John Najev (Me/He/Him)

🇨🇦🇭🇷 Golf Industry & Professional Golfer - Infinity Sports Services & Mgmt. - Retired McMaster Univ. Golf Coach - Past LPGA Tour Golf Coach - Team Titleist

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

Please donate to the McMaster Women's & Men's Golf Team. Today is the @McMasterU @McMasterSports @MacMarauderGolf annual "Day of Giving" and they need your support.
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[Titleist @Titleist]

When evolution demands a leap, you take it.

The next generation of Titleist driving excellence is here.

#GT

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

Giddy up! Can't wait to get my GT3 Driver & GT2 Fairway. Gained 6mph ball speed on the driver, it's a "rocketship" Get yours today! Big thx. @TitleistCA #teamtitleist @Titleist @TitleistonTour

Titleist GT Drivers | Speed Is Only The Beginning https://t.co/cZLl1o9yI2 via @YouTube

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

@NUCLRGOLF Ah duh! Cart paths only today boys!

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

I too know the effects of GBS being inflicted 6yrs. ago w/nearly 5yrs. of recovery time 2 fortunately come 2 the same positive outcome as this young man. Not all are so lucky. 1 in 100K avg. of contracting this virus. Often misdiagnosed as mine was initially but thankful 2 be ok!

[PGA TOUR @PGATOUR]

Golf is more than just a game ❤️

In January of 2023, Ian Fenster was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

This week, he met his favorite golfer @WillZalatoris and got to hit some putts on the iconic 17th hole @THEPLAYERS.

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

@MattGinella @CarrGolfTravel @Perfectpinttour @GoToIrelandUS @firepitstories Nectar from the Gods!

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

1 public golf course on the list a glaring indictment of how there's declining support for junior program(s) in that golf industry segment. A initiative I'm about 2 undertake, news 2 come. Congrats 2 the Julie's @SawmillGolf 4 taking the lead in ur region & across @TheGolfOntario

[Golf Ontario @TheGolfOntario]

How many Juniors does your club have?
#golfforall #golfontario

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

Golf pilgrimage with best friends!

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

@MattGinella @PlayTPC @TPCScottsdaleAG @firepitstories @WMPhoenixOpen Ha, you can see the mountains!

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

@Flagstick Congrats Jim!

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

@GarryMcKay5 @torontogolfshow @RBCCanadianOpen @GolfTown Ringer!!!

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@oldhockeycards Vachon

[PADRAIG HARRINGTON TRACKER @PadraigHTracker]

Some more Paddy content

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

@MattGinella @goathillpark @firepitstories You're a good egg! @MattGinella

[Titleist @Titleist]

Statement from Acushnet CEO David Maher on USGA and R&A Golf Ball Rollback Announcement:

At a time when interest in golf is vibrant (2023 will mark the 6th consecutive year in which the number of golfers has grown), golf courses are broadly adding forward tees, back tees are used for less than 5% of rounds, and the average carry distances for female and male golfers are 147 yards and 215 yards, respectively, it is appropriate and necessary that the merits of any proposed equipment rollback are thoroughly evaluated in pursuit of a high degree of consensus and support around meaningful change.

As we consider today’s R&A and USGA announcement against recent feedback provided by the World Alliance of PGA’s and the PGA TOUR, we are also concerned that the golf ball rollback overly impacts golfers and does not fully reflect the input of those closest to the game. There have been requests to align on what data is used and how it is used to draw conclusions prior to any equipment changes being made. Many important stakeholders do not see distance as a problem the way the governing bodies do, and therefore come to differing conclusions about how to proceed to ensure the best possible outcome for the sport.

We support the position of the PGA TOUR and others that there are many areas of focus at the elite level, including initiatives related to golf course setup and conditioning, and other competitive variables which, if desired, can limit the effects of distance while also providing the opportunity for a diverse skill set to succeed at the highest level.

It is also Acushnet’s position that existing golf ball regulations are effective and stand the test of time. Golf balls are already tightly controlled for initial velocity, overall distance, size, weight, and uniformity. As a result of existing initial velocity and overall distance regulation, ball speeds have been moderated as was the intent of the rule.

We note that the mean of the fastest 1% of measured clubhead speeds on the PGA TOUR was flat from 2019-2021 and declined in 2022 and 2023. The mean of the fastest 5%, 10%, 20% and 50% of measured clubhead speeds has been flat since 2017. We consider that the average course playing length on the 2023 PGA TOUR is less than 7,200 yards, just as it has been every year since 2004. We also note that U.S. golf courses built during the period 2010-2020 averaged 6,652 yards - 274 yards shorter than those built between 1990-2010, which is at odds with the notion that equipment has forced courses to expand.

Not all sports have endured from generation to generation the way golf has endured, and the governing bodies deserve credit for having effectively balanced the forces of tradition and technology. This has helped to preserve golf’s unified appeal and values while encouraging innovation that has helped to make the sport more relevant and enjoyable.

We believe that further collaboration and cooperation with the R&A, USGA and other stakeholders is critical prior to moving forward with such a significant equipment regulation change. We continue to advocate for stakeholders to convene to have a meaningful examination of this decision and its consequences, and to discuss alternatives as we look to protect golfers’ enjoyment of the game and the health of golf courses around the world to ensure golf’s promising future.

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

Congratulations Alena!

[Rick Young @YoungerGolf]

Nice goin’ @AlenaSharp 👏👏👏

[MLB @MLB]

OTD 30 years ago, Joe Carter touched ‘em all, and the @BlueJays won their second consecutive #WorldSeries.

[John Najev (Me/He/Him) @johnnajev]

Well said Brian. That was Kenny T. Those candid discussions will be what I remember the most. "The man could golf his ball!" Canada's PGA family lost a good one today. Condolences to the Tarling family.

[Brian McCann @BrianMcCannGolf]

@ScotMacGolf Very sad news, he would call me out of the blue every year and say HI if our paths hadn’t crossed in a while, how are you, what do you think about x topic,…… he was more passionate and firm in his beliefs than anyone I’d ever met, thinking of all his Family and close friends 🙏

[mcmastergolf @MacMarauderGolf]

2023-24 @McMasterSports Men's Golf Team Qualifying/Tryouts Tee Times @ChippewaCreekGC

Wednesday August 30th & Thursday August 31st: Tee Time(s) (White "Hawk" & Gold "Eagle" nines)

2:36pm
Yingjie Liao
Tyler Hunt

2:44pm
Connor Yoon
Ryan Chen
Liam Ferney

Play well gentlemen!

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