Making A Major Milestone At The Grateful Golfer Golf Blog

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It finally happened a few days ago. The Grateful Golfer golf blog reach the major milestone of 1 million visitors. This was an original goal I set from when first started writing back in May of 2012. As you know, this golf blog was set up to allow me to manage my critical life event (twice actually) and to expand my thoughts on a passion that is ever growing. I am not bragging, but highlighting my gratitude to all the readers who graced the musing of an amateur golfer trying to navigate the challenges on and off the golf course.

I want to thank everyone for allowing me to share a small part of your day and will rededicate my time to writing more about this amazing sport. I am blessed in many ways and reaching this amazing milestone helps fuel my desire to continue sharing my musings on a regular basis. Thanks again for all the support!

As your golf season starts to ramp up (for those of us in the northern climes) it will be time to set some goals moving forward. This is aways the first step for my golf season and I plan to follow the same successful path. Last year, I missed about eight weeks of my season due to medical challenges, but this year I am ready to take a full swing at improving my game. As I trundle down my path this year, I hope you will continue to stay with me and share in the trials and tribulations of my game.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

Hickory Golf Show Is Happening This Weekend

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Just a kindly reminder about the Golf Historical Society of Canada golf show this weekend. I hope you can make it.

Hitting A Cold Golf Ball (Update)

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Hitting a cold golf ball is never fun. The vibrations continuously reverberate up the shaft of the club into our hands, wrists and elbows. After 60 or so swings, my joints become annoyed and they want a rest. Of course, this does not stop me from going out the next day in the cool temperatures, but it is something I am aware of and try to prevent. My efforts to reduce the impact of these vibrations are the main reason I rarely injure myself in the fall.

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Golf Season Is Close And How I Know!

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The first indication is that the weather is starting to turn. Our last cold weekend, fingers crossed, is over and the forecast has nothing but warmer weather for the next few weeks. This always brings smiles to my face as I watch the snow banks in my front yard recede. Additionally, the Golf Historical Society has its annual memorabilia show at the Don Valley Golf Course. It is a must attend event that most hickory players from the southern region flock to looking for deals on equipment and to meet up with like minded friends.

Where: Don Valley Golf Course Clubhouse

4200 Yonge St., North York-Toronto. M2P 1N9 (just south of Hwy 401 exit, on Yonge)

When: Sunday, March 22nd. Doors Open: 11 am – 3 pm

What: Unique and treasured golf items … golf features; Vintage & Hickory-shafted clubs galore, golf balls, bags, hats, cards books, trophies, ceramics, art, photos, magazines, programmes, autographs, MASTERS & OPEN Memorabilia; Ephemera … & more. FREE ADMISSION; Lots of FREE PARKING! Only a short stroll across from TTC – York Mills Subway Station.

Buy, Sell or Trade your golf treasures. Get Free Appraisals!

Who: It is open to everyone interested is hickory stick golf or you just want to find out more about golf!

Why: “Another fun historical golf experience!”

The last reason I know golf season is just around the corner is that I am getting the itch to hit the links. It always happens in the first week of March, however I still have about six weeks to wait. In the meantime, I will keep being grateful for the warmer weather and to focus on the great things to come.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

Finding The Drive To Play Better Golf

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The Grateful Golfer has been operating for about 14 years now. With 1.5 million views and almost 1 million views I cannot express how grateful I am for the success of my golfing blog. Of course, the success of this minor blog is the result of the many viewers who have decided to drop in and say hello. But, this success does not stop me from wanting to be better, it just fuels the fire. To be fair, it really drives my desire to be a better golfer. It is not that I have waned over the years to be a better golfer, however my competitive juices have has not diminished. I am ready to dedicate my upcoming season to being a better golfer.

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