjoyed strong support today.
Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna gained strong upside momentum after Pfizer announced that it will raise the price of its coronavirus vaccine to $110 – $130 per shot.
Biggest losers today include Verizon and Twitter. Verizon is down by 5% despite beating analyst estimates on both earnings and revenue. Subscriber numbers missed estimates, and traders pushed the stock to multi-year lows.
Twitter stock moved towards the $50 level as the U.S. may conduct a security review of Musk’s purchase of the company.
From a big picture point of view, today’s rebound is broad, and most market segments are moving higher. Treasury yields have started to move lower after testing new highs, providing additional support to S&P 500. It looks that some traders are ready to bet that Fed will be less hawkish than previously expected.
S&P 500 Tests Resistance At 3730
S&P 500 has recently managed to get above the 20 EMA and is trying to settle above the resistance at 3730. RSI is in the moderate territory, and there is plenty of room to gain additional upside momentum in case the right catalysts emerge.
If S&P 500 manages to settle above 3730, it will head towards the next resistance level at 3760. A successful test of this level will push S&P 500 towards the next resistance at October highs at 3805. The 50 EMA is located in the nearby, so S&P 500 will likely face strong resistance above the 3800 level.
On the support side, the previous resistance at 3700 will likely serve as the first support level for S&P 500. In case S&P 500 declines below this level, it will move towards the next support level at 3675. A move below 3675 will push S&P 500 towards the support at 3640.