Playing More Golf in 2018
You know you’ve been wanting to get out on the course more often. It’s time to make it happen! These tips can make it easier for you to get out there and refine your skills. Becoming a good golfer takes time, discipline, and practice. The best way to get better is to play more. And with a little planning and flexibility, you can definitely make it happen.
If you have an opportunity to play, take it
Golf clubs are more active organizing competitions and get-togethers based around golfing than ever. If you are a member of a club make sure you check in regularly to stay updated on any games/events going on around you.
Getting more involved with the golfing community and surrounding yourself with its members will provide you with more motivation to get out there more frequently.
Be flexible
Shop around different clubs and see what kind of memberships they are offering. A big concern when golfing regularly is the price, as it is a more expensive sport. Many clubs are now offering more flexible memberships and can work with you on pricing. Research your options thoroughly before committing to one place.
Make plans and stick to them
If you want to play more without impacting your life in a negative way, planning is a must. If you are a member of a club, look through all of the competitions and other events being offered, grab a calendar, and write down the ones you would like to attend. The same thing can be done for the nomadic-golfer. Life can get in the way, but you are more likely to stick to your schedule if you take the time to write down your plans. Consider it an agreement, and stick to them.
Include your family
Golf clubs have a lot to offer, not just to you. Many clubs will organize events such including speakers, dances, dinners, musical acts, and more. It is easier now than ever to get the whole family involved.
It is important to remember that getting a membership to a club is the easiest way to commit and stick to spending more time on a course. They also provide multiple activities your significant other or family can get involved with which ends up benefiting everyone.
JB Hoover’s Favorite Golf Courses Near Orange County
Finding a good golf course near Orange County isn’t hard to do. With beautiful scenery and perfect weather year round, this area is made for the sport of golf. For some really spectacular golfing, check out these top notch golf courses. From beginner level to experienced, these courses are perfect for every kind of golfer.
Pelican Hill Golf Club
The Pelican Hill Golf Club has been around for over 25 years and has acquired a loyal group of golfers. They have two 18-hole golf courses: a southern end and a northern end. They both have oceanfront views and well-manicured lawns. Many people plan to play in the late afternoon so they can catch a sunset on the green. There are reduced fees for twilight games. The daily guest rate is $320 and includes a forecaddie. Plus, there is a grill restaurant onsite that golfers unwind at afterwards.
Ben Brown’s Golf Course
Ben Brown’s Golf Course in Laguna Beach is a nine-hole golf course set in the Aliso and Wood Canyons. This is a good golf course for those who want to play a quick game or those who are beginners. Although there is no ocean view, the golf course is still known for it’s lush and private beauty. The daily golfing fee here is only $25.
The Links at Monarch Beach
Another golf course with ocean views, The Links is similar to Pelican Hill, but half the price. Green fees are $150 and include the golf cart, bottled water, and a touchscreen GPS on the course. The course is surrounded by stunning real estate as well. Plus, they offer people a free game on their birthday. They are located right across the street from the Ritz Carlton hotel.
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
The Arroyo Trabuco is a challenging golf course with varying elevations and a gorgeous setting. Set in the foothills of Mission Viejo and next to Trabuco Creek, it is an 18-hole course that was designed by PGA Tour professional, Tom Lehman, and local golf course architect, Casey O’Callaghan. On the weekdays, green fees for non-members are $85. On the weekends, they go up to $100. They also have a pub onsite called O’Neill’s Bar & Grill.
The Best Films of 2017
2017 had no shortage of amazing films, but even among the many cinematic heavy hitters, some movies had an outsized impact. Here are four from the year that are considered the best of the best.
Wonder Woman
Originally created in 1941, Wonder Woman finally got the blockbuster film she deserved in the summer of 2017. Starring Gal Gadot in the title role, the movie follows Wonder Woman as she leaves her home on the island of Themyscira to save the day during World War I.
Wonder Woman was the ninth highest-highest grossing film of the year and was the highest-grossing superhero origin film of all time. This high-octane hit killed it at the box office and was one of 2017’s most-discussed films.
Dunkirk
Blockbuster war films have a tendency to be good, but Dunkirk proved just how phenomenal the genre can be. Set in 1940 during the German invasion of France, the film follows the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the city of Dunkirk.
Praised for its unusual structure and minimal dialogue, Dunkirk was a favorite of critics, which explains its numerous award nominations and accolades. However, audiences found themselves drawn to the film as well, which led to it being the highest-grossing World War II movie of all time.
Get Out
Part horror film, part social commentary, Get Out was the stand-out scary movie for 2017. The story follows Chris, a black man visiting his white girlfriend’s family for the first time. While he encounters some of the normal awkwardness that intolerant family members can create, Chris soon realizes that something much more sinister is going on than just everyday prejudice.
This film marked the solo directorial debut of comedian Jordan Peele and left audiences hungry for more from this up-and-coming director. Get Out was nominated for two Golden Globe awards—Best Motion Picture and Best Actor. While it didn’t win either, audiences and critics had already made their voices heard, and their resounding message was that Get Out was the movie to see in 2017.
Lady Bird
Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut follows the life of teenager Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson in this charming coming-of-age tale about love, ambition, and mother-daughter relationships. As Lady Bird nears the end of her senior year in high school, her rocky relationship with her mother (portrayed by Laurie Metcalf) becomes even more strained when she reveals her decision to attend college across the country in New York City.
With a coveted 99 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Lady Bird wowed both audiences and critics alike and became one of 2017’s most beloved indie films.
About JB Hoover, Newport Beach
Based in Newport Beach, JB Hoover is the Founder and Principal of National Quality Construction in Tustin, Orange County, California. Prior to starting his own business, JB spent over ten years as Vice President of Construction at a Custom Boutique Homebuilder. JB mainly focuses on real estate rehabilitation, which consists of flipping foreclosed homes into dream houses for young couples or people buying their first home. Other than his passion for his professional endeavors, JB is also passionate about golf, travel, and cars.
As a student at Whittier College in Los Angeles, JB Hoover enjoyed cars so much that he used to flip and customize them to earn extra money. However, he found few cars that he loved too much to sell and decided to keep them instead. Today, JB’s car collection includes seven rare vehicles — some of which include a few Mercedes-AMG cars, which are modeled after racing cars and are known to be characterized by the company’s courage and passion in the car-making industry.
In fact, JB’s passion for cars is what inspired him to get into the construction and development business. He noticed one of his frequent buyers had a large collection of exotic vehicles, and questioned the buyer about their career. The buyer said he was a successful construction developer in the area, and built residential real estate for families and young couples. JB became fascinated by the business, and decided to pursue the same career path by earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in real estate. He then combined his two passions of flipping cars and construction into a business that creates affordable homes for everyday buyers.
When JB Hoover of Newport Beach is not on the job, he enjoys traveling internationally. With four continents and dozens of countries visited under his belt, JB has truly experienced the different cultures, cuisines and different climates that he’s exposed to on his travels. He particularly enjoys Western Europe in countries like Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
In addition, JB Hoover enjoys golfing on several of the beautiful golf courses that overlook the Orange County skyline. As a player of over 20 years, JB is no longer the talented golfer he used to be, but that doesn’t stop him from enjoying time outside in the California sunshine and attempting to become a scratch golfer again. Inspired by watching golf on TV and observing his grandfather and great-grandfather play the sport, JB Hoover played golf in high school and college and hopes that he, too, can play the game well into his 90s as his grandfather and great-grandfather did.
