January 22, 2019 1 min read
November 28, 2018 1 min read
After successfully introducing FlingGolf to their community in 2018, and seeing the "next generation" arrive on its courses, Toronto City's Parks Department will expand its FlingGolf Program to all 4 of its golf courses in 2019.
To read the full article in ScoreGolf Magazine: http://scoregolf.com/news/flinggolf-features-the-right-recipe-to-catch-on/
September 19, 2018 1 min read
The early clouds cleared and it became a fantastic day to introduce 40 new players to the FlingGolf Experience at the Wenham Country Club in Wenham, Massachusetts. Players arrived from Ipswich and surrounding towns for a 30 minute clinic on the swing and short game basics and then went out to play 9 holes. Kids who had never been to a golf course before picked up the game quickly, even recording several pars just using the single FlingStick and a golf ball that they were provided by New Swarm Sports, the sponsor of the event.
Through ticket sales, the FlingGolf team raised $1185.00 to benefit Ipswich Youth Lacrosse.
August 30, 2018 1 min read
North Shore Golf Magazine details the growth and acceptance of FlingGolf in New England, capturing the interest from young players and families, as well as the welcome from the region's golf course owners. "FlingGolf is compared in golf circles to the snowboard, which revolutionized the ski resort industry in the 1980's and 90's."
"FlingGolf solves a lot of (golf's) problems because people can learn in a matter of minutes, well enough to get out on the course, and then get better as they go." said Founder Alex Van Alen
August 17, 2018 1 min read
Lax Sports Net interviewed FlingGolf Founder Alex Van Alen for an update on FlingGolf's rapid growth in the lacrosse world, including our partnership with Major League Lacrosse, Jeremy Sieverts' dominance of the Second Annual Major League Lacrosse FlingGolf Invitational in Sacramento, how FlingGolf started and our Olympic ambitions.
https://www.laxsportsnetwork.com/videos/1534362502780-vodflinggolf
June 27, 2018 1 min read
FlingGolf by New Swarm and Major League Lacrosse continue their partnership for the third straight year and will feature an in game contest at the MLL All Star Game.
During the 2016 and 2017 MLL All Star Games, many of the All Stars, including Connor Buczek, Scotty Rodgers, Will Manny, Joel White and Drew Snider among others, played in the MLL All Star FlingGolf Invitational in Fullerton and Sacramento, California. In last years competition, Jeremy Sieverts won all three contest, including best score, closest to the pin and longest fling. This year, the partnership will feature a contest during the All Star game, which will be played at Harvard Stadium in Boston, on Thursday June 28.
Prior to the game, fans will be able to demo FlingSticks by New Swarm, the Creator of FlingGolf, in the Fan Zone.
April 17, 2018 3 min read
March 15, 2018 1 min read
We're going to have a fun 2018!
Swannies may primarily be an apparel company with a cool logo that creates stylish, comfortable and fun clothing with millennial golfers in mind.
But the company’s vision is much larger.
“We aim to change the culture of golf to make it more fun and accessible,” said Adam Iversen, co-founder of Swannies Apparel.
The Swannies Party Scramble does just that. As part of this 16-city event series, teams will meet at a local brewery for pre-round drinks before taking a party bus to a local urban golf course.
January 17, 2018 1 min read
December 06, 2017 1 min read
In its December issue, PGA Magazine details how one PGA Pro in Virginia has filled empty tee times and generated significant revenue by introducing FlingGolf to new young players and families.
He did it all with just 24 FlingSticks and an emphasis on fun.
October 19, 2017 1 min read
September 13, 2017 1 min read
In the September/October Issue of the New England Lacrosse Journal, they cover FlingGolf's growth in the lacrosse world and golf course owners desire to bring in new young athletes to their courses. Great mentions of our partners, the Boston Cannons and Major League Lacrosse and a throwback to the 2017 MLL ALL Star FlingGolf Invitational in Sacramento.