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Tiger Woods Made Me Cry by Jo Crisp

Over the last few months, the view from my desk has not always been pleasant.

Since the post of a column on our website regarding Tiger and the scandal surrounding him, I’ve watched as a man who has spent the last 18 years dedicated to the Society and its mission shed numerous tears of sorrow and of frustration.  I’ve seen him sit day after day rereading and rewriting while questioning his own actions, words, and beliefs.

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What to Focus On by Luke Brosterhous

It's the end of the season for many of us, which means that it's time to consider adjustments to your game for next year. Luke points out some cutting edge research and what it suggests you should be focusing on when you swing, and its relevance to your game...

What should you focus on?
Why Awareness, and the Flag, won't work...

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Links Between Fly Fishing and Golf by Joanne "Allie" Schrimpf

Since joining the Shivas Irons Society I’ve been awakened to the similarities between fly-fishing & golf. As my husband and I were working the pools on the South Fork of the Sun River I thought back to our years on the links...

We need to step up to the opportunities and take our shots in life and enjoy the enhanced experience.

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THE 59 STEPS OF PASATIEMPO by Richard Lees
AS  we stood on the 18th tee at Alistair Mackenzie's masterpiece, Pasatiempo, a simple appearing 143-yard par 3 lay ahead of what had, by then, become a duel in the late afternoon setting sun. Cohen, our Shivas, as if oblivious to the fact that all he needed for a soul scorching 59 that would engrave him in the annals of Shivas lore for all time, calmly pulled a 7-iron and let sail...
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Ballyneal Revealed

The beauty and majesty of this Tom Doak masterpiece in the sandhills of Northeast Colorado is revealed in a short walk from the 3rd green to the 4th tee. Ballyneal provides an unforgettable golfing experience.

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Michael Murphy Discusses Golf in the Kingdom, the movie....

Interview with Michael Murphy, author of Golf in the Kingdom. In this series, Michael discusses and shares his thoughts on the transition of his famous novel to the silver screen. 

Visit www.golfinthekingdomthemovie.com for more exciting information!

Golf in a New Dimension

From Bandon to Bhutan, the Shivas Irons Society provides its members with fun and educational opportunities to play golf with new eyes.  Our local, regional, national and international events attract hundreds of members and their friends each year to play in a spirit of camaraderie and exploration.

In 2009, the Society hosted events such as The Kingdom of Tour of Scotland (St Andrews), Colorado Linksland: The Experience of Ballyneal, The Games of the Links at Bandon Dunes, and The Seamus MacDuff Fall Finale at Pine Hills Country Club and Whistling Straits.

Click here for a review of scheduled events.

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Learn about upcoming golf events and the latest Society news... read interviews with golf luminaries... and find insightful columns on the game and its history - in our Commentary and Events sections.

Get access to the game's distinctive voices - including content from our award-winning Journal of the Shivas Irons Society.  And find the latest books, gifts, and merchandise at our new Golf Shop.

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Become a Member of the Society

Since 1992 the Shivas Irons Society has provided golfers around the world with a variety of opportunities for community, discovery and transformation through golf.  The Society is open to all who share our love of the game and a respect for golf's deeper dimensions.

Members of the Society receive invitations to special golfing events, stay connected with the like-minded golfers through our worldwide directory, newsletter and online forums, and support numerous educational programs and special projects.

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Lend your support—

Our hearts go out to the myriad of innocent victims affected by the almost unfathomable natural disaster that has struck Haiti.

It is a time for the more fortunate of us to count our blessings and come together to support the humanitarian relief efforts that are being mounted on a global level.

There are many ways to support these efforts. Here are links to a few that we trust and know already have a presence on the ground in Haiti. 

Support Doctors Without Borders in Haiti  

 
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