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Does the golf channel really need to run a series of infomercials on a Saturday morning? I'm not talking 4 a.m., its 8:00 a.m. mdt and they're peddling the ninja blender. Seriously.

Its the weekend, there's time to get in a little TV watching before the kids get up and what's on? Ninja.

I'm not in media marketing so I don't know the going rate for an infomercial at this time slot, but I would believe GC could fetch a hefty price from regular ads to hit this demographic at a peak time.

You've gotta be *%&$*&% kidding me... I thought for sure at the top of the hour the infomercial chain would be over. Nope. 30 minutes of selling flexibility?

What's in the bag...

Driver --- G15 9* Aldila Serrano
3 Wood - Sumo2 15* Aldila NV
5 Wood - Versus 19* Mitsubishi Bassara 83Irons ---- X-Forged 4 - PWWedges - Vokey S.M. 52.08, 56.08 & 60.08Putter --- Futura PhantomBall ------ Tour i(s)

It sucks, but you have to realize one of two things... either they have no programming to fill the time, or they have to allow these types of ridiculous infomercials to pay the bills..Believe it or not infomercials pay ALOT of money , and the Golf channel has to pay the bills.
It's part of the business

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Driver = FT-IQ Tour
2,3,4 = Iron/Wood = Bazooka Jmax

Putter = T.P. Mills
Irons = A4 OS..Wedges = Pure Spin..Cart Bag = .....Stand Bag = Bennington


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I'm not in media marketing so I don't know the going rate for an infomercial at this time slot, but I would believe GC could fetch a hefty price from regular ads to hit this demographic at a peak time.

8am on a weekend is not a "peak time."

I'm sure if Golf Channel could (financially) show golf, they would.

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I was watching "The Top 10" Meltdowns in golf and then next thing I know there is infomercial, makes me mad. I just wanna watch some golf :*(

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Synchron Stainless 7 Wood (thing saves me every time) RAC 3-9 Irons TOUR 60° Lob Wedge Wedgeand 6600 DFX PutterHome Courses:Wild Horse


I was watching "The Top 10" Meltdowns in golf and then next thing I know there is infomercial, makes me mad. I just wanna watch some golf :*(

I second this motion. Show some golf. Or something golf related. Or at least require the infomercials to have hotties demonstrating the product... geez.

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:wilson_staff: Fybrid RS 15*

Irons??

:tmade: Tour Preffered 54* & 60* w/ ATV grind

:rife: Trinidad Tropical


No live golf on the 1st Saturday in April?? Infomercials, JD and Haney/Romano all day long?? Where is the LPGA's 1st major of the year?

Driver & FW: Ping G10 12* Driver & 17* 4W w UST Proforce V2 HL Reg
Hybrids: Adams A7 19* & 22* w UST Mamiya ProForce AXIVCore Reg
Irons: MP-60 5 - 9 w Nippon Shaft 950GH Reg
Wedges: Eidolon 48* 52* 56* 60* w SCoR Graphite Reg
Putter: Scotty Cameron Red X3


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~Tom B.

I ordered a Chicken and an Egg on the Internet, to find out which came first... I'll keep you posted!


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No live golf on the 1st Saturday in April?? Infomercials, JD and Haney/Romano all day long?? Where is the LPGA's 1st major of the year?

On ESPN2 where it's contractually obligated to be.

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

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How about they have golf related infomercials

The KILLER BEE w/ the BULLWHIP SHAFT!!!!!

Classic. I remember it being a big joke but I see golfsmith sells the bullwhip shaft and it has great reviews. I don't know why but I seem to remember the infomercial showing this club like 50" long.
What's in the bag...

Driver --- G15 9* Aldila Serrano
3 Wood - Sumo2 15* Aldila NV
5 Wood - Versus 19* Mitsubishi Bassara 83Irons ---- X-Forged 4 - PWWedges - Vokey S.M. 52.08, 56.08 & 60.08Putter --- Futura PhantomBall ------ Tour i(s)

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